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The most common blood test abnormalities seen in patients with dehydration are _____, ↑Albumin, ↑Haematocrit
Hint: U&Es
What is the management of _____ dehydration in adults & children? Increase oral fluid intake
Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe
Extreme fatigue, fainting & confusion/coma are all symptoms of _____ dehydration in adults
Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe
Most adult adrenaline auto-injectors contain _____
Long durations of sun exposure during hot weather may cause _____ if fluid intake is insuffcient
_____ is defined as urinary output of <400ml per day in adults
Patients with suspected anaphylaxis should be positioned _____. Standing these patients up too quickly can cause a massive drop in cardiac preload
The most common triggers of anaphylaxis in adults are _____ (e.g., penicillin, NSAIDs), followed by insect stings, and food.
The most common trigger of anaphylaxis in children is _____
Postural hypotension alone may be a sign of _____ dehydration in adults
Hint: Mild/Moderate/Severe
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