NREMT-AEMT Drugs Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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NREMT AEMT
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NREMT AEMT
NREMT-AEMT Drugs Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
Oxygen - ️️ Class: Gas
Mechanisms of Action:
Oxygen is necessary for cellular energy production. When inhaled, oxygen molecules
cross the respiratory membrane to attach to hemoglobin in red blood cells for transport
to the tissue...
NREMT-AEMT Drugs Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
Oxygen - ✔️✔️Class: Gas
Mechanisms of Action:
Oxygen is necessary for cellular energy production. When inhaled, oxygen molecules
cross the respiratory membrane to attach to hemoglobin in red blood cells for transport
to the tissues.
Indications:
Dyspnea, hypoxia; SpO2 < 95%
Contraindications:
There are no absolute contraindications to the use of oxygen. However, there are
complications associated with hyperoxemia, particularly in neonates and patients
resuscitated from cardiac arrest.
Precautions:
COPD, not recommended in routine use in uncomplicated acute coronary syndrome, do
not use near open flame or sources of combustion, always leave bottle on its side, use
a proactive guard over the flow meter to prevent damage.
Acts on beta-2 sympathetic receptors in bronchiolar smooth muscle to cause
bronchodilation.
Indications:
Wheezing caused by asthma, COPD, and some other conditions.
Contraindications:
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