What is usually the drug of choice if medication is used to treat the hyperventilating patient?

What will be an ideal response?


anti-anxiety medications, such as diazepam

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While on the scene of an accident one of your colleagues dies. A mental health personnel should NOT:

A) Refer crew members not adapting normally B) Screen affected crew members for up to two months for any abnormal responses to stress C) Debrief crew members immediately after the incident D) Provide psychological first aid

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Can zone models model a backdraft?

A) Yes, in all cases B) No C) Only for small compartments D) Only for large compartments

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When administering albuterol to a patient with shortness of breath, the EMT realizes that the therapeutic effect of this medication is achieved by:

A) Decreasing mucus production B) Opening the large airways C) Decreasing inflammation D) Dilating the small airways

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Explain why it's important for health care professionals to develop their public speaking and presentation skills

What will be an ideal response?

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