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SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2017 CV, 2017 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies/ 270+ Questions with Definitive Solutions/ .

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 nasogastric tube may be placed to facilitate treatment 3. You cannot force her to take the charcoal 4. You must get parental permission prior to treating her - corr...

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...

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 Sepsis/Infxn Verified Tests | Questions And Answers 2023 Shock is defined as: 1. Hypovolemia 2. Tachycardia 3. Hypotension 4. Altered mental status 5. Inadequate tissue and organ perfusion 5. Inadequate tissue and organ perfusion The four classic types of shock include all of the following EXCEPT: 1.Hypovolemic 2. Traumatic 3. Cardiogenic 4. Distributive 5. Obstructive 2. Traumatic An early sign and symptom of shock is: 1. Hypotension 2.Bradycarda 3. Tachycardia 4. De...

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 nasogastric tube may be placed to facilitate treatment 3. You cannot force her to take the charcoal 4. You must get parental permission prior to treating her 2. A ...

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Drugs To Know - Really... 1kg = 2.2lbs ANTIBIOTICS: Broad Spectrum: ... PCN ---- ZOSYN (Pipercillin / Tazobactam): Staph, Strep, Entero, G -, Anaerobes/Aerobes, Pseudo... NO MRSA 3.375 g IV q6h 4.5 g IV q8h ( Suspected Pseudo + Gentamycin if Pseudo / G- / Systemic infxn PCN ---- AUGMENTIN: 500mg po q8h or 875mg po q12h - ST infxn INVANZ (Ertapenem) Carbapanem Kills EVERYTHING except Pseudo 1g IV / IM qd ... TYGACIL (Tigecycline) glycylcycline, static, 30S...

NSG 120 Pathophysiology Final Question and answers rated A+ 2024 NSG 120 Pathophysiology Final Chlamydia S/S - correct answer Most common STI in US. major cause of sterility and leading cause of PID Often asymptomatic men--> urethritis, thin water discharge with burning and itching, scrotal swelling women--> urethritis, cervicitis, dysuria, yellow vaginal discharge with burning/itching, abdo pain, and dyspareunia (painful intercourse) Gonorrhea - correct answer 2nd mo...

UWSA 2 Step 2 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers cx and timing for parenteral nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER - central line-associated blood stream infxn if >48 hrs cholestasis if >2 wks whats a reactive nonstress test? - CORRECT ANSWER - in 20 min >2 HR accelerations that peak at >15 beats/min above baseline and last >15 sec