Ramon Has Been Stung by a Bee and Is Now

question 98

Multiple Choice

Ramon has been stung by a bee and is now becoming short of breath.Which of the following is likely to be the best strategy for dealing with Ramon's symptom?

• A)waiting an hour to see if his condition improves
• B)self-treatment with over-the-counter pain medication
• C)calling a physician's office for advice
• D)going to an emergency room

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Definitions:

Vertebrae

The individual bones that make up the vertebral column or spine, providing structural support to the body and protecting the spinal cord.

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, often called the tailbone.

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, below the lumbar vertebrae and above the coccyx, forming part of the pelvis.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnostic purposes.