A contraindication to the use of methylprednisolone in the prehospital realm is:

a. Severe anaphylaxis
b. COPD
c. Urticaria
d. There are no contraindications to the use of methylprednisolone acute management of anaphylaxis


d
Rationale: a. Indication.
b. Indication.
c. Indication.
d. Correct.

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Choose the letter of the word that best matches the phrase.

A. anxiety accompanied by anger and irritation B. aimless walking about C. natural activity for people of all ages D. false perception of something that is not real E. marked inactivity and withdrawal from others F. fixed, false belief G. increased confusion and restlessness during the evening or nighttime H. repeating an action over and over I. orienting residents to time, environment, and themselves J. developed by Naomi Feil to help disoriented residents feel good about themselves

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Which of the following intravenous catheter sizes is best when you must quickly infuse a large amount of fluid on a trauma patient?

A) 14 gauge B) 16 gauge C) 20 gauge D) 22 gauge

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A high EtCO2 in a well-perfused patient indicates ____________________ (too much carbon dioxide in the blood) and may alert the Paramedic to impending respiratory failure, allowing her to prepare accordingly.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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