EMS drugs – Paramedic level
Check out this chart to see the what you need to know for each drug.
Here is the drug monograph template (right-click and “save as”) for you to use. Simply fill out the template for each drug to create your medication portfolio.
Please keep in mind that these are intended to be quick reference guides, not encyclopedias. Follow the template!
Below you’ll find short activities to help you review, reinforce, and repeatedly see the medication information you need to know.
DRUG | MCFRS | NREMT | CLASS | REVIEW |
Adenosine |
|
| Antidysrhythmic |
|
Albuterol |
|
| Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator |
|
Amiodarone |
|
| Calcium Channel Blocker |
|
Aspirin |
|
| Platelet inhibitor |
|
Atropine |
|
| Anticholinergic |
|
Atrovent |
|
| Anticholinergic |
|
Benadryl |
|
| Antihistamine |
|
Calcium Chloride |
|
| Electrolyte |
|
Cardizem |
|
| Calcium Channel Blocker |
|
Charcoal |
|
| Adsorbent |
|
Dexamethasone |
|
| Corticosteroid |
|
Dextrose |
|
| Carbohydrate |
|
Dopamine |
|
| Sympathomimetic |
|
Epinephrine |
|
| Sympathomimetic |
|
Fentanyl |
|
| Opioid Analgesic |
|
Glucagon |
|
| Pancreatic hormone |
|
Haldol |
|
| Antipsychotic |
|
Hydroxocobalamin |
|
| Antidote |
|
Insulin | |
| Hormone |
|
Ketamine |
| | Anesthetic |
|
Lactated Ringer's |
|
| Isotonic solution |
|
Lasix | |
| Loop diuretic |
|
Lidocaine |
|
| Antidysrhythmic |
|
Magnesium Sulfate |
|
| Electrolyte |
|
Morphine |
|
| Opioid Analgesic |
|
Narcan |
|
| Opioid Antagonist |
|
Nitroglycerin |
|
| Vasodilator |
|
Nitrous Oxide | |
| Analgesic |
|
Pralidoxime |
|
| Cholinesterase reactivator |
|
Procainamide | |
| Antidysrhythmic |
|
Sodium Bicarb |
|
| Alkalinizing agent |
|
Solu-Medrol | |
| Glucocorticoid |
|
Succinylcholine | |
| Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker |
|
Terbutaline |
|
| Beta-2 adrenergic agonist |
|
Thiamine | |
| Vitamin B |
|
Tylenol |
|
| Analgesic |
|
Valium | |
| Benzodiazepine |
|
Verapamil | |
| Calcium Channel Blocker |
|
Versed |
|
| Benzodiazepine |
|
Zofran |
|
| Antiemetic |
|
EDUCATION
