Which of the following causes a rapid drop in blood pressure and is a life-threatening event?
A. Allergy
B. Mononucleosis
C. Anaphylaxis
D. Mononucleosis
E. AIDS
C. Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition in which blood vessels dilate so quickly that blood pressure drops too fast for organs to adjust.
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A) Primary assessment B) Scene size-up C) Secondary assessment D) Reassessment
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All of the following are matters of civil law, EXCEPT:
A) homicide. B) marriage. C) malpractice. D) negligence.
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List the secondary organs of the immune system
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following is a long-lasting insulin preparation?
a. Lente b. NPH c. Lantus d. Humulin
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