Which medication might be given to a patient experiencing a severe hyperventilation episode?
A. methylphenidate
B. ranitidine
C. fluoxetine
D. diazepam
Answer: D
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A) obtain vital signs. B) conduct a rapid medical assessment. C) gather a SAMPLE history from the family. D) contact medical direction for advisement.
It is legal to take organs after a patient's death, without his prior permission or that of his family, if there are patients in the same facility waiting for transplants
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not affected by changes in compliance?
A. PALV B. PIP C. PAO D. PTA
A patient who is in her third trimester of pregnancy has vaginal bleeding. She is conscious and alert. Her BP is 108/68 mm Hg, her pulse is 90 beats/min and strong, and her respirations are 20 breaths/min and unlabored. You should:
A: give oxygen as needed, position her supine, start an IV, and give a 20 mL/kg saline bolus. B: give oxygen as needed, cover her vagina with a sterile dressing, and establish IV access. C: give oxygen as needed, pack her vagina with dry sterile dressings, and establish IV access. D: assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device and firmly massage the fundus of her uterus.