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neverstopbelieb

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on: Jul 3, 2018
A patient described as dysphagic presents as:
 
  A) having a hard time breathing.
  B) having difficulty swallowing.
  C) being unable to speak.
  D) exhibiting a painful cough.

Question 2

You are called to a residence for a 50-year-old male complaining of difficulty breathing. He is alert and oriented to time, place, and person. The patient presents with hives over the chest, stridor, a swollen tongue, and wheezing in the upper fields. He is breathing 32 times per minute. He is speaking in two- to three-word sentences. What is the best treatment for the patient?
 
  A) Rapid transport to the nearest facility
  B) Administering epinephrine with consent from medical control
  C) Oxygen at 15 liters per minute by bag-valve mask
  D) Oxygen at 15 liters per minute by nonrebreather mask


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tsternbergh47

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
:D TYSM

Jsherida

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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