Shock it to me!!

1. DIC often results in complications initially associated c which of the following organs?

a. brain

b. kidney

c. lung

d. stomach

2. Which conditions is not caused by DIC?

a. organ tissue damage

b. depletion of circulating clotting factors

c. thrombus formation in the large vessels

d. activation of the clotting dissolving process

3. A 19yo pt admitted c heat stroke begins to show signs of DIC. Which lab finding is most consistent c DIC?

a. low platelet count

b. elevated fibrinogen levels

c. low levels of fibring degradation product

d. reduced PT time

4. Vasopressors may be indicated in which type of shock?
a. neurogenic
b. hypovolemic
c. respiratory
d. metabolic

5. For every unit of blood lost in trauma, how much crystalloid must be infused?
a. twice as much
b. equal amount
c. half as much
d. three times the amount

6. Which drug is a parasympathetic antagonist?
a. lidocaine
b. atropine
c. digoxin
d. dopamine

7. A heat exhaustion patient is suffering from what type of shock?
a. cardiogenic
b. neurogenic
c. hypovolemic
d. metabolic