In addition to supplemental oxygen, treatment for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack includes:

A. albuterol.
B. antibiotic therapy.
C. a beta-1 agonist.
D. epinephrine 1:10,000


Answer: A. albuterol.

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You are presented with a 25-year-old male complaining of mouth and stomach pain after accidentally ingesting approximately 8 ounces of benzene. Physical examination reveals irritation to the oral mucosa, skin warm and slightly diaphoretic, and lungs clear and equal bilaterally. HR = 100, BP = 118/66, RR = 14, SaO2 = 99%. Based on the clinical exam findings, treatment would consist of all of the

following EXCEPT: A) O2 via nasal cannula 2 lpm. B) rapid transportation to an ED for gastric decontamination. C) administration of activated charcoal. D) IV of NS KVO.

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Two of the most common medical causes of abnormal behavior are:

a. exercise and hypoglycemia. b. hypotension and hyperthermia. c. hypoxia and hypoglycemia. d. carbon monoxide poisoning and acute myocardial infarction.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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