AMLS POST TEST LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT (VERIFIED) ANSWERS| GUARANTEED SUCCESS A 24 year old has completed a triathlon on a hot, humid day. The athlete complains of a severe headache, muscle cramps and abdominal pain. As the patient history is obtained, the athlete becomes lethargic. What underlying electrolyte disturbance should the healthcare provider most likely suspect? A. Magnesemia B. Hyponatremia C. Hypocalcemia D. Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER- B. What is the sign on the ECG that will indicate a patient is experiencing hyperkalemia? A. Flattened T waves B. Peaked T waves C. Narrowing of QRS complex D. Presence of Osborne wave - CORRECT ANSWER- B. An 82 year old alcoholic complains of nausea, non-bloody vomiting and severe epigastric and right upper quadrant pain that radiates to the back. Palpation reveals epigastric tenderness without peritoneal signs. What working diagnosis should be considered most likely? A. Acute pancreatitis B. Intestinal (bowel) obstruction C. Peptic ulcer D. Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- A. A 23 year old male complains of a productive cough, fever, chills and pleuritic chest pain that has worsened over 3 days. A physical exam reveals unilateral wheezing with shallow respirations. Vitals are P 128, R 26, BP 144/88,