Insulin is an ineffective treatment for type II diabetes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Type II diabetes results from an insensitivity to insulin and therefore insulin treatments are ineffective; rather controlled diet or oral hypoglycemic medications are effective treatments.
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A 5-year-old needs phenytoin. The normal adult dose is 100mg. Using Young's rule, what is the appropriate dose for the child?
A) 24.9mg B) 29.4mg C) 41.6mg D) 46.1mg
The CORRECT dosage for activated charcoal for adult and pediatric patients would be:
A) 1 gram/kg per os (PO). B) 0.1 gram/kg per rectum (PR). C) 1 gram/kg per rectum (PR). D) 0.1 gram/kg per os (PO).
When administering albuterol to a patient with shortness of breath, the EMT realizes that the therapeutic effect of this medication is achieved by:
A) Decreasing mucus production B) Opening the large airways C) Decreasing inflammation D) Dilating the small airways
By developing excellent physical examination skills, the Paramedic can determine a treatment plan when the history does not clearly provide a guide.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)