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An adult male patient is complaining of a sharp, shooting pa…

An adult male patient is complaining of a sharp, shooting pain in his flank radiating toward his medial pelvis, as well as nausea and pain when trying to urinate. The paramedic should suspect:

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A patient has been in bed all day following a three day hist…

A patient has been in bed all day following a three day history of intractable vomiting and diarrhea. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli, has sunken eyeballs, warm, dry skin, a shallow RR of 22, a HR of 128 with weak peripheral pulses, and BP of 92/64. The paramedics treatment should include:

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A patient is complaining of urticaria and itching on bilater…

A patient is complaining of urticaria and itching on bilateral upper extremities, across their chest, and on their neck. The patient states that they started using a new laundry detergent yesterday. The paramedic should suspect: 

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Prehospital treatment for GERD includes:

Prehospital treatment for GERD includes:

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The hormone glucagon is produced in the ______ cells of the…

The hormone glucagon is produced in the ______ cells of the islets of Langerhans.

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A patient has just regained consciousness following a syncop…

A patient has just regained consciousness following a syncopal episode. They report they have been suffering from gastroenteritis for three days with nausea, vomiting, and poor oral intake. Vitals while seated are BP 100/60, RR 20, and they are cool and diaphoretic with the 4-lead ECG pictured below on the monitor. The paramedic should suspect:  

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A type 1 diabetic patient is unresponsive. The patients spou…

A type 1 diabetic patient is unresponsive. The patients spouse states they did not eat breakfast this morning after taking their insulin. The patients blood glucose level is 32 and paramedics are unable to obtain IV access. The paramedic should:

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A patient who complains of fever, night sweats, and recent w…

A patient who complains of fever, night sweats, and recent weight loss is most likely suffering from:

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Patients with thyroid storm commonly exhibit the following s…

Patients with thyroid storm commonly exhibit the following signs and symptoms:

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A​ 15-year-old has experienced a generalized seizure. The pa…

A​ 15-year-old has experienced a generalized seizure. The patient’s parent asks you why their child turned blue during the seizure. Which of the following is the best​ answer?

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