Which of the following adverse effects can occur with sympathomimetics?
a. xerostomia
b. bradycardia
c. hypotension
d. low cardiac output
a. Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (sympathomimetics) can cause xerostomia. These drugs cause cardiac stimulation.
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Your patient presents with a piece of rebar impaled in his chest. You should:
A) do nothing until a higher level of care arrives. B) stabilize the object with bulky dressings. C) remove the rebar and apply an occlusive dressing. D) cut the rebar as close to the patient as possible.
A secondary assessment should take about how long?
a. 30 seconds b. 1 minute c. 2–5 minutes d. 6–8 minutes
The purpose of the National Disaster Medical System is to:
A) provide management of all jurisdictions during a multiple casualty event. B) manage the U.S. Department of Health activities. C) conduct research related to the frequency of multiple casualty events. D) promote preventative measures during natural disasters.
Prehospital management of suspected compartment syndrome following a long bone injury should include all of the treatments EXCEPT:
A. Immobilization of the injured extremity. B. Application of ice packs. C. Fasciotomy. D. Transportation to an emergency department.