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An elderly patient in an assisted-living facility presents with a diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dar... k-colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91%, and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of shock is the patient most likely experiencing? - ✔✔Distributive An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain, and dyspnea. The patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely? - ✔✔Ludwig's angina Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin when ST elevation is present in which ECG leads? - ✔✔II, III, aVF An autoimmune disease that produces antibodies that mimic the role of TSH and cause an increase in thyroid hormones is: - ✔✔Graves' disease A patient presents with mildly decreased mental status, slow respirations, bradycardia, hypotension, and has a blood glucose level of 42 mg/dL (2.3 mmol/L). This is most likely caused from excessive ingestion of: - ✔✔Beta blockers The patient presents with a history of headache, weight loss, chest discomfort, night sweats, and a persistent cough for several weeks. Which infectious disease is most likely occurring? - ✔✔Tuberculosis A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-epigastric pain, nausea, and blood-streaked emesis. The patient has a temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness. What underlying diagnosis should be suspected? - ✔✔Pancreatitis [Show More]

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