An 86-year-old male patient has experienced a sudden change in mental status and is repeatedly striking a fist against his leg. When you question him, he does not respond. This presentation is most consistent with which condition?

A) Seizure
B) Dementia
C) Diabetes
D) Delirium


A) Seizure

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A) 32 B) 192 C) 64 D) 2

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a. 20–40mg po daily b. 20 mg po daily c. 150mg BID or 300mg QHS d. 20–40mg po daily

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The tonsil-tip suction catheter is BEST used to suction:

A) the lower airway. B) through an endotracheal tube. C) the nasopharynx. D) the upper airway.

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