You are called to the local park on a hot summer day for an 8-year-old child in respiratory distress. The child can barely speak and appears to be getting sleepy. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 120, and respiratory rate 32. Your physical exam reveals a swollen tongue, inspiratory stridor, wheezing, and hives on the neck and chest. What condition do you suspect?
A) Asthma B) Anaphylaxis C) Heat exhaustion D) Allergic reaction
B
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Match each item with a statement below.
A. Provide various chemical, microbial, microscopic, and other studies in order to diagnose and treat disease or injury B. Most common type of hospital C. Has specialized staff and facilities for the care of children D. Specifically designed to exclusively treat patients with mental disorders E. Analyzes samples removed during surgery (biopsies) F. Has specialized staff and facilities for the care of disorders of bones, nerves, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons G. May only treat patients who have infectious, contagious, or otherwise communicable diseases H. Provides both traditional over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, and specially prepared compounds and medications as needed I. Provides imaging equipment that may use x-rays, ultrasound, or nuclear isotopes as a method to detect and diagnose disease or injury
Insertion of infusion device into left ventricle, open approach
A) 07JP0ZZ B) 02UG4JZ C) 02HL03Z D) 07N30ZZ
In a reference laboratory, test results are stored anonymously so that physicians can use them to compare to results on their own patients.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Sympathomimetics (?2-adrenergic agonists) cause
A) increased lung compliance B) bronchodilation C) bronchoconstriction D) increased permeability of the pulmonary vasculature