Emergency Medicine Exam 1 | Actual Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
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EXAM 1
Correct Answer: EXAM 1
• Question
BITES
Correct Answer: BITES
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copperhead
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timber rattlesnake
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cottonmouth/water moccasin
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coral snake
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mojave rattlesnake
Correct Answer: increased neurotoxin increased respiratory depression
Note: not in Arkansas
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pit viper characteristics
Correct Answer: I. Triangular shaped heads
II. Eyes w/ elliptical pupils
III. Small heat sensing facial pits
IV. Poisonous
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non-poisonous snakes characteristics
Correct Answer: Round head Round pupils
,Note: exception = coral snakes
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types of venom
Correct Answer: I. 1. hemotoxic
II. 2. cytotoxic
III. 3. neurotoxic
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snake bite lab values
Correct Answer: I. anemia (hemotoxic)
II. thrombocytopenia (hemotoxic)
III. low O2 (hemolysis = hemotoxic)
IV. hematuria (hemotoxic)
metabolic acidosis (decreased bicarb due to renal failure = possibly all 3)
elevated anion gap (increased organic acids)
Note: depends on venom (hemotoxic, cytotoxic, neurotoxic)
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on site treatment
Correct Answer: I. decrease movement
II. pressure dressing
III. splint
• Question
snakebite hospital treatment
Correct Answer: I. stabilize breathing w/ intubation (if neurotoxic venom)
II. stabilize BP w/ IV crystalloids and vasopressors
III. anti-venom
IV. pain relief
• Question
Note: simple = ABC, anti-venom, pain alternative + supplement to antivenom
Correct Answer: steroids + antihistamines
Note: If there is an allergic reaction, use these to decrease inflammation.
,• Question
typically localized effects painful redness and swelling
Correct Answer: scorpion sting
Note: C. exilicauda may cause cholinergic SLUDGE.
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C. exilicauda
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Hymenoptera
Correct Answer: order of stinging insects
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Hymenoptera stings: toxic vs. systemic symptoms
Correct Answer: toxic = local systemic = anaphylaxis, itching, cough, angioedema,
bronchospasm
• Question
Hymenoptera sting treatment
Correct Answer: toxic = antihistamine, ice systemic = antihistamine, ice, epinephrine,
crystalloid infusions, vasopressors
Note: Systemic treatment all aims to stop widespread vascular inflammation and to
treat low blood pressure that is a result of widespread vascular inflammation.
• Question
Pain Numbness Muscle cramps HTN Sweating Tremors Ptosis Dyspnea Dizziness
Restlessness Difficulty speaking
Correct Answer: black widow spider bite symptoms
• Question
black widow spider bite management
Correct Answer: I. pain relief (opiods)
II. benzodiazepenes (muscle relaxant)
III. antivenom (if symptoms not alleviated)
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erythema tissue destruction blisters necrosis
Correct Answer: brown recluse spider bite symptoms
, • Question
brown recluse spider bite treatment
Correct Answer: pain relief wound care
Note: NO antivenom
• Question
black widow vs. brown recluse bite symptoms
Correct Answer: black widow = neurotoxins, systemic, neurological effects
brown recluse = cytotoxins, localized, necrosis
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body lice
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red spots wheals commonly affects hair
Correct Answer: lice bite symptoms
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lice bite treatment
Correct Answer: I. permethrin
II. bathe thoroughly
III. wash clothes thoroughly
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scabies
Correct Answer: tiny burrowing mite
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scabies locations affected
Correct Answer: hands and feet webbing
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itching affects hands and feet burrowing
Correct Answer: scabies symptoms
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
EXAM 1
Correct Answer: EXAM 1
• Question
BITES
Correct Answer: BITES
• Question
copperhead
• Question
timber rattlesnake
• Question
cottonmouth/water moccasin
• Question
coral snake
• Question
mojave rattlesnake
Correct Answer: increased neurotoxin increased respiratory depression
Note: not in Arkansas
• Question
pit viper characteristics
Correct Answer: I. Triangular shaped heads
II. Eyes w/ elliptical pupils
III. Small heat sensing facial pits
IV. Poisonous
• Question
non-poisonous snakes characteristics
Correct Answer: Round head Round pupils
,Note: exception = coral snakes
• Question
types of venom
Correct Answer: I. 1. hemotoxic
II. 2. cytotoxic
III. 3. neurotoxic
• Question
snake bite lab values
Correct Answer: I. anemia (hemotoxic)
II. thrombocytopenia (hemotoxic)
III. low O2 (hemolysis = hemotoxic)
IV. hematuria (hemotoxic)
metabolic acidosis (decreased bicarb due to renal failure = possibly all 3)
elevated anion gap (increased organic acids)
Note: depends on venom (hemotoxic, cytotoxic, neurotoxic)
• Question
on site treatment
Correct Answer: I. decrease movement
II. pressure dressing
III. splint
• Question
snakebite hospital treatment
Correct Answer: I. stabilize breathing w/ intubation (if neurotoxic venom)
II. stabilize BP w/ IV crystalloids and vasopressors
III. anti-venom
IV. pain relief
• Question
Note: simple = ABC, anti-venom, pain alternative + supplement to antivenom
Correct Answer: steroids + antihistamines
Note: If there is an allergic reaction, use these to decrease inflammation.
,• Question
typically localized effects painful redness and swelling
Correct Answer: scorpion sting
Note: C. exilicauda may cause cholinergic SLUDGE.
• Question
C. exilicauda
• Question
Hymenoptera
Correct Answer: order of stinging insects
• Question
Hymenoptera stings: toxic vs. systemic symptoms
Correct Answer: toxic = local systemic = anaphylaxis, itching, cough, angioedema,
bronchospasm
• Question
Hymenoptera sting treatment
Correct Answer: toxic = antihistamine, ice systemic = antihistamine, ice, epinephrine,
crystalloid infusions, vasopressors
Note: Systemic treatment all aims to stop widespread vascular inflammation and to
treat low blood pressure that is a result of widespread vascular inflammation.
• Question
Pain Numbness Muscle cramps HTN Sweating Tremors Ptosis Dyspnea Dizziness
Restlessness Difficulty speaking
Correct Answer: black widow spider bite symptoms
• Question
black widow spider bite management
Correct Answer: I. pain relief (opiods)
II. benzodiazepenes (muscle relaxant)
III. antivenom (if symptoms not alleviated)
• Question
erythema tissue destruction blisters necrosis
Correct Answer: brown recluse spider bite symptoms
, • Question
brown recluse spider bite treatment
Correct Answer: pain relief wound care
Note: NO antivenom
• Question
black widow vs. brown recluse bite symptoms
Correct Answer: black widow = neurotoxins, systemic, neurological effects
brown recluse = cytotoxins, localized, necrosis
• Question
body lice
• Question
red spots wheals commonly affects hair
Correct Answer: lice bite symptoms
• Question
lice bite treatment
Correct Answer: I. permethrin
II. bathe thoroughly
III. wash clothes thoroughly
• Question
scabies
Correct Answer: tiny burrowing mite
• Question
scabies locations affected
Correct Answer: hands and feet webbing
• Question
itching affects hands and feet burrowing
Correct Answer: scabies symptoms
