Intravenous phenytoin for status epilepticus must be done carefully because it may cause __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cardiotoxicity
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The EMT recognizes a late sign of hypoxia when he observes:
A) restlessness and agitation. B) elevation in blood pressure. C) cyanosis in the fingers. D) complaint of a headache.
The rule of palm is BEST used when:
A) third-degree burns are present. B) body surface area is large. C) body surface area is smaller. D) superficial burns are present.
If you cannot palpate a pulse in an unresponsive patient, you should:
A. attach an automated external defibrillator (AED) at once. B. immediately begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). C. palpate at another pulse site. D. assess for adequate breathing.
When chronic alveolar hyperventilation is completely compensated, which of the following would occur?
A. PaCO2 will be lower than normal, pH will be higher than normal range, and HCO3- will be lower than normal B. PaCO2 will be lower than normal, pH will be within normal range, and HCO3- will be lower than normal C. PaCO2 and pH will be within normal limits and HCO3 will be below normal D. PaCO2 will be lower than normal, pH will be lower than normal range, and HCO3- will be lower than normal