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waynest

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A ________ injury occurs when a patient is struck by flying shrapnel from a blast.
 
  A) secondary B) quaternary C) primary D) tertiary

Question 2

Following the administration of adenosine, the paramedic should be aware that:
 
  a. The patient may be hypotensive and hypovolemic
  b. The patient will require a drip infusion
  c. The patient may experience arrhythmias including transient asystole
  d. Sympathomimetics may be necessary to counteract the long-term effects of adenosine



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. Hypotension may be transient, but will not result in hypovolemia.
b. In the acute setting, there is not an indication for a drip infusion of adenosine.
c. Correct.
d. The half-life of adenosine precludes long term effects.




waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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