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AEMT Drug Cards Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary indication for giving glucagon in the prehospital setting?✔✔ Hypoglycemia when the patient is unable to swallow and IV access is not available.
What is the typical adult dose of glucagon for hypoglycemia?✔✔ 1 mg IM or SQ.
What is the expected action of glucagon on blood glucose?✔✔ It stimulates the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream.
What is the main contraindication for giving glucagon?✔✔ Known allergy to glucagon or proteins derived from pigs or beef.
What is a common side effect of glucagon administration?✔✔ Nausea and vomiting.
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What is the route of administration for IV dextrose?✔✔ Intravenous.
What is the standard concentration and dose of D50 for an adult patient?✔✔ 25 grams of dextrose in 50 mL of solution.
What is the main indication for dextrose 50% administration?✔✔ Symptomatic hypoglycemia in adults with IV access.
What is a potential complication of IV dextrose administration?✔✔ Tissue necrosis if infiltration occurs (extravasation).
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone (Narcan)?✔✔ It competitively binds to opioid receptors and reverses opioid effects.
What is the typical intranasal dose of naloxone?✔✔ 2 mg total (1 mg per nostril).
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What is a common side effect of naloxone administration?✔✔ Sudden agitation or vomiting due to rapid opioid withdrawal.
What class of drug is ondansetron?✔✔ Antiemetic.
What is the usual adult dose of ondansetron given IV or IM?✔✔ 4 mg.
What is the primary indication for ondansetron?✔✔ Nausea and vomiting.
What is a rare but serious adverse effect of ondansetron?✔✔ Prolonged QT interval on ECG.
What is the mechanism of action of nitrous oxide when used for pain?✔✔ It causes CNS depression and alters pain perception.
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