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Starlight

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on: Jul 2, 2018
The AEMT would recognize which of the following as TRUE regarding poisoning?
 
  A) The majority of poisonings is intentional and result in homicide or suicide.
  B) All toxins are poisonous when in contact with the human body.
  C) A poison is any substance that impairs a person's health by its chemical action.
  D) The number one cause of poisoning in the United States is medications.

Question 2

Frankie is having chest pain. While taking his blood pressure, the AEMT notices that Frankie's systolic blood is lower than 90 mmHg. Given this information, what medication should the AEMT not administer?
 
  A) Nitroglycerin
  B) Aspirin
  C) Dextrose
  D) Naloxone


pocatato

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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