Fisdap Medical exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers

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Organ the detoxifies the blood? Liver What is status epilepticus? Multiple seizures without a lucid interval between. What's the difference between meningitis & subarachnoid hemorrhage... ? Fever. ( temp. Means meningitis ) Pt. who has excessive thirst & urination, they are acting strange, there's a fruity odor on their breath, what should your treatment be? 250 - 500 mL of fluid. Seizure that's in a limited portion of the brain & causes localized dysfunction? Partial seizure. What are the S & S of hypoglycemia? Shock. - sweaty. - cool & clammy. - altered LOC. What disease is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids? Hepatitis B. - Hepatitis C. - HIV. Pt. has an elevated body temp. , involuntary muscle spasms, they are now unconscious. What overdose do you suspect? Serotonin inhibitors. Female pt. has overdosed on synthroid, she has fatigue, diaphoresis, tachycardia, & warm dry skin. What do you suspect? Thyroid toxic storm. Hyperthyroidism. (Graves disease) Pt. was in doctors office & got a shot of penicillin, & they now have a protruding tongue that's swollen, stridor, and is SOB, you should? give Epi 1 : 1,000 IM. Coughing up blood, night sweats, & recent weight loss, you should suspect? TB PT. has numbness to the left side of the face, mouth sags on the left, excessive tearing in the left eye. What's the most likely cause? Bells Palsey. What's the most important thing when caring for a violent person, is to? Ensure personal safety. S & S of peritonitis? Abdominal pain, tenderness, bloating, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, low urine output, fatigue, confusion. Severe groin pain radiating to the flank area & they can't sit still. You should suspect? Renal Calculi. You are Transporting a pt. With mrsa, to protect yourself, you should? Wash your hands. [Show More]

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