Allergic Reaction
This causes an allergic reaction.
What is an allergen?
Patients breathing is classified as adequate, inadequate, or __ _______.
What is not breathing?
_____ is a form of sugar, the body's basic source of energy.
What is glucose?
Blood is made up of solid components :__ _____ ___, ___ _____ ___, and _______ suspended in a liquid called plasma.
What are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?
Most of the organs of the abdomen are enclosed within the ___________.
What is the peritoneum?
A patient who has had multiple surgeries may become allergic to this.
What are latex gloves?
(NOTE: EMTs may also develop this)
During inspiration, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles ______.
What is contract?
__________ can be caused when a person takes too much insulin.
What is hypoglycemia?
The solid components of blood are created in the ____ ______.
What is bone marrow?
Always palpate this area last.
What is the area having pain or discomfort?
Your patient has a known history of allergic reactions and has been prescribed epinephrine. This drug has the following actions: dilates the bronchioles, ______ blood vessels, and makes capillaries less permeable.
What is constricts?
A patient with inadequate breathing requires ______ __________.
What is assisted ventilation (e.g. PVM, BVM)?
The sympathetic nervous system signals the liver to release _______ when a person has hypoglycemia.
What is glycogen?
The renal system consists of two ______, two ______, and one _______.
What are kidneys, ureters, and urethra?
An ______ _______ _______ is a ballooning or weakening in the wall of the aorta as it passes through the abdomen.
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Two signs of a severe allergic reaction are respiratory distress and ________.
What is shock (hypoperfusion)?
Chronic emphysema or bronchitis are considered ______ _______ ________ ________.
What are chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)?
A _______ patient often has "acetone" breath.
What is hyperglycemic?
A patient with sickle cell anemia will suffer destruction of this organ when it's blocked by abnormal red blood cells.
What is the spleen?
Cholecystitis is often caused by this.
What are gallstones?
Although used as a medication, epinephrine is actually a _______ produced by the body.
What is a hormone?
This condition is typically associated with damage to the left side of the heart.
What is pulmonary edema?
The "rule of thumb" for diabetic emergencies is ____ ___ _________.
What is glucose (sugar) for everyone?
The two general types of dialysis are: _______ and ________ dialysis.
What are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?
This condition is common in patients with chronic alcohol problems.
What is pancreatitis?