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What is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis? Answers: , including shellfish, nuts, and eggs t stings illin graphic contrast dye - correct answer illin For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would serve little purpose if prescribed upon discharge? Answers: isone 60mg daily for 5 days ryl 25-50mg every 4-6 hours 3.Epi-Pen erol inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours - correct answer ...

SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies Exam

SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies Exam Parents bring in their 13 year old girl two hours after she ingested a large amount of Acetaminophen in suicide attempt. She tearfully refuses to drink the activated charcoal. Which of the following is TRUE regarding your ability to administer the charcoal? 1. A court injunction is needed to force her to drink the charcoal 2. A nasogastr...

You are treating an 80 you male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? A. A false positive may be caused by ingestion of magnesium-containing antacids B. A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll C. A false positive may be caused by the presence of methylene blue D. A false negative may be caused by the presence of bromide preparations - correct answer The answer is C. Red ...

SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, 2023 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine

A patient with which of the following conditions classically presents with conjunctival injection (a "red" eye)? Answers: al retinal artery occlusion al retinal vein occlusion al detachment violet keratitis ous hemorrhage - correct answer UV Keratitis What corneal pathology is predicted in a patient with a foreign body lodged in the conjunctiva of the upper eyelid? Answers: hing abrasions with terminal bulbs al ulcer directly opposite the ...

Generally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? A. thrombotic B. there is equal likelihood for any stroke type C. hemorrhagic D. hypoperfusion E. embolic - correct answer The answer is A. TIAs are associated with increased risk for thrombotic strokes, the result of ulceration of cerebral artery plaque. Patients with TIA have a 5 to 6% percent chance per year of having a stroke. Antiplatelet ther...

SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, 2023 Trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock And Sepsis, Environment And Endocrine Question And Answers 2023

All of the following are common non-infectious causes of fever EXCEPT: Answers: 1.Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 2.Trauma 3.CVA 4.Thyroid storm 5.Pulmonary embolism - correct answer trauma Which of the following statements regarding fever and WBC is TRUE? Answers: 1.Elevated WBC indicates serious bacterial infection. 2.WBC is sensitive for serious bacterial infection. 3.WBC is specific for serious bacterial infection. 4.WBC is a poor d...

HEADACHE AND NEUROLOGIC, SAEM PEDS, SAEM - PROCEDURES, PSYCH EMERGENCIES, DERM, SAEM TOX, INFXN, OPTHO, FOREIGN BODIES, SAEM AMS, 2017 CV, 2017 TRAUMA, SAEM MISC, SAEM - SHOCK AND SEPSIS, ENVIRONMENT AND ENDOCRINE, PULM EMERGENCIES/ 380+ QS WITH ANS & DEFINITIONS