You have been summoned for a diabetic patient with altered mental status. What sign would cause you to suspect that the patient is suffering from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)?
A) Blood glucose level of 52 mg/dL
B) Inability to urinate
C) Complaint of thirst and dry mouth
D) Fruity smell on his breath
C
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A) 7mg patch for 2 weeks B) 14mg patch for 6 weeks C) 17mg patch for 2 weeks D) 21mg patch for 6 weeks
A common injury to the carpal bones among snowboarders who fall forward on an outstretched hand is a fractured:
a. scaphoid. b. ulna. c. radius. d. thumb.
E23.0 is the correct code for:
A. Lorain-Levi short stature. B. fertile eunuch syndrome. C. Kallmann's syndrome. D. all of these
Medicare-covered home care is intended for custodial care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)