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elizabeth18

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You are transporting a female patient who is seven months pregnant. She has been diagnosed with preeclampsia and is currently hypertensive. Which one of the following statements made by the patient indicates she may be transitioning from preeclampsia to eclampsia?
 
  A) I feel like I am going to have a seizure.
  B) My legs and feet are more swollen.
  C) I have gained 10 pounds just this month.
  D) I think that I may have to vomit.

Question 2

Which one of the following actions is it essential that the EMT take prior to assisting the patient in taking his nitroglycerin tablet?
 
  A) Determine an allergy to nitroglycerin.
  B) Evaluate the patient's blood pressure.
  C) Inquire if the patient is allergic to sulfa drugs.
  D) Determine the presence or absence of a headache.


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welcom1000

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Dominic

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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