This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An unconscious 84-year-old patient in the emergency room is wearing a medical bracelet that states ... (Read 154 times)

go.lag

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 667
on: Jul 11, 2018
An unconscious 84-year-old patient in the emergency room is wearing a medical bracelet that states diabetes and glaucoma. Lab tests indicate the patient has a low blood sugar level. Which of the following is most likely to help her?
 
  A) Mydriatics
  B) Anticholinergic agents
  C) Intravenous glucose
  D) Epinephrine

Question 2

A sudden reduction in blood volume may lead to _________ shock.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

rekilledagain

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Intravenous glucose will raise her blood sugar level. Mydriatics (dilating eye drops) and agents that elevate blood pressure are contraindicated for glaucoma patients. Stimulants are also contraindicated for glaucoma patients.

Answer to Question 2

hypovolemic

The sudden reduction in the total blood volume can lead to hypovolemic shock.


go.lag

  • Member
  • Posts: 667
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

jamesnevil303

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Phacopid trilobite, Devonian age, Ohio, United States Phacopid trilobite, Devonian age, Ohio, United States
The United States under the Articles of Confederation, 1787 The United States under the Articles of Confederation, 1787
Maxine Williams was the founder and first president of the AAMA. Printed with permission of American Maxine Williams was the founder and first president of the AAMA. Printed with permission of American
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
The physician and medical assistant will often work together to choose appropriate educational ... The physician and medical assistant will often work together to choose appropriate educational ...
Video: Negative Feedback Regulation of Blood Pressure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library