Hypoglycemia | Hyperglycemia | Endocrine System | Anaphylaxis/Allergies | Medication |
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You give what medication for hypoglycemia?
Oral Glucose
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DKA is more common in which type of Diabetes?
Type 1
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What is the average range of blood glucose levels in adults?
80mg/dL - 120mg/dL
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What system protects the body from foreign substances and organisms?
Immune System
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Anatomically where do you administer the EpiPen Auto Injector?
Lateral (meaty) portion of the thigh
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Common skin presentation with a hypoglycemic patient is WHAT?
Pale, cool, moist
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Common skin presentation with a hyperglycemic patient is WHAT?
Dry and Warm
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Diabetes affects the body's ability to use WHAT for fuel?
Glucose (sugar)
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What respiration sound is commonly heard in Anaphylaxis?
Wheezing and/or Stridor
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When administering epinephrine by auto-injector, the EMT should hold the injector in place for?
10 seconds
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Hypoglycemic Crisis is also known as WHAT?
Insulin Shock
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What is Kussmaul respirations?
Rapid, Deep respirations
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Type 1 Diabetes does not produce WHAT?
Insulin
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What is recommended Oxygen Administration for anaphylactic reaction?
15 LPM via NonRebreather or BVM (w/ high flow oxygen) if needed
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What is two contraindications for the use of oral glucose?
Inability to swallow and unconsciousness
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Common blood pressures in a hypoglycemic patient would be normal to WHAT?
Low
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Using fat for energy results in buildup of fatty acids and WHAT?
Ketones
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Glands secrete WHAT?
Hormones
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The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction are caused by the release of what?
Histamines
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The adult EpiPen system delivers __?__ mg of epinephrine, and the infant/child system delivers __?__ mg?
Adult 0.3mg : Pediatric 0.15mg
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Hypoglycemia left untreated results in WHAT and eventually death?
Unresponsiveness and Hypoglycemic Crisis
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Hyperglycemic crisis is also known as what?
Diabetic Coma
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If the cells do not receive glucose, they will begin to metabolize WHAT?
Fat
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Anaphylaxis is an extreme, life threatening allergy reaction involving multiple WHAT?
Organ Systems
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What affect does epinephrine have on your blood vessels and your airway?
Vasoconstriction and Bronchodilation
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