After reviewing the medical history of your patient, you notice she is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). This is an indication that the patient is controlling _________
high blood pressure.
migraines.
epilepsy.
angina.
high blood pressure.
Rationale: high blood pressure – HCTZ is the generic drug used to treat patients who have high blood pressure. This medication is a diuretic that helps prevent the body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention that oftentimes results in high blood pressure or hypertension.
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Medical policies, procedures, and practices that a system medical director has established in advance of a call are called:
A) automated medical direction. B) off-line medical oversight. C) remote medical direction. D) on-line medical direction.
An unrestrained female patient who was involved in a minor motorvehicle collision refuses EMS care or transport. She is seven months pregnant and is alert and oriented. When asked, she denies any complaint. Your BEST action would be to:
A) make contact with her obstetrician. B) have the police witness her signing the refusal. C) have her follow up with her obstetrician. D) contact medical direction for instructions.
What is a professional courtesy?
What will be an ideal response?
Multiplanar views are called _____.
A. sagittal B. coronal C. oblique D. all of the above