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The fоllоwing 14 questiоns refer to the scenаrio for Lorelie Wonder Ms. Wonder is а 48-yeаr-old woman with arthritis and hypothyroidism. She is prescribed corticosteroids, an antihypertensive, an anti-inflammatory, and a synthetic thyroid medication, which she takes on a daily basis. Ms. Wonder is unable to walk, uses a wheelchair, and has significant deformities of her hands, knees, and elbows. Her vital signs upon admission to the emergency room are: Vital Signs: Temp: 37.8C Pulse: 112 RR: 28 B/P: 85/40 The nurse notices a fruity aroma on Ms. Wonder's breath, along with a breathing pattern that is deep and fast. On oral examination the nurse notes Ms. Wonder's skin and mucous membranes are dry and warm. Ms. Wonder states she's had an increase in hunger and thirst recently and also mentions she has to urinate a lot lately. Serum Electrolytes Urinalysis Na 130 mEq/L MACROSCOPIC Cl 110 mEq/L Color - Dark Amber Turbidity - Clear pH - 3.2 K 3.0 mEq/L Specific Gravity - 1.028 Glucose - Large Ketones - Positive BUN 42 mg/dl Protein - Negative Blood - Negative Bilirubin - Negative Creat. 0.8 mg/dl MICROSCOPIC CO2 18 mmol/L RBCS - Negative Bacteria - 50,000/ml Fat - None Ca 8.9 mg/dl WBCs - Negative Epithelial cells - None Casts - None Mag 2.0 mEq/L Crystals - None Leukocyte esterase - Negative Nitrite - Negative Phos 1.8 mg/dl Gl 532 mg/dl Albumin 3.7 g/dl Considering the above data, Ms. Wonder has developed:
The fоllоwing questiоn refers to the scenаrio for Angelа Bucаro Angela Bucaro is a 75-year-old retired librarian. Ms. Bucaro smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and says she has tried to quit smoking but has been unable to do so. Ms. Bucaro has a long history of coronary artery disease (CAD). She had an anterior wall myocardial infarction (AWMI) several years ago and had a 4-vessel coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). She takes numerous medications, including anti-hypertensives, anti-anginals, diuretics, and anticoagulants. She continues to have periodic episodes of chest pain when she exerts herself too much, but she always gets relief from either rest alone or sometimes requires nitroglycerine. She has a productive cough of green mucous, barrel chest, and bilateral pedal edema. Vital Signs Temp: 37.8C Pulse: 112 RR: 28 B/P: 148/94 Ms. Bucaro has chest pain that does not respond to rest and nitroglycerine. A 12-lead ECG is ordered, and cardiac enzymes are drawn. Which one of the following changes would be indicative of myocardial injury?