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EMT- Chapter 12- Pharmacology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which medication is commonly used by EMTs to reverse low blood sugar?

• Naloxone
• Aspirin

✔✔ C. Oral glucose

• Nitroglycerin

Which of the following medications is used to relieve chest pain of suspected cardiac origin?

• Albuterol

✔✔ B. Nitroglycerin

• Epinephrine
• Diphenhydramine

What is the route of administration for a patient using a prescribed metered-dose inhaler (MDI)?

• Intravenous

✔✔ B. Inhalation 1 / 3

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• Intramuscular
• Rectal

Which of these medications is given for a life-threatening allergic reaction?

• Nitroglycerin

✔✔ B. Epinephrine

• Aspirin
• Glucose

What is the mechanism of action of aspirin in suspected cardiac chest pain?

• It relieves pain

✔✔ B. It prevents blood clotting

• It lowers heart rate
• It opens airways

Which of the following medications is administered by EMTs to reverse the effects of opioid overdose?

• Nitroglycerin 2 / 3

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✔✔ B. Naloxone

• Epinephrine
• Glucagon

What is the most appropriate route of administration for naloxone in the field?

• Sublingual

✔✔ B. Intranasal

• Oral
• Rectal

What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses EMTs typically assist with in the field?

• Five
• One

✔✔ C. Three

• Unlimited

Which of the following conditions would contraindicate giving nitroglycerin?

• Wheezing
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