In this first instalment of the EMS week quizes we found it only fitting to go over some of the history of Paramedicine. Leave your comments below and let us know how you scored, what questions you have and what you think of the new quiz system!
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Your patient is hot to the touch with dilated pupils. He is hypertensive, agitated and has an eroded septum. He appears to be anorexic and the ECG shows cove-plane T-wave’s.
What drug is he on?
The answer to last weeks drug was: Metformin and Lactic Acidosis
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Your patient has a medical alert bracelet that says NIDDM. The medication she is on, is not recommended for her pregnancy. She has overdosed on this medication and has signs and symptoms including nausea, vomiting and hyperventilation.
What drug am I and what do my signs and symptoms indicate?
Last week’s drug was: Warfarin
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ECG for 05/05/11
The answer for the last one: Pericarditis
