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For individuals suffering from Cocaine or low dose PCP overdoses, what medication class should be considered to counteract the sympathomimetic effects.

A 38-year-old female reports that she is having an auditory aura. This is a warning sign of which impending condition?

Match the toxidrome to the appropriate presentation:

In an attempts to maintain hemostatis when a vessel is injured, the body will release a clotting cascade, form a platelet plug and… (what is the third thing the body will do?)

What physiologic process will be impaired in our patient suffering from anemia?

What is the term for seizure activity lasting longer than 30 minutes or with no period of consciousness between seizures? ______________________________________

Complete the following mnemonic used to help identify causes of altered LOC.A. _____________________________E. _____________________________I. ______________________________O. _____________________________U. _____________________________T. _____________________________I. ______________________________P. _____________________________S. _____________________________

True/False: In a reflex, the interneuron will transmitt an impulse from a sensory neuron to a motor neuron without input from the brain.

Alcohol-induced hallucinations typically will occur during which time period follow their last drink?

Your 62-year-old patient developed a sudden onset of left-sided weakness 20 minutes ago. She is very anxious and crying and is difficult to manage. Her vital signs are BP 168/100, P 108 bpm, R 20/min, and SaO2 98%. Which intervention is most critical?