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MOST anaphylactic reactions are apparent​ within how long?
the first 20 minutes after exposure
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The​ self-administration of drugs in a manner that is NOT in accordance with approved medical or social patterns is​ called what?
Drug abuse
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When part of the intestine pushes through an opening in the abdominal​ wall, it is called what?
A hernia
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What is the normal body temperature?
98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
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submersion in a liquid that impairs respiration is called what?
Drowning
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What is the dose of epinephrine for adults and pediatrics?
.3mg for Adults and .15mg for Pediatrics
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Which drug can be used in the emergency care of a patient who has ingested a​ poison? What's the dosage?
Activated charcoal, 1gram/kg
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What is the lining of the abdominal cavity called​?
peritoneum
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At what temperature do you stop shivering?
95 degrees
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Submerged individuals who are NOT rescued will eventually die​ from what cause?
cardiac arrest
300
Name the 4 ways in which an allergen might enter the body.
Injection, Ingestion, Inhalation, Absorption (or contact)
300
The MOST common sources of injected poisons​ are what?
insect bites and stings.
300
The right upper abdominal quadrant​ contains what vital organs?
The liver and the gallbladder.
300
What part of the brain controls temperature?
Hypothalamus
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Drowning is the __ most common cause of accidental death. (number)
3rd
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What airway sounds might you hear in a patient with anaphylactic shock? (name 2)
Wheezing, Stridors, Rhonchi, Crackles, etc.
400
When a person abstains for a period of time from a drug or alcohol to which the body has become​ accustomed, what might the individual experience?
Withdrawal​ symptoms, which can be a serious emergency.
400
One of the organs in the abdominal cavity is the spleen. What is the purpose of the spleen?
To aid in the production of blood cells and the filtering and storage of blood
400
At what temperature are you considered hypothermic?
95 degrees
400
If the patient who is in trouble while in the water is still responsive and close to​ shore, what method do you use?
use the​ reach, throw,​ row, and go strategy.
500
What effect does epinephrine have on the bronchioles and​ arterioles?
It dilates bronchioles and constricts arterioles.
500
What are some signs and symptoms of alcohol/drug withdrawals?
anxiety, insomnia,​ tremors, delirium,​ convulsions, and possibly death
500
What are the differences between the Visceral Peritoneum and the Parietal Peritoneum?
The Visceral Peritoneum is the innermost layer that is in contact with the abdominal organs and the Parietal Peritoneum is the outermost layer which creates a sac that houses many abdominal organs.
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Name the 5 mechanisms of heat loss, and give an example of each.
*Radiation- wearing a sweater, trapping heat,and pulling it up releasing heat. *Convection- put arm in water, then put in the wind *Respiration- breathing out hot air and in cold air *Evaporation- wet skin results in heat loss Conduction- touching a cold window
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What is the most frequent contributing factor to drowning deaths​?
alcohol intoxication