Critical Care Paramedic (Kyle Faudree's Flight Paramedic Certification) Study Guide questions with correct answers
Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) - Answer Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophthalmos (AKA proptosis) 'bulging of the eye' AVOID Aspirin (ASA) - Prevents binding of thyroglobulin, making the situation worse Treatment: IV Fluids 1st, Beta Blockers (Propanolol), Steroids (Dexamethasone), and Tylenol for fever. Septic Shock (pg.113) - Answer Someone who is in shock second degree to sepsis (infection in the bloodstream) Hypotensive with normal HR Hypotensive while being refractory to fluids Patient needs IV fluid therapy and vasopressors Levophed (Norepinephrine) is vasopressor of choice in profound hypotension
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