by Ase Wallen
Understanding pharmacology is vital for EMTs to provide effective and safe patient care. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on various drugs, their uses, and how they interact with the human body. Ready to put your pharmacology skills to the test? Let’s get started!
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EMT Pharmacology Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary action of epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
Bronchodilation and vasoconstriction
Vasodilation and bronchodilation
Bronchoconstriction and vasodilation
Vasoconstriction and bronchoconstriction
2. Which medication is commonly used to treat opioid overdoses?
Naloxone
Atropine
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
3. What is the mechanism of action of aspirin in myocardial infarction?
Anticoagulant
Antiplatelet
Thrombolytic
Vasodilator
4. Which drug is used to treat bradycardia in an emergency setting?
Atropine
Adenosine
Amiodarone
Lidocaine
5. What is the primary indication for the use of nitroglycerin?
Angina pectoris
Hypertension
Heart failure
Arrhythmias
6. Which class of drugs does albuterol belong to?
Beta-2 agonists
Anticholinergics
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
7. What is the main therapeutic use of glucagon in an emergency?
Hypoglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Anaphylaxis
Seizures
8. Which medication is a common anticholinergic used to treat organophosphate poisoning?
Atropine
Epinephrine
Naloxone
Diazepam
9. What is the role of adenosine in treating certain arrhythmias?
Slows conduction through the AV node
Increases heart rate
Decreases blood pressure
Promotes vasodilation
10. Which drug is commonly administered to patients experiencing an acute asthma attack?
Albuterol
Aspirin
Atropine
Adenosine
11. What is the primary action of furosemide (Lasix) in patients with heart failure?
Reduces fluid accumulation
Increases heart rate
Decreases blood pressure
Promotes vasoconstriction
12. Which medication is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines?
Flumazenil
Naloxone
Atropine
Epinephrine
13. What is the mechanism of action of atropine in treating bradycardia?
Blocks vagal stimulation
Increases vagal tone
Promotes vasodilation
Decreases myocardial oxygen demand
14. Which drug is used to treat severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
Atropine
Naloxone
Furosemide
15. What is the primary use of lidocaine in emergency medicine?
Local anesthesia and antiarrhythmic
Bronchodilation
Antihistamine
Diuretic
16. Which medication is commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure in head injury patients?
Mannitol
Furosemide
Atropine
Epinephrine
17. What is the primary indication for the use of atropine in organophosphate poisoning?
Blocks acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
Increases acetylcholine levels
Promotes acetylcholine release
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase
18. Which drug is used to treat hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?
Glucagon
Insulin
Atropine
Epinephrine
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