Pharmacology

3 weeks ago

Of the following, which form of radiation has the highest potential to cause ...

Of the following, which form of radiation has the highest potential to cause harm?
a.   Alpha
b.   Beta
c.   Charlie
d.   Gamma

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3 weeks ago

_______________________ occurs when radioactive materials get onto the body or clothing of the ...

_______________________ occurs when radioactive materials get onto the body or clothing of the victim.
a.   Irradiation
b.   Contamination
c.   Ingestion
d.   Exposure

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3 weeks ago

The most common form of plague that is transmitted by rodents through the bite of infected fleas is ...

The most common form of plague that is transmitted by rodents through the bite of infected fleas is ______________________.
a.   Tularemia
b.   Bubonic
c.   Pneumonic
d.   Botulinum

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3 weeks ago

Which of the following statements regarding the bacteria Anthrax is true?a.It is often seen in ...

Which of the following statements regarding the bacteria Anthrax is true?
a. It is often seen in veterinary practice, can be spread from person to person, and a vaccine is available
b. Anthrax cannot live outside the host and is easily dest

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3 weeks ago

A deadly toxin derived from the processing of castor beans is:a.Botulismb.Small poxc.Ricind.Sarin

A deadly toxin derived from the processing of castor beans is:
a.   Botulism
b.   Small pox
c.   Ricin
d.   Sarin

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3 weeks ago

_____________________ is a deadly virus responsible for causing hemmorrhagic fever and causes death ...

_____________________ is a deadly virus responsible for causing hemmorrhagic fever and causes death in 50-90 percent of all victims.
a.   Smallpox
b.   Botulism
c.   Tabun
d.   Ebola

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3 weeks ago

Mustard, lewisite, and phosgene oxime are examples of:a.Vesicantsb.Nerve agentsc.Radiological ...

Mustard, lewisite, and phosgene oxime are examples of:
a.   Vesicants
b.   Nerve agents
c.   Radiological agents
d.   Chocking agents

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3 weeks ago

An agent that has a dark brown oily liquid composition and is very persistent and difficult to ...

An agent that has a dark brown oily liquid composition and is very persistent and difficult to remove from the skin is referred to as a/an:
a.   Nerve agent
b.   Vesicant
c.   Asphyxiant
d.   Radiological agent

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3 weeks ago

Which of the following best describes the dosing regimen when using Mark I kits for nerve agent ...

Which of the following best describes the dosing regimen when using Mark I kits for nerve agent exposure?
a. Administer the contents of one kit only to a patient
b. The paramedic may not administer Mark I kits unless blisters have be

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3 weeks ago

Pralidoxime is useful in treating nerve agent exposure because it:a.Antagonizes the bradycardia ...

Pralidoxime is useful in treating nerve agent exposure because it:
a.   Antagonizes the bradycardia associated with nerve agent exposure
b.   Causes sympathetic stimulation that counteracts the excessive parasympathetic stimulation
c.   Pral

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3 weeks ago

The __________________________ is a kit containing antidotes for nerve agent exposure.a.Mark I ...

The __________________________ is a kit containing antidotes for nerve agent exposure.
a.   Mark I kit
b.   Pasadena Kit
c.   Cyanokit
d.   SLUDGEM kit

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3 weeks ago

A mnemonic helpful in identifying the effects seen when exposure to a nerve agent has occurred ...

A mnemonic helpful in identifying the effects seen when exposure to a nerve agent has occurred is:
a.   AMPLE
b.   “Hot as hell, blind as a bat , dry as a bone, red as a beet, and mad as a hatter”
c.   SLUDGEM
d.   OPQRST

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3 weeks ago

Which of the following chemical agents binds to acetylcholinestrase inhibiting the breakdown of ...

Which of the following chemical agents binds to acetylcholinestrase inhibiting the breakdown of acetylcholine at autonomic nervous system synapses?
a.   Chlorine
b.   Sarin
c.   Phosgene
d.   Gamma radiation

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3 weeks ago

Chemicals used in the production of nerve agents are known ...

Chemicals used in the production of nerve agents are known as:
a.   Sympathomimetics
b.   Sympatholytics
c.   Organophosphates
d.   Chocking agents

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3 weeks ago

________________________ agents may be delivered as vapors, aerosols, or liquids and may be ...

________________________ agents may be delivered as vapors, aerosols, or liquids and may be delivered by conventional or non-conventional means.
a.   Radiological
b.   Biological
c.   Nuclear
d.   Chemical

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3 weeks ago

Nerve agents exert their effects on the autonomic nervous system by causing:a.Excessive sympathetic ...

Nerve agents exert their effects on the autonomic nervous system by causing:
a.   Excessive sympathetic stimulation
b.   Excessive parasympathetic stimulation
c.   Fatal dysrhythmias early in the progression of symptoms
d.   Asphyxiation

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3 weeks ago

Neuromuscular blocking agents have no effect on consciousness, therefore, the paramedic ...

Neuromuscular blocking agents have no effect on consciousness, therefore, the paramedic should:
a.   Administer following a sedative/hypnotic
b.   Only utilize neuromuscular blockers when a patient has lost consciousness
c.   Remember

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3 weeks ago

The normal adult dosage of vercuronium is;a.1-2 mg/kg IVb.100-200 mg IVc.0.08-0.1 mg IVd.0.08-0.1 ...

The normal adult dosage of vercuronium is;
a.   1-2 mg/kg IV
b.   100-200 mg IV
c.   0.08-0.1 mg IV
d.   0.08-0.1 mg/kg

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3 weeks ago

Pancuronium Bromide is a _____________________ neuromuscular blocker that causes the patient to ...

Pancuronium Bromide is a _____________________ neuromuscular blocker that causes the patient to experience flaccid paralysis following administration
a.   Fast acting, short lasting
b.   Fast acting, long lasting
c.   Slow acting, short last

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3 weeks ago

All of the following are correct regarding the use of Succinylcholine EXCEPT:a.It is a short-acting, ...

All of the following are correct regarding the use of Succinylcholine EXCEPT:
a.   It is a short-acting, long lasting neuromuscular blocker
b.   It in a depolarizing agent
c.   Succinylcholine should be administered by experienced personnel

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3 weeks ago

Of the medications that produce neuromuscular blockade, ____________________ is the only one that is ...

Of the medications that produce neuromuscular blockade, ____________________ is the only one that is a depolarizing agent.
a.   Propofol
b.   Succinylcholine
c.   Vercuronium
d.   Pancuronium

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3 weeks ago

Propofol allows the health care provider to:a.Provide for maintenance of sedation during a ...

Propofol allows the health care provider to:
a.   Provide for maintenance of sedation during a procedure
b.   Allow sedation and pain control post-procedure because of its short half-life
c.   Allow the patient to self-administer for adequat

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3 weeks ago

A sedative that has the best safety profile of all the sedative/hypnotics that is very short lived ...

A sedative that has the best safety profile of all the sedative/hypnotics that is very short lived and indicated in rapid sequence intubation is:
a.   Ketamine
b.   Midazolam
c.   Etomidate
d.   Morphine Sulfate

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3 weeks ago

________________________ causes a disassociation between the limbic system and the cortical system ...

________________________ causes a disassociation between the limbic system and the cortical system that result in a seemingly awake patient who is disassociated with the environment.
a.   Ketamine
b.   Ativan
c.   Diazepam
d.   Etomidate

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3 weeks ago

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that is the most common cause of acute liver failure ...

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that is the most common cause of acute liver failure is:
a.   Ibuprofen
b.   Ketorolac
c.   Depo-medrol
d.   Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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3 weeks ago

A non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication capable of producing analgesia and is useful in the ...

A non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication capable of producing analgesia and is useful in the management of moderate to severe pain is:
a.   Ketorolac
b.   Meperedine
c.   Diazepam
d.   Naloxone

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3 weeks ago

It is important to remember when treating a narcotic-dependent patient is that:a.They should not be ...

