What are agonal respirations?

A 34 year old female with a history of hypothyroidism is unresponsive. A physical exam reveals thin hair, facial swelling, and very cold, pliable skin. Vital signs are BP 90/62, P 56, R 10, temperature 95F. What should you suspect?

A 34 year old female complains of an open sore on her leg that will not go away. She says that she cut her leg while shaving in the shower at her local gym 2 weeks ago. Her doctor prescribed antibiotics, but nothing has changed. What should you suspect?

What is the primary function of insulin?

What is homeostasis?

What is status epilepticus?

What is a highly infectious disease that causes bronchiolitis?

A 23 year old male complains of neck stiffness and flu symptoms for the past few days. He also describes a high fever with a severe headache, dizziness and blurred vision. What should you suspect?

What abdominal complaint is MOST concerning?

What signs and symptoms should make you suspect a heroin overdose?

To administer dextrose, what must a patient's blood sugar be under?

What condition is defined by sagging muscles beneath the eye and cheek and asymmetrical movement of the mouth on one side of the face?

What occurs naturally in white blood cells and produces allergic and inflammatory reactions?

Which of the following is NOT part of the Cincinnati Stroke Test?

A 67 year old female is undergoing dialysis treatment for renal failure. Which of her organs is compromised?

For what medical condition is metformin prescribed?

You are called to a bar for a 52 year old male who has slurred speech and difficulty sitting upright. He is unable to follow your commands and refuses to leave the bar. Which of the following should you consider LAST?

Prior to a seizure, a patient reported seeing strange flashes of light and hearing high pitched sounds. What is this phase of the seizure known as?

You are ordered to give a medication based on weight. The transfer papers say the patient weighs 155 lbs. How many kilograms does the patient weigh?

A 44 year old female complains of diffuse abdominal pain with cramping. She states that she has vomited brownish-greenish yellow fluid several times. Her abdomen is distended and she has been constipated for the last few days. What should you suspect?

What is diphenhydramine HCL?

A 36 year old male and his 34 year old wife complain of severe headaches, confusion, and dizziness. He also complains of chest pain. Both are short of breath. What type of poisoning should you suspect?

What chemical mediator released from mast cells is responsible for producing an acute allergic response?

A 22 year old female complained of a headache and collapsed suddenly. She has pinpoint pupils and withdraws from painful stimulus. She vomited once prior to your arrival. Vital signs are BP 190/126, P 60, R 36. What should you suspect?

What drug is a specific antagonist to opiate derived drugs?

What condition results with the presence of an elevated intraocular pressure within the eye that can lead to vision loss?

A 25 year old female began to experience shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. She has difficulty speaking in full sentences. Vital signs are BP 116/64, P 96 and regular, RR 24 and labored, SpO2 93% on room air. You auscultate her lung sounds and hear high-pitched lung sounds on exhalation. What should you do?

A 59 year old female missed her weekly renal dialysis appointment. She is feeling weak and unable to care for herself. What should you suspect?

A 59 year old female has a severe asthma attack. What is the dose and route of ipratropium bromide you should administer?

What can rough handling of a patient with severe hypothermia cause?

What is the phase after a generalized seizure called?

What is the medical term for excessive urine production?

Where are the first electrical impulses stimulating the heart located?

You are called to evaluate a 28 year old male. He is afraid of you and recoils when you approach him. He states he is hearing voices and appears to be hallucinating. What should you suspect?

Which of the following is NOT a communicable disease?

A 72 year old male complains of sudden onset chest pain in his midclavicular, left, 5th intercostal space. Vital signs are BP 140/80, P 102, R 26. He states he recently had a hernia surgery. What should you suspect

A known alcoholic is unresponsive and coughing up bright, red blood. Which of the following would be contraindicated?

A 21 year old female was lost in the woods for several hours. The ambient temperature is 25 degrees Fahrenheit. She is lethargic and confused. The skin on her hands is waxy and white. What should you do?

A 56 year old male complains of dull and cramping abdominal pain that makes him nauseous. What type of pain is describing?

A 26 year old male asthmatic complains of difficulty breathing. You administer albuterol, what should you suspect?

What will stimulation of a B1 receptor in the heart do?

A 45 year old male has been injured in a house fire and has burnt nasal hairs. He also makes high-pitch noises with inspiration. How are these respirations defined?

How does the blood flow through the heart?

What type of pain allows an examiner to pinpoint the area of irritation?

An 18 year old male presents with symptoms of hypoglycemia. What criteria must be met for him to receive oral glucose?

What condition is caused by twisting of the spermatic cord, resulting in a sudden onset of severe scrotal pain?

A patient has been taking pain medication for several months. To maintain the desired effect, they must periodically increase his dose. What is this known as?

What does a pulsating mass in the abdomen suggest?

A 56 year old female responds inappropriately to your questions. Vital signs are BP 184/88, P 88, R 14. She has an asymmetrical smile, tearing in her right eye, and drifting of her right arm. What should you suspect?

You are giving 3 mg of midazolam. Your concentration is 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should you give?

A 28 year old male has severe flank pain radiating to his back. He squirms around on the floor unable to find a comfortable position, rating his pain a 9/10. He has consumed no fluids over the past day. Vital signs are BP 200/80, P 100, R 18. What should you do?

A 26 year old male scuba diver reports severe joint pain an hour after ascent. Vitals are: BP 110/68, P 60, R 14, and SpO2 100%. What should you do?

You arrive on scene to find a child leaning forward in a chair. He appears anxious, is drooling and you hear high-pitched sounds when he inhales. His mother states he has a fever and has been complaining of a sore throat. What should you suspect?

What medication is an appropriate treatment for anaphylaxis?

You are dispatched to a residence for a 67 year old female complaining of chest pain. The patient is pale, diaphoretic and describes are pain as crushing. Vital signs are BP 120/80, Pulse 100, Respirations are 22 and oxygen saturation is 90 percent. Select the correct medications in order:

A 67 year old female states that "she feels like she is drowning when she lays down to go to bed." Her nitroglycerin has not helped. Vital signs are BP 160/96, P 110, R 26 with crackles. What should you do?

A 55 year old male patient complains of shortness of breath and chest tightness. His skin is pale and cool, and his respirations are 30 and shallow. You should deliver oxygen via:

What condition presents with a fruity, acetone-like odor on the breath?

What environmental emergency is life-threatening?

What is the study of the drug receptor interaction called?

An alert, 78 year old female complains of dyspnea. She speaks in full sentences and answers all your questions. Vital signs are BP 150/70, P 110 and irregular, R 26 and labored. You note peripheral cyanosis. What should you do?

A 76 year old female is pulseless and apneic. The ECG monitor shows asystole. What should you do?

When should continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) be discontinued?

A 4 year old female is warm and withdrawn when you arrive. The mother states that she had a 5 minute seizure prior to your arrival. She has had previous seizures, but that this one was longer and more violent. What should you do?

What classification is given to drugs that attach to a receptor site and block the expected response?

A 26 year old male underwent a recent surgery. He has fever, altered mental status, and decreased urine output. What should you suspect?

What complicates coronary perfusion during in CPR?

A 79 year old male complains of shortness of breath. He smokes cigarettes for 60 years. On physical exam you notice that he has a barrel shaped chest. What pathophysiology is most likely causing his symptoms?

A 73 year old female is her left side and responsive only to pain. You note a fruity odor on her breath. Her blood glucose is 431 mg/dL. Vital signs are BP 96/80, P 120, R 44. What should you administer?

A 46 year old male was struck in the eye with a racquet ball. He complains of eye pain, cheek pain and bleeding from one nostril. Upon exam his eye will move side to side but not up or down. What should you suspect?

What is an abnormal respiratory pattern characterized by deep, rapid breaths?

A 32 year old female seated at a restaurant has severe wheezing. She is flushed, appears anxious, and has a runny nose. She states that she is allergic to shellfish and peanuts. What should you suspect?

A 24 year old male complains of abdominal pain, decreased appetite, weight loss, dark urine, and clay-colored stools. His upper-right quadrant is tender and rigid on palpation. What should you suspect?

A 70 year old male with a history of CHF complains of severe dyspnea. During transport his SpO2 drops to 76% and he starts to cough up pink sputum. What should you do?

What pacemaker in the heart has an intrinsic rate of 60-100 beats per minute?

What disease has the greatest impact on alveolar oxygen diffusion?

A patient with a history of sickle cell disease states he is in another crisis. You should

What is the inherent rate of the AV junction?

What the mechanism of action for glucagon?