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Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include:
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes:
- Increased blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry?
Eastern European
An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is this a sign of?
Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
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What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease?
Adequate hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False.
True
Characteristics of active listening:
- Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant:
- Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies:
Itching that is worse at night
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A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago?
3 to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what anticipatory guidance
regarding immunosuppressives should be given? - The need for immunosuppressives is
lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
Management of vulvovaginitis:
- Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists?
No
Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists? Yes
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Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with:
Diabetes Insipidus
Signs of Rotavirus include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome? Pushing
the infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty in rising to a standing
position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using his hands. What is this called? Gower's
sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite:
- Ice pack and elevation of extremity to decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
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Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include:
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes:
- Increased blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry?
Eastern European
An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is this a sign of?
Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
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What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease?
Adequate hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False.
True
Characteristics of active listening:
- Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant:
- Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies:
Itching that is worse at night
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Answers with Rationales | Latest Update 2025/ 2026
|100% Correct Elaborations (verified Answers)
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago?
3 to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what anticipatory guidance
regarding immunosuppressives should be given? - The need for immunosuppressives is
lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
Management of vulvovaginitis:
- Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists?
No
Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists? Yes
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Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with:
Diabetes Insipidus
Signs of Rotavirus include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome? Pushing
the infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty in rising to a standing
position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using his hands. What is this called? Gower's
sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite:
- Ice pack and elevation of extremity to decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
