You are on a scene where the parents of a 30-month-old female called EMS because she had a seizure. The child has a history of hydrocephalus and has recently had a new shunt placed. Which of the following causes of seizure should you investigate? 1. Fever 2. Increased intracranial pressure 3. Hypoglycemia 4. Head trauma 5. Toxic ingestion or exposure
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
B) 1, 2, 4, and 5
C) 1, 3, 4, and 5
D) 1, 2, and 3
A
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MOST drugs that you will administer to pediatric patients are based on:
A) weight in kilograms. B) body surface area. C) the patient's age. D) weight in pounds.
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