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    Menstrual blood loss

    But what is the FDA standard for pads? Is it the same as a tampon? (asked like a typical man i know)
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    Menstrual blood loss

    Ya where do you find info like that. It sure isn't in Mosby's Paramedic third edition (I'm learning that it must have been published as a work in progress) But that is the best answer so far, thanks.
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    Menstrual blood loss

    A question to ask a female patient with vaginal trauma when trying to determine Hx is to ask approximately how many pads/tampons have been bled through per hour. How can this question provide a figure for the amount of blood loss? Is there a specific amount a pad/tampon is able to hold before...
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    Practice tests

    Is there a website where there are FF I an II practice tests? Preferrably written by Del Mar
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    Blood glucose for peds

    A blood glucose level for an average adult is typically between 80-120, is it the same range for pediatric pts?
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    Alpha and Beta drugs

    It was mostly about what drugs specifically would have an effect on both alpha and beta receptors in the body compared to what drugs effected only one or the other but had side effects on the opposite receptor.
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    Alpha and Beta drugs

    Nope, close, but nope. We were going over drugs as well as receptors sites in class and had some disagreements on drugs and their effects. wondering if people outside of our classroom had some added experience
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    Alpha and Beta drugs

    What are some drugs that act on both Alpha and Beta receptors?
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    Glass ampule

    Close....proving an argument resulting from homework. Thanks for the help
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    Glass ampule

    What are some common medications supplied in glass ampules?
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    Pumlonary Embolism and BP

    Thinking about a pulmonary embolism my guess would be that a S/S would be HYPERtension due to the blockage somewhere along the pulmonary artery. But I read the opposite that a S/S is actually hypotenstion. Why is that?
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    Medication Administration Speed

    the latest edition of mosby's - revised 3rd edition
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    Medication Administration Speed

    haha if only the nicholas cage method would get me a passing grade. (yes it is a homework question and I can't seem to find the answer anywhere)
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    Medication Administration Speed

    To be a little bit more specific, of all types of med administration, IV, IO, IM, Trans Derm, Sub Q, Rectal, Oral, Nasal etc, what would be the fastest to slowest methods?
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    Medication Administration Speed

    What is the fastest route of medication administration?
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    EMT-B straight into EMT-P School!!

    very true, which makes it that much easier, and in my opinion the person that much better.
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    Hyperventilation indications

    what about in respiratory acidosis?
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    EMT-B straight into EMT-P School!!

    Take an intermediate course it will only help and is usually just one semester. You will know drugs, rhythms, and have practice with skills like intubation and IV and will be that much ahead of the curve in your paramedic class. If it's anything like the program I went thru your clinicals with...
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    Hyperventilation indications

    When is hyperventilation appropriate or even needed?
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    ET Blade Sizes

    What is good way to remember sizes of laryngoscope blades? And what are some good ways to remember what size blade fits with what size pt....generally speaking of course.
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