A patient with a history of COPD presents to the emergency department with acute shortness of breath, wheezing, and decreased oxygen saturation.
Administer oxygen therapy
Obtain arterial blood gas
Perform chest X-ray
Administer inhaled bronchodilators
A patient with a history of diabetes mellitus presents with altered mental status, rapid, deep respirations, and fruity-smelling breath.
Administer intravenous fluids
Obtain blood glucose level
Perform electrocardiogram
Administer insulin
A 50-year-old male with a history of diabetes presents with altered mental status, rapid, deep respirations, and polyuria.
Perform electrocardiogram
Administer insulin
Administer intravenous fluids
Obtain blood glucose level
A patient with a history of hypertension presents with sudden onset of severe headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Administer antihypertensive medication
Monitor blood pressure
Perform CT scan of the head
Administer pain medication
A 70-year-old female presents with sudden onset of confusion, slurred speech, and right-sided weakness.
Administer aspirin
Administer oxygen therapy
Administer tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Perform CT scan of the head
A patient with a history of sepsis presents with fever, hypotension, and altered mental status.
Obtain blood cultures
Perform chest X-ray
Administer intravenous fluids
Administer antibiotics
A 25-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain, fever, and rebound tenderness.
Administer antibiotics
Perform a pelvic exam
Obtain a complete blood count (CBC)
Administer pain medication
A 30-year-old female presents with severe headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia.
Administer pain medication
Obtain a CT scan of the head
Administer antibiotics
Perform lumbar puncture
A patient with a history of heart failure presents with acute shortness of breath, orthopnea, and peripheral edema.
Administer diuretic medication
Elevate the head of the bed
Perform echocardiogram
Administer Oxygen Therapy
A 65-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to his left arm.
Perform electrocardiogram (ECG)
Administer aspirin
Obtain a chest X-ray
Administer nitroglycerin
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