Blood for routine laboratory analysis is usually collected by ________ for children older than one year.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
fingerstick
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To relieve nasal congestion, which of the following medications would be most effective when administered intranasally?
A) Epinephrine B) Propranalol C) Physostigmine D) Phenylepherine
The presence of unique markers, or ________ allows the immune system to distinguish between cells that are yours and not yours
A) antigens B) cytokines C) antibodies D) interferon
The insertion of a needle or cannula into a vein for the purpose of withdrawing blood is ____.
A. hematology B. phlebotomy C. morphology D. coagulation E. serology
A 30-year-old man presents with widespread urticaria after being bitten numerous times by fire ants. He is conscious and alert and denies respiratory distress. Further assessment reveals that his breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. He tells you that his wife has a prescribed epinephrine auto-injector because she is allergic to hornets. However, he does not have a prescribed auto-injector of his own. You should:
A. request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine. B. administer oxygen as needed and transport promptly. C. assist him in self-administering his wife's epinephrine. D. refer him to his primary care physician for epinephrine.