You are caring for a 55-year-old man with significant trauma. His medical history reveals high blood pressure for which he takes a beta blocker. You realize that this group of drugs may:
a. inhibit his heart's ability to beat faster.
b. cause him to have lower-than-normal blood pressure.
c. diminish his reactions to pain.
d. cause his heart rate to increase.
Answer: a
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A) Cut away excess clothing when trying to examine the chest. B) Recheck breath sounds after the patient has taken a few breaths. C) Apply more pressure to open the airway if the neck is stiff. D) Pad the cervical collar with extra padding to keep it snug.
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Washing out the stomach with sterile water or a salt-water solution is known as:
A. intubation B. hemoperfusion C. dialysis D. gastric lavage
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