An awake but confused patient experiencing an allergic reaction begins to exhibit stridorous respirations. The EMT knows that the underlying condition responsible for this presentation is:
A) constriction of the small airways.
B) spasm of the lower airway.
C) swelling to the upper airway.
D) loss of the gag reflex.
Question 2
A person has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. A medication that can effectively serve to lower his blood pressure is one that:
A) increases the heart rate.
B) dilates the coronary arteries.
C) dilates the arteries.
D) constricts the veins.
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