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Here are some Potentially Useful Pieces of Information for this Final Exam: Useful Information -2 ATP to start beta oxidation 1 NADH 1 FADH2 per Beta-oxidation cycle 1 ATP, 3 NADH, 1 FADH2 per acetyl-CoA in TCA cycle 2.5 ATP per NADH in Electron Transport 1.5 ATP per FADH2 in Electron Transport
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You are dispatched to a private residence for a 40 y.o. woman who is unresponsive to voice or pain. Her pupils are dilated and unresponsive to light. Her radial pulse is absent; her carotid pulse is present but weak. The trachea is midline, and there are no signs of trauma. Their skin is pale, cool, and dry with a cyanotic/gray color to her face. There are no signs of vomiting or diarrhea. History: The family states that the patient went to nap around 14:00 hrs. At about 15:30, the family checked on her and found her on the floor of the bedroom with an open bottle of “heart pills” beside her. The prescription is for Verapamil 10 mg/tablet. There are 10-12 pills on the floor. The prescription on the bottle was for 60 tablets. The bottle is empty. Pulse: 40 BPM carotid RR 4 and shallow BP: UTO SpO2: Error ECG: 3rd degree heart block Your treatment for this patient should include:
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You are dispatched to a residence for a patient “not feeling well.” On arrival, you are directed into the patient’s bedroom. The patient is lying in bed, propped up by two pillows. The patient says he has been feeling ill for over 48 hours. He also reports that he has had severe abdominal pain accompanied by N/V and diarrhea. However, he has been able to tolerate some clear liquids. He has not been able to keep down any food. He denies any other problems and is sure that this is the flu. On examination, the patient is conscious, a/o x 4. RR 32 BPM, deep and labored, CBL. Both radial and carotid pulses are present but weak. Skin is slightly pale and dry. The abdomen is soft and non-tender in all four quadrants. There are no apparent injuries and no pitting edema. Vital signs are P 140 BPM, RR 32 per minute, deep and labored, BP 92/54, O2 sat 94%, ST on the monitor. Past medical history includes insulin-dependent diabetes, but he is not compliant with his medication. O2 NC at 4 lpm. As the paramedic, you would give this patient:
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You respond to an unresponsive patient behind the local bar. The patient is cool to the touch, cyanotic, with pinpoint pupils, BP 102/p, P 38, and respirations of 6 and shallow. The ECG shows sinus bradycardia. After providing an airway and breathing, which medications or treatments would you prioritize first?
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