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A 44-year-old female is alert and in no apparent distress, complaining of malaise and cramps. The pa

A 44-year-old female is alert and in no apparent distress, complaining of malaise and cramps. The pa

A 44-year-old female is alert and in no apparent distress, complaining of malaise and cramps. The patient has been working in a hot attic all morning without rest or water. She now feels weak, is experiencing dizziness with exertion, and has cramping

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Which of the following antihypertensive medications is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibi

Which of the following antihypertensive medications is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibi

Which of the following antihypertensive medications is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A) Captopril (Capoten)
B) Reserpine (Serpalan)
C) Clonidine (Catapres)
D) Labetalol (Normodyne)

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Which of the following is NOT true of cardiac dysrhythmias in the elderly?

Which of the following is NOT true of cardiac dysrhythmias in the elderly?

Which of the following is NOT true of cardiac dysrhythmias in the elderly?
A) Premature ventricular complexes are the most common dysrhythmias.
B) Dysrhythmia may be the underlying cause of a motor vehicle collision.
C) Dysrhythmia may

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Flash burns associated with electricity occur due to which of the following?

Flash burns associated with electricity occur due to which of the following?

Flash burns associated with electricity occur due to which of the following?
A) Air is a moderately good conductor of electricity, generating moderate heat.
B) Air is mildly resistant to the passage of electricity, generating only enough he

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Which of the following patient histories should lead a paramedic to a field diagnosis of pyrexia?

Which of the following patient histories should lead a paramedic to a field diagnosis of pyrexia?

Which of the following patient histories should lead a paramedic to a field diagnosis of pyrexia?
A) Prolonged exposure to high temperature
B) Recent infection with fever
C) Poor acclimatization to a desert environment
D) Recent v

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Which of the following is a medication that is produced by recombinant DNA technology and promotes t

Which of the following is a medication that is produced by recombinant DNA technology and promotes t

Which of the following is a medication that is produced by recombinant DNA technology and promotes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin to dissolve blood clots?
A) tPA
B) Coumadin
C) Vitamin K
D) Heparin

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Your patient is an 82-year-old female whose daughter called EMS because the patient became very shor

Your patient is an 82-year-old female whose daughter called EMS because the patient became very shor

Your patient is an 82-year-old female whose daughter called EMS because the patient became very short of breath as they walked from their parking spot to the front of their church. Upon your arrival, the patient states that she just needed a little r

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The type of electricity supplied to homes is ________ current. Contact with this type of current may

The type of electricity supplied to homes is ________ current. Contact with this type of current may

The type of electricity supplied to homes is ________ current. Contact with this type of current may result in ________.
A) direct, rhabdomyolysis
B) indirect, rhabdomyolysis
C) alternating, muscle tetany
D) direct, muscle tetany

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Which of the following statements about pyrexia is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about pyrexia is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about pyrexia is TRUE?
A) Pyrexia is an increase in metabolism to provide a less hospitable environment for pathogens.
B) Pyrexia results from a decrease in thyroid response to external stimuli.
C) Pyr

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The time from when a drug is administered until it reaches the minimum effective concentration is kn

The time from when a drug is administered until it reaches the minimum effective concentration is kn

The time from when a drug is administered until it reaches the minimum effective concentration is known as the:
A) onset of action.
B) peak action.
C) therapeutic interval.
D) duration of action.

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Which of the following is true of the aging of the cardiovascular system?

Which of the following is true of the aging of the cardiovascular system?

Which of the following is true of the aging of the cardiovascular system?
A) Thickening of the aorta makes aneurysm due to sudden deceleration less likely than in younger patients.
B) The cardiac conduction system remains unaffected unless

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Paralysis of the muscles of respiration may occur when there is body contact with electrical current

Paralysis of the muscles of respiration may occur when there is body contact with electrical current

Paralysis of the muscles of respiration may occur when there is body contact with electrical currents as low as ________ mA.
A) 100
B) 5
C) 20
D) 50

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A 72-year-old male is found unconscious in his front yard. His wife states that he has been working

A 72-year-old male is found unconscious in his front yard. His wife states that he has been working

A 72-year-old male is found unconscious in his front yard. His wife states that he has been working in the yard for about 4 hours. He has a bounding pulse of 50; hot, dry skin; and shallow respirations. Management should consist of all the following

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A gelatin container filled with powder, liquid, or tiny granules is called a:

A gelatin container filled with powder, liquid, or tiny granules is called a:

A gelatin container filled with powder, liquid, or tiny granules is called a:
A) caplet.
B) tablet.
C) capsule.
D) pill.

