Neurologic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
NREMT Paramedic Level · Flashcards · Application
NREMT PARAMEDIC LEVEL · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
Identify the likely toxidrome: bradypnea, miosis, and decreased mental status after pills found.
QUESTION
Identify the likely cause: AMS with hot dry skin, mydriasis, urinary retention, and tachycardia.
QUESTION
Identify the likely cause: AMS with diaphoresis, tachycardia, and glucose
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Hypoglycemia. Low glucose impairs brain energy supply, triggering sympathetic response with sweating and tachycardia to mobilize reserves.
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