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Routes for administration of valium to 4 yr. old
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IV, IO, Rectal
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Routes for Epinephrine
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IV, ET, SQ
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Routes of Medication from Slowest to Fastest
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PO, SQ, IM, ET, IV
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Seizures without regaining consciousness in between
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Status Epilipticus (Diazepam 2.5 mg (or 5mg) Incremental Dosing to 10 mg total IV dose)
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Serious side effect of Venipuncture
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Air Embolism
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Shunt
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Do Not use for Medical Access
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Side effects of Bretylium
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Both Supine And Postural Hypotension
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Side Effects of EPI
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Palpations, High BP, Tachycardia
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Side Effects of Lidocaine
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Hypotension, Bradycardia
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Side effects of Verapamil
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Tachycardia (WPW) (Wolfe-Parkinson White) problems)
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Slowest to Fastest Routes
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PO, SQ, IM, ET, IV
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SQ Epinephrine for
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Mild allergic reaction
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SQ injection
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Into fatty tissue
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Sub Q
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Contraindication
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The Adult Dose of Epinephrine in Asthma is
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0.3 mg to 0.5 mg
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The drug choice for treating Hyperkalemia is
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Calcium Chloride
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The drug used to alleviate intracranial pressure in a head injury
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Mannitol
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The fastest route of administration of the following IM, SQ, SC, ET is
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ET
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The first drug to treat pediatric Bradycardia is
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Oxygen
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The flow rate for KVO (keep vein open) is
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10 ml / hr
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The initial dose of Bretylium for V - Fib
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5 mg / kg
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The IV Solution closest to Blood Plasma is
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Lactated Ringers
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The Lidocaine Dose for Pulseless V Tach (and V Fib) is
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1.5 mg / kg then 1.5 mg / kg
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The Major Hazard involved in a catheter through the needle system is the chance of
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Catheter Embolis
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The most appropriate indication for ammonia ampules would be to
Terminate a syncope episode
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The need for increasing the amounts of a drug in order to achieve a desired effect is called
Tolerance
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The oxygen delivery device used for emphysema is the
Nasal cannula or venturi mask
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The Pediatric Dose of Lidocaine
1 mg / kg
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The Pediatric Dose of Lidocaine is (1 mg / kg) for a 20 lb Child
9 mg
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The Pediatric Dose of SQ Epinephrine is
0.01 mg / kg
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The pharmacological treatment of Anaphylactic Shock
Epinephrine & Benadryl
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The Rate of KVO is
10 ml / hr
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The route that is Not a parenteral route of drug administration
Oral
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The second dose of Sodium Bicarbonate is
1 gm / kg
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The Technique that will Not help Distend a Vein for Venipuncture is to
Elevate the Arm
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The treatment for Sinus Bradycardia is with PVC's is
Atropine. You Don't Give Lidocaine
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Therapeutic Range
Range of plasma concentration Not likely to produce desire effect with least like hood of toxicity
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Thrombi (blood clot) arising in deep leg veins
Migrate to lungs (will lodge in lungs)
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Tourniquet does what
Restricts Venous Flow
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Treatment for Overdose Tricyclic
Bicarb
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Treatment for Pulmonary Edema
O2, IV, NTG 0.4mg (1/150 gm), Lasix 40 mg, Morphine Sulfate 2 mg
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Treatment of Acute Asthma
EPI 1:1,000 IV 0.3 mg
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Two Common Tricyclic Antidepressants are
Elavil and Tofranil
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Universal Blood Donor
O
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Universal Blood Recipient
AB
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Use an EOA when a patient has overdosed on
Valium
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Use D5W for
Medication Mix
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Valium
5 - 10 mg pregnant having seizures
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Valium dose for status Epilipticus
2.5 mg - 10 mg slow IVP
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Venipuncture causes
Air Embolism
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Verapamil & Adenocard
Decrease Heart Rate and are used in SVT
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Verapamil does what
Decrease Vasoconstriction, Decrease Conductivity
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Verapamil is Contraindicated for
Wolff - Parkinson - White Syndrome (WPW)
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Verapamil is used on all of the following except
Cardiogenic Shock
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Verapamil used for
SVT, Not for Cardiogenic Shock
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Warn patient of side effect of Atropine
Blurred Vision
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What are 2 medications for depression
NOT Haldol
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What are the Disadvantages of Thrombolytic Therapy
Costly and may cause Excessive Bleeding
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What can be expected from Beta Agonist Drugs
Increased Heart Rate
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What condition Contraindicates the SQ Route
Hypovolemia
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What do you use Procainamide for, & what are the "4" end points
Antiarryhthmic - used for PVC, V-tach, Maintenance of normal sinus rhythm after conversion from A-fib or flutter. 4 - End points - Arrhythmia resolved, QRS complex widens by 50%, PR interval is prolonged, BP drops > 15 mmHg or toxic side effects develop.
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What does Naloxone reverse
Demerol (something like that) (Naloxone blocks OPI receptors)
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What drug is administered for a patient suffering from COPD
Aminophylline
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What drug is used for Cardiogenic shock
Dopamine (to raise BP)
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What drug is used for Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Procainamide
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What happens if you give Narcan to a Heroin patient
Causes Withdrawals
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What is 150lbs. in kg
68 kg
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What is Not treated with Verapamil or Calan
Wide Complex V Tach of Unknown Origin
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What is the best method to use on an LSD patient
Talk Down
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What is the Drug of Choice for COPD
O2, Albuterol
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What to do before administration of D5W
Glucose Check
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When administering D50, IV
Be careful for infiltration tissue necrosis
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When Beta Receptors are Stimulated
The Heart Rate Increases
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When giving D50, what would happen if it Infiltrates IV
Cause Tissue Necrosis
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When starting a tourniquet, it is applied so
That it occludes venous return, but allow arterial flow
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When you administer glucose, what does it do
Stimulates the release of Glucagon
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Which agency that regulates drugs
Drug & Cosmetic Act of 1970
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Which don't you Expect to see in ASA OD
Hypoventilation (Acidosis Hypervent)
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Which is the Agency the Regulates Drugs
Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1970
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Worst complication for Retavase
Bleeding
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WPW (Wolfe-Parkinson-White) patient with PSVT's give
Adenocard 6-12-12 mg.
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You are to draw up 400 mg of Dopamine that comes 25 mg / cc. The number of cc's you will draw up to put in the bag is
16 cc's
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You give 25 gm of Dextrose from a 100 cc amp of 50 % Dextrose
50 cc's of Dextrose will be given
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Young Adult, Mild Asthma
2.5 mg Albuterol Inhaled
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A drug used in the field to counteract a severe Tricyclic Overdose
Sodium Bicarbonate
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1 transmission of AIDS
Sexual contact
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1 Pupil Blown the Other Sluggish
Neuro Shock
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17 year old male in transport with severe headache
Aneurysm
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18 yr old c/o Stiff Neck, Fever, Headache
Meningitis
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21 yr. Old male with asthma - Drug, dose & route
Albuterol 2.5 mg via nebulizer
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21 yr. old male with chest pain after coughing
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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23 year old gym rat has explosive headache, this indicates
Subarachnoid Aneurysm
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3 systems that Regulate Acid Base Balance
Buffer, Respiratory, Renal
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34 yr. Old male appears Jaundiced with Sclera, No appetite, Lost 10 lbs. In 3 wks., Nauseated, Generally Fatigued, Low fever, and Sudden distaste to cigarettes
Viral Hepatitis
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37 yr. old male, Staggering, Slurred speech, Cool, Clammy, Acting Bizarre
Hypoglycemia
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51 year old farmer has cramps & diarrhea, this indicates
Organophosphate Poisoning
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51 yr old female P 110, BP 112/92, RR 18, do all Except
Administer Norepinephrine by titrated IV infusion
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55 yr. old female mother of four has RUQ pain, nausea & vomiting. She possibly has
Cholecystitis
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61 yr. Old woman is unconscious with a pulse & stable, treatment
O2 monitor
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7.45
Acidosis
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A 22 yr old woman complains of severe pain in RLQ. She has not eaten in 12 days and is constipated. She most likely has
Appendicitis
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A 28 yr old that has been depressed is unconscious, sweating, pinpoint pupils, skin & fine muscle fasciculation, and is tearing excessively
These are signs of a Lithium OD
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A 28 yr. old that has been depressed in unconscious, sweating, pinpoint pupils, skin and fine muscle fasciculation, and is tearing excessively. The toxic amount taken is
Parathione
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A 55 yr old female mother of four has RUQ pain, nausea & vomiting. She may have
Cholecystitis
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A 55 yr old patient with P 50, P Wave for every QRS, P - R Interval of 0.16, Cold and Clammy with BP 70/50 with Sinus Bradycardia. The patient should be given
0.5 mg Atropine
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A 62 yr old female is taking Digitalis. Her chief complaint is that she is weak and dizzy. She is awake, alert, and vitals are WNL. The treatment should be
Monitor, IV, Transport
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A chemical mediator for the parasympathetic nervous system is
Acetylcholine
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A condition is frequently ( chief complaint ), Rapid Speech
Amphetamine Reaction
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A Diabetic patient who is complaining of a headache. The most important information about this complaint is
When was Insulin taken last
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A distraught elderly person urinates while upon the stretcher and does Not inform you until she is finished. The behavior is called
Regression
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A light image is changed into an electrical message that goes to the brain via the
Optic Nerve
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A local alcoholic on a cold night is found to be unarousable, in V Fib, and is Apnec. Treatment should include (in order)
Airway, Defibrillate 3 times, CPR, Transport
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A man repeatedly dived today and made a fast ascent from the last dive. He is complaining of Joint pains, Tingling legs, & abdominal pain. The patient has
Decompression sickness
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A migrant worker has been picking tomatoes. He suddenly C/O a Headache and Dizziness. Upon Physical Exam, he has Strong, bounding Pulse and Hot, flushed Skin. He also begins to have Seizures. ( Heat Stroke) Treatment of the patient would Not include using
Diazepam 15 mg IV
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A patient complains of Dyspnea. He is Cyanotic, has Rales, Reg. P 140, BP 150/120, with a Pink, Frothy Sputum. He has
Pulmonary Edema
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A patient complains of shortness of breath. On assessment he has pursed lips and barrel chest, which indicates
Emphysema ("Pink puffers"), Chronic Bronchitis is called ("Blue bloaters")
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A patient has a history of SOB, Orthopnea, and coughing up pink tinged mucus. The patient most likely has
Left Heart Failure
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A patient has neurological problems such as a CVA or a seizure. You would, therefore, not want to administer
IV 5% Dextrose wide open
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A patient has crying spells and refuses to eat. She is unkempt and lethargic. Physical exam reveals No abnormalities. She is most likely suffering from
Depression
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A patient has one pupil that is dilated and non-reactive, while the other is slow to respond. This is a form of a
Neurological crisis
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A patient in obvious Diabetic Acidosis will show
Warm & Dry Skin
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A patient is found on the floor in a pool of vomit, shaking, confused and frightened of spiders on the wall (there are no spiders). Patient has quite drinking for 2 days and is experiencing
Withdraws (DT's)
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A patient is Presenting with Left Side Chest Pain Associated with SOB is found to be Cyanotic. Breath Sounds are Distant over the Left Lung. These findings probably Indicate a
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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A patient is Unconscious, Incontinent, and having Generalized Muscle Relaxation and Contraindications, what type of seizure
Grand Mal Seizure
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A patient presents with Rapid Onset Dyspnea, Urticaria (hives), Tachypnea, and blood pressure of 80/60. This patient is suffering from
Anaphylactic Shock
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A patient that has been taking Haldol and is Exhibiting Extra pyramidal Reactions should be treated by giving
Benadryl
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A patient was acting funny, cold and sweaty. He is now unconscious. The patient was most likely suffering from
Hypoglycemia / Drug Overdose
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A patient with a Stroke should be transported
Affected Side Down
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A patient with ICP, you would expect what Sx / Sx
Increased Blood Pressure, Decreased Pulse, Irregular Respirations
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A patient with ICP, you would expect what symptoms
Increased BP, Decreased Pulse
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A patient with slow heart rate, skipping a beat, with chest pain and stable vitals (shown strip) treatment is
O2, IV, Pain management
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A person that you would have to restrain is an
Enraged person
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A person witnesses a murder and mutilation of several bodies. He appears to be paralyzed while his physical assessment reveals no injury or abnormality. You should
Conversion Hysteria
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A Problem with Semi - Circular Canals in the Ear Causes
Vertigo
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A prolonged P - R Interval id Indicative of a
First degree Heart Block
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A pulsating mass in the abdomen with back pain is most likely an
Aortic Aneurysm
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A Scuba Diver has Tingling in the Hand and Feet with Frothy Red Sputum. The patient Should be Transported in
Trendelenberg on his Left Side
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A sign Not associated with Anaphylaxis is
Hypertension
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A sign of Intracranial Pressure is
Elevated BP
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A sign of Irreversible Shock
Bradycardia
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A sign of Organophosphate Poisoning is
GI Disorders
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A victim is found with bright red, frothy blood bubbling from the mouth which each exhalation, This is an indication of
Lung Damage
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A woman is complaining of headaches and is seeing "halos around lights". The physical exam finds that her corneas are hazed. The medic suspects
Acute Glaucoma
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A woman is so frightened of heights that she cannot ride in an elevator. This is a
Phobia
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A woman threatened to kill herself with barbiturates. She is willing to talk, but not open the door. You should
Conduct an interview from outside the door and communicate with the police
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Abdomen Covering
Peritoneum
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Abdominal muscle flexion on palpation
Guarding
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Abdominal pain position of comfort
On their sides, lateral recumbent
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Absorption of ingested toxins occurs within
The Small Intestines
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Acetylcholine / Oxytocin are secreted by
The Pituitary Gland (pea shaped)
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Acid and Base Balance
10 unit
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Administration of IV hypertonic solution on a hydrated patient will
Draw water from cells to vascular space
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Adrenal Gland Secrets / Releases
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
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Adult female, Tachycardia, don't remember vitals
Try to calm her
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Adult GCS scenario
13
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Adult in Asthma Attack
Treatment is to Stop Bronchial Spasms
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After IV O2 monitor in PE, what’s next
NTG 0.4 mg
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Air Embolism
Diver with joint pain, Tingling in legs, Abdominal pain
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Alkaline
Does most damage to the eye
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All are clinical signs of shock, Except
Constricted Pupils
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All are contagious, Except
Shingles
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All are Dehydrated Sx / Sx Except
Decrease in Heart Rate
