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SNHD AEMT Protocols Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.Acetylsalicylic Acid
: Aspirin
2.Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) class
: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
3.Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) action
: Platelet inhibition
4.Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) dose : Adult: 324mg PO (81mg tablets x 4) 1 / 4
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Pediatric:
not recommended for use 5.Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) route
: PO - Chew and swallow
6.Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) contraindications
: Allergy to aspirin
7.Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) adverse reactions
: None
8.Activated charcoal Class
: Adsorbent
9.Activated charcoal Action
: Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances
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charcoal Dose : Adult: 50gm PO
Pediatric:
1gm/kg PO; minimum dose 10gm Maximum dose 50gm 11.Activated charcoal Route
: PO
12.Activated charcoal Contraindications
: Altered mental status; ingestion of acid, alkalis, or petroleum distillate;
an inability to swallow; previous administration of an emetic 13.Activated charcoal Adverse reactions
: Nausea Vomiting 3 / 4
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14.Albuterol
: Proventil
15.Albuterol (Proventil) Class
: Sympathomimetic
16.Albuterol (Proventil) Action
: Bronchodilator
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