Module 10a Flashcards
The parietal peritoneum lines the..
Walls of the abdominal cavity
In the presence of ileus, the only way the stomach can empty itself is by…
Vomiting
Which of the following statements regarding the acute abdomen is most correct?
The initial pain associated with the acute abdomen tends to be vague and poorly localized.
Activated charcoal is an example of a/an…
Suspension
The ….. of medication determines the route by which it will be administered.
Form
Common signs and symptoms of acute abdomen include all the following except…
Hypertension
How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT – B?
Sublingually
Which of the following is a non-specific complaint that is commonly associated with an acute abdomen?
Loss of appetite
A 35-year-old mildly obese woman is complaining of localized pain in the upper right quadrant with referred pain to the right shoulder. The MOST likely cause of her pain is…
Cholecystitis
Pain felt at a location other than its origin is called…
Referred pain
Shortly after assisting a 65 year old female with her prescribed nitroglycerin, you notice that she has become hypotensive and complains of dizziness. The patient remains conscious and her breathing is adequate. You should…
Place her supine and elevate her legs
Which of the following is an example of a brand “trade“ name of a drug?
Tylenol
Peritonitis may result in shock because…
Fluid shifts from the bloodstream into body tissues
A 62-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain, which he described as being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed nitroglycerin, but states that he has not taken any. After administering 100% oxygen and contact medical control, you should…
Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic BP is less than 110 MM Hg
The term “pharmacology“ is MOST accurately defined as…
The study of drugs and their actions on the body
