Question 40: A 24 year old male is brought to the emergency…

Question 40: A 24 year old male is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious at a nightclub. Vital signs are as follows: temp 99.9, heart rate 60, respiratory rate 6, blood pressure 110/70, and SpO2 95%. Physical exam reveals numerous track marks on his bilateral forearms, and EMS reports finding a bag of heroin in his pocket. Which of the following is an appropriate initial pharmacotherapy? 

Question 4: A 15 year old boy is brought by the police to th…

Question 4: A 15 year old boy is brought by the police to the emergency room. He had been arguing and fighting with one of his neighbors. He reports dizziness, trouble concentrating and visual hallucinations. His conjunctivae are red and there is a red rash around his mouth. His breath has an odd odor, and he has an upper extremity tremor. His Mini-mental State score is 20/30. Of the following, the most likely diagnosis is intoxication with:

Question 3: A 23-year old man is brought to the emergency ro…

Question 3: A 23-year old man is brought to the emergency room by the police for belligerent behavior. His speech is slurred, his gait is ataxic, his memory is impaired, and he spits at the examiner. His mood is irritable. There is no odor of alcohol on his breath, and his skin color is normal. Of the following, the most likely diagnosis is

Question 27: A 50 y/o male is admitted to your detox unit fo…

Question 27: A 50 y/o male is admitted to your detox unit for alcohol withdrawal. He has a history of heavy drinking for many years. As part of your admission laboratory work, you order a comprehensive metabolic profile and CBC. You might expect to see all of the following except:

Question 27: A 50 y/o male is admitted to your detox unit fo…

Question 27: A 50 y/o male is admitted to your detox unit for alcohol withdrawal. He has a history of heavy drinking for many years. As part of your admission laboratory work, you order a comprehensive metabolic profile and CBC. You might expect to see all of the following except: