What is the primary focus of analytic epidemiology?

A nurse is preparing to administer betamethasone intramuscularly (IM) to a patient in preterm labor to promote fetal lung maturity. Which of the following needle sizes and gauges is most appropriate for this medication administration?

When does a state of acidosis exist?1. The HCO3–/CO2 ratio exceeds 20:1.2. The blood pH below 7.35.3. The blood PCO2 exceeds 54 mm Hg.

A nurse is preparing to administer IV fentanyl to a laboring patient for pain relief. The provider orders 50-100 mcg of fentanyl to be given IV push. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse when administering fentanyl?

What is the primary chemical event in metabolic acidosis?

An ABG result shows the pH to be 7.56 and the HCO3– to be 38 mEq/L. Which of the following is the most likely the primarily disorder?

Acute epididymitis in males 14 to 35 years of age is most frequently caused by:

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 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?

You are caring for a patient with thyroid storm. Which of the following medications should be avoided in this population?