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16 Cards in this Set
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At what temp to autonomic and endocrinologic mechanisms for heat conservation become inactive
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<24C
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WHen do v-fib and asystole occur spontaneously?
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core <25 C
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What are the most common venomous snakes found in the US?
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Pit vipers
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What do ticks act as a vector for?
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lyme disease, q fever, Rocky mountain spotted fever
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What are 3rd degree burns?
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full thickness burns that destroy both epidermis and dermis
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What is present in more than 70% of patients who present with tetnus?
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a history of injury
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What has the same clinical symptoms as heat stroke?
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thyroid storm
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What are gila monster bites associated with?
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pain, edema, weakness
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What is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality associated with tetanus?
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acute respiratory failure
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What is the most common vector born disease in the US?
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lyme disease
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How is tularemia most commonly transmitted?
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by ticks
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What is the most prevalent rickettsiosis in the US
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RMSF
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How often is a history of tick bite elicited in RMSF
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60-70% of the time
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What four basic treatments should guide the treatment of tetnus?
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1)aggressive supportive care 2)admin of antitoxin 3)elimination of toxin production 4)active immunization
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how are minor burns in children less than four usually caused?
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contact with hot surfaces and liquid scald burns
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When do Jwaves appear?
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<32 C
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