Mr. Garcia, a 58-year-old male with a 20-year history of typ…

Mr. Garcia, a 58-year-old male with a 20-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension, presents for his regular checkup. Laboratory results show: eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73m², BUN 35 mg/dL, creatinine 2.1 mg/dL, K+ 5.2 mEq/L, Hgb 10.2 g/dL, and urinalysis with moderate proteinuria (300 mg/24hr). His blood pressure is 162/94 mmHg.

Marion Oglesby is a 45-year-old female with a long history o…

Marion Oglesby is a 45-year-old female with a long history of ulcerative colitis. She has been taking corticosteroid medications for several years to control her disease. Consequently, she has developed osteoporosis. Ms. Oglesby goes to the emergency department (ED) and is admitted based on her complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting of green emesis. Her vital signs are as follows: Vital Signs: Temp: 38.2C Pulse: 102 RR: 22 B/P: 102/74