________ is a life-threatening adverse reaction to a drug, food, or insect bite.

A. Anaphylactic shock
B. Drug tolerance
C. Habituation
D. Idiosyncratic

Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You are assessing a conscious but confused hiker who became lost in the woods on a cold day. Your assessment shows that he has an open airway, adequate breathing, and a weak radial pulse. His skin is cold to the touch and he is shivering. OEC Technicians should recognize that the:

a. cold caused the patient's brain to become dysfunctional, as evidenced by the shivering. b. shivering actually represents a small seizure, which indicates that the brain is cold. c. shivering is a protective means by which the body is attempting to warm itself. d. shivering indicates that the patient's core body temperature has fallen below 90°F.

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