What is a characteristic of gastroenteritis?

What is the reason hypoglycemic patients have rapid changes in their levels of consciousness ?

What is one advantage of peritoneal dialysis over hemodialysis?

Where are all types of blood cells formed?

Use the following to answer the next two questions:Paramedics are called to treat a 40-year-old woman complaining of severe epigastric pain. The pain began suddenly and radiates from the mid-umbilicus to her back and shoulders. She has a fever and is tachycardic. The patient has been an alcoholic for 10 years. The cause of this patient’s condition is probably related to:

A 34-year-old was the recent recipient of a kidney transplant 18 days ago. He is now complaining of general weakness, pedal edema, and hypertension. Which type of rejection is occurring?

A patient with abdominal peritoneal irritation may choose to lie in which position?

Your partner suddenly falls to the floor and becomes very rigid, with occasional relaxation of the muscles. His temperature is normal. He is apneic and incontinent of urine. Which type of seizure activity is being described?

Paramedics are evaluating a young woman with a history of Graves’ disease. She is currently experiencing agitation and abdominal pain. Her skin is warm and dry, and her heart rate is 120. What should the paramedic suspect?

Paramedics are managing a 40-year-old in cardiac arrest after having an anaphylactic reaction to shell fish. Which drug must the paramedic administer at an above normal dose?