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How much fluid should an adult consume daily?
How much fluid should an adult consume daily?
What type of medication should a patient with PE take?
What type of medication should a patient with PE take?
What type of medication should a patient with heart failure take?
What type of medication should a patient with heart failure take?
Study Notes
- An adult's total fluid requirement is calculated to be 1500 mL for the first 20 kg and then 1000 mL for each additional 10 kg.
- A patient with diabetes requires a 3.6 x 50 mL dose of insulin per day.
- A patient with acute ischemic stroke needs a hypertensive agent, such as labetalol, to treat their hypertension.
- A patient with PE should take Rivaroxaban for 3-6 months, depending on their chronic risk factor.
- A patient with HIT should be treated with warfarin.
- A patient with AFIB should receive rhythm control with a statin.
- Noncardioembolytic stroke patients do not typically require anticoagulation.
- A patient with heart failure should not receive an ACEI/ARB, such as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They should instead be treated with a calcium channel blocker (CCB).
- A patient who is traveling on a plane should take oral vitamin K, such as phytonadione.
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Test your knowledge of medical treatments and dosages with this quiz. Questions cover fluid requirements, insulin doses, medication for conditions like hypertension, stroke, and heart failure, as well as specific treatment for conditions like PE, HIT, and AFIB.