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EMT Basic Drug Cards Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of administering aspirin in a suspected cardiac event?✔✔ To reduce blood clotting and improve blood flow to the heart.
What is the usual dose of aspirin given by an EMT for chest pain?✔✔ 324 mg (usually four 81 mg baby tablets).
What type of patient should **not** receive aspirin?✔✔ A patient with active bleeding or an allergy to aspirin.
Why is nitroglycerin used in patients with chest pain?✔✔ It dilates blood vessels, reducing the heart's workload and relieving pain.
What vital sign must be checked before giving nitroglycerin?✔✔ Blood pressure.
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What is the minimum systolic blood pressure required to administer nitroglycerin?✔✔ At least 90–100 mmHg.
What is a common side effect of nitroglycerin?✔✔ Headache and low blood pressure.
What should an EMT do if a patient has taken erectile dysfunction drugs recently and is now experiencing chest pain?✔✔ Do not administer nitroglycerin and contact medical control.
What is the primary action of albuterol?✔✔ It relaxes the muscles in the airways and opens breathing passages.
When is albuterol typically administered?✔✔ During an asthma attack or other bronchospasm.
How is albuterol most commonly delivered in the prehospital setting?✔✔ By metered-dose inhaler or small-volume nebulizer.
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