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36 Cards in this Set
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SALVOS |
Two or three PVC's in a row |
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GRAVOL |
DIMENHYDRINATE |
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Ischemic stroke |
Back (Definitio |
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Subcutaneous |
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Synergism |
Two drugs working together for the desired response |
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When administering activated charcoal, it is important to remember |
A. C. may negate the effects of ipecac if administered within 10 minutes of each other |
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INTROPIN |
DOPAMINE |
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Cordarone |
Amiodarone |
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Pronestyl |
Procainamide |
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Oblique fracture |
A fracture in which the bone is broken at an angel across |
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Transverse fracture |
Occurs straight across the bone |
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Comminuted fracture |
The bone is broken into more than two pieces |
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Greenstick |
Incomplete fracture that only passes partway through the bone |
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A general assessment of a complete neurological exam of a brain trauma patient include: |
Appearance & behavior, facial expression, speech and language, thoughts and perceptions, memory and attention, pupils and vital signs |
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Symptom |
Is a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease |
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Polyuria |
Frequent urination |
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Polydipsia |
Increase thirst |
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Polyphagia |
Excessive hunger or increased appetite |
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Inderal |
Propanolol |
Beta-blocker |
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Primary action of an antianginal is to: |
Decrease cardiac workload |
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Antiarrythmics |
Control cardiac rhythm |
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Emulsion |
A liquid drug that is a suspension with an oily substance in the solvent, and then mixed |
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Aura phase |
The initial phase where the patient reacts to something triggered by sensory stimulation |
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Tonic phase |
The 2nd phase where the patient becomes rigid with an arched back |
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Tonic phase |
The 2nd phase where the patient becomes rigid with an arched back |
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Clonic phase |
The third phase where the patient convulses |
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Tonic phase |
The 2nd phase where the patient becomes rigid with an arched back |
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Clonic phase |
The third phase where the patient convulses |
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Postictal phase |
The final phase where they slowly regain consciousness |
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External respiration |
Is the exchange of respiratory gases between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillary bed |
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Primary action of an antibiotic |
Is to combat microorganisms |
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Primary action of an antibiotic |
Is to combat microorganisms |
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Mast cells are responsible for |
creating antibodies and building immunity to disease |
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VASOPRESSIN |
PITRESSIN |
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Diverticulitis |
Is an infection of the diverticula and produces small sac like pockets in the intestine and will usually produce pain in the lower left quadrant |
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Stimulation of what receptors would cause vasoconstriction |
Alpha |
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