Koilonychia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER amoxicillin Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - CORRECT ANSWER pernicious; macrocytic Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 weeks The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - CORRECT ANSWER mycoplasma pneum...

Which of the following is a disorder in which the sides of nails grow sharply downward? - Answer- Ingrown nails Which of the following is a disorder in which the cuticle grows forward onto the nail plate? - Answer- Pterygium Explanation: Pterygium is an abnormal nail condition where the skin grows and stretches over the nail plate. It is not actually the cuticle that is affected, but an adverse skin reaction from a serious injury. It can be treated with creams but should otherwise be left ...

1. A 52 year-old male presents complaining of urinary frequency, with hesitancy, and nocturia for the past few months. During his physical examination, you note a nontender, non-enlarged prostate with an isolated right posterior lobe nodule. Which of the following options is most appropriate? A. order a serum acid phosphatase level B. initiate prazocin and schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks C. refer the patient for an ultrasound of the prostate and order a PSA level D. reassure the ...

NSC 830What information belongs in the chief complaint? - correct answer Age, gender, race/ethnicity, timing The history of the present illness (HPI) contains what information? - correct answer OLDCARTS, sick contacts, prior treatment and response, prior diagnostic tests and results, What information do you ask for in the ROS? - correct answer Questions pertinent to the differential diagnoses OLDCARTS? - correct answer Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristics, Aggravating Factors, Tim...

BSMCON NUR 2102 - Final Cumulative Exam Questions and Answers Melanoma Risk Factors - Answer-Too much exposure to UV radiation Moles Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male gender Past history of melanoma Screening Recommendations for Melanoma - Answer-Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and yearly for over 40 Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20 Appendages of the Skin - Answer...

onychorrhexis - right ans----narrow parallel grooves from the nail base to free nail border trright ans--verse lines (Beau's Lines) - right ans----usually caused by systemic disease resulting in temporary interruption of nail production onychoschizia - right ans----splitting of the nail plate into layers. Distal splitting usually relate to overhydration, aging, exposure to chemicals clubbing - right ans----excess curvature of nail from front to back and side to side usually due to chro...

OSCE 2024/25 Exam review Questions and answers. Graded A+ What is the first line analgesia for renal colic? - NSAIDs - diclofenac What is a standard set of anticipatories? - Midazolom for agitation, haloperidol for nausea, Morphine for pain, hyoscine butlybromide for secretions Causes of tender hepatomegaly include: - Acute hepatitis: can be infective (e.g. hepatitis A or E) or non-infective (e.g. drug-induced hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis) Tricuspid regurgitation: causing backflow of...

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Systems, UTHSC Fall 2022 D2 Pathology Anemia • General term, indicating a decrease in red blood cell volume (hematocrit) or concentration of hemoglobin • Usually an indication of underlying systemic disease Anemia - Clinical Features • Pallor of the skin or mucosa • Brittle, spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) • Fatigue, dyspnea Iron Deficiency Anemia • Very common condition, especially in women • Secondary to chronic blood loss, decreased dietary ...

A 14-year-old girl presents for evaluation of suspected appendicitis. She experiences pain in the right lower quadrant with palpation of the left lower quadrant. What is this called? - Answer-Rovsing's sign A 21-year-old woman presents for evaluation of bloody emesis. She admits to drinking several alcoholic beverages to celebrate her birthday. Just prior to vomiting, she noted severe retching. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? - Answer-Mallory-Weiss Syndrome A 32-year-o...

HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE 1. The practical nurse enters a male client's room to administer routine morning medications, and the client is on the phone. Which action is best for the PN to take? A. Ask another nurse to go back with the medication when the client's hung up the phone B. Wait for the client to excuse himself from the telephone conversation, and observe the client takin...