Amenorrhea refers to menstrual cycles 90 days or more
which are absent for
Which slows down the heart? parasympathetic nervous system
Which hormones regulate blood calcium parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
levels?
In enzyme-controlled reactions, the role of A coenzyme
certain vitamins such as niacin is to act as
A person's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of specific inherited antigens
The percentage of whole blood occupied hematocrit
by erythrocytes is the
The "lock & key hypothesis" attempts to enzyme specificity
explain the mechanism of
Cortisol is released from the adrenal cortex
What is the difference between a pathogen an antigen triggers an immune response while a pathogen is a disease causing
and an antigen? microorganism
red blood cell count
fI a person lives in San Francisco and -At high altitudes there is lower atmospheric pressure of oxygen. This means that the
vacations in the Rocky Mountains, you current number of red blood cells in the body cannot meet the demands of the cells
would expect to observe an increase in for oxygen. Due to the lower partial pressure of oxygen a process called
polycythemia occurs, which is an increase in the red blood cell count.
The adrenal medulla produces epinephrine
Which of the following has correct Dopamine agonists: activate and enhance dopamine receptors in the brain
antiparkinson drug mechanism of action?
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, A52 year-old female patient has sharp call 911 for transport to emergency department (ED)
chest pain whenever she takes a deep *The red flag is sharp chest pain and SOB with unilateral or bilateral asymmetric
breath. She had a history of both her ankle swelling.
ankles swelling and mild heart failure.
Physical exam, shows a pulse of 90 bpm
and regular. Blood pressure is 140/85.
Respiration is 15/minute. The patient is 5
feet 2 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds.
Pitting edema was observed in her
ankles, with the right ankle 4 cm larger than
the left. She also has SOB in the office.
What would you now do?
A 42 year-old male developed a catheter drainage
Pneumothorax after acupuncture with chest
pain, dyspnea, anxiety, diminished breath
sounds. What is the treatment?
The herpes simplex virus ( H S ) can survive several hours
on work surface for
A63 year old male complains of sharp C7 cervical radiculopathy
burning pain in the neck and arm. There is
paresthesia and weakness. Examination
shows a weakness of the triceps and finger
flexors and extensors. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
A 75 year-old male had his annual checkup. possible prostate cancer
He is generally healthy with his *What stands out the most in this case is the rapidly rising PSA values over the past
hypertension and coronary disease under year.
control. He denies dyspnea on exertion,
chest pain, palpitations, dizziness,
headache nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
He does complain of a little urinary
hesitancy and difficulty starting. He denies
pain during urination and any past history
of urinary tract infections. He has regular
bowel movements, occasionally using
prune juice or extra fiber. He denies any
allergies. He is sexually active with his wife
and occasionally takes ED medication. He
has a history of hypertension, erectile
dysfunction, and dyslipidemia. His
medications include Lipitor, the diuretic
HCTZ, and Cialis. Digital rectal examination
shows no abnormalities. The urinalysis
results are all within normal range. The PSA
(prostate-specific antigen) value is at 10
ng/mL, a two fold increase since the last
exam. What is the most likely diagnosis for
his urinary problem?
A50 year-old male is taking Avodart benign prostatic hyperplasia
(dutasteride). What is the chief complaint?
Which pre-existing disease predisposes a marfan syndrome
patient to acupuncture related
pneumothorax?
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