A young female patient, who is allergic to peanuts, was just exposed to peanut butter. Assessment reveals her to be alert and oriented with swollen lips and hives on her face. She is breathing adequately at a rate of 18 breaths per minute and has a heart rate of 82. Your partner advises you that her blood pressure is 118/72 mmHg and room air SpO2 92%. She states that she also has asthma for which
she uses an inhaler. Of the following, what would you do first?
A) Assist her with her inhaler.
B) Provide supplemental oxygen.
C) Start positive pressure ventilation.
D) Determine the amount of peanut butter consumed.
B
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A) increased hydrostatic pressure. B) decreased circulating blood volume. C) increased osmotic pressure. D) decreased pulmonary perfusion.
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A) Vomiting B) Chest pain C) Headache D) Diaphoresis
Which of the following carries blood directly to the liver?
A) A biochemical pathway B) Renal portal circulation C) Hepatic portal circulation D) Lymphatic portal circulation
What form must a new patient fill out and complete as he or she enters the dental office?
What will be an ideal response?