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1

A patient with DKA has a pH of 7.1, Na 130, and K 5.5. What is the best initial treatment?

AIV insulin

BIV fluids

CIV potassium

DIV bicarbonate

2

Thyroid storm during surgery is due to?

APerioperative intervention

BInadequate preoperative preparation

CGlucocorticoid side effect

DRough handling during surgery

3

In a patient presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

AAdministration of an oral hypoglycemic agent

BAdministration of bicarbonate

CAdministration of insulin

DClose observation only

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