68W EMT Mod 4 Study Guide Latest Update 2025-2026 170 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A severe allergic reaction is also known as - CORRECT ANSWERS: Anaphylaxis
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWERS: Medication used to delay the blood clotting process
associated with chest pains
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Contraindication of Activated Charcoal? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Caustic/Corrasive
Agent property(due to burning sensation)
Coronary Artery Disease(CAD) is often the result of what? - CORRECT ANSWERS:
Buildup of fatty deposits on the inner walls of arteries.
Each drug has how many names? - CORRECT ANSWERS: 3: Chemical name, generic name, trade name
Each drug is listed by what kind of name? - CORRECT ANSWERS: It's generic name
Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor, which means what? - CORRECT ANSWERS: It
relaxes smooth muscles and airway passages
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Every drug or medication is listed in a government publication known as what? -
CORRECT ANSWERS: U.S Pharmacopoeia
Examples of inhaler medication - CORRECT ANSWERS: Albuterol, levalbuterol
How can you prevent getting a Viral Respiratory infection? - CORRECT ANSWERS:
Conducting good personal hygiene
How do you determine normal/adequate breathing? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Rate,
Rhythm, quality
How does Asthma differ from chronic bronchitis and emphysema? - CORRECT
ANSWERS: It does not produce a hypoxic drive
How long do symptoms last for in a patient with a viral respiratory infection? -
CORRECT ANSWERS: 1-2 weeks
How long does angina pectoris last? - CORRECT ANSWERS: 3-5 minutes
If you feel the patients requires more than 1-2 puffs, what must you do? - CORRECT
ANSWERS: Contact medical direction.
If you're uncertain about whether a patient's breathing is adequate or inadequate, what
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Provide artificial ventilations.
In cystic fibrosis, how dangerous is the mucus? - CORRECT ANSWERS: It is life
threatening and cause life threatening lung infections and serious problems with digestion.
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In the inspiration/inhalation process what happens to the diaphragm and intercostal
muscles? - CORRECT ANSWERS: They contract
Most patients with viral respiratory infection confuse it with what other condition? -
CORRECT ANSWERS: A cold/the flu
Nitroglycerin is a Vesodilator, which means what? - CORRECT ANSWERS: It dilates the vessels
Pain/Discomfort associated with cardiac compromise radiates to where? - CORRECT
ANSWERS: Along the arms, down to the upper abdomen, or up to the jaw.
Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWERS: The study of drugs, their sources,
characteristics, and effects
The majority of Cardiovascular emergencies are caused by what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS: Changes in the inner walls of arteries
What are common side affects of bronchodilators? - CORRECT ANSWERS: increased
heart rate and patient jitteriness
What are possible side effects of epinephrine? - CORRECT ANSWERS: increased
heart rate and blood pressure
What are spacer devices good for? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Making the exact timing
necessary to use an inhaler less critical
What are symptoms of viral respiratory infection? - CORRECT ANSWERS: Sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, fever and chills.
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