Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
NREMT AEMT Level · Flashcards · Application
NREMT AEMT LEVEL · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
Identify the better immediate action: BG
38
mg/dL
38\ \text{mg/dL}
38
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, unresponsive, gag reflex absent.
QUESTION
Identify the better immediate action: BG
45
mg/dL
45\ \text{mg/dL}
45
mg/dL
, awake, follows commands, can swallow.
QUESTION
Which condition best fits: fruity breath, deep rapid respirations, BG
420
mg/dL
420\ \text{mg/dL}
420
mg/dL
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Signs indicate ketosis, respiratory compensation for acidosis, and severe hyperglycemia.
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