A pt states they have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What symptoms might you expect this patient to have?

Weight gain

Restlessness

Confusion

Constipation

A 68 Y.O.M is found unconscious after a wellness check was called. You arrive on scene and the patient's relative states the patient is a type 1 diabetic. You note dry mucous membranes, deep rapid breathing, and dry skin. What might this patient be suffering from?

Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Hyperglycemia

Opiate Overdose

A pt has ingested a large amount of Amitriptyline. A 12-lead EKG shows a wide complex rhythm. What medication might resolve this?

Amiodarone: 150mg in a 100mL bag, administered over 10 minutes.

Atropine: 1mg, slowly administered intravenously with repeat doses of 1mg if needed up to a max of 3mg

Sodium Bicarbonate: 1mEq/kg slowly administered intravenously

Calcium Gluconate: 1-2 grams slowly administered intravenously

A patient opens his eyes when you yell his name, speaks incomprehensibly when asked any questions, and withdraws away when you inflict painful stimuli. What is this patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?

A 12-lead EKG shows ST segment elevation in leads III, II, and avf. You also note ST segment depression in AvL. What does this EKG indicate?

Myocardial ischemia

Lateral MI

Pericarditis

Inferior MI

What is the medication often administered to a pt who is suffering from organophosphate poisoning?

Sodium Bicarbonate

Atropine

Calcium Gluconate

Aspirin

A patient presents with difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and hypotension after a fall. Vitals are: 147HR, 81/48, 85% SpO2. Physical exam reveals bruising to the chest area, absent lung sounds and dullness to percussion. What is the patient suffering from?

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Massive Haemothorax

Cardiac Tamponade

Tension Pneumothorax

You attempt to intubate a patient after a seizure, but you are unable to open their mouth and their jaw is locked shut. What is the medical term for this?

Nystagmus

Trismus

Bruxism

Strabismus

Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for movement of the jaw?

Cranial Nerve I

Cranial Nerve X

Cranial Nerve III

Cranial Nerve VIII

Which of the following is classified as an anticholinergic agent?

Aspirin

Atropine

Lidocaine

TXA

A pediatric patient presents with an acute onset of high fever, throat pain, and drooling. Mother states he was fine just yesterday but developed symptoms quickly shortly after she picked him up from daycare. What is the patient likely suffering from?

Influenza A / B

Epiglottitis

Croup

RSV

Why would a patient suffering from tension pneumothorax have hypotension?

The increased thoracic pressure prevents the heart from contracting properly.

The increased thoracic pressure causes a VQ mismatch.

The increased thoracic pressure leads to decreased venous return to the heart.

The increased thoracic pressure affects ACE receptors

When it comes to ventilation, which of the following is correct?

The lungs have negative pressure during inhalation, and positive pressure during exhalation.

Pressure differences between the atmosphere and the lungs only occurs in tension pneumothorax

Pediatrics have a negative-pressure ventilators system, whereas adults have a positive-pressure ventilators system.

The lungs have positive pressure during inhalation, and negative pressure during exhalation.

A patient who has missed their dialysis appointment(s) is most likely to suffer from which of the following?

Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic Alkalosis

Respiratory Acidosis

Respiratory Alkalosis

ST segment depression in leads V1, V2, V3 indicates:

Non-diagnostic findings

Localized ischemia

Possibility of Posterior MI

Anteroseptal MI

In what kind of MI is a right-sided 12-lead EKG usually performed?

Lateral

Inferior

Septal

A 27 year old pregnant female has been pregnant 3 times and gave birth only once with twins. This may be documented as:

Gravida 1 Para 3

Gravida 3 Para 1

Gravida 3 Para 2

Gravida 2 Para 3

Grey turner sign is a sign of internal bleeding that presents as ecchymosis around the belly button:

True

False

Which of the following conditions is most common in kids and leads to a differing blood pressure between the upper and lower extremities?

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Coarctation

Pulsus Paradoxus

Tetralogy of Fallot

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