IV Meds

To promote absorption of a medication following injection:

When administering an intramuscular injection, insert the needle at a 90-degree angle while the skin is:

Subcutaneous injections can be given with a:

The primary unit of mass in the apocathery system is :

A chemical agent that is used only on nonliving objects and that is toxic to living tissue is a(n) __________________ agent.

When choosing a location for venipuncture, choose the most suitable:

You have started a central IV line on a critical patient and are en route to the hospital. Just as you notice the IV tubing has accidentally disconnected from the catheter, your patient becomes cyanotic, weak, and dyspneic, has a rapid pulse, and begins to lose consciousness. You suspect the patient is experiencing:

A glass container that holds one dose of medication and has a glass top that must be snapped off is a(n):

The proper technique for mixing two compatible medications into one syringe for injection includes:

The most common reason for a paramedic to obtain a blood sample in the field is for:

A potential hazard associated with parenteral medication administration is:

Cellulitis or abscess formation

A Port-a-Cath is an example of a(n):

When withdrawing medication from a glass ampule:

How would you position a child for rectal drug administration?

A filter needle should be used when withdrawing medication from a(n):

Clean techniques used in the field:

Sterilization is recommended for:

Pneumothorax as a complication most often occurs from cannulating the

Large lumen needles have:

You are instructed to administer an intravenous (IV) medication to a patient by medical direction. As you prepare to administer a medication from your drug box, you observe it is discolored and cloudy. Your best course of action is to:

The forearm and back are common sites for:

When administering an injection into the dorsogluteal muscle, imagine 4 quadrants on the buttock and inject into the:

The metric unit for linear measurement is:

A microdrip administration set delivers:

The use of equipment and fields that are free of all forms and types of life is called:

The unit of measure most commonly used to measure body organs is the:

A suppository is a medication designed for:

A chemical agent that is used on living tissue and that is diluted to prevent cell damage is a(n) _________________ agent.

The metric unit for volume is the:

Before administering a medication through an orogastric or nasogastric tube, the paramedic must:

Correct location of injection into gluteal muscle will avoid the closely located:

To deliver a subcutaneous injection, you should:

You are called to the scene of a 4-year-old male who was struck by a van. The child is in cardiopulmonary arrest. You have attempted peripheral IV access three times without success. Your best course of action for administration of fluids and medications in this situation is with a(n):

The use of a face shield is indicated when administering

The unit of measurement most commonly used in the medical community is the

Asthma patients are commonly prescribed medications, such as albuterol, terbutaline, and isoetharine, that are administered by means of a:

An injection commonly used for allergy testing, in which the injection is made just below the epidermis, is called:

You have just administered an IV medication to your patient that was prepared for you by your paramedic partner. After administering the medication, you realize your partner prepared the wrong medication. You must:

The single most important measure that can be taken to reduce the risk of transmitting organisms from one person to another is:

Liquid or solid particles of a substance dispersed in a gas or solution and given as medications are:

One liter equals

The five patient rights of drug administration are right patient, right dose, right medication, right route, and right:

The normal body temperature is:

When reconstituting dry powders for injection:

When administering a drug via the endotracheal tube:

Removal or destruction of disease-causing organisms or infected material is known as:

1 gram is equal to ___________________ micrograms.

Which of the following is a site used for central venous cannulation?

Which of the following is a systemic complication associated with peripheral intravenous therapy?

The incidence of embolism and infection is greatest at the IV site of the:

Administration of a buccal medication means that the medication is placed

Lysol is an example of a(n):

The kilogram is equal to:

The "sixth patient right" of medication administration is:

The most commonly used route of medication administration is:

The technique of giving an IV medication in less than 1 to 3 minutes through an IV line is called an IV:

Tuberculin syringes are marked in:

The site most commonly used in the prehospital setting to start a peripheral IV is the:

When injecting into the deltoid muscle, care must be taken to avoid hitting the:

Your paramedic partner has just finished discussing a medication order with the medical director of your base hospital. Your paramedic partner draws up the medication and hands you the syringe of medication to administer to the patient. You know you must:

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What is the minimum length of time you should monitor a patient after administering a medication?

An emergency medication that paramedics administer via a gastric tube

When documenting parenteral medications, you must document medication, dosage, time, route, and the:

A glass or plastic container with a rubber stopper that holds multiple medication doses for injection is a(n):

A patient weighing 220 pounds weighs

The metric unit for weight is the:

Proper application of a tourniquet for use in establishing an IV should result in tamponade of:

When drawing medication from a vial, the paramedic must inject a volume of air into the vial equivalent to the amount of solution being withdrawn to prevent:

Insulin syringes are marked in:

A position that promotes gluteal muscle relaxation is for the patient to lie:

Antiseptics and disinfectants are chemical agents used to kill:

After administering a medication through an orogastric or nasogastric tube, the paramedic must:

Aspiration is the technique of:

Insert the needle for an intradermal injection at an angle of:

To avoid needlestick injuries, health care providers should:

The most common infection resulting from needlestick injury is:

The quickest method for getting fluids and medications into the bloodstream is by:

The deltoid muscle is found:

Butterfly needles are:

To form secondary units from the basic unit of the metric system, one can divide or multiply by:

Medications administered and absorbed through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are called:

Administration of a sublingual medication means that the medication is placed: