A 49-year-old male presents with confusion, sweating, and visual hallucinations. The patient's wife tells you that he is a heavy drinker and she thinks he had a seizure shortly before your arrival. This patient is MOST likely experiencing:
A. acute hypovolemia.
B. alcohol intoxication.
C. acute schizophrenia.
D. DTs.
Answer: D. DTs.
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A) Administer supplemental oxygen B) Administer oral glucose C) Encourage the patient to drink water D) Assist the patient with taking his insulin
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A. Asthma B. Emphysema C. COPD D. Bronchitis
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a. Myoglobin b. Methemoglobin c. Deoxyhemoglobin d. Carboxyhemoglobin
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