A 32-year-old patient was admitted to an urgent care facilit…

A 32-year-old patient was admitted to an urgent care facility with tachypnea, complaining of light-headedness. The patient disclosed a positive history of anxiety with panic attacks. Arterial blood gas was obtained with the following results: pH: 7.44 | PaCO2: 28 | HCO3: 20. The AGACNP interprets these results as:

A 65-year-old male is seen in the primary care office for an…

A 65-year-old male is seen in the primary care office for an annual checkup. He has a known history of nonischemic cardiomyopathy, which has been well compensated with lifestyle modifications and medications, including a beta blocker.  His EKG is seen here. Rate: Rhythm: Axis: Block: Infarction: Interpretation: Treatment:

An 80-year-old male is brought to the ED by his family after…

An 80-year-old male is brought to the ED by his family after a witnessed syncopal episode that occurred at home.  He reports a 1-month history of near syncope prior to the syncopal episode.  His EKG is seen here. Rate: Rhythm: Axis: Block: Infarction: Interpretation: Treatment: