Which of the following blood glucose reading would you MOST likely see in patient with nonketotic hyperosmolar coma?

A) ? 60 mg/dL.
B) 80–150 mg/dL.
C) 300–500 mg/dL
D) ? 1,000 mg/dL


Answer: D

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Benefits of properly applied O2 therapy in patients with chronic hypoxemia include which of the following?

1. Reversal of pulmonary vasoconstriction 2. Relief of pulmonary hypertension 3. Decreased right ventricular workload 4. Improved pulmonary vital capacity a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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A. Nystagmus B. Acidosis C. Necrosis D. Sepsis

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Which of the following correctly describes the needle pathway for an MSA injection?

A) The needle advances distal to the second premolar through thin mucosal tissue to superficial fascia consisting of dense connective tissue, microvasculature, and nerve endings. B) The needle advances parallel to the long axis of the first premolar through thin mucosal tissue to superficial fascia consisting of loose connective tissue, microvasculature, and nerve endings. C) The needle advances parallel to the long axis of the second premolar through thin mucosal tissue to superficial fascia consisting of loose connective tissue, microvasculature, and nerve endings. D) The needle advances perpendicular to the long axis of the second premolar at the height of the mucobuccal fold through thin mucosal tissue to superficial fascia consisting of loose connective tissue, microvasculature, and nerve endings.

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