Question

1. oral glucose is ____________ for this patient. a. indicated b. contraindicated c. not normally given d. prescribed 16. which of the following statements about oxygen is false? a. it is the most commonly administered medication in the prehospital setting. b. it should be administered to all patients. c. it is not safe to use around open flames. d. the nonrebreathing mask is the preferred route of administration for shock. true/false if you believe the statement to be more true than false, write the letter \t\ in the space provided. if you believe the statement to be more false than true, write the letter \f.\ 1. oxygen is a catalyst for combustion. 2. oral glucose may be administered to an unconscious patient in order to save his or her life. 3. epinephrine is a hormone produced by the pancreas. 4. nitroglycerin decreases blood pressure. 5. sublingual medications are rapidly absorbed into the digestive tract.

Explanation:

1. Oral glucose is contraindicated for certain patients, for example, those with certain types of diabetes or unconscious patients who may aspirate.
2. Oxygen should not be administered to all patients. Only those with hypoxemia or certain medical - conditions need oxygen. Oxygen is a commonly administered pre - hospital medication, is flammable around open flames, and non - rebreather mask is preferred for shock in some cases.

True/False:

1. Oxygen is a catalyst for combustion, which is true.
2. Oral glucose should not be given to an unconscious patient to avoid aspiration, so it's false.
3. Epinephrine is produced by the adrenal glands, not the pancreas, so it's false.
4. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator and decreases blood pressure, so it's true.
5. Sublingual medications are absorbed through the mucous membranes under the tongue, not through the digestive tract, so it's false.

Answer:

1. B. contraindicated
2. B. It should be administered to all patients.

True/False:

1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F