ABPD Oral Board High Yields Question and answers rated A+ 2024/2025

ABPD Oral Board High Yields Question and answers rated A+ 2024/2025 ABPD Oral Board High Yields Benzodiazepine overdose signs and symptoms - correct answer Somnolence (sleepiness), confusion, diminished reflexes, respiratory depression, apnea, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest Benzodiazepine treatment - correct answer 1. Assess and support (A,B,C's) airway, breathing, circulation (cpr if warranted) 2. Administer oxygen 3. Monitor vital signs 4. If severe respiratory depression, establish IV access and reverse with flumazenil 5. Monitor recovery for at least 2 hours after the last dose, call ems with transport for advance care if indicated Benzodiazepine drug dosage for overdose - correct answer Flumazenil 0.01-0.02 mg/kg (max .2 mg) repeated at 1 minute intervals. Syncope signs and symptoms - correct answer Feeling of warmth, skin pale and moist, pulse rapid initially, then gets slowed and weak. Dizziness, hypotension, cold extremities, unconsciousness Syncope treatment - correct answer 1. Recline feet up 2. Loosen tight clothing 3. Ammonia Inhales 4. Administer oxygen 5. Cold towel in the back