Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Endocrine System Anaphylaxis/Allergies Medication
100
You give what medication for hypoglycemia?
Oral Glucose
100
DKA is more common in which type of Diabetes?
Type 1
100
What is the average range of blood glucose levels in adults?
80mg/dL - 120mg/dL
100
What system protects the body from foreign substances and organisms?
Immune System
100
Anatomically where do you administer the EpiPen Auto Injector?
Lateral (meaty) portion of the thigh
200
Common skin presentation with a hypoglycemic patient is WHAT?
Pale, cool, moist
200
Common skin presentation with a hyperglycemic patient is WHAT?
Dry and Warm
200
Diabetes affects the body's ability to use WHAT for fuel?
Glucose (sugar)
200
What respiration sound is commonly heard in Anaphylaxis?
Wheezing and/or Stridor
200
When administering epinephrine by auto-injector, the EMT should hold the injector in place for?
10 seconds
300
Hypoglycemic Crisis is also known as WHAT?
Insulin Shock
300
What is Kussmaul respirations?
Rapid, Deep respirations
300
Type 1 Diabetes does not produce WHAT?
Insulin
300
What is recommended Oxygen Administration for anaphylactic reaction?
15 LPM via NonRebreather or BVM (w/ high flow oxygen) if needed
300
What is two contraindications for the use of oral glucose?
Inability to swallow and unconsciousness
400
Common blood pressures in a hypoglycemic patient would be normal to WHAT?
Low
400
Using fat for energy results in buildup of fatty acids and WHAT?
Ketones
400
Glands secrete WHAT?
Hormones
400
The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction are caused by the release of what?
Histamines
400
The adult EpiPen system delivers __?__ mg of epinephrine, and the infant/child system delivers __?__ mg?
Adult 0.3mg : Pediatric 0.15mg
500
Hypoglycemia left untreated results in WHAT and eventually death?
Unresponsiveness and Hypoglycemic Crisis
500
Hyperglycemic crisis is also known as what?
Diabetic Coma
500
If the cells do not receive glucose, they will begin to metabolize WHAT?
Fat
500
Anaphylaxis is an extreme, life threatening allergy reaction involving multiple WHAT?
Organ Systems
500
What affect does epinephrine have on your blood vessels and your airway?
Vasoconstriction and Bronchodilation






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