Hematological and Immune Problems-Chapter 18-Dunphy with 100% Correct Answers Latest 2024 Version

Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On PE, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton-wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is A. cryptococcosis B. toxoplasmosis C. cytomegalovirus infection D. herpes simplex virus infection - C Sickle cell anemia affects African Americans. Approximately 1 in 400 African Americans in the United States has sickle cell disease (SCD). Advances in treatment have been made, but life expectancy is still limited. The mean survival time for men with the disease is approximately A. 24 years B. 34 years C. 42 years D. 52 years - C You suspect that your new client Doug, age 28, has hepatitis C although he is currently asymptomatic. Your suspicion is based on his medical history, which includes which of the following factors that has been identified as a red flag for this disease? A. History of GERD B. Diet high in fat and alcohol C. A history of mononucleosis at age 17 D. Unsafe sexual behaviors - D Your client, George, age 60, presents with pruritus and complains of lymphadenopathy in his neck. He also complains of night sweats and has noticed a low-grade fever. He has not lost any weight and otherwise feels well. He is widowed and has been dating a new woman recently. On physical examination, you find enlarged supraclavicular nodes. You suspect: A. Lung cancer.