This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: You are treating a 19-year-old who is exhibiting the following symptoms: anxiety, confusion, ... (Read 95 times)

abc

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
on: Jul 2, 2018
You are treating a 19-year-old who is exhibiting the following symptoms: anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, hyperthermia, tachycardia, and diaphoresis. Upon further investigation, his mother states that her son has not had a drink in three days. What condition are you most likely dealing with?
 
  A) Schizophrenia
  B) Bipolar disorder
  C) Delirium tremens
  D) Panic attack

Question 2

A patient with a history of diabetes is slightly confused and irritable. According to family members, he accidentally took too much insulin this morning and did not eat breakfast. Since he is conscious with an intact gag reflex, medical direction has ordered you to administer oral glucose. Which one of the following BEST represents the indication for the medication?
 
  A) High blood sugar
  B) Confusion and irritability
  C) Intact gag reflex
  D) Authorization by medical direction


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

raili21

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


abc

  • Member
  • Posts: 543
Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

amit

  • Member
  • Posts: 364
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Nursing care plan anxiety Nursing care plan anxiety
Examples of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Disorders of Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma Examples of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Disorders of Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma
Anxiety rises as needs are not met. Without resolution, anxiety may lead to frustration, and then, ... Anxiety rises as needs are not met. Without resolution, anxiety may lead to frustration, and then, ...
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abusers Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abusers
The year 2010 was the hottest since 1880 The year 2010 was the hottest since 1880
A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ... A non-interest-bearing five-year note for $54600.00 issued May 1, 2015, is discounted April 1, ...
Video: Genetics of Cancer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library