A 32-year-old male patient, who has a history of bee sting allergies, was stung by a bee while working outside. He states he used his epinephrine auto-injector. Which one of the following signs and symptoms would you expect if the epinephrine is having an effect?
A) Pale skin, tachycardia, anxiety
B) Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps
C) Swelling of the tongue and lips, drowsiness, flushing
D) Low blood pressure, confusion, wheezing
A
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A) Call for an interpreter to meet you at the hospital. B) Make sure the patient can see your lips when you speak. C) Use hand gestures to act out what you are trying to say. D) Speak very loudly in case he has a little hearing.
After the destruction of records, a certificate of destruction ____
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The degree of absorption of a corrosive chemical determines:
A) the type of liquid used to irrigate the burn. B) whether the burn should be flushed. C) whether toxicity is local or systemic. D) the antidote required to reverse the effects