How would you differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? Correct Answer: Both of these conditions will include high levels of blood glucose readings. DKA will exhibit acidosis and urinary ketones while HHS will not. Treatment for each condition is similar with fluid bolus and infusion as well as insulin bolus and infusion. Juan is a 42 year old male with complaints of nausea and vomiting for 3 days and has been unable to keep anything...

A 54 year old female has a 30 year pack smoking history. She recently underwent pulmonary function testing which showed moderate obstructive lung disease. What would your treatment plan (including medications) include for this patient? Correct Answer: The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2020 suggests that smoking cessation should be immediately pursued if the patient is still smoking. Nicotine replacement (gum, inhaler, nasal spray, patch, lozenge, or subling...

NRNP 6566 / NRNP6566 Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings I Week 5 Knowledge Check | Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2021 /2022 Question 1 A 64-year-old man diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism is currently on warfarin. His INR readings have been very inconsistent, and the decision is made to change his medication to Rivaroxaban (Xarelto). What dose should be initiated and how would you discontinue the warfarin? Correct Answer: Warfarin should be discontinued. Once the ...

NRNP 6566 / NRNP6566 Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings I Week 5 Knowledge Check | Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2021 /2022.

How would you differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?

A 32 year old preschool teacher complains of difficulty swallowing, sore throat, and chills. She is febrile with a temperature of 101.6 along with white patches on her tonsils. Her rapid strep test is positive. Her past medical history is positive for an anaphylactic reaction to cefaclor two years ago. What antibiotic could be safely utilized in this patient?

What type of ICU sedation would be appropriate for a 32 year old male patient who is intubated with bilateral chest tube following a motor vehicle crash.

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