ONDANSETRON [BLS & ALS] TRAINING COURSE

This training has two ‘pathways’ – the regular version which is more BLS-focused and yields 1 CE, and a more advanced version which is more ALS-focused and yields 1.5 CEs.

Note that the following steps listed in red font are only required if you are completing the advanced version of the course and taking the advanced quiz for the 1.5 CEs.

These red-colored steps/items do not need to be completed if you are taking the regular version of the course.

First – Review the Course Outline:

STEP 01 – WATCH THE LECTURE VIDEO:

REGULAR COURSE VERSION:

ADVANCED COURSE VERSION:

STEP 02 – REVIEW THE POWERPOINT LECTURE SLIDES:

STEP 03 – WATCH THE Q&A / CASE STUDY VIDEO:

STEP 04: REVIEW CORRESPONDING TREATMENT GUIDELINES

1201 “ROUTINE MEDICAL CARE”: Nor-Cal EMS Policy & Procedure Manual

1004 “BLS/ALS DRUG FORMULARY”: Nor-Cal EMS Policy & Procedure Manual

STEP 4.5: BROWSE THIS OVERVIEW OF ONDANSETRON FROM MAYO CLINIC

Note the information here is not intended to replace dosing or treatment protocols provided by the LEMSA Medical Director, but rather this is for further information about the medication itself.

Ondansetron (oral route, oromucosal route) – Side effects & dosage – Mayo Clinic

STEP 5: TAKE THE QUIZ

Take either the regular version quiz or advanced version quiz, depending on which course version you studied

NOTE: The passcode to the quizzes is located in the description box of the lecture videos.

REGULAR COURSE VERSION:

Ondansetron

1 / 11

What is the indication for Ondansetron?

2 / 11

Per Nor-Cal EMS Protocols, what is an appropriate dose of Ondansetron (any route)?

3 / 11

What is an absolute contraindication for Ondansetron?

4 / 11

Per Nor-Cal EMS protocols, what is the maximum amount of Ondansetron that a BLS provider can give before a base order is needed?

5 / 11

Research suggests Ondansetron is most effective when given…

6 / 11

In general terms, how does Ondansetron primarily work?

7 / 11

What division of the nervous system dose Ondansetron primarily upon?

8 / 11

Which of the following routes is appropriate for Ondansetron administration by a BLS provider?

9 / 11

Which of the following circumstances requires base hospital physician order for Ondansetron administration per Nor-Cal EMS protocols?

10 / 11

When Ondansetron is given IV, it should be pushed ________, in order to minimize the risk of ________.

11 / 11

Even though Ondansetron technically has the ability to elongate the QT Interval on a patient’s ECG, statistically the medication is overwhelmingly safe and administration doesn’t need to be avoided as long as the patient meets the proper indications.

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ADVANCED COURSE VERSION:

Ondansetron – Advanced Version

1 / 14

What is the indication for Ondansetron?

2 / 14

Per Nor-Cal EMS Protocols, what is an appropriate dose of Ondansetron (any route)?

3 / 14

What is an absolute contraindication for Ondansetron?

4 / 14

Per Nor-Cal EMS protocols, what is the maximum amount of Ondansetron that a BLS provider can give before a base order is needed?

5 / 14

Research suggests Ondansetron is most effective when given…

6 / 14

In general terms, how does Ondansetron primarily work?

7 / 14

What division of the nervous system dose Ondansetron primarily upon?

8 / 14

Which of the following routes is appropriate for Ondansetron administration by a BLS provider?

9 / 14

Which of the following circumstances requires base hospital physician order for Ondansetron administration per Nor-Cal EMS protocols?

10 / 14

When Ondansetron is given IV, it should be pushed ________, in order to minimize the risk of ________.

11 / 14

Even though Ondansetron technically has the ability to elongate the QT Interval on a patient’s ECG, statistically the medication is overwhelmingly safe and administration doesn’t need to be avoided as long as the patient meets the proper indications.

12 / 14

According to our case study we reviewed, which of the following were compounding factors in the patient’s unfortunate event that were predisposing the patient towards such an outcome prior to the administration of the Ondansetron? (Select all that apply)

13 / 14

Which of the following pathways does Ondansetron effect?  (Select all that apply)

14 / 14

What specific class and type of receptor does Ondansetron bind to?

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