Medical Emergency Flashcards

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1
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Condition that partially blocked a coronary artery. (Chest pain, shortness of breath)

A

Angina

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A complete blockage of coronary artery in the heart

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Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)

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Medication for angina

A

glyceryl trinitrate, or GTN spray

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4
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What is emergency treatment for myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

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Aspirin

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5
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a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus

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Asthma

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6
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Medication for asthma

A

Salbutamol

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a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

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Stroke

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condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.
Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain

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Epilepsy

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9
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Medication for epilepsy?

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Midazolam

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10
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extreme and severe allergic reaction

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Anaphylaxis

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Medication for anaphylaxis

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Adrenaline

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