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Your patient is a 77-year-old man whose wife called for EMS because he began acting confused a few h

Your patient is a 77-year-old man whose wife called for EMS because he began acting confused a few h

Your patient is a 77-year-old man whose wife called for EMS because he began acting confused a few hours ago. The patient has high blood pressure and benign prostatic hypertrophy. The patient is agitated and does not understand why you are there. You

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Which of the following is true of the heat generated when electricity flows through the body?

Which of the following is true of the heat generated when electricity flows through the body?

Which of the following is true of the heat generated when electricity flows through the body?
A) Wet skin offers greater resistance to electricity, generating more heat.
B) Wet skin offers less resistance to electricity, generating more hea

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Which of the following disorders is characterized by painful muscle contractions and weakness?

Which of the following disorders is characterized by painful muscle contractions and weakness?

Which of the following disorders is characterized by painful muscle contractions and weakness?
A) Heat cramps
B) Pyrospasms
C) Thermal intolerance
D) Hypocalcemia

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A drug with a wax-like base that melts at body temperature, allowing absorption into body tissue, is

A drug with a wax-like base that melts at body temperature, allowing absorption into body tissue, is

A drug with a wax-like base that melts at body temperature, allowing absorption into body tissue, is called a(n):
A) suspension.
B) elixir.
C) suppository.
D) capsule.

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According to Jackson's theory of thermal wounds, which of the following zones has suffered the great

According to Jackson's theory of thermal wounds, which of the following zones has suffered the great

According to Jackson's theory of thermal wounds, which of the following zones has suffered the greatest damage?
A) Hyperemia
B) Coagulation
C) Stasis
D) Disintegration

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Your patient is a 77-year-old man whose wife called for EMS because he began acting confused a few h

Your patient is a 77-year-old man whose wife called for EMS because he began acting confused a few h

Your patient is a 77-year-old man whose wife called for EMS because he began acting confused a few hours ago. The patient has high blood pressure and benign prostatic hypertrophy. The patient is agitated and does not understand why you are there. You

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Your patient is a 32-year-old male who has been putting a new roof on his garage in unseasonably war

Your patient is a 32-year-old male who has been putting a new roof on his garage in unseasonably war

Your patient is a 32-year-old male who has been putting a new roof on his garage in unseasonably warm spring temperatures. He complains of weakness, is conscious, is sweating profusely, and has rapid, shallow breathing and a weak, rapid pulse. He is

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Which of the following medications is appropriate for the routine treatment of Type II diabetes mell

Which of the following medications is appropriate for the routine treatment of Type II diabetes mell

Which of the following medications is appropriate for the routine treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus?
A) Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
B) Ultralente insulin
C) NPH insulin
D) Glucagon

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Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of most burns to the human body?

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of most burns to the human body?

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of most burns to the human body?
A) Chemicals cause an endothermic reaction that destroys tissue.
B) The skin, and sometimes deeper tissues, are destroyed through combustion.
C)

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Which of the following does NOT complicate history-taking in the elderly patient?

Which of the following does NOT complicate history-taking in the elderly patient?

Which of the following does NOT complicate history-taking in the elderly patient?
A) The patient has impaired pain perception.
B) A family member gives you information the patient failed to report.
C) The patient may be reluctant to gi

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Which of the following best describes the cardiovascular effects of calcium channel blockers, such a

Which of the following best describes the cardiovascular effects of calcium channel blockers, such a

Which of the following best describes the cardiovascular effects of calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil (Calan) and diltiazem (Cardizem)?
A) Increased heart rate and stroke volume, decreased afterload
B) Decreased automaticity and d

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Which of the following measures is important in preventing hyperthermia?

Which of the following measures is important in preventing hyperthermia?

Which of the following measures is important in preventing hyperthermia?
A) Drinking adequate amounts of plain water
B) Use of over-the-counter diuretics to help dissipate heat via the kidneys
C) Use of stimulant and electrolyte-cont

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Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the decline in U.S. burn mortality?

Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the decline in U.S. burn mortality?

Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the decline in U.S. burn mortality?
A) Visits to elementary schools by firefighters
B) Improved building codes and construction and sprinkler and smoke detector use
C) Public

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Which of the following may cause constipation in the elderly?

Which of the following may cause constipation in the elderly?

Which of the following may cause constipation in the elderly?
A) Antihistamines
B) Malignancy
C) Poor diet
D) All of the above

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What is the drug of choice when treating patients with generalized motor (grand mal) seizures?

What is the drug of choice when treating patients with generalized motor (grand mal) seizures?

What is the drug of choice when treating patients with generalized motor (grand mal) seizures?
A) Lithium
B) Valproic acid
C) Dilantin
D) Romazicon

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The body dissipates excessive heat by:

The body dissipates excessive heat by:

The body dissipates excessive heat by:
A) shivering.
B) inhibiting diuresis.
C) evaporation.
D) vasoconstriction.

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Despite the declining incidence of burn injuries in the United States, burns remain the ________ lea

Despite the declining incidence of burn injuries in the United States, burns remain the ________ lea

Despite the declining incidence of burn injuries in the United States, burns remain the ________ leading cause of death in children under 12 and the ________ leading cause of trauma deaths in the overall population.
A) first, fourth
B) thir

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You are at the home of a 92-year-old male patient. He is alert and oriented and in good spirits and,

You are at the home of a 92-year-old male patient. He is alert and oriented and in good spirits and,

You are at the home of a 92-year-old male patient. He is alert and oriented and in good spirits and, although mildly hearing impaired, can hear you if you speak clearly and face him as you speak. He has no teeth and is not wearing dentures. His speec

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Phase 0 of cardiac cell depolarization in the fast potentials is characterized by rapid:

Phase 0 of cardiac cell depolarization in the fast potentials is characterized by rapid:

Phase 0 of cardiac cell depolarization in the fast potentials is characterized by rapid:
A) efflux of Na+.
B) influx of Ca++.
C) influx of Na+.
D) efflux of Ca++.

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All of the following are considered risk factors that predispose individuals to environmental illnes

All of the following are considered risk factors that predispose individuals to environmental illnes

All of the following are considered risk factors that predispose individuals to environmental illness EXCEPT:
A) fatigue
B) gender
C) young age
D) diabetes

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Which of the following body structures is the best electricity conductor?

Which of the following body structures is the best electricity conductor?

Which of the following body structures is the best electricity conductor?
A) Skin
B) Nerves
C) Bones
D) Muscle

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Which of the following is true of incontinence in the elderly?

Which of the following is true of incontinence in the elderly?

Which of the following is true of incontinence in the elderly?
A) It is normal in patients over age 80.
B) Urinary incontinence only affects female patients.
C) Patients may not realize that their incontinence may be treatable.
D)

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At the cellular level, the treatment of seizures is generally accomplished by:

At the cellular level, the treatment of seizures is generally accomplished by:

At the cellular level, the treatment of seizures is generally accomplished by:
A) enhancing the influx of sodium and calcium ions into the neural cells.
B) inhibiting the influx of potassium ions into the neural cells.
C) enhancing the

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A significantly increased incidence of morbidity and mortality occurs when the body core temperature

A significantly increased incidence of morbidity and mortality occurs when the body core temperature

A significantly increased incidence of morbidity and mortality occurs when the body core temperature is less than:
A) 92°F.
B) 88°F.
C) 90°F.
D) 86°F.

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You are assessing a 37-year-old woman who was rescued from an apartment fire. She has a harsh, strid

You are assessing a 37-year-old woman who was rescued from an apartment fire. She has a harsh, strid

You are assessing a 37-year-old woman who was rescued from an apartment fire. She has a harsh, stridorous, "brassy" sounding cough productive of sooty sputum, and the hair around her face, as well as her eyebrows, is singed. You have a 20-m

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You have arrived on the scene outside a grocery store where an elderly woman is sitting on the sidew

You have arrived on the scene outside a grocery store where an elderly woman is sitting on the sidew

You have arrived on the scene outside a grocery store where an elderly woman is sitting on the sidewalk with several bystanders. She has a hematoma on her forehead, abrasions on her palms, an obvious deformity of her right forearm, and an avulsion on

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