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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The Joint Information System is designed to:
 
  a. control the media.
  b. provide the public with the right information to make the right decision.
  c. is a computer program available from FEMA.
  d. is only run by the State Office of Emergency Management.

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A common precaution to the use of anticonvulsant medications is:
 
  a. The effects of alcohol will potentiate the effects of the medication given, therefore the paramedic should use with caution if alcohol use is suspected.
  b. Benzodiazepine medications have a very narrow therapeutic index and should be used sparingly in the prehospital setting to avoid overdosage
  c. The effects of anticonvulsant medications can be antagonized utilizing naloxone, therefore, they should only be used if naloxone is on hand
  d. Only a single dose of anticonvulsant medications should be used due to the long half -life of the medications


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ladyjames123

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

B

Answer to Question 2

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Benzodiazepines have a wide therapeutic index and may be used with a relative degree of safety.
c. Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist and will not have any effect on anticonvulsant medications.
d. It may be necessary to administer repeat doses of anticonvulsants. Not all anticonvulsants have a long half-life.
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danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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