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A 32-year-old is conscious and in mild distress, complaining of nausea and sweating. He states that his symptoms started two days ago when he stopped drinking cold turkey. Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; slightly dilated pupils bilaterally; and a general weakness to all extremities. Which of the following findings would also be likely?
 
  A) Delirium tremens, hallucinations, and anxiety
  B) Insomnia, hyperglycemia, and difficulty breathing
  C) Hypertension, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia
  D) Depression, hypotension, and polyuria

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You are called to a motor vehicle collision. A 26-year-old female states that she was unrestrained and struck the steering column with her chest after the car she was driving struck another from behind. She is somewhat confused, and complaining of chest pain and difficult and painful breathing when she inhales. Her airway is patent and her breathing is adequate. Assessment of the radial pulse reveals it to be rapid and very irregular and weak. She has cyanosis in her nose and finger tips. Her breath sounds are clear and equal and skin moist and pale. She informs you that she suffers from asthma and has a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). What is your best action in treating this patient?
 
  A) Assist the patient with her MDI.
  B) Apply supplemental oxygen.
  C) Apply CPAP and transport.
  D) Transport in a position of comfort.


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fahad

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Gracias!

 

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