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A young child with asthma presents for follow-up evaluation. After numerous changes
in medications and doses, the parents report that the child continues to have difficulty
with coughing, especially during the night. Which of the following conditions would be
the most likely cause of the continued asthma symptoms?
1. Vocal cord dysfunction
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Gastroesophageal reflux
4. Allergic rhinitis - correct answer gastroesophageal reflux
,A pregnant woman with known HIV infection can reduce the risk of perinatal
transmission through zidovudine (Retrovir) therapy. Based on current research,
optimal therapy is to start daily dosing:
1. post amniocentesis.
2. after 14 weeks of gestation.
3. if premature rupture of membranes occurs.
4. if maternal viral loads are greater than 10,000. - correct answer after 14 weeks
gestation
T-wave inversion with a normal ST segment on a 12-lead EKG may represent:
1. acute coronary ischemia.
2. right ventricular hypertrophy.
3. atrial hypertrophy.
,4. hyperkalemia. - correct answer acute coronary ischemia
The 16-year-old mother of a 2-month-old presents the infant, reporting that the child is
very irritable and does not feed well. During physical examination, the child's head
drops back and the child exhibits sudden flexing of the extremities. As the flexing
stops, the child cries uncontrollably. Funduscopic examination reveals retinal
hemorrhages. Which of the following diagnostic tests should be ordered?
1. Skull X-rays
2. MRI
3. CT scan
4. Pet scan - correct answer CT scan
The most important diagnostic factor in evaluating angina pectoris is the patient's:
, 1. King of Heart's monitor.
2. physical examination.
3. history.
4. echocardiogram. - correct answer history
There are three reasons for latex allergies. Which of the following does NOT cause the
problem?
1. Immediate hypersensitivity
2. Irritant contact of dermatitis
3. Cytotoxic hypersensitivity
4. Immune complex reaction - correct answer cytotoxic hypersensitivity
A patient on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is
about to have lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The patient's warfarin is put on hold
(Newest Update) Questions
and Detailed Answers 100% Verified
Correct ( Grade A+ ) Already Passed.
A young child with asthma presents for follow-up evaluation. After numerous changes
in medications and doses, the parents report that the child continues to have difficulty
with coughing, especially during the night. Which of the following conditions would be
the most likely cause of the continued asthma symptoms?
1. Vocal cord dysfunction
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Gastroesophageal reflux
4. Allergic rhinitis - correct answer gastroesophageal reflux
,A pregnant woman with known HIV infection can reduce the risk of perinatal
transmission through zidovudine (Retrovir) therapy. Based on current research,
optimal therapy is to start daily dosing:
1. post amniocentesis.
2. after 14 weeks of gestation.
3. if premature rupture of membranes occurs.
4. if maternal viral loads are greater than 10,000. - correct answer after 14 weeks
gestation
T-wave inversion with a normal ST segment on a 12-lead EKG may represent:
1. acute coronary ischemia.
2. right ventricular hypertrophy.
3. atrial hypertrophy.
,4. hyperkalemia. - correct answer acute coronary ischemia
The 16-year-old mother of a 2-month-old presents the infant, reporting that the child is
very irritable and does not feed well. During physical examination, the child's head
drops back and the child exhibits sudden flexing of the extremities. As the flexing
stops, the child cries uncontrollably. Funduscopic examination reveals retinal
hemorrhages. Which of the following diagnostic tests should be ordered?
1. Skull X-rays
2. MRI
3. CT scan
4. Pet scan - correct answer CT scan
The most important diagnostic factor in evaluating angina pectoris is the patient's:
, 1. King of Heart's monitor.
2. physical examination.
3. history.
4. echocardiogram. - correct answer history
There are three reasons for latex allergies. Which of the following does NOT cause the
problem?
1. Immediate hypersensitivity
2. Irritant contact of dermatitis
3. Cytotoxic hypersensitivity
4. Immune complex reaction - correct answer cytotoxic hypersensitivity
A patient on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is
about to have lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The patient's warfarin is put on hold
