Your patient is a 13 year-old male drowning victim. He was initially in cardiac arrest with a pulseless, wide-complex bradycardia. He is intubated and being ventilated with supplemental oxygen. After CPR and intubation, the patient is now in ventricular tachycardia with a weak radial pulse. Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for this patient?
You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregn…
You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with twins. She is complaining of a severe headache and blurred vision, and lives in a rural area approximately 30 miles from the nearest ED. Your physical exam reveals significant peripheral edema and the following vital signs: heart rate 98, blood pressure 156/98 mmHg, respirations 18. The patient states she has a history of hypertension, but has not taken her prescribed medications because “they aren’t safe for the babies.” Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a p…
Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a pediatric patient?
Which of the following statements regarding pharmacokinetics…
Which of the following statements regarding pharmacokinetics and the aging process is TRUE?
What is the appropriate sequence of care for a newborn follo…
What is the appropriate sequence of care for a newborn following a normal delivery?
What drug is recommended to be given first for stable, sympt…
What drug is recommended to be given first for stable, symptomatic SVT in a pediatric patient
Which of the following are common date rape drugs?
Which of the following are common date rape drugs?
Which of the following would constitute child neglect?
Which of the following would constitute child neglect?
The second stage of labor begins:
The second stage of labor begins:
Just before an infant is delivered, the fetal scalp can be s…
Just before an infant is delivered, the fetal scalp can be seen at the vaginal opening during each contraction. This is referred to as: