Infection
what is bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoa / parasite
What does a high anion gap indicate
what is metabolic acidosis
When was Bob admitted to Altru
Medication for nutritional support
what is TPN
What specialty would be consulted for placing a PICC line
what is IV resource
Methods of transmission
what is direct transmission, indirect transmission, airborne transmission
Normal range for serum glucose
what is 71-99
What was Bob's chief complaint(s)
what is general weakness, recurrent diarrhea, sore throat, fall, lost 50 lbs in two months
What is the broad spectrum antibiotic Bob was started on during early sepsis protocol
what is Zosyn
Name two psychosocial concerns for Bob
what is depression, hopelessness, body image issues, workplace changes, financial strain
What does SIRS stand for
what is systemic inflammatory response syndrome
What does protein and ketones in the urine indicate
what is poorly controlled diabetes, DKA
Name 4 diagnostic tests ordered for Bob
what is stool culture, blood culture, covid swab, x-ray to chest, x-ray to elbow, CT to brain, CT to abdomen, MRI to brain
What can calcium gluconate be used for (in this case)
what is bring potassium into cells during hyperkalemia due to DKA
why is Bob at a higher risk for developing sepsis
what is cancer, immunocompromised, diabetic
what is infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
What does elevated procalcitonin indicate
What is bacterial infections and/or inflammatory processes
What diagnosis was Bob given that manifested as confusion and agitation, dilirium
what is toxic metabolic encephalopathy
what two Insulin medications is Bob on
what is Insulin glargine and insulin lispro
The cause of Bob's persistent diarrhea
what is enteritis
What does the acronym SEPSIS stand for
What is slurred speech / confusion, excessive shivering or muscle pain, passing no urine, shortness of breath, impending sense of doom, skin mottled or discolored
What was Bob's WBC level on admission
What is 0.32
HR > 90, WBC <4,000, suspected infection
what is Precedex used for (in this case)
what is sedation during encephalopathic event, reduce inflammation and neuroprotective
what type of cancer did Bob have and when was it diagnosed (month+year)
what is pancreatic cancer, 1/2025