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imowrer

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For which of the following patients would activated charcoal be indicated?
 
  A) 24-year-old female who was sniffing glue and is now complaining of a headache
  B) 17-year-old male who drank bleach 30 minutes ago
  C) 27-year-old who intentionally took a large amount of Tylenol 45 minutes ago
  D) 53-year-old female who took an overdose of antidepressants earlier in the day

Question 2

A patient has overdosed on an unknown amount of unspecified drugs. On scene, you find her to be conscious but confused and extremely nauseated and she vomits twice. Examination of the vomitus reveals the fragments of different pills. Her past medical history includes diabetes and alcoholism. En route to the hospital, she vomits again and suddenly becomes unresponsive. Your first action would be to:
 
  A) get another set of vitals.
  B) contact medical command.
  C) position her on her side.
  D) check her blood sugar.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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