query - rey3liles

[ArchivalUser]

A 62-year-old man with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation is transferred to the intensive care unit following a change in mental status. He was noted by his family to be progressively more lethargic over the last week. He has been taking amiodarone for maintenance of sinus rhythm. He also has been treated with tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia. On examination, his rectal temperature is 30.6 C (87.0 F), blood pressure is 106/70 mm Hg, pulse is 37/min, and respirations are 6/min. Heart and lung sounds are normal. His abdomen is soft. He is minimally responsive to painful stimuli. There is a delay in the relaxation time of the deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?


A. Administer atropine, 1 mg intravenous bolus

B. Administer triiodothyronine, intravenously

C. Order STAT thyroid function tests

D. Start transcutaneous pacing

E. Warm the patient with a heating blanket

can anyone tell me how to correct the calcium levels for the level of albumin? i am confused.

[ArchivalUser]

patient going into hypothyroid coma due to amiadorone...i think answer is E.warm him