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What is the most appropriate initial medical treatment for a patient with respiratory alkalosis that is uncompensated?
What is the most appropriate initial medical treatment for a patient with respiratory alkalosis that is uncompensated?
- Start somatostatin analog
- Initiate loop diuretic
- Provide oxygen therapy (correct)
- Administer beta blockers
A patient presents with metabolic acidosis due to diarrhea. What electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with this condition?
A patient presents with metabolic acidosis due to diarrhea. What electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with this condition?
- Hypernatremia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypokalemia (correct)
- Hypophosphatemia
Which of the following clinical presentations is most likely to be associated with rhabdomyolysis?
Which of the following clinical presentations is most likely to be associated with rhabdomyolysis?
- Tender thyroid
- Renal calculi
- Ketones in urine
- Muddy brown casts (correct)
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for hyperthyroidism aimed at controlling its symptoms?
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for hyperthyroidism aimed at controlling its symptoms?
A patient with ESRD presenting with uremia would most likely require which intervention?
A patient with ESRD presenting with uremia would most likely require which intervention?
What is the characteristic electrolyte abnormality associated with low magnesium levels?
What is the characteristic electrolyte abnormality associated with low magnesium levels?
In a patient with polyuria, what is the most likely cause in diabetics?
In a patient with polyuria, what is the most likely cause in diabetics?
For a teenager with elevated blood sugar and growth impairment, which test would be most appropriate to evaluate the affected organ?
For a teenager with elevated blood sugar and growth impairment, which test would be most appropriate to evaluate the affected organ?
What is the primary cause of ACTH-independent hypercortisolism?
What is the primary cause of ACTH-independent hypercortisolism?
What is the best fluid management strategy for a patient with diabetes insipidus presenting with low urine osmolality?
What is the best fluid management strategy for a patient with diabetes insipidus presenting with low urine osmolality?
Which condition is most strongly associated with hyperkalemia among the options provided?
Which condition is most strongly associated with hyperkalemia among the options provided?
What is the typical finding in patients with Cushing syndrome that involves pathological deposition of fat in certain areas?
What is the typical finding in patients with Cushing syndrome that involves pathological deposition of fat in certain areas?
