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NBME Step 1 (Answered) Verified Solution Formation of hypnozoites -Pt has malaria → one of the features is that it forms hypnozoites and has the PBS shown Chloroquine resistance -Can happen but it is not a feature A 30M, who is a migrant farm worker presents to the ED b/c of a 1-wk Hx of fever, chills, & severe headache. He immigrated to the midwestern USA from Honduras 1 year ago. He is alert. Temp is 104F, pulse is 101/min, RR are 20/min, BP is 105/62. The lungs are clear to auscult...

CCA Exam Prep Test Questions With 100% Correct Answers The nose, mouth, sinuses, pharynx, & larynx make up the? - answerThe upper respiratory tract Mary Giovanni is in the hospital recovering from colon resection surgery. Based on her symptoms, her doctors are concerned about the possibility that she has developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following procedures will provide the definitive diagnosis? a) Chest X-ray b) Pulmonary angiography c) Lung scan d) None of the above - ans...

A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm Is considered abnormal If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light Brain stem injury is probable If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? Basilar skull fracture Different types of scalp injuries? Avulsions abrasions, lacerations Types of skull fractures Linear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced Conplaing of missing tooth feeling. Mandible skull fracture Linear skull...

1. Review the structure and function of the endocrine system. - The Hypothalamus is in control of body temperature, emotions, and sexual activity, regulates metabolism, and stimulates other body systems by regulating the anterior pituitary glands, releasing hormones directly through posterior pituitary gland, and through the endocrine cells of the adrenal medulla. The hormones travel through the blood (ductless system) to target cells around the body. Negative feedback loop is the major r...

Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) Causes: Mallory-Weiss tear, cancer, NSAID use, history of GERD. Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, red bloody stools, asymptomatic. Diagnosis: CBC, endoscope to confirm. Treatment: Cause-based. Fluid replacement. Locating source. Cirrhosis (Cause/Symptoms/Diagnosis/Treatment) Causes: Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. Lipids stored in body cells instead. Symptoms: Abdominal pain, drowsiness, weight loss. History of ...

1. coup-contre- coup injury 2. Scalp lacera- tion: what, effect, management 3. Skull fracture: types, effect, management 4. Brain injury: types, effect, management Dual impacting of the brain into the skull; coup injury occurs at the point of impact; contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of impact, as the brain rebounds. Primary head injury profuse bleeding - signs of hypovolemia Apply direct pressure Suture/ staple laceration Lidocaine 1% w...

CNRN Exam 157 Questions with Verified Answers Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) - CORRECT ANSWER Used to assess/classify level of consciousness particularly in acute stages of injury or comatose patients. The scale ranges from 3-15. Score 13-15=mild injury. Score 9-12=moderate injury. Score less than 8=severe brain injury. If patient is unresponsive to auditory cues, tactile stimulation is applied. Begin with gentle touching or gentle shaking, if no response, more pressure or pinching to the upper c...

Orthopedic Nursing review Course 234 Questions with Verified Answers Rheumatoid Arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER * Systemic, Multi system inflammatory disorder * Affects synovial membrane of the joints * Periods of exacerbation and remissions Rheumatoid Arthritis Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER * Uniform joint space narrowing * Peak onset ages 40-60 * Hypertrophied synovium (lining) thickens an invades surrounding tissue * Nodules in the joints * Morning Stiffness and stiffness after rest ...

What is homeostasis? The maintenance of a constant internal environment. What is a stimulus? A change in your environment than requires a response. e.g Light, sound, touch, pressure, pain, chemical or temperature. What do the receptors do? Detect the stimulus or change in environment. What happens after the receptors? Receptors send messages to the CNS via the sensory neurone. What makes up the central nervous system? The brain or spinal cord What is an effector? Muscles or glands tha...

Neurologic components of the chiropractic adjustment include: All of the above *Note*: this includes... Analgesic, Muscle spasm or myofascial cycle, & Nerve root compression Its been suggested that spinal dysfunction may alter skin conduction by inducing sympathetically mediated changes in sweat gland secretions. is a special test used to measure the skin's electrical conductivity. Galvanic Skin Resistance Examples of possible contraindications to chiropractic adjustment includes all of the...