Toxicology
Need for increasing amount of a drug to obtain the same effect
what is tolerance
ringing in the ears is associated with an overdose of
what is aspirin
reaction to events that interfere with activities of daily living or is unacceptable to the patient or others
what is behavioral crisis
Muscular organ where a fetus grows
fluid outside the lung
what is plural effusion
substance that decreases activity and excitement
what is sedative
overstimulation of body functions controlled by the parasympathetic nerves
what is cholinergic
A state of delusion in which a person is out of touch with reality
what is psychosis
condition in which normal bacteria is replaced by an overgrowth of other bacteria forms
An infection of the lung that damages lung tissue
what is tuberculosis
what is medical term for vomiting blood
hematemesis
Atropine, Benadryl, and some cyclic antidepressants are called this
what is cholinergic
Persistent feeling of sadness or despair
what is depression
EMT treating a patient of a sexual assault may not be dealing with medical issues but with ____ issues as well
what is physiological
Dyspena is
what is difficulty breathing
substance that will counteract the effects of a particular poision
antidote
Activated charcoal is in the for of a
suspension
Temporary or permanent dysfunction of the brain caused by a disturbance in the brain tissue function
what is organic brain syndrome
when performing a physical exam on a victim of sexual assault you should
what is place patients clothes in paperbag
blood clot lodged in the pulmonary artery is referred to as a
Sympathomimetics are central nervous system stimulants that frequently cause
Alcohol is a powerful central nervous system depressant it
slows reflexes
The patient shows agitation or violence or becomes a threat to self or others
what is psychiatric emergency
left untreated ____can lead to premature birth or low birth weight in pregnant woman
what is bacterial vaginosis
croup