PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 189 February 12, 2016 By Aamir Khan Leave a Comment A 66-year-old male was found wandering in the streets by the police. There are no signs of trauma. BP 90/54; P 115; R 12. Physical exam reveals mild dehydration as well as decreased mental state without focal neurologic findings. Initial laboratory findings include glucose 750 mg/dL, Na 124 mEq/L, K 3.0 mEq/L, Cl 102 mEq/dL, CO2 37 mEq/L, BUN 63 mg/dL, and creatinine 1.0 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in treating this patient? A. glucagon B. insulin C. phosphate D. saline Δ
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