Paramedic Exam Prep

Emergency Meds & Pharmacology

Hey everyone and welcome back to the N.R.E.M.T. Paramedic Exam Prep Show! These 30 practice questions cover a selection of content on emergency medications and pharmacology. For hundreds of more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s N.R.E.M.T. Paramedic flashcards. 

0:18 - Question 1 - What is the mechanism of action for albuterol?
0:30 - Question 2 - What are the four contraindications of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)?
0:45 - Question 3 - What are the three indications for amiodarone?
1:01 - Question 4 - What are the adult and pediatric dosages for calcium chloride?
1:25 - Question 5 - What are the indications and contraindications of dexamethasone?
1:43 - Question 6 - What is the mechanism of action for diazepam, also known as Valium?
1:59 - Question 7 - What are the indications and contraindications of diltiazem?
2:15 - Question 8 - What is the adult dosage for metoprolol?
2:28 - Question 9 - What are the four contraindications for nitroglycerin?
2:43 - Question 10 - What is the mechanism of action for diphenhydramine?
3:20 - Question 11 - What are the adult and pediatric doses of methylprednisolone?
3:38 - Question 12 - What is the mechanism of action for terbutaline?
3:51 - Question 13 - What is the indication of vecuronium?
4:04 - Question 14 - What are the indications and contraindications of fentanyl?
4:18 - Question 15 - What are the adult and pediatric doses for glucagon?
4:38 - Question 16 - What are the indications and contraindications of heparin?
4:56 - Question 17 - What is the mechanism of action for toradol?
5:11 - Question 18 - What are the adult and pediatric doses for morphine?
5:27 - Question 19 - What is the Controlled Substances Act?
5:45 - Question 20 - What is a Schedule II drug?
6:18 - Question 21 - What is a Schedule V drug?
6:34 - Question 22 - What are agonist medications?
6:49 - Question 23 - What are antagonist medications?
7:01 - Question 24 - What is the ideal body weight formula for men and women?
7:25 - Question 25 - What is an idiosyncratic reaction?
7:43 - Question 26 - What is tachyphylaxis?
7:56 - Question 27 - What does interference mean in the context of emergency pharmacology?
8:13 - Question 28 - What does potentiation mean?
8:35 - Question 29 - What are Class III antiarrhythmics?
8:43 - Question 30 - What are catecholamines?

That’s the end of our Exam Prep Show on emergency medications and pharmacology! To reach full mastery, keep studying for the N.R.E.M.T. Paramedic exam in Brainscape, which has thousands more flashcards with imagery and a spaced repetition algorithm that’ll dramatically speed up your learning and knowledge retention. Of course, when you’re driving, exercising, cooking, or otherwise unable to navigate the app, be sure to keep listening to the rest of these episodes and check out the N.R.E.M.T. Paramedic Exam Prep Podcast!

NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 6: 30 Questions on Special Populations

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Welcome to episode 6 of our multi-part NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep series, in which we ask you questions on the most important concepts you need to know to crush the paramedic certification exam. (You can also listen to these questions in podcast format here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2387872/episodes). All of these questions are drawn from the official National Registry Paramedic test outline, so working through them is super valuable exam prep.

In this penultimate episode, we ask you 30 questions on Special Populations, such as:
0:00-0:20: Intro
0:21 Define the term primigravida
3:16 What interaction is expected in pediatric patients between the ages of 2-6 months?
6:25 What is a geriatric patient?
8:26 What are mongolian spots?

Once we’ve asked you a question, try to think of the answer from memory. You’ll have three seconds to answer so pause the podcast if you need to.) We’ll then reveal the answer, which you can review before we move on to the next question.

We move pretty quickly through these practice paramedic questions so don’t hesitate to hit the spacebar if you need more time to digest the answers!
For hundreds more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s NREMT Paramedic flashcards in your corner because they are the fastest, most efficient way to ingrain and retain the content you need to know to do well on the final exam: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/nremt-paramedic.

And don’t miss the rest of the episodes in this NREMT exam prep series in which we test you on the other high-yield topics in paramedic school, from Airway, Respiration & Ventilation to Cardiology & Resuscitation, Trauma, Medical, EMS Operations, and more!

We hope this podcast improves your confidence and readiness for the NREMT paramedic exam—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 5: 30 Questions on EMS Operations

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Welcome to episode 5 of our multi-part NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep series, in which we ask you questions on the most important concepts you need to know to crush the paramedic certification exam. (You can also listen to these questions in podcast format here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2387872/episodes). All of these questions are drawn from the official National Registry Paramedic test outline, so working through them is super valuable exam prep.

In this fifth episode, we ask you 30 questions on EMS Operations, such as:
0:00-0:20 Intro
0:21 What does NIMS stand for?
3:26 Define the term terrorism (in healthcare)
6:18 True or false- you should always gain access to a car through the front or back windshields?
8:25 Give three examples of systemic effects caused by exposure to a hazardous material

Once we’ve asked you a question, try to think of the answer from memory. You’ll have three seconds to answer so pause the podcast if you need to.) We’ll then reveal the answer, which you can review before we move on to the next question.

We move pretty quickly through these practice paramedic questions so don’t hesitate to hit the spacebar if you need more time to digest the answers!

For hundreds more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s NREMT Paramedic flashcards in your corner because they are the fastest, most efficient way to ingrain and retain the content you need to know to do well on the final exam: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/nremt-paramedic.

And don’t miss the rest of the episodes in this NREMT exam prep series in which we test you on the other high-yield topics in paramedic school, from Airway, Respiration & Ventilation to Cardiology & Resuscitation, Trauma, Medical, Special Populations, and more!

We hope this podcast improves your confidence and readiness for the NREMT paramedic exam—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

You can download our app here:
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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 4: 30 Questions on Medical Emergencies & Diseases

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Welcome to episode 4 of our multi-part NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep series, in which we ask you questions on the most important concepts you need to know to crush the paramedic certification exam. (You can also listen to these questions in podcast format here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2387872/episodes). All of these questions are drawn from the official National Registry Paramedic test outline, so working through them is super valuable exam prep.

In this fourth episode, we ask you 30 questions on Medical Emergencies & Diseases, such as:

0:00-0:18 Intro
0:19 What is the function of the central nervous system, CNS?
2:40 What is the treatment for corneal abrasion?
5:20 What is hepatic encephalopathy?
7:16 What are the signs and symptoms of lyme disease?

Once we’ve asked you a question, try to think of the answer from memory. You’ll have three seconds to answer so pause the podcast if you need to.) We’ll then reveal the answer, which you can review before we move on to the next question.

We move pretty quickly through these practice paramedic questions so don’t hesitate to hit the spacebar if you need more time to digest the answers!

For hundreds more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s NREMT Paramedic flashcards in your corner because they are the fastest, most efficient way to ingrain and retain the content you need to know to do well on the final exam: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/nremt-paramedic.

And don’t miss the rest of the episodes in this NREMT exam prep series in which we test you on the other high-yield topics in paramedic school, from Airway, Respiration & Ventilation to Cardiology & Resuscitation, Trauma, EMS Operations, Special Populations, and more!

We hope this podcast improves your confidence and readiness for the NREMT paramedic exam—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

You can download our app here:
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Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal
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Welcome to episode 3 of our multi-part NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep series, in which we ask you questions on the most important concepts you need to know to crush the paramedic certification exam. (You can also listen to these questions in podcast format here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2387872/episodes). All of these questions are drawn from the official National Registry Paramedic test outline, so working through them is super valuable exam prep.

In this third episode, we ask you 30 questions on Trauma, such as:
0:00-0:27 Intro
1:31 What rhythm is shown in an ECG Strip?
5:01 What jewels are used in adult synchronized cardioversion?
7:45 What is hyperventilation shock

Once we’ve asked you a question, try to think of the answer from memory. You’ll have three seconds to answer so pause the video if you need to.) We’ll then reveal the answer, which you can review before we move on to the next question.

We move pretty quickly through these practice paramedic questions so don’t hesitate to hit the spacebar if you need more time to digest the answers!
For hundreds more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s NREMT Paramedic flashcards in your corner because they are the fastest, most efficient way to ingrain and retain the content you need to know to do well on the final exam: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/nremt-paramedic.

And don’t miss the rest of the episodes in this NREMT exam prep series in which we test you on the other high-yield topics in paramedic school, from Airway, Respiration & Ventilation to Cardiology & Resuscitation, Medical, EMS Operations, Special Populations, and more!

We hope this podcast improves your confidence and readiness for the NREMT paramedic exam—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

You can download our app here:
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Welcome to episode 2 of our multi-part NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep series, in which we ask you questions on the most important concepts you need to know to crush the paramedic certification exam. All of these questions are drawn from the official National Registry Paramedic test outline, so working through them is super valuable exam prep.

In this second episode, we ask you 40 questions on Cardiology & Resuscitation, such as:

0:00-0:19 : Intro

0:20: How to perform a 12 lead ECG

3:03 : What effect does Beta-1 have on the heart?

6:04: What are the indications for aspirin?

10:32: True or False? Grunting is a normal sign in children and doesn't indicate signs of distress.

Once we’ve asked you a question, try to think of the answer from memory. You’ll have three seconds to answer so pause the podcast if you need to. We’ll then reveal the answer, which you can review before we move on to the next question.

We move pretty quickly through these practice paramedic questions so don’t hesitate to hit the spacebar if you need more time to digest the answers!

For hundreds more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s NREMT Paramedic flashcards in your corner because they are the fastest, most efficient way to ingrain and retain the content you need to know to do well on the final exam: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/nremt-paramedic.

And don’t miss the rest of the episodes in this NREMT exam prep series in which we test you on the other high-yield topics in paramedic school, from Airway, Respiration & Ventilation to Trauma, Medical, EMS Operations, Special Populations, and more!

We hope this podcast improves your confidence and readiness for the NREMT paramedic exam—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

You can download our app here:

iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brainscape-smart-flashcards/id442415567

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

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Welcome to episode 1 of our multi-part NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep series, in which we ask you questions on the most important concepts you need to know to crush the paramedic certification exam. (You can also watch and listen to these questions in video format - including images/diagrams - here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoiOU0g-fkbvkFtf8ocp4HhE1Jcl3P1xO&si=pgLrCBZxvZFWrhMG). All of these questions are drawn from the official National Registry Paramedic test outline, so working through them is super valuable exam prep.

In this first episode, we ask you 30 questions on Airway, Respiration, and Ventilation, such as:

0:00  Intro

0:21 What are the six airway structures of the upper airway

0:49: What is the parietal pleura?

3:36 What four steps are required for the Jaw Thrust Maneuver?

6:31 What is angioedema?

Once we’ve asked you a question, try to think of the answer from memory. You’ll have three seconds to answer so pause the video if you need to.) We’ll then reveal the answer, which you can review before we move on to the next question.

We move pretty quickly through these practice paramedic questions so don’t hesitate to hit the spacebar if you need more time to digest the answers!

For hundreds more questions like these, make sure you get Brainscape’s NREMT Paramedic flashcards in your corner because they are the most efficient way to ingrain and retain the content you need to know to do well on the final exam: https://www.brainscape.com/learn/nremt-paramedic.

And don’t miss the rest of the episodes in this NREMT exam prep series in which we test you on the other high-yield topics in paramedic school, from Cardiology & Resuscitation, Trauma, and Medical to EMS Operations and Special Populations, and more!

We hope this video improves your confidence and readiness for the NREMT paramedic exam—don't forget to give it a thumbs up—and that you now have the tools you need to rise to your challenge!

You can download our app here:

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Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal

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