Your patient is a 35-year-old female who is complaining of severe abdominal pain in both lower quadrants. She states that she had a tubal ligation two years ago and "knows she can't be pregnant." Which of the following questions is appropriate to prehospital care?
A) "Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease?"
B) "Do you have more than one sexual partner?"
C) "Do you suspect your husband has been unfaithful to you?"
D) "When was your last menstrual period?"
D
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a. M25.642 b. M67.442 c. M79.645 d. R22.32
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While treating a patient who is in cardiogenic shock, your paramedic partner makes the comment that the patient needs an inotropic medication. You should recall that this type of medication is intended to:
A. constrict the blood vessels. B. increase the patient's heart rate. C. affect the strength of cardiac contraction. D. affect electrical conduction through the heart.
Your patient is a 17-year-old female who presents with an altered mental status. Friends report that she suddenly cried out, began twitching, then was unresponsive for several minutes. You suspect this patient experienced a:
A) generalized seizure. B) stroke. C) drug overdose. D) diabetic emergency.