Brainarium

Secondary gout can be caused by all of the following conditions EXCEPT: a. psoriasis b. hemolytic anemia c. bacterial cellulitis d. renal failure - CORRECT ANSWER-c. bacterial cellulitis The clinical presentation of acute gouty arthritis affecting the base of the great toe includes: a. slow onset of discomfort over many days b. greatest swelling and pain along the median aspect of the joint c. improvement of symptoms with joint rest d. fever - CORRECT ANSWER-b. greatest swelling and pa...

An allegory is when an author uses something concrete to ______ a deeper or moral concept in a story - CORRECT ANSWER-Symbolize An elliptical clause is a _______ in which words are missing - CORRECT ANSWERAdverbial In medias res refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-opening a story in the middle of the action F.Scott Fitzgerald dropped out of college to - CORRECT ANSWER-Join the army Marion needs to believe in a - CORRECT ANSWER-Tangible villain Which vocabulary word best describes the letter below ...

which of the following products provides passive immunity? a. hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) b. measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine c. pneumococcal conjugate vaccine d. live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) - CORRECT ANSWER-a. hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) active immunity is defined as: a. resistance developed in response to an antigen b. immunity conferred by an antibody produced in another host c. the resistance of a group to an infectious agent d. defense against d...

You examine a 78-year-old woman with long-standing, poorly controlled hypertension. When evaluating her for hypertensive target organ damage, you look for evidence of: A. lipid abnormalities. B. insulin resistance. C. left ventricular hypertrophy. D. clotting disorders. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. left ventricular hypertrophy. You examine a 38-year-old woman who has presented for an initial examination and Papanicolaou test. She has no complaint. Her blood pressure (BP) is 