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EMT-Basic NREMT®

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Pharmacology

Pharma: Contraindications

Diphenhydramine: known allergy

How this exercise works

Each prompt lists a medication and patient context. Answer YES if EMT-Basic protocol allows administration, NO if a contraindication or scope limit applies.

Fundamental concept

When protocol medications must be withheld because patient factors create unacceptable risk at the basic level.

Read: EMT-Basic Medication Contraindications →

Scenario

Patient with hives states they are allergic to diphenhydramine (Benadryl). No airway compromise yet. Safe to assist with diphenhydramine?

Diphenhydramine

Patient with hives states they are allergic to diphenhydramine (Benadryl). No airway compromise yet. Safe to assist with diphenhydramine?

Safe to give? Tap your answer.