Just as you are arriving at the emergency department bay, your patient, on whom you started an IV at the scene, complains of sudden chills, back pain, and nausea. The patient appears flushed, and his skin is hot and moist to the touch. Which of the following most likely accounts for your patient's presentation?
A) Pulmonary thromboembolism
B) Pyrogenic reaction
C) Circulatory overload
D) Anaphylaxis
B
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Which nervous system adjusts cardiac output and peripheral resistance?
A) Central B) Dystonic C) Autonomic D) Peripheral
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The patient with oliguria has an order for 135 milliliters of 0.9% NS over 2 hours. The drop factor is 20 drops per milliliter. How many drops per minute should be given?
What will be an ideal response?
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