Your patient is a 28-year-old male with a history of panic a…

Your patient is a 28-year-old male with a history of panic attacks. He states that symptoms began about 20 minutes ago and that he has been unable to get them under control. He complains of shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a feeling that he is going to die. His skin is warm and moist. HR = 132, BP = 138/98, RR = 26 and shallow. You spend 15 minutes on-scene with him attempting to “talk him down” without success. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Your patient is a 22-year-old male complaining of a two-day…

Your patient is a 22-year-old male complaining of a two-day history of a sore throat. He denies difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, or chest pain. He has no medical history and takes no medications. HR = 72, BP = 120/78, RR = 12, SaO 2 = 99%. Physical examination reveals cool, dry skin. Which of the following findings would be most likely?

A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home…

A 32-year-old female is conscious and alert at a group home for recovering alcoholics and states, “I’m having rum fits.” Counselors from the home tell you that she is a chronic alcoholic who entered their program three days ago and has not had a drink since. Physical examination reveals cool, diaphoretic skin; dilated pupils bilaterally that are responsive to light; and obvious anxiety. HR = 122, BP = 156/104, RR = 20, SaO 2 = 99%, blood glucose = 62 mg/dL. Based on the clinical exam findings, all of the following should be part of your patient management EXCEPT: