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Abscess - Answer-An abscess is an infection under the skin. It looks lika blister or pimple filled with fluid or pus. If needles are inserted into or near an abscess, infection of a dialysis access or other tissues may occur. Access - Answer-An access -vascular access- is a route into the bloodstream that allows enough blood flow for hemodialysis. For permanent access, a surgeon connects a vein to an artery. This can be done directly - fistula- or with a piece of synthetic tubing - graft. ...

Which abnormalities commonly go with Marfan's? Ans- Mitral Valve prolapse and Aortic dilation Papillary muscle dysfunction usually results from Ans- Ischemic Heart Disease In order to record the veg of endocarditis by echo, it must be Ans- 3 mm How many veins connect the pulmonary vascular bed with the LA? Ans- 4 Which cardiomyopathy is associated with amyloidosis? Ans- infiltrative Which m-mode finding is considered to be a specific indicator of a fenestrated AV? Ans- Diastolic P...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy: most common cause is ____. Others? - correct answer alcohol; may also be idiopathic, myocarditis, or drugs (doxorubicin) -- 1 in 3 cases of heart failure are caused by dilated cardiomyopathy What PE and EKG changes are seen with dilated cardiomyopathy? - correct answer PE: S3, JVD, crackles - possible mitral regurg EKG: nonspecific ST and T wave changes, LBBB Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: is due to hypertrophy of the _____. PE reveals mitral regurgitation, a ____hea...

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dila...

NBME 30 Exam Questions & Answers 2024/25 difference b/w Kwashiorkor & Marasmus - ANSWERS- kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition): marasmus PLUS EDEMA - marasmus (WASTING SYNDROME): skin lesions, fatty liver, acute protein-energy malnutrition with decreased arm circumference, weight per length or BMI deformation - ANSWERSdisruption in organ morphogenesis occurring AFTER embryonic period; extrinsic force limits normal organ development vascular changes in chronic HTN - ANSWERS- hyaline...

NBME 30 Exam Questions & Answers 2024/25 difference b/w Kwashiorkor & Marasmus - ANSWERS- kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition): marasmus PLUS EDEMA - marasmus (WASTING SYNDROME): skin lesions, fatty liver, acute protein-energy malnutrition with decreased arm circumference, weight per length or BMI deformation - ANSWERSdisruption in organ morphogenesis occurring AFTER embryonic period; extrinsic force limits normal organ development vascular changes in chronic HTN - ANSWERS- hyaline...

NBME 30| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct difference b/w Kwashiorkor & Marasmus - kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition): marasmus PLUS EDEMA - marasmus (WASTING SYNDROME): skin lesions, fatty liver, acute proteinenergy malnutrition with decreased arm circumference, weight per length or BMI deformation disruption in organ morphogenesis occurring AFTER embryonic period; extrinsic force limits normal organ development vascular changes in chronic HTN - hyaline arteriolosclerosis: protein...

A 5 y/o FS Cocker Spaniel is presented with a strange expression. Her right ear and lip appear to droop. There is ptosis OD and the dog is drooling on the exam table. What anatomic structure is damaged? A. Facial nerve B. Left side inner ear C. Trigeminal nerve D. Right side inner ear E. Left side medulla, motor tract - A. Facial nerve Which of these is NOT recommended in vaccinating cats due to the risk of vaccine induced sarcomas? A. Reduce frequency of vaccination B. Vaccinate in a d...

difference b/w Kwashiorkor & Marasmus correct answers - kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition): marasmus PLUS EDEMA - marasmus (WASTING SYNDROME): skin lesions, fatty liver, acute protein-energy malnutrition with decreased arm circumference, weight per length or BMI deformation correct answers disruption in organ morphogenesis occurring AFTER embryonic period; extrinsic force limits normal organ development vascular changes in chronic HTN correct answers - hyaline arteriolosclerosis: prot...

NAVLE EXAMINED TEST QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS >> 100% SOLUTION GUARANTEED PASS A 5 y/o FS Cocker Spaniel is presented with a strange expression. Her right ear and lip appear to droop. There is ptosis OD and the dog is drooling on the exam table. What anatomic structure is damaged? A. Facial nerve B. Left side inner ear C. Trigeminal nerve D. Right side inner ear E. Left side medulla, motor tract - ANSWER : A. Facial nerve Which of these is NOT recommended in v...