SAQ 1091 – agitation, weight loss and hyperthermia

Marked out of 16.00

A 32-year-old man presents with acute confusion, recent tiredness, 10 kg weight loss, heat intolerance and apparent proptosis. Observations are HR 146, BP 180/110, RR 40, oxygen saturation 100% on room air, GCS 13 and temperature 38.5 degrees C.

State the most likely diagnosis and give four differential diagnoses.

(Marked out of 5.0)


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Provide details of three specific pharmacological treatments for this condition and the role of each.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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List five other management and disposition priorities.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

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