The drug piroxicam, used to treat pain and inflammation in humans, is used to treat __________ in canines
A) heart conditions B) specific types of cancerous tumors
C) ringworm D) pain and inflammation
B
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As an EMS provider, when you approach an emergency situation, when does the scene size-up begin?
A) As you arrive at the scene B) Once you make your initial contact with the patient C) After you have received a briefing from witnesses D) On the way to the scene
You are treating a 67-year-old male patient with chest pain and a history of prior heart attacks as well as diabetes and hypertension. The patient has taken three nitroglycerin tablets, which have decreased his pain from 7/10 to 4/10; however, the pain persists. Initially, his SpO2 was 91% on room air. Oxygen was applied by nasal cannula and now, on 3 lpm O2, his SpO2 is 97%. How would you address the oxygen administration, given that the patient still has chest pain
A) Increase the oxygen flow to 4 lpm B) Decrease the oxygen flow to 2 lpm C) Leave the oxygen flow unchanged D) Discontinue oxygen therapy
When speaking with patients who are hard of hearing, it is helpful to speak as loudly as possible
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following would be MOST appropriate for an AEMT to provide for a patient with an acute onset of pulmonary edema with severe respiratory distress?
A) Immediate tracheal intubation B) IV administration of nitroglycerin C) Administration of a beta2-agonist D) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)