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What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)?
- Crystalloid IV fluid administration
- Administration of dextrose
- Administration of insulin
- Fluid bolus of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) - Correct Answer - a.
Crystalloid IV fluid administration
Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure.What medication would be best to diminish the seizure?
- Atropine
- Diphenhydramine
- Midazolam
- Pralidoxime - Correct Answer - c. Midazolam
Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:
- Fever and anxiety
- Renal failure and dehydration 1 / 4
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- Airway obstruction and chest wall pain
- Prolonged vomiting - Correct Answer - a. Fever and anxiety
An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise
is:
- Increase of mucus production
- Increase in intrathoracic volume
- Decrease in lung compliance
- Decrease in dead space ventilation - Correct Answer - c. Decrease in
lung compliance
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a
history of:
- Left-sided heart failure
- Pneumonia
- Asthma
- Multiple sclerosis - Correct Answer - a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection. Historical information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and an increase in urination. You suspect these
symptoms are caused by:
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia 2 / 4
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- Respiratory acidosis - Correct Answer - a. Hyperglycemia
You are dispatched to the home of a 32yo patient with a history of Graves' disease. The patient was in the ER earlier today for some "tests for my ulcers." He received contrast and was discharged. He is now complaining of not feeling well, chest pain, and palpitations. You note an anxious patient with fine tremors. He is diaphoretic and has a temperature of 101.5F, BP 100/62, P 156 (sinus tach), R 30, glucose level 133. Which of the following are management considerations for this patient?
- Aspirin (ASA)
- Fluids restriction
- Amiodarone
- Beta blockers - Correct Answer - d. Beta Blockers
A patient complains of nausea and is passing black, tarry stools rectally.
This patient is most likely suffering from:
- Cholecystitis
- Lower GI bleed
- Upper GI bleed
- Bowel obstruction - Correct Answer - c. Upper GI bleed
The provider assesses a patient suffering from fever, nausea, vomiting, and per-umbilical pain. Further evaluation reveals RLQ pain and lower back pain. A physical exam reveals an increase in RLQ pain when the patient's right leg is extended from the hip (Psoas Sign). Which working diagnosis is most appropriate? 3 / 4
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- GI bleed
- Acute pancreatitis
- Pleural effusion
- Appendicitis - Correct Answer - d. Appendicitis
Intra-abdominal bleeds, like pancreatitis, often present with discoloration or bruising around the umbilicus. This physical exam
finding is known as:
- Cullen's sign
- Roving's sign
- Psoas sign
- Murphy's sign - Correct Answer - a. Cullen's sign
Which of the following is a hallmark sign of tricyclic antidepressant toxicity?
- Dysrhythmias
- Rash
- Drooling
- Hyperventilation - Correct Answer - a. Dysrhythmias
A daughter states that her 72yo mother has a history of hypertension, high cholesterol, and rheumatoid arthritis. Daily medications include aspirin, Tenormin, Plaquenil, and Plavix. She is concerned as her mother has mixed up her medications and is now lethargic with diminished respirations. Vital signs are P 58 and regular, R 10 and shallow, and a BP
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