Michael is a 52-year-old obese male with a past medical hist…

Michael is a 52-year-old obese male with a past medical history significant for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). He is being admitted to your hospitalist service with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Which of the following would not be a critical intervention for the initial management of HHS? 

You are caring for an intubated and sedated patient in the I…

You are caring for an intubated and sedated patient in the ICU who normally takes 100 mcg of Synthroid at home for a history of hypothyroidism. You notice that her thyroid replacement has not been ordered. Which of the following intravenous (IV) doses of L-thyroxine would be most appropriate to order?

Look at the map where the sample is labeled (on the continen…

Look at the map where the sample is labeled (on the continent). What general direction is the plate moving at this location? Reminder: If it is a hot spot-fueled island chain, consider the direction of the chain. If it is at a boundary, think about the direction the plates are moving in relation to each other and then answer according to which plate the sample is on.