What are the effects of histamine on the host’s tissue?

What will be an ideal response?


Ability to cause dilation of the capillaries; increased secretion of the gastric juices; decreased blood pressure; and constriction of some of the smooth muscles

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What is the correct procedure for dividing fractions?

A) Add the numerators and add the denominators. B) Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. C) Multiply one fraction by the reciprocal of the other fraction. D) Subtract the numerators and subtract the denominators.

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What are the responsibilities of state insurance regulatory departments?

a. Licensing agents to sell insurance and revoke licenses when warranted b. Issue annual statements of insurance companies c. Ensure that policy forms are hand lettered for authenticity d. Perform on-site inspections of insurance companies

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You are on the scene of a 50-year-old male who lacerated his arm on a sheet of plate glass. He is pale, diaphoretic, and mumbling incoherently. You have controlled an arterial bleed with direct pressure. His blood pressure is 70/40, pulse 120, and respiratory rate of 28. Which of the following signs is the most concerning?

A) Respiratory rate B) Tachycardia C) Altered mental status D) Blood pressure

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When a local government requests competitive bids for an outside company to provide EMS service, the model is called:

A) hospital based. B) privatization. C) third service. D) fire based.

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