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Critical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide Questions And Answers Levophed (Norepinephrine) is vasopressor of choice in profound hypotension Do not use Etomidate in RSI (due to its adrenal suppression) *Also do not use Etomidate in Addison's Disease al...

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Critical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's
Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide
Questions And Answers

Levophed (Norepinephrine) is vasopressor of choice in profound hypotension




Do not use Etomidate in RSI (due to its adrenal suppression) *Also do not use Etomidate in

Addison's Disease also due to the adrenal suppression




Pancreatitis (pg.113) Pain that is usually centered in the upper middle or upper left

abdomen. Often radiates from the front of the abdomen through to the back, begins or worsens

after eating, lasts a few days, and may feel worse when a person lies flat on their back.




The digestive enzymes in the pancreas are destroying the pancreas.




Increased lipase levels (usually >3x normal)

*Amylase may also be increased but Faudree did not preface this in his study guide notes.




Demerol for pain (b/c Morphine has the ability to cause spasms of the Sphincter of Oddi)




Typically requires surgical intervention.

, Critical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's
Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide
Questions And Answers

Grey Turner's Sign (pg.113) Flank ecchymosis caused by hemorrhagic pancreatitis.




Cullen's Sign (pg. 113) Periumbilical ecchymosis caused by hemorrhagic pancreatitis.




Hypothyroidism/Myxedema Coma (pg. 112) Patient presents with fatigue, cold

intolerance, weight gain, puffy eyelids, sparse hair, possibly goiter.




Primarily occurs in women.




>90% cases in winter (b/c the patient has cold intolerance and is not suffering from hypothermia)




Officially Myxedema Coma upon changes in LOC.




Treatment: Levothyroxine (Synthroid) (T4) or Triostat (T3) IV

, Critical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's
Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide
Questions And Answers
Cushing's Syndrome (pg.112) Buffalo hump, moon face, thin arms and legs, purple striae

on abdomen.




Causes: Excessive use of corticosteroids (Iatrogenic, from corticosteroid treatment(s)) or Tumor




Treatment: Usually resolves when corticosteroids are stopped or tumor is removed.




Adrenal Insufficiency/Adrenal Crisis (pg. 112) Also known as (AKA): Addison's Disease




Patient presents with depression, malaise, salt craving, and bronze colored skin like JFK.




Treatment: Oral steroids (Prednisone)




Negative Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) testing, also known as corticotropin or

cosyntropin test.




No Etomidate in RSI due to adrenal suppression.

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