You are on scene to treat a 6-year-old patient who is in severe respiratory distress. The patient is lethargic with urticaria, stridor, retractions, and hypotension. What is the most appropriate primary pharmacologic intervention?
A) Epinephrine
B) Diphenhydramine
C) Albuterol
D) Methylprednisolone
Answer: A) Epinephrine
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Medical insurance specialists use practice management programs to
A. record payments from insurance companies. B. schedule patients. C. collect data on patients' diagnoses and services. D. All of these are correct.
In COPD, which hemodynamic parameter is most increased?
a. SVR c. mean pulmonary artery pressure b. PCWP d. cardiac output