Diabetes
What is the hormone that enables glucose to move into cells?
Insulin
Hives and hypotension with stridor indicate this condition.
Anaphylaxis
First priority for an unresponsive poisoning patient with gurgling respirations
Suction the Airway
Peritonitis means this structure is inflamed
lining of the abdominal cavity
Best response to hallucination during transport
acknowledge belief without agreeing
A fruity odor on the breath is a sign of this complication.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Stridor in an allergic reaction is caused by this.
Upper Airway Swelling
Best initial care for inhalation of industrial fumes.
provide supplemental oxygen
RUQ pain radiating to the shoulder suggests this
gallbladder inflammation
Next question after patient admits suicidal thoughts.
“Do you have a plan?”
Polyuria and polydipsia are signs of this blood sugar state.
Hyperglycemia
First step for a peanut-allergic patient with hives and SpO₂ of 92%.
Provide Supplemental Oxygen
Agitated patient with dilated pupils likely used this drug.
crack cocaine
Most important question about vomit in GI bleed
Was it red or coffee grounds
First step for black widow bite
keep hand below heart
The onset of hypoglycemia is typically described as this
Sudden
Epinephrine helps by doing this to blood vessels and airway structures.
constrict vessels and relax airway
Classic signs of delirium tremens include these two findings.
high fever and seizure activity
Major threat in unstable abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Hemorrhage
Most important action for confused schizophrenic refusing meds.
check blood glucose
Long-term complications of diabetes include these two conditions.
Kidney disease and heart attacks
Histamine causes these two changes in anaphylaxis.
leaky capillaries and bronchoconstriction
Acceptable intranasal naloxone dose
1 mg in each nostril
Primary problem in anemia
cellular hypoxia
Most significant statement for suspected decompression sickness
“I came up as fast as I could”