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All are elements of Crushing Effect, Except
Decreased Peripheral Vascular Resistance
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All are microorganisms, Except
Erythrocytes
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All are organic causes of decreased LOC, Except
Death of a family member
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All are signs & symptoms of dehydration except
JVD
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All are signs of dehydration except
JVD and /or Polyuria depending on which test you get
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All are signs of kidney stones Except
Frequent urination (UTI symptom)
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All are signs of Pulmonary Embolus Except
JVD (other choices) Dyspnea, Pleural Pain, Tachy
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All are signs of shock except
Deep regular respirations
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All are Sx / Sx of Dehydration except
JVD
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All are Sx /Sx of Tuberculosis, Except
Substernal chest pain that radiates to the arms
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All are Types of Muscle, Except
Involuntary
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All contagious Except
Shingles
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All except
Pupil reaction in GCS
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All of the following are common Sx / Sx of severe Hypertension, Except
Constricted Pupils
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All of the following are events that leads to suspicion of child abuse except
Commutative
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All of the following are Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS, Except
Appendicitis
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All of the following are Sx /Sx of Insulin Shock, Except
Hypertension
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All, Except
Pupil reaction in Glascow Coma Scale
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Alpha
Constriction
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Alpha I
Vasoconstriction
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Alpha vs. Beta
Alpha Constrict, Beat Dilates
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AMI
Cause death in 2 - 3 hours
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AMS - Old lady keeps babbling
Encourage her to talk
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An 85 yr old man has a severe headache, dizzy, nausea, and vomiting. His P 120, BP 210/120. He is experiencing a
Hypertensive Crisis
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An ambulance driver with rapid HR & sweaty palms
Dump of Catecholamine
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An ambulance is called to a house fire. Upon entering the burning house, a paramedic finds an unconscious woman. He decides to move her from the house using the fireman's drag. The first step would be to
Tie the patients hands together
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An athlete is sweaty, 101 degree F fever, Low BP, you suspect
Heat Exhaustion
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Anaerobic
Lactic Acid
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Anaphylactic & Septic Shock, Low BP due to
Vasodilation
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Angina caused by physical or emotional stress is called
Stable Angina
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
Decreased sensation of pain & temp below the level of lesion
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Antidepressant
Elavil & Tofranil (ET)
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Antipsychotic
Mellaril & Thorazine
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Any patient who is angry, hostile or paranoid should be met with
Non aggressive behavior
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Aphasia
Inability to produce or understand speech
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Ask about allergy history
To prevent allergic reaction
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Aspirin OD will leave patient in
Metabolic Acidosis
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Atelectasis
PaO2 will fall
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Athlete is Sweaty, 101 Fever, Low BP, you suspect
Heat Exhaustion
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Athletic lifting weights sudden headache
Suspect Rupture Aneurysm
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Atrial rate: A 42 y/o women has taken 20 tablets of her antidepressants. All vitals are stable (30 min. ago), What do you do
Call poison control, Monitor EKG, IV access, Syrup of Ipecac
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Bad Cholesterol
LDL
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Barking cough
Croup
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Barrel chest and Pursed lips, Forceful exhalation: Diagnosis
Emphysema
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Before what should you listen to Bruits
Carotid Sinus Massage Vagal Maneuver
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Behavioral Emergency
Can Not be tolerated by patient or members of society
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Best indication of Nero function
Level of Consciousness
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Best method on Psycho Patient
Talk Down
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Best method to use on an LSD patient
"Talk Down"
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Best place for chest decompressions
2nd or 3rd intercoastal, midclavicular
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Best Pre - Hospital Fluid Replacement
Colloid (9% Saline)
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Best way to prevent Anaphylaxis
Ask about allergies to medication
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Beta 1
Heart (increase HR and increase force of contraction)
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Beta 1
Increased heart rate - actually question referenced only Beta, not 1 or 2, and increased heart rate was the only one there of the two answers
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Beta 1
Increased HR
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Beta 2
Increased respiration
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Beta 2
Lung (Bronchodilation)
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Beta stimulation will cause
Vasoconstriction
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Beta Stimulation will cause all, Except
Vasoconstriction
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Bilateral, Dilated Pupils Indicated
Cerebral Hypoxia
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Bile
Made in the Liver but Stored in the Gallbladder
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Blood Clot from Legs will Lodge into
Lungs
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Blood that is lacking in O2
Hypoxemia
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Blood under the Dura is
Subdural
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Blue or purple lesions on AIDS patients face, neck, mouth
Kaposi's Sarcoma
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Buffer of the Body
Bicarbonates
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Body principal buffer
HCo3 (Bicarb)
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Body Principle Buffer
Bicarbonate
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Body's tendency to stay constant
Homeostasis
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Bronchiolitis is an
Inflammation of the bronchioles
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Build up of Lactic Acids
Metabolic Acidosis
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Caissons Disease or Bends
Diving illness
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Cardiac Tamponade is indicated by
Distant Heart Sounds
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Care must be taken when restraining a
Psychiatric Patient ( due to false imprisonment)
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Carotid Brutus indicates
Atherosclerosis
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Carpal Pedal Spasm are caused from
Respiratory Alkalosis and Hyperventilation
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Catching a disease from contaminated linen is an example if
Indirect Contamination
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Cations in the Body
Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na)
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Cations in the body
Remember the dead cat eyes (+ + ) Ca, Mg, K, Na
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Causes a breakdown of stored Glycogen to Glucose
Glucagon
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Cells of the heart that conduct electrical activity causing depolarization and contraction
Automaticity
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Central Venous Pressure is the Same as
Right Atrial Pressure
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Cerebellum
Motor control, Balance, Coordination, Makes body move smoothly
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Cerebrum
Thought, Personality, Speech, Learning, Memory & Analysis
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Characterized by periods of extreme highs and lows
Maniac Disorders
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Chemical Blood Attracts Water
Sodium
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Chemical Mediator for Parasympathetic Nervous System
Acetylcholine
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Chemoreceptors
Pons, Medulla, Aortic Arch
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Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps
Spread by Airborne Droplets
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Chief Extracellular Cation
Sodium
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Chief Intracellular Cations
Potassium
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Child gets hand stuck on dry ice for more than 5 minutes
Immerse in warm water 100 degree
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Cholecystitis
Upper quadrant pain after eating fatty foods
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Chronic Alcohol intake & Vitamin Deficiency
Wernicke's Syndrome
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Chronic Bronchitis
Blue Bloater
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Chronotropic
Rate
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Chron's Disease
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the ileum, colon or both
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Chron's Disease
Gastrointestinal System
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Common Antidepressants (Cyclic or Tricyclic)
Elavil and Tofranil
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Common causes of Pulmonary Edema, all Except
Psychogenic Shock
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Common Symptom for complete Heart Block
Syncope
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Common treatment for drug Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Complication of Thrombolytic Surgery
Excessive bleeding
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Concern with 15% BSA
Septic
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Concussion
Brief period of unconsciousness, Followed by complete return of function
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Countercoup
Injury occurring at a site opposite the side of impact
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COPD
Transport Patient
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Coral Snake Colors are
Yellow, Red, and Black
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Coral Snake has
Neurotoxin
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Croup S / S include all, except
Bacterial, (it is a viral infection)
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Crushing Triad
Increase in Systolic pressure, Decrease in pulse & respiratory rate that result from an increase ICP
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Curvature of the spine
Kyphosis
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Cushing Triad is Associated with
Increasing ICP
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Cushing's Reflex Sx / Sx
Decreased LOC, Increased BP, Decreased HR, Change in Respirations
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CVA - LOC
Hemiparalisis
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CVA only lasting couple of hours
TIA
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CVP
Measure Right Atria pressure
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Damage to C 1 to C 2 results in
Cessation of respirations
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Death of tissue is called
Necrosis
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Decorticate posturing occurs by
A lesion in the brain stem
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Decerebrate posturing
Damage in brainstem (Decorticate can be above brainstem)
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Define Osmosis
Low to High
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Definition
Grand Mal Seizure
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Definition for Shock
Hypoperfusion
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Definition of Countercoup
Occurring on the opposite side of impact on the brain
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Definition of Dysconjugate Gaze
Failure of the eyes to rotate simultaneously in the same direction, or the eyes gazing in different directions
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Definition of Shock
Lack of Tissue Perfusion
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Dehydrated Sx / Sx, Except
Decrease in Heart Rate
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Dehydration has the following signs, Except
Jugular Vein Distention
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Delirium Tremors can occur
48 -72 hours, After Cessation of alcohol (ETOH)
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Delusional Geriatric
Remove Pt. from situation
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Delusional patient seeing things
Go along with problem
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Developed diabetes during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes
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Diabetes
Type I insulin (acetone odor low LOC, Kussmaul resp.
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Diabetic Keto Acidosis
Kussmaul
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Diabetic ketoacidosis can be caused by
The patient not taking his / her insulin
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Diabetic with BS 40, action you would Not do
IV Insulin
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Diabetic patient with headache, Most important question
How long has he had the headache
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Dialysis
Removal of toxins in the blood through semi - permeable membrane
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Diffusion
Movement of gasses from high concentration to a lower concentration
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Digitalis Toxicity
Atrial fibrillation, do not shock
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Dilated pupils most diagnostic of
Cerebral Hypoxia
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Discolor of Skin
Ecchymosis
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Disconjugated Gaze
Pt.'s eyes do not move together
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Diseases spread by droplets
Measles, Mumps, Chicken Pox, Rubella
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Diuretic therapy
Side effect is Hypokalemia (potassium)
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Diuretic therapy with Lasix
Hypokalemia
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Dive questions
Let Lateral Recumbent
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DKA
High Blood Sugar, Dry Skin
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DNR Color
Yellow
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Do Not give a SQ injection to a patient that is in
Shock
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DO NOT physically restrain
out of control parents
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Drop BP
Late sign of Decompensated Shock
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Drowning victim want to treat
Hypoxia / Acidosis
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Due to bronchiole spasm, a patient with asthmatic bronchitis exhibits
Expiratory wheezes
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During Cardiac Arrest there is a buildup of Lactic Acid
Metabolic Acidosis
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During the Heimlich Maneuver, the Rescuer places his hand on the
Epigastrium
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Dysarthria
Difficulty speaking, Speech may be slurred
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Dyspnea is
Difficult or Painful breathing
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Earliest Detectable Sign of Shock
Tachycardia
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Ecchymosis over Flanks
Gray - Turner
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Eclampsia
Seizures
325
Effusion
The escape of fluid into a cavity
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Elavil / Tofranil
Two common Tricyclic Antidepressants
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Elderly Abuse
Unreasonable Confinement
328
Elderly abuse is all except
Reasonable confinement
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Emesis should be induced for the ingestion of
Salicylate (aspirin)
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Emphysema
(Pink Puffer) Barrel chest, Pink skin, Recent weight loss, Makes exhalation active
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Endocrine System Acts By
Releasing hormones into the bloodstream ( i.e.: Insulin)
332
Enlarged Liver, Distended Neck Veins, & Edema
Heart Failure
333
Epidural Hematoma
Loss of consciousness, regains consciousness the fades away & quickly moves toward unconsciousness with decreased level of consciousness
334
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
Secrete from Adrenal Glands
335
Epistaxis
Blood from nose
336
Erythrocyte
Carried 0 2 on Hemoglobin
337
Erythrocytes
95 % of formed element in the blood
338
Escape of fluids from vascular space into cavity
Effusion
339
Escape of fluids from vascular space into pleural space
Pleural Effusion
340
Exchanging various biochemical substances across semi permeable membranes to remove substances
Dialysis
341
Exclusion Criteria for Thrombolytics all, Except
Hip Surgery 2 yrs. Ago
342
Exclusion Criteria from Thrombolytic Therapy, all Except
Hip Surgery 2 Years Ago.
343
Excretory Function of Blood
Removing Waste Products Such as Urea, Lactic Acid & Creatine from Cells
344
Excretory function of the blood
To remove lactic acid from cells
345
Experiencing a sense of death or fear. Distress over a real or imagined threat to one's own mental or physical well being. This is the definition of
Anxiety
346
Experiencing a sense of dread or fear, Distress over real or imagined threat to one's own mental or physical well being is the definition of
Anxiety
347
External Jugular vein is Not a
Central line
348
Extra Cellular Cation
Sodium
349
Extracellular Cation
Sodium
350
Extrapyramidal
Caused by Antipsychotic drugs
351
Extrapyramidal Reaction
Response to treatment or to a drug characterized by involuntary movement & changes in muscle tone
352
Eyes don't move in unison
Dysconjugate Gaze
353
Facial Droop
CVA
354
False beliefs
Delusions
355
Farmer with Headache & Nausea
Organophosphate
356
Fast Occurring Problem that can cause Brain Damage if Untreated
Hypoglycemia
357
Fecal or Orally Transmitted Disease
Hepatitis A
358
Female, 50ish, Mild Intermittent Chest Pain. Vitals stable
O2, Monitor, IV, Transport
359
Fever, Productive Cough, Night Sweats, Weight Loss
Tuberculosis TB (If NO cough, go with AIDS)
360
Field treatment for fever
Remove clothing
361
Fluid in Abdomen
Ascites
362
Found in red blood cells and transports O2 to the body
Hemoglobin
363
Gallup heart sound ( S-3 ) is a symptom of
CHF
364
GCS
Eye Opening - 4, Verbal Response - 5, Motor Response - 6
365
Generalized cooling of the body (hypothermia) is caused by
Prolonged Exposure to Cold Temperatures
366
Glasgow Coma Scale
No Pupil Response
367
Glucagon
Protein released by Alpha Cell. When Glucose level is low.
368
Glucagon releases
Glycogen from the liver
369
Grand Mal Seizures
Sudden LOC with Loss of Organized Muscle Tones
370
Head Injury
Sub Dural Hematoma
371
Headache, stiff neck
Meningitis
372
Heat Stroke - Nipple line T - 4 - Heat exhaustion, Fever 101 degree, BP 84/P, Sitting & Standing changes what medical condition do you think is caused
Peripheral / Vascular Constriction
373
Heat Stroke is caused by
The failure of heat regulating mechanism in the body
374
Hematochezia
Blood from rectum
375
Hemiplegia, Facial droop, Dysphasia, Characteristic of
Cerebrovascular accident
376
Hemoglobin
Responsible for Transport and delivery of o2 to body cells
377
Hemoglobin
Transport o2 iron containing compound
378
Hemoptysis
Coughing blood
379
Hemotoxin
Toxin in the blood
380
Hepatitis A
No blood borne - Fecal
381
High Respiration
Acidosis
382
High risk for AIDS
Increase exposure to blood or body fluids secretions (unprotected sex)
383
Homeostasis is the
Stability of the Internal Environment, Maintains Equilibrium
384
How are Measles, Rubella, and Varicella transmitted
Airway droplets
385
How do you transport scuba diving patient foaming from mouth
Trendelenberg (left side)
386
How to restrain a behavioral emergency
One arm above his head, One arm by his side, Patient lying prone with feet tied at the end of the stretcher
387
Hydrogen Ions
Eliminated by the kidneys
388
Hypercalomia
Calcium
389
Hypercarbia
Lot of Co2
390
Hyperkalemia
Is high level of Potassium
391
Hyperplasia
Increase in # of cell resulting and increase tissue size of an organ
392
Hyperpnea and Orthopnea (deep and rapid) are signs of
Kussmaul respirations
393
Hypertension & JVD are common in
Chronic Bronchitis
394
Hypertensive Crisis
Severe headache 210/130
395
Hyphema
Blood in the eye
396
Hypoglycemia is dangerous because of
Possible Brain Cell Damage
397
Hypokalemia
Is a low level of Potassium
398
Hypotonic solution given to a dehydrated person will
Push fluid into the intestinal space
399
Hypoxemia
Low O2 in the Blood
400
ICP
Mannitol
401
If a EOA is inserted and No Breath Sounds are Heard, The EOA id probably
In the Esophagus
402
If a patient is exposed to Dry Lime on the body, you should
Brush off the chemical and flush with water
403
If a psychiatric patient is crying, you should
Listen and let him / her cry
404
If the patient is laying face down on the floor, he is
Prone
405
IgE
Antibody responsible for the release of Histamine
406
IgE
Primary antibody affecting anaphylactic reaction
407
In a patient with a Myocardial Infarction, the information the doctor can obtain over the radio is
Present complaints and history
408
In a patient with Status Epilipticus, we should Not
Try to Intubate
409
In dealing with a hostile patient, You and your partner should
Stand apart from each other at equal distances from the patient
410
In order to help with CHF one must
Reduce Pre - load
411
In paranoid patient
Do Not take relatives aside to discuss patient
412
In shock patients, low BP is due to
Vasodilation
413
Increased carbon dioxide in the blood
Hypercarbia
414
Increased ICP
Decreased LOC, Increased BP, Decreased P, Widening pulse pressure
415
Increased Pyruvic & Lactic Acid During Cardiac Arrest
Metabolic Acidosis
416
Indication for transport of seizure patient
No regaining of consciousness between seizures
417
Injury to the opposite if impact is
Countercoup
418
Inotropic refers to
Contractility
419
Intelligence part of the brain
Cerebrum
420
Intracellular Cation
Potassium
421
Inotropic
Contraction
422
Irreversible Shock
Low Heart Rate, Slower than Normal
423
Isolated Head Injury
Rare to see shock
424
Isuprel
Beta Stimulator
425
Isoproterenol
Increases myocardial o2 consumption
426
It is Not Appropriate for a Rape Victim to
Cleans her Perineum with Sterile Saline
427
IV for COPD at KVO rate
5 % Dextrose in sterile water
428
IV slow rate in cardiac
Pulmonary Edema
429
JVD is best observed at a
45 degree angle
430
JVD Sx / Sx
Tension Pneumo, RT Heart Failure, Cardiac Tamponade
431
JVD, Narrowing Pulse Pressure, Clear Lung Sounds
Cardiac Tamponade
432
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Multifocal cell that begins as soft brownish or purple papules on the feet and slowly spreads in the skin. ( Associated with Diabetes, Malignant Lymphoma AIDS and other Disorders
433
Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Purplish / bluish lesions on AIDS patient
434
Kidneys Rely on Perfusion During the
Systolic Phase of Blood and Blood Pressure
435
Know the description of different seizures
Grand Mal Seizure
436
Know the SX / SX of Increased Intercranial Pressure
High Blood Pressure, Low Heart Rate
437
Kussmaul and Central Neurologic Respirations are characterized How
Deep & Rapid
438
Laryngotracheobronchitis is
Croup…Occurs in young PEDS at night, Stridor
439
Laryngotracheobronchitis, (Croup) Sx / Sx of
Stridor, Fever, Brassy cough
440
Late sign of irreversible shock
Bradycardia
441
Left Shoulder Pain
Spleen
442
Lining of Abdominal Cavity
Peritoneal
443
Lining of Stomach
Peritoneum
444
LOC for 3 - 5 minutes and return is
Concussion
445
Location of spleen
LUQ
446
Loss of consciousness for 3 - 5 minutes and return
Concussion
447
Loss of Consciousness for 3 minutes and return
Concussion
448
Loss of consciousness then slowly decreased LOC
Epidural hematoma
449
Loss of Intercoastal Muscle
Retains Co2
450
Loss of Memory, Hemiplegia, Asphagia are Classic Signs of a
CVA
451
Loss of sensation below nipple line, Where is the problem coming from
T – 4
452
LSD
Talk down Technique
453
Lungs are covered by
Visceral Pleura
454
LUQ Pain
Spleen
455
Main Priority with COPD
Transport
456
Major Cation is
Potassium
457
Major extracellular cation is
Sodium
458
Male patient that takes 0.25mg Digoxin daily, Should not shock because
He takes Digoxin
459
Male with Sweating & Nausea
Syncope
460
Man complains of sudden onset of SOB & CP after working out
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
461
Mania / maniac depressant
Condition causes tremendous mood swings, near euphoria to depression
462
Mania
Mood characterized by great excitement / activity
463
Massive Hemothorax is associated with
Increasing ICP
464
Master Endocrine Gland
Pituitary gland
465
Measles, Mumps, and Chicken Pox are Spread by
Airborne Droplets
466
Mechanism of Action for Glucagon
Releases Glycogen from the Liver
467
Medical patient, the first thing you ask or evaluate
Chief complaint
468
Medulla Oblongata
Pulse rate, Respiration, BP
469
Meningitis
Kind with headache, Fever, Stiffness
470
Metabolic Acidosis
Excess acid is added to the body fluids / bicarbonate lost from them
471
Metabolic Alkalosis
Loss of acid in the body or increase levels of base bicarbonate
472
Mild Asthma
Albuterol 2.5mg
473
Minimum # on GCS
3
474
Mood Swings
Maniac disorder
475
Most common of sexually transmitted disease
Gonorrhea
476
Most common route of poisoning
Ingestion
477
Must occur to Maintain Relative Homeostasis
Input Must Equal Output
478
Mother acting / interfering in unconscious child's treatment - How do you deal
Calmly tell her what you are doing to the child
479
Mother interfering in unconscious Childs treatment, do all except
Restrain her from scene
480
Motor Function
Cerebellum
481
Movement of (Water) from area of Lower to an area of Higher Concentration
Osmosis
482
Movement of fluid or molecules through a cell membrane against the concentration
Active transport
483
Movement of Molecules Across Membrane, using energy
Active Transport
484
Muscle to bone
Tendon
485
Must occur to maintain relative homeostasis
Input must equal output
486
Narcan patient combative, aggressive waking up, Mood swings
Maniac Disorder
487
Narrow Pulse Pressure with JVD and Clear Breath Sounds
Cardiac Tamponade
488
Naturally occurring Catecholamines in body
Epi, NorEpi, Dopamine
489
Naturally occurring chemical for Vagus Nerve
Acetylcholine
490
Near Drowning
Management of Hypoxia Acidosis
491
Neurogenic, Anaphylaxis & Septic Shock, the Low BP is due to
Vasodilatation
492
No Contraction of Heart Muscle in Spite of Normal Electrical Activity
PEA
493
NorEpi causes
Vasoconstriction
494
Normal Pulse Rate of an adult is
60 - 100 Beats per / minute
495
Not a Beta Effect
Bronchoconstriction
496
Not an Exclusion Criteria for Thrombolytics
Hip Surgery 2 years ago
497
Not part of Primary Survey
Vital Signs
498
Not to be contracted by blood & body fluids
Hepatitis A (water, food)
499
Number one Vertebra is also known as
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