Toxicology
What is the study of toxic or poisonous substances.
Toxicology
What is the study of the body's immune system?
Immunology
How a person functions or acts in response to his or her environment
Behavior
Cardi/o
Heart
What are the two separate but related processes in which oxygen reaches body tissue and cells?
Breathing and circulation
What are the common routes of poisoning?
Inhalation, Absorption, Ingestion, Injection.
What is a high pitched, whistling breath sound that is typically heard during expiration?
Wheezing
A change in the way a person thinks and behaves that may signal disease in the central nervous system or elsewhere in the body.
Altered mental status
Dipl/o
two,double
What does the upper airway consist of?
Nose, mouth, jaw, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx
Activated charcoal is given to patients who have ingested certain substances because it:
Binds to the substance and prevents absorption.
What is the typical dose for Epinephrine?
Adults: 0.3mg
Children: 0.15mg
The first step in assessing a patient with behavioral emergency is to:
Ensure your safety.
Ede
Swelling
What is the function of the lower airway?
To deliver oxygen to the alveoli.
What is a type of narcotic medication is used to relieve pain?
Opioid
What are the two most common signs of anaphylaxis?
Urticaria(Hives), and Angioedema(Localized swelling).
What is a physiologic disorder that impairs bodily function when the body seems to be structurally normal.
Functional disorder.
Gastr/o
Stomach
What is the amount of air that is moved into or out of the lungs during one breath called?
Tidal Volume
A hypnotic drug is one that:
Induces sleep.
What are the five most common categories that allergens fall into?
Food Allergens, Medication Allergens, Plant Allergens, Chemical Allergens, and Insect bites and stings.
What is an agitated delirium or exhaustive mania?
Excited Delirium.
Nephr/o
kidney
What are the normal respiratory rates for adults, children and infants?
Adults: 12-20 breaths/min
Children: 12-40 breaths/min
Infants: 30-60 breaths/min