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QUESTION: 26 Exam Topic: Cardiology and Resuscitation

Which could be a reason that acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) was not administered to a patient in a cardiovascular emergency?

stomach ulcer
all of these
documented allergy
bleeding condition

Answer(s): C

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QUESTION: 27 Exam Topic: Cardiology and Resuscitation

Select the best answer regarding the precautions that are necessary for the administration of nitroglycerin tabs.

Check expiration and medication prescription ownership to current patient.
Check expiration and wear gloves.
Wear gloves; check expiration and medication prescription ownership to current patient.
Wear gloves and mask, check expiration, and make sure the medicine is prescribed to the patient.

Answer(s): C

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QUESTION: 28 Exam Topic: Cardiology and Resuscitation

The administration of nitroglycerin by an EMT requires direction from medical control or a standing order, but which of these should you immediately note as a contraindication for the administration of this drug?

patient reports burning sensation under the tongue with previous administrations
patient diagnosed with angina
patient with systolic blood pressure over 100
patient taking medication for erectile dysfunction

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 29 Exam Topic: Cardiology and Resuscitation

Select the most accurate list of precautions/contraindications for use with nitroglycerin?

use of erectile dysfunction drugs, head injury, and systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg
use of lasix, systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg, and erectile dysfunction drugs
use of ASA and digoxin
systolic blood pressure under 120 mm/Hg use of erectile dysfunction drugs

Answer(s): A

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