What is a characteristic of gastroenteritis?

A 38-year-old female reports that she is having an auditory aura. This is a warning sign of which impending condition?

Use the following information to answer the next three questions:Paramedics are evaluating a 45-year-old obese woman who is complaining of upper right quadrant pain that radiates to her right scapula. The woman is diabetic and takes oral contraceptives. She had just finished a fast-food meal of French fries and a hamburger when the pain started. The paramedic should suspect which condition? (Refer to the previously described scenario.)

Which medication will best manage the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?

What is the most dangerous result of an obstructed bowel?

What does the differential blood count define?

Use the following to answer the next two questions:Paramedics are called to treat a 40-year-old woman complaining of severe epigastric pain. The pain began suddenly and radiates from the mid-umbilicus to her back and shoulders. She has a fever and is tachycardic. The patient has been an alcoholic for 10 years. The cause of this patient’s condition is probably related to:

Use the following to answer the next two questions:Paramedics are called to treat a 40-year-old woman complaining of severe epigastric pain. The pain began suddenly and radiates from the mid-umbilicus to her back and shoulders. She has a fever and is tachycardic. The patient has been an alcoholic for 10 years. Based on the signs and symptoms, the paramedic should suspect which illness?  (Refer to the previously described scenario.)

Use the following to answer the next three questions:Paramedics are called to the home of a 50-year-old male alcoholic with a history of cirrhosis of the liver. He called 911 today because he has been vomiting bright-red blood. His vital signs are pulse 110, BP 98/60, R 20. Paramedics are called to the home of a 50-year-old male alcoholic with a history of cirrhosis of the liver. He called 911 today because he has been vomiting bright-red blood. His vital signs are pulse 110, BP 98/60, R 20. What is the likely cause of this patient’s bleeding? (Refer to the previously described scenario.)

A 49-year-old transplant recipient has been recently diagnosed with Addison’s disease. Which medication class is this patient likely prescribed on a routine basis?