A patient informs you that he found out he is allergic to certain molds and was prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector. He asks you how the epinephrine will help him the next time he is exposed to mold. Your response would be:
A) "It will quickly destroy the allergen in the mold."
B) "It will provide antibodies to your body and give you temporary immunity."
C) "It will reverse the reaction by mimicking the parasympathetic nervous system in your body."
D) "It will cause the blood vessels to constrict and your airway structures to relax so that they reopen."
D) "It will cause the blood vessels to constrict and your airway structures to relax so that they reopen."
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A. the correct spelling of such terms. B. equivalent layman's terms to explain such terminology. C. the implications of each term. D. the origination of each term.
Which of these statements best describes the EMT's understanding of oxygen?
A) It is a gas classified as a drug B) It is a highly flammable substance C) It is an odorless cloudy gas when pressurized D) It is a moist gas that supports cellular activity
An advance directive or living will is a legal document that details what medical treatments a person does or does not want to receive in the event that he or she becomes unable to make his or her wishes known.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the underlying concern about external validity?
What will be an ideal response?