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Question 1

MOLST stands for—

Answer 1

Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

Question 2

Treatment for cyanide poisoning.

Answer 2

Cyanokit–hydroxocobalamin.

Question 3

Respiratory consequences of hyperthyroidism.

Answer 3

• Hypoxemia–from increased oxygen consumption
• Hypercapnea–from increased CO2 production
• Respiratory muscle weakness (increased dyspnea, decreased exercise tolerance, decreased Vts)
• Possible tracheal obstruction from goiter
• Hyperthyroidism may exacerbate asthma
• Pulmonary arterial systolic pressure may be increased

Question 4

Signs & symptoms of thyroid storm

Answer 4

• Hyperthermia
• Tachycardia, especially atrial tachydysrhythmias
• High-output heart failure
• Agitation or delirium
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea contributing to volume depletion