Your patient is a 36-year-old pregnant female that is receiv…
Your patient is a 36-year-old pregnant female that is receiving an IV infusion of Magnesium Sulfate. As a prudent Paramedic, you are very aware of the potential for the patient to develop magnesium toxicity. Which of the following signs/symptoms would most likely be exhibited if this patient develops magnesium toxicity?
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Your patient is a transgender man complaining of severe lower abdominal pain. He states that he is in the process of transitioning from female to male, and that he takes hormone supplements. When evaluating this patient, which of the following questions is most appropriate?
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You patient is a G6, P5 with a history of previous delivery by C-section. The patient called you because she suddenly went into labor with rupture of the amniotic sac. Contractions are very strong and about 4 minutes apart. En route to the hospital, the patient experiences sudden, severe abdominal pain. She develops pale, cool, moist skin and thready pulses. Her abdomen is rigid and shows rebound tenderness. Upon palpation, you feel a hard mass next to the fetus and the abdomen takes on an “hour glass” shape. You suspect:
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