You are responding to a patient with a complication related to her chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Based on this description, the paramedic would anticipate which of the following?

A) Catheter placed in the neck
B) Dialysis port in the chest
C) Catheter placed in the abdomen
D) Dialysis graft in either arm

C

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Your patient is a seven-month-old boy whose mother called because he suddenly became lethargic and pale. Your assessment reveals that he is in a supraventricular tachycardia at a rate of 244 per minute. The patient's extremities are mottled and his capillary refill time is 4 seconds. Which of the following is the best treatment plan for this patient?

A) Adenosine, 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push, repeated at 0.2 mg/kg if unsuccessful B) Verapamil, 0.3 mg/kg over 3 to 5 minutes C) Diltiazem, 0.25 mg/kg over 2 minutes D) Synchronized cardioversion beginning at 0.5-1.0 joules/kg

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________ describes young women experiencing disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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