Your patient is a 31-year-old male who is experiencing dyspnea, nausea, and angioedema that started 5 minutes after being stung by a yellow jacket. What chemical in his system was released that is directly responsible for these symptoms?
A) Leukotrienes
B) Epinephrine
C) Histamine
D) Diphenhydramine
Answer: C) Histamine
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A) Incorporation B) Inactivation C) Adsorption D) Absorption
Which of the following abnormalities should the practitioner be on the lookout for during inspec-tion of the extremities? 1. Digital clubbing 2. Peripheral cyanosis 3. Ascites 4. Impaired capillary refill
a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2 only
Deliberate concealment of the facts from a patient is
A) comparative negligence. B) fraud. C) liability. D) contributory negligence.
Burns can be caused by chemicals, electricity, or radiation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false