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.
Allergic response by allergens.
Allergic rhinitis
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Peptide bond formation between two amino acids, resulting from a dehydration reaction