Relias Emergency Department Test Study Guide Rated A+

Acute deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone can lead to what severe life-threatening condition? {Ans: adrenal crisis}A patient who is suspected of having hyperkalemia is most likely to have what ECG changes? {Ans: Tall, peaked T waves}What type of diet would a patient with diverticulitis follow? {Ans: High fiber diet}A patient presents with a 1 day history of pain in the right upper abdomen with nausea and vomiting. The provider suspects that the patient has cholecystitis. What lab value supports the diagnosis? {Ans: elevated bilirubin}A patient with a history of chronic alcohol use is brought in with possible esophageal varices. What medication is used to stop under gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is patients with this condition? {Ans: Octreotide (Sandostatin)}A patient presents after an intentional overdose of propranolol approximately 2 hours ago. The patient has severe hypotension and bradycardia. IV fluids and vasopressors are initiated. What nursing assessment findings indicate the treatment has been effective? {Ans: increasing serum glucose}A patient is brought in with a history of a head-on motor vehicle accident. The patient was not wearing a seat belt and was traveling at 120 mph with the deployment of an airbag. They complain of severe lower