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(Myran Etoh, Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis) SW is a 53 year old female who presents to the hospital with increased abdominal pain.  She reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the past 3 months, despite a good appetite and eating regularly. She also mentions that her stools have been greasy (steatorrhea). Past Medical History: Anxiety and depression Multiple episodes of acute pancreatitis   Social History: Smokes ½ pack per day and drinks a bottle of vodka every other day   Current Medications: Sertraline 100 mg daily Clonazepam 1 mg twice daily Tramadol 200 mg Q 6 hours PRN pain   All other labs are within normal limits:                                     AST: 340 BUN: 28                      ALT: 379 SCr: 1.9                       Amylase: 57 Glu: 240                      Lipase: 101   Based on her presentation, which of the following would be the most appropriate change to SW’s home mediations?

(Linn Acid-Base/DKA) What is the best, initial treatment for a patient in DKA?

(Myran Etoh, Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis) KZ is a 68-year-old female with chronic cirrhosis with ascites and a history of hepatic encephalopathy. She has no known drug allergies and has good renal function (GFR >60). She is admitted to the hospital for sepsis due to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Her current medications include prednisolone 40 mg daily and lactulose 15 mL two times daily. She receives appropriate fluid administration for sepsis treatment. The resident physician needs help selecting appropriate antimicrobial therapy. What is the best option for KZ?

Dr. Vandiver – Seizure and Stroke

Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?

Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?

The dermis is made from which embryonic germ layer?

The following are important steps in the process of endochondral ossification. What is the correct order for these events? Chondrocytes die and the matrix around them calcifies. Osteoblasts act to ensure the appropriate type of bone tissue is located in the diaphysis and epiphysis. Cells in the perichondrium differentiate into cells that create a bone collar. Blood vessels grow into the cartilage. Bone tissue production radiates outward from its starting point.

The dermis is made from which embryonic germ layer?

The following are important steps in the process of endochondral ossification. What is the correct order for these events? Chondrocytes die and the matrix around them calcifies. Osteoblasts act to ensure the appropriate type of bone tissue is located in the diaphysis and epiphysis. Cells in the perichondrium differentiate into cells that create a bone collar. Blood vessels grow into the cartilage. Bone tissue production radiates outward from its starting point.