A 44-year-old patient was found unresponsive at home. Based on his mental status and the fact that he was burning a kerosene heater in an enclosed room, you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Based on this information, which route of exposure would the EMT recognize as responsible for the poisoning?
A) Nasal-oral
B) Inhalation
C) Ingestion
D) Absorption
Question 2
Part of the reason that tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) have fallen somewhat out of favor compared with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is because:
A) SSRIs have the added advantage of also blocking norepinephrine and dopamine.
B) TCA overdoses have a cardiotoxic effect.
C) SSRIs have the added advantage of also blocking histamine and acetylcholine.
D) TCA overdoses often create a hypertensive crisis in patients.
Adults in late adulthood may need to adapt to a new environment as they age and their health status
Patient's forearm supported in bed
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
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