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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...

NR571/ NR 571 Midterm Exam (2024/ 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: When is NGT contraindicated? Answer: RV infarct b/c it reduces preload Q: Absolute contraindications for fibrinolytic therapy Answer: Any prior ICH known structural cerebral vascular lesions known malignant intracranial neoplasm Ischemic stroke <3mo unless <4.5 h suspected aortic dissection ac...

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...

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...

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...

AANP Certification Exam 2023 correctly answered diverticulum can be an infection of - CORRECT ANSWER-both gram - and + bacteria Which diuretic should be used for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics: slows the kidneys excretion of calcium and increases reabsorption Lachman maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-knee instability tear of ACL Infections of labia and vagina - CORRECT ANSWER-bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis Chlamydia affects - CORRECT ANSWER-cervix, e...

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...