The most common superinfection is:
A. thrush
B. hepatotoxicity
C. candidiasis
D. diarrhea
c
Rationale: The most common superinfection is candidiasis, which is caused by Candida spp., especially Candida albicans, usually resulting from debilitation, physiologic change, prolonged administration of antibiotics, and barrier breakage.
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A) After checking for cervical range of motion B) En route to the hospital C) Before the primary assessment D) Before moving the patient to the ambulance
The patient has swollen lips and hives. Which of the following scene size-up observations supports your suspicion that the patient is having an allergic reaction?
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Which of the following could result from the application of positive end-expiratory pressure?
A. reduced alveolar ventilation B. reduced intra-thoracic pressure C. reduced cardiac index D. increased A-aDO2
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A. Myelography B. Ultrasound C. Cholecystography D. KUB E. MRI