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A nine-year-old weighing 28 kg is in supraventricular tachycardia. Which of the following is the appropriate dose of adenosine for this patient?

A 26-year-old woman is complaining of severe abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding. She has used five sanitary napkins in the past hour. Her last menstrual period was six weeks ago, and she describes a history of irregular periods, but never to this extent. Management of this patient should include:

Which of the following would constitute child neglect?

Which of the following are common date rape drugs?

Your 5 year old patient is in V-Fib.  They weigh 40 pounds.  What is the initial dose of epinephrine to be given?

After the initial dose of adenosine a secondary dose can be given in a pediatric patient at:

You are caring for a patient who is 36 weeks pregnant. She states that she has been experiencing vaginal bleeding after intercourse, and denies any associated pain. Vital signs are: heart rate 84, respirations 18, blood pressure 102/72 mmHg, and warm, dry skin. The most likely cause of this patient’s vaginal bleeding is:

Which of the following occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

Which structure allows oxygenated maternal blood to bypass the uninflated lungs of the developing fetus?

The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting out-of-character behavior. The son informs you that she is a diabetic, and takes pills and not injectable insulin. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of: