An adult presents with excess cortisol activity. The patient…
An adult presents with excess cortisol activity. The patient is obese and has a pendulous abdomen, buffalo hump over the posterior neck, moon face, facial hair, and acne. The legs are edematous and purple stretch marks are noted across the abdomen. What should a PM suspect?
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An infant is found unconscious and unresponsive with frothy blood tinged secretions around the nose and mouth. The skin is cold and there is profound dependent lividity. The parents are pleading with you to do something. What action is indicated?
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(2 of 2)EMS is dispatched for an adult who experienced a water submersion incident. The pt was rescued prior to EMS arrival and is awake with increased work of breathing. BP: 110/70, HR 80, RR 24; SpO2 92%; lung sounds are congested bilaterally.After your previous action, the patient improves and refuses transport to the hospital.What action should EMS take?
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An adult has gained weight and had worsening fatigue for the last 4 months. The patient’s hair is thin, the eyes are puffy, and the skin on the feet and legs appears rough and thick. They are intolerant of cold temperatures and have not had a bowel movement in 5 days. Which endocrine disorder is likely?
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