You respond for a patient showing signs of anaphylaxis. During your history, you discover that she has just starting taking Vasotec for hypertension. Which of the following should you suspect?
A) An immediate hypersensitivity response
B) Angioneurotic edema
C) An anaphylactoid reaction
D) An IgE mediated allergic reaction
C
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You and your partner have just been relieved of duty at the scene of a school bus rollover. You feel fatigued and emotionally "blank." Which of the following actions would be most helpful to you?
A) Detailed debriefing with a supervisor B) Replaying the incident in your mind C) Discussing the patients you cared for with your family D) Resting and ensuring that your basic needs are met
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands allergic reactions and anaphylaxis?
a. "An allergic reaction only occurs when the patient ingests or inhales an allergen; anaphylaxis occurs when the allergen is injected." b. "Allergic reactions are caused by pollen and food; anaphylactic reactions are caused by venoms and medications." c. "Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that will lead to death without emergency care." d. "Anaphylaxis describes a severe allergic reaction that occurs the first time a person is exposed to an allergen."
A respiratory therapist notices that the PtCO2 readings are lower than the arterial readings. Which of the following patient conditions could be causing this?
A) hyporthermia B) PaO2 less than 100 mmHg C) hyperthermia D) severe alkalosis
A vertical angulation of +65 degrees is used for which occlusal radiograph?
A) Maxillary anterior topographical B) Maxillary posterior topographical C) Mandibular posterior topographical D) Mandibular cross sectional