It is important to remember when treating a narcotic-dependent patient is that:
a. They should not be given any other narcotics due to the potential of increasing their dependency
b. All narcotic dosages should be reduced by at least ½ to a

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3 weeks ago

The use of Nitronox is contraindicated in a patient with a history of:a.COPDb.Musculoskeletal ...

The use of Nitronox is contraindicated in a patient with a history of:
a.   COPD
b.   Musculoskeletal inury
c.   Moderate burns
d.   Hyperventilation

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3 weeks ago

When Nitronox has been removed from the patient who has been using it for pain relief, it will: a.Be ...

When Nitronox has been removed from the patient who has been using it for pain relief, it will:
a. Be effective for at least 30-45 minutes before its half- life is diminished
b. Cause respiratory depression as the effects grow weaker

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3 weeks ago

When administering Fentanyl, an advantage is that:a.It may be administered intranasallyb.It may only ...

When administering Fentanyl, an advantage is that:
a.   It may be administered intranasally
b.   It may only be administered IV which makes administration more reliable
c.   The dosage is the same as Morphine
d.   It lasts 4-5 times longe

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3 weeks ago

An advantage to the use of Fentanyl (Sublimaze) when compared to morphine or meperedine is that: ...

An advantage to the use of Fentanyl (Sublimaze) when compared to morphine or meperedine is that:
a.   It is not a narcotic analgesic
b.   It has less emetic effect than other narcotic analgesics
c.   It does not produce the respiratory depr

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3 weeks ago

You are treating a patient who has experienced a fracture of his right forearm while playing sports. ...

You are treating a patient who has experienced a fracture of his right forearm while playing sports. The patient is alert, oriented, with normal vital signs. He reports pain is a “8” on a 10 point system. The patient has a history o

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3 weeks ago

When utilizing Morphine for pain management, the paramedic should:a.Be prepared to administer ...

When utilizing Morphine for pain management, the paramedic should:
a.   Be prepared to administer Naloxone
b.   Never exceed 10 mg
c.   Only administer intramuscularly in the field
d.   Utilize Romazicon as an antagonist for respiratory d

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3 weeks ago

Morphine has been determined to have potential for abuse and is an addictive medication. Therefore, ...

Morphine has been determined to have potential for abuse and is an addictive medication. Therefore, the FDA has scheduled Morphine as a schedule ______ narcotic.
a.   I
b.   II
c.   III
d.   IV

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3 weeks ago

A contraindication for the use of Morphine Sulfate is:a.Moderate ...

A contraindication for the use of Morphine Sulfate is:
a.   Moderate pain
b.   Hypotension
c.   Tachycardia
d.   Congestive heart failure

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3 weeks ago

A narcotic analgesic that has both agonistic and antagonistic activities on opiate receptor sites ...

A narcotic analgesic that has both agonistic and antagonistic activities on opiate receptor sites is:
a.   Morphine
b.   Meperedine hydrochloride
c.   Butorphanol Tartrate (Stadol)
d.   Fentanyl

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3 weeks ago

Which of the following statements regarding the use of moderate sedation is TRUE?a.The patient is ...

Which of the following statements regarding the use of moderate sedation is TRUE?
a.   The patient is sedated to a point where they cannot be aroused
b.   Moderate sedation is designed for relief of anxiety
c.   Cardiac function is impaired

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3 weeks ago

A medication that relieves anxiety that a patient might experience is known as ...

A medication that relieves anxiety that a patient might experience is known as a/an:
a.   Anxiolytic
b.   Sympatholytic
c.   Parasympathomimetic
d.   Analgesic

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3 weeks ago

The process of alleviating pain is:a.Anesthesiab.Analgesiac.Sedationd.AnestheticsCorrect

The process of alleviating pain is:
a.   Anesthesia
b.   Analgesia
c.   Sedation
d.   Anesthetics
Correct

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