Question #1. Mr. Veldman is admitted with decreased level of consciousness. His admission labs are: Blood glucose 56 mmol/L, Na 149 K 4.8 Cl 105 HCO3 22, ABGs PaO2 72 PCO2 45 pH 7.39 HCO3 23. Which one of the problems is indicated by these findings? a. Diabetic ketoacidosis b. Glucagon overdose c. Non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma d. Adrenal crisis Question #2. Ms. Saundarya is admitted with coma. She has a BP of 158/75 HR 52 (sinus) and requires intubation for level of consciousness and pulmonary edema. Her temperature is 34 (oral). Which of the following lab tests is the priority? a. TSH, T3, T4 b. Serum and urine osmolalities c. Cosyntropinin stimulation test d. Serum renin and angiotensin levels Question #3. Mrs. Sunitha has been on steroids for the past 6 years to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis. Which one of the following problems would you anticipate? a. Hypercalcemia b. Hyperkalemia c. Hyperlipidemia d. Hypoglycemia Question #4 . Which one of the following fac...
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