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Title: A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert, complaining of tachycardia. The patient states that she Post by: Nix4Pres on Mar 20, 2016 A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert, complaining of tachycardia. The patient states that she awoke this morning and "felt my heart racing." She denies chest pain, difficulty breathing, or loss of consciousness but does have dizziness with exertion. Upon further questioning, she states that she has been experiencing frequent episodes of agitation, insomnia, poor heat tolerance, and loss of weight. Physical exam reveals exophthalmos and an enlarged thyroid gland. HR = 142 and regular, BP = 110/70, RR = 14 and regular. Appropriate treatment of this patient would include:
A) 100% oxygen via nonrebreather mask 10 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of NS KVO, 50% dextrose IV. B) 100% oxygen via nonrebreather mask 4 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of NS KVO. C) 100% oxygen via nasal cannula 4 lpm, IV of NS, 250cc NS fluid challenge, transport. D) 100% oxygen via nasal cannula 4 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of NS KVO, propranolol IV, dexamethasone IV. Title: Re: A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert, complaining of tachycardia. The patient states that Post by: feijoa on Apr 2, 2016 Content hidden
Title: Re: A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert, complaining of tachycardia. The patient states that she Post by: Nix4Pres on Apr 9, 2016 Wow!
Title: Re: A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert, complaining of tachycardia. The patient states that she Post by: feijoa on Apr 11, 2016 Good luck with the rest
Title: Re: A 36-year-old female is conscious and alert, complaining of tachycardia. The patient states that ... Post by: Andrew Franklin on May 10, 2020 Informative, thanks!
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