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joblessjake

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When administering terbutaline in the prehospital setting, the paramedic should give it by:
 
  a. Subcutaneous injection
  b. Intravenous injection
  c. Intramuscular injection
  d. Rapid intravenous injection

Question 2

The _______ is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the _______ person.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Terbutaline can be given by infusion, but not as a bolus injection.
c. Terbutaline should not be given by IM injection.
d. Terbutaline can be given by infusion, but not as a bolus injection and if given by infusion, should be given slowly.

Answer to Question 2

tongue; unresponsive





 

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