The paramedic may be called upon to administer platelets to patients with:
A) thrombocytopenia.
B) hemolytic anemia.
C) a low hematocrit.
D) hypercoagulopathy.
Ans: A) thrombocytopenia.
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1. Escitalopram (Lexapro) and clozapine (Clozaril) 2. Citalopram (Celexa) and olanzapine (Zyprexa) 3. Lithium carbonate (Lithobid) and sertraline (Zoloft) 4. Naltrexone (ReVia) and ziprasidone (Geodon)
Part of the assessment of a preterm infant includes obtaining an abdominal girth measurement. The pediatric nurse performs this assessment because the patient is at risk for ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who is experiencing diarrhea. What medication would the nurse expect to administer?
a. Loperamide (Imodium) b. Docusate sodium (Colace) c. Lorazepam (Ativan) d. Haloperidol (Haldol)
When giving a back rub, you should
A. use alcohol to stimulate circulation. B. rub the neck, shoulders, and midback area. C. rub from the shoulders to the buttocks. D. massage red areas for 2 to 3 minutes.