by morar.mia
As a paramedic, your ability to understand and administer medications can make a critical difference in patient outcomes. This quiz will test your knowledge on a variety of pharmacological principles and commonly used medications in emergency medical services. Sharpen your skills and reinforce your knowledge with these challenging questions.
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Paramedic Pharmacology Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary action of epinephrine in anaphylactic shock?
Vasodilation
Bronchoconstriction
Vasoconstriction
Sedation
2. Which medication is commonly used to treat bradycardia in emergency settings?
Atropine
Amiodarone
Lidocaine
Aspirin
3. What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in treating chest pain?
Increases heart rate
Causes vasodilation
Increases blood pressure
Reduces blood sugar
4. Which drug is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid overdoses?
Naloxone
Morphine
Fentanyl
Diazepam
5. What is the primary use of albuterol in emergency medicine?
Pain relief
Sedation
Bronchodilation
Anti-inflammatory
6. Which of the following medications is a benzodiazepine used for seizure control?
Diazepam
Atropine
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
7. What is the main indication for the use of aspirin in emergency settings?
Pain relief
Antipyretic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiplatelet
8. Which medication is used to treat hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?
Insulin
Glucagon
Metformin
Aspirin
9. What is the primary effect of beta-blockers on the cardiovascular system?
Increase heart rate
Decrease heart rate
Increase blood pressure
Cause vasoconstriction
10. Which medication is commonly used as an antiarrhythmic agent in emergency settings?
Amiodarone
Atropine
Epinephrine
Nitroglycerin
11. What is the primary action of furosemide in the body?
Increases blood pressure
Decreases blood pressure
Increases urine output
Decreases heart rate
12. Which medication is used to treat acute asthma attacks?
Prednisone
Albuterol
Montelukast
Diphenhydramine
13. What is the mechanism of action of morphine in pain management?
Blocks pain receptors
Increases pain threshold
Reduces inflammation
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
14. Which medication is used to treat severe allergic reactions?
Diphenhydramine
Epinephrine
Prednisone
Loratadine
15. What is the primary use of lidocaine in emergency medicine?
Pain relief
Antiarrhythmic
Sedation
Antihistamine
16. Which medication is commonly used to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms?
Methadone
Naloxone
Fentanyl
Diazepam
17. What is the primary action of adenosine in treating supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?
Increases heart rate
Decreases heart rate
Resets heart rhythm
Increases blood pressure
18. Which medication is used to treat hyperkalemia in emergency settings?
Calcium gluconate
Sodium bicarbonate
Insulin and glucose
All of the above
19. What is the primary indication for the use of naloxone?
Opioid overdose
Cardiac arrest
Severe asthma
Hypoglycemia
20. Which medication is used to prevent nausea and vomiting in emergency settings?
Ondansetron
Metoprolol
Furosemide
Lidocaine
21. What is the primary action of atropine in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning?
Increases acetylcholine
Decreases acetylcholine
Increases heart rate
Decreases heart rate
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