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iveyjurea

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Which one of the following patients is a candidate for oral glucose?
 
  A) An unresponsive diabetic patient with a rapid heart rate
  B) A combative patient with no history of diabetes
  C) An alert but confused diabetic patient with cool skin
  D) A newly diagnosed diabetic who is responsive to painful stimuli

Question 2

Your patient is a 20-year-old male with a peanut allergy who inadvertently ate some candy containing peanuts. He is complaining of a lump in his throat, his voice is hoarse with mild inspiratory stridor, and he appears anxious. You are giving oxygen by nonrebreathing mask and have started an IV. Next, you should:
 
  A) place the patient in a supine position and prepare for transtracheal ventilation.
  B) administer an induction agent and a paralytic and perform endotracheal intubation.
  C) administer 0.4 mg of 1:1000 epinephrine SQ and 50 mg diphenhydramine IV.
  D) administer 2.5 mg albuterol by nebulizer.


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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