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EMT - Drug Dosages Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the standard pediatric dose of epinephrine using an auto-injector?✔✔ 0.15 mg intramuscularly (IM)
What is the usual dose of aspirin given to an adult patient with chest pain suggestive of cardiac origin?✔✔ 324 mg (usually four 81 mg tablets chewed)
What is the standard adult dose of nitroglycerin for chest pain if prescribed and blood pressure permits?✔✔ 0.4 mg sublingually
How often can nitroglycerin be repeated if symptoms persist and vital signs are stable?✔✔ Every 5 minutes, up to 3 doses
What is the typical adult dose of activated charcoal for a poisoning emergency? 1 / 2
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✔✔ 1 gram per kilogram of body weight, up to 50 grams
What is the adult dose of oral glucose for a conscious hypoglycemic patient?✔✔ 15 to 25 grams by mouth
What is the usual dose of albuterol via metered-dose inhaler for a patient with wheezing?✔✔ 2.5 mg nebulized or 1–2 puffs via MDI
What is the standard dose of naloxone (Narcan) for opioid overdose in adults?✔✔ 0.4 to 2.0 mg intramuscularly or intranasally
What is the maximum total dose of naloxone that can be administered in the field?✔✔ 10 mg (titrated as needed)
What is the minimum systolic blood pressure required before giving nitroglycerin?✔✔ At least 100 mmHg systolic
What is the effect of giving aspirin in a suspected myocardial infarction?
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