You have been dispatched for a patient with severe abdominal pain. On scene, a 57-year-old male informs you that he has a past medical history of chronic pancreatitis, which has "flared up." Which of the following precipitating factors would the EMT identify as the most likely cause of the exacerbation?
A) Recent upper respiratory infection
B) Consumption of eight beers this afternoon
C) Dehydration after working outside for several hours
D) Use of antibiotic medication for a respiratory infection
B
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A. Male characteristics B. Urination C. Female characteristics D. Transporting sperm
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a. Oxygen saturation in the blood b. Oxygen saturation in the lungs c. Oxygen saturation in the respiratory tract d. None of the above
Difficulty breathing is also called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).