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NREMT Paramedic Level Flashcards: Gastrointestinal And Abdominal Emergencies

Study Gastrointestinal And Abdominal Emergencies in NREMT Paramedic Level with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the likely cause: cirrhosis history plus hematemesis and hypotension.

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ANSWER

Esophageal variceal hemorrhage. Cirrhosis leads to portal hypertension and varices, which can rupture, causing massive upper GI bleeding and subsequent hemodynamic instability.

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This classic presentation of 'pain out of proportion to physical exam findings' should lead to a high index of suspicion for:
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