Miosis - ANSWERSExcessive muscle twitching
What does RICE mean - ANSWERSRest , ice , compression , elevation
SLUDGEM - ANSWERSSalivation , urination , defecation , Gi distress , emesis , miosis
What part of initial assessment would you perform a needle decompression - ANSWERSBreathing
T...
The act of injuring a persons character by spoken word - ANSWERSSlander
A sudden shortness of breath that occurs at night and sometimes wakes a person from
sleep - ANSWERSParoxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
How the focused history and physical exam are performed is based on the initial
assessment and - ANSWERSThe patient's chief complaint
The rules that govern the conduct of a particular group or profession - ANSWERSEthics
, The history for a responsive patient should include - ANSWERSChief complaint , history
of present illness , past medical history and current health status
Consent for treatment that is presumed for a patient who is mentally , physically or
emotionally unable to grant consent is called - ANSWERSImplied consent
Drug legislation passed in 1906 to protect the public from adulterated or mislabeled
drugs - ANSWERSPure Food and Drug Act
According to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 , Valium , Lorazepam and
Phenobarbital are - ANSWERSSchedule IV drugs
Stimulation of Beta 2 receptors will cause the following - ANSWERSBronchodilaton ,
Vasodilation , Glycogenolysis
How a drug is absorbed , distributed , metabolized and excreted is called -
ANSWERSPharmacodynamics
What are example of parenteral drug routes - ANSWERSIV, IM , SL
When two drugs that have the same effect are given together they produce a response
greater than the sum of their individual responses it is called - ANSWERSSynergism
Drugs that produce a state of paralysis without affecting consciousness are called -
ANSWERSNeuromuscular blocking agents
Beta 2 specific agents used to treat asthma include - ANSWERSProventil
The substance secreted by pancreatic islets by the alpha cells that increases blood
glucose levels is - ANSWERSGlucagon
When should you not attempt intubation in a pediatric patients unless airway failure is
imminent - ANSWERSIf you suspect epiglottis
Pulmonary ventilation is important in maintaining a normal acid-base balance because it
can - ANSWERSRetain or rapidly eliminate large volumes of carbon dioxide
Physiologically the term respiration refers to - ANSWERSThe exchange of gases at the
cellular level
The preferred neuromuscular blocking agent for RSI is - ANSWERSSuccinylcholine
When a portion of the lung is unavailable for gas exchange , yet pulmonary circulation
continues in that area you have a condition called - ANSWERSVentilation-Perfusion
mismatch
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bestgrades2. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
