The relatively high use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by older patients predisposes them to:
A) constipation.
B) cholelithiasis.
C) mesenteric ischemia.
D) peptic ulcer disease.
Answer: D) peptic ulcer disease.
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Which of the following statements indicates that the EMT understands the condition of withdrawal?
A) "Withdrawal is typically not a life-threatening situation and is easily managed by EMS." B) "Withdrawal indicates that a patient is addicted to a drug and is presently overdosed on that drug(s)." C) "Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can be just as serious a medical emergency as an overdose." D) "Withdrawal is a term that is applied to the cessation of street drugs to which the patient is addicted, not prescription drugs."
____________-based tissue sealants are used only if there is no coagulopathy present because these depend on an intact coagulation response
A. Thrombin B. Lidocaine
Steps to reduce ambulance collisions commonly include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. hands-on driver training with experienced field officers. b. ordering paramedics to report all personal citations or accidents. c. use of slow-speed vehicle operations course. d. demonstrated knowledge of primary and backup routes to hospitals.
Salt water is indicated for:
A) hiccups B) arthritis C) nausea D) sore throat