This 50 question test covers pharmacology for the EMT, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, neurological and diabetic emergencies. You should know the signs and symptoms of various medical problems, such as CHF, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, insulin shock, type one and type two diabetes. Review how to administer medications like oral glucase, rfesp;iratory meds, and nitroglycerin, and what are their contraindications and side effects.

Be sure to review the anatomy of the heart and generalized seizures.

Terms:

• emphysema
• aphasia
• trade name
• generic name
• dyspnea
• atelectiasis
• ischemia
• infarct
• cyanosis
• tachypnea
• apnea
• transcutaneous meds
• status astmaticus

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