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I got this from a med student flash card that my wife had in her study bag..
Male Patient, 20 years of age, collapsed in his dorm, c/c "Feels Faint", began to feel lightheaded 2 hours prior to requesting EMS transport to ER. Nausea & Vomiting, denies any blood in vomit, stools or urine, slight diaphoresis, skin is moist, cool and pale. Pupils are equal and reactive, no sensitivity to light. No meds, no medical history, no allergies; does not smoke or drink, denies recreational drug use. Was sitting when he began to feel sick, had severe dizziness while ambulating, and fell. Denies LOC, or pain from fall, refused to be immobilized by EMS. Also c/o LRQ & URQ Pain, abdomen is non rigid, no point tenderness..
Sinus Tach on monitor
BP: 138/90
HR: 110-120
RR: 20
TMP: 100.0
BGL: 90 mg/dl
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My theory was the flu.. Wife said, nope, not even close, try again...
and wouldn't tell me, no matter how much I guessed.. AND she hid the answer cards. :angry:
Male Patient, 20 years of age, collapsed in his dorm, c/c "Feels Faint", began to feel lightheaded 2 hours prior to requesting EMS transport to ER. Nausea & Vomiting, denies any blood in vomit, stools or urine, slight diaphoresis, skin is moist, cool and pale. Pupils are equal and reactive, no sensitivity to light. No meds, no medical history, no allergies; does not smoke or drink, denies recreational drug use. Was sitting when he began to feel sick, had severe dizziness while ambulating, and fell. Denies LOC, or pain from fall, refused to be immobilized by EMS. Also c/o LRQ & URQ Pain, abdomen is non rigid, no point tenderness..
Sinus Tach on monitor
BP: 138/90
HR: 110-120
RR: 20
TMP: 100.0
BGL: 90 mg/dl
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My theory was the flu.. Wife said, nope, not even close, try again...
and wouldn't tell me, no matter how much I guessed.. AND she hid the answer cards. :angry: