A 22-year old male patient presents to the clinic with repor…

A 22-year old male patient presents to the clinic with reports of heart beating out of his chest. He states that it happened all of a sudden and it lasts for about 30 seconds. You have the LPN collect an EKG that reveals a regular rhythm with a rate of 225bpm and a narrowed QRS. After EMS is called to transport that patient to the ER, what minimally invasive intervention can you offer to aid his pounding heart?  

A type 2 diabetic patient comes in for visit and reports the…

A type 2 diabetic patient comes in for visit and reports they recently increased exercising and now they are noticing episodes of hypoglycemia a couple hours after finishing exercise. You identify this as the Exercise Lag Effect. Which of the following is most appropriate to recommend to the patient?

A patient with Parkinson’s Disease presents reporting halluc…

A patient with Parkinson’s Disease presents reporting hallucinations. Knowing these hallucinations could be side effects to medications being used to treat Parkinson’s Disease, what order would you begin to reduce or stop anti-Parkinsonian drugs to see if the hallucinations resolve but still adequately manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

You are seeing a 30 year old female who states, “my face is…

You are seeing a 30 year old female who states, “my face is drooping to one side.” On exam, you notice the eye on the affected side does not close well, the forehead and nasolabial fold are smooth and the patient has an asymmetric smile. Otherwise, there are no other neurologic deficits and vital signs are stable. What is the most likely diagnosis of the patient’s condition?

A patient presents for a diabetic check and reports an eleva…

A patient presents for a diabetic check and reports an elevation of fasting blood glucose occurring daily between 0400-0800 prior to eating breakfast. You recognize this as the Dawn Phenomenon, which of the following would not be an associated cause of the Dawn Phenomenon?