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AMLS PRE-TEST (ALS) - STUDY 2 of 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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AMLS PRE-TEST (ALS) - STUDY 2 of 2QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
An elderly patient in an assisted-living facility presents with a diminished level of consciousness and
elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dark-
colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91%, and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What
classification of shock is
the patient most likely experiencing? - ANSWER Distributive
An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain, and dyspnea. The patient has a
firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most
likely? - ANSWER Ludwig's angina
Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin when ST elevation is present in
which ECG leads? - ANSWER II, III, aVF
An autoimmune disease that produces antibodies that mimic the role of TSH and cause an increase in
thyroid hormones is: - ANSWER Graves' disease
A patient presents with mildly decreased mental status, slow respirations, bradycardia, hypotension, and
has a blood glucose level of 42 mg/dL (2.3 mmol/L). This is most likely caused from excessive ingestion
of: - ANSWER Beta blockers
The patient presents with a history of headache, weight loss, chest discomfort, night sweats, and a
persistent cough for several weeks. Which infectious disease is most likely occurring? - ANSWER
Tuberculosis
A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-epigastric pain, nausea, and blood-
streaked emesis. The patient has a temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness.
What underlying diagnosis should be suspected? - ANSWER Pancreatitis
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: -
ANSWER Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium.
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