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AMLS Study Guide 202What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS In larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95 A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? - CORRECT ANS...

AMLS Second Edition BLS PRETEST Study Guide 2023 Which of the following items would help differentiate the patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DAK) from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non- ketotic coma (HHNC)? - ANS-A. HHNC presents with dehydration while DKA does not. B. HHNC presents with a fruity ketone odor while DAKA does not C. DAKA presents with Kussmaul's respiration's while HHNC does not. D. Insulin-depends diabetic patients generally develop HHNC as opposed to DAKA.

AMLS 2023 Study Guide Already Graded A+ AMLS 2023 Study Guide Already Graded A+ Signs and Symptoms of Acute Myocardial Infarction - ANSWER Obstruction of coronary artery by clot or thrombus. Signs and Symptoms or the same as Acute Coronary Syndrome. nSudden onset of chest pain, often described as pressure and heaviness. Radiates to arm and or jaw. Also likely to have shortness of air, diaphoresis, pale, mottled, cool skin, weakness, lightheaded, nausea, vomitting, and or impending feelin...