Which of the following contributes to the production of hypocellular bone marrow?
a. Damage to the stem or progenitor cells in the bone marrow
b. Iron storage disease
c. Gene mutations
d. Hemoglobinopathy
Correct Answer: A
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A) Hypovolemia B) Hemorrhage C) Hemostasis D) Shock
A patient tells you that he is allergic to poison ivy and that while burning it yesterday he accidentally inhaled some of the smoke. He awoke today to find a red rash on the back of his left hand and is concerned. Assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented, with easy respirations and a blood pressure of 128/70 mm/Hg. Which of the following actions should you take next?
a. Tell him you are calling an ALS ambulance for him. b. Assist him with his epinephrine auto-injector. c. Obtain a medical history using the SAMPLE acronym. d. tell him the rash probably has nothing to do with inhaling the smoke.