EMT Medication Quiz – Dosage

What is the dosage of Albuterol?

• 2.5 mg via nebulizer every 20 mins up to 3 doses

• 0.4-2 mg IM/IN every 2-3 mins as needed, max 10 mg

• 2-5 mg IV/IM/IN; titrate slowly

• 300 mg IV push, then 150 mg in 3-5 mins if needed

What is the dosage of Epinephrine?

• 0.3 mg IM (adult), 0.15 mg IM (pediatric)

• 2.5 mg via nebulizer every 20 mins up to 3 doses

• 1 mg IM/IN, repeat in 15 mins if needed

• 1 g/kg PO within 1 hour of ingestion

What is the dosage of Nitroglycerin?

• 1 g/kg PO within 1 hour of ingestion

• 0.4 mg SL tablet/spray every 5 mins up to 3 doses

• 0.5 mg IV every 3-5 mins, max 3 mg

• 1-1.5 mg/kg IV, repeat 0.5-0.75 mg/kg every 5-10 mins, max 3 mg/kg

What is the dosage of Aspirin?

• 1-1.5 mg/kg IV, repeat 0.5-0.75 mg/kg every 5-10 mins, max 3 mg/kg

• 1 g/kg PO within 1 hour of ingestion

• 324 mg (4 x 81 mg) PO chewable tablets

• 0.3 mg IM (adult), 0.15 mg IM (pediatric)

What is the dosage of Naloxone (Narcan)?

• 0.4-2 mg IM/IN every 2-3 mins as needed, max 10 mg

• 2-10 mg IV/IM/SC, titrate to effect

• 25-100 mcg slow IV/IN every 1-2 hrs as needed

• 25-50 mg PO/IM/IV

What is the dosage of Ipratropium?

• 2-5 mg IV/IM/IN; titrate slowly

• 25-50 mg PO/IM/IV

• 15-25 grams orally between cheek and gum

• 0.5 mg via nebulizer every 6-8 hrs