Acute Medical Presentations — Flashcards

Bradycardia in hypothermic patients is generally _____ to atropine

Hint: Responsive/Refractory

Tachypnoea, tachycardia, hypertension, increased shivering are associated with _____ hypothermia

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Coma & apnoea are associated with _____ hypothermia

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Lightheadedness, headache & muscle cramps are symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults.

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

What is the management of _____ dehydration in adults & children? IV fluid bolus Followed by IV fluid infusion (slower rate)

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Approximately _____% of all anaphylaxis cases are due to iatrogenic causes

Fatigue, nausea & lightheadedness are all symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Cold skin/extremities, hypotension, tachypnoea/cardia & anuria may be a sign of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe

Diarrhoea and vomiting may cause _____ due to increased fluid losses

Prolonged CRT, sunken eyes, reduced skin turgor, oliguria may be a sign of _____ dehydration in adults

Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe