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A doctors orders you to give 10 mcg/kg/minute of Dobutamine.  What would be an appropriate dose of Dobutamine in a pediatric patient weighing 33 pounds?

Which of the following would constitute child neglect?

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:

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

Your patient is a seven-year-old girl with a history of bee-sting anaphylaxis. She was stung by a bee and nearly immediately began having difficulty swallowing and breathing. Her father administered her prescribed 0.15 mg epinephrine auto-injector without result. On your arrival, the patient responds to painful stimuli; has labored, rapid, wheezing respirations; a heart rate of 60; and a blood pressure of 92/60 mmHg. Which of the following is the best sequence of treatment for this patient?

Which of the following are common date rape drugs?

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

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

A 44 pound pediatric patient is showing signs of acidosis.  Which medication and dose could be given?

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: