A 48-year-old female with a history of Grave’s disease undergoes an urgent appendectomy. Four hours after surgery she is found to be confused and diaphoretic. Her vital signs are T 102.7, HR 130/min, and BP 184/106 mm Hg and O2 saturation of 93% on RA. On physical examination there is no evidence of rigidity. An arterial blood gas ABG shows pH 7.51, pCO2 30, pO2 98. Thyroid function tests are sent.  Although awaiting the results, which of the following medications would be most appropriate to give?

A patient experiences a seizure for the first time. The spouse asks the AGACNP to explain what a seizure is. What response by the AGACNP is best?

A person has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and asks the AGACNP to explain the disease. What description by the professional is most accurate?

Ben, a client with insulin-dependent diabetes is hospitalized with an admitting diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following signs and symptoms would be consistent with this condition?

A patient has been hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The patient asks how this could have occurred. What response by the AGACNP is best?

A patient presents with respiratory depression and altered mental status following a suspected benzodiazepine overdose. Which of the following agents is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines?

The body compensates for a rise in intracranial pressure by first displacing what?

A patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 has not taken insulin in several days and has an extremely high blood sugar. What electrolyte would the AGACNP assess as the priority?

What is the atomic packing fraction of the structure given below (Rcs+ = 0.17 nm, Rcl- = 0.181 nm)?  

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