The skin disorder that commonly appears as facial redness, predominantly over the cheeks and nose, is ________ and results from dilation of small facial blood vessels.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


rosacea

Rosacea results from dilation of small facial blood vessels, but the cause of this dilation is unknown.

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You are assisting a paramedic who is administering glucagon to a patient. Based on your understanding of how glucagon works in the human body, which one of the following is the therapeutic goal of administering it?

A) Increases insulin release from the liver B) Helps red blood cells carry the glucose C) Raises the amount of circulating blood glucose D) Rapidly decreases a high amount of circulating glucose

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Streaking, called ____, can occur in a proximal direction from the area of infection, indicating its lymphatic spread.

A. lymphangitis B. lymphitis C. celluliitis D. ertyhema

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Although an excellent book for first responders, the ERG does have limitations for the more advanced responder, who requires ____.

A. more specific chemical information B. placard information C. ADR/RID marking system information D. response guides

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For every 50 people, what percent of all expenditures, on average, can be attributed to just one person who is critically ill?

A. 33 B. 25 C. 50 D. 66

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