A 73-year-old woman is hospitalized after hip replacement su…
A 73-year-old woman is hospitalized after hip replacement surgery. On postoperative day two, she became severely agitated and attempted to remove her IV. She is disoriented and unable to sustain attention despite repeated questioning. Nonpharmacologic interventions have been unsuccessful. Which medication is most appropriate if medication becomes necessary?
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A patient’s spouse reports a gradual cognitive decline over four years. The patient now has visual hallucinations, fluctuating cognition, REM sleep behavior disorder, and mild Parkinsonian symptoms. Which diagnosis best explains these findings?
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A correctly positioned lateral chest radiograph demonstrates some separation of the posterior ribs allowing for the divergence of the beam. However, a separation of greater than ____ indicates objectionable rotation from a true lateral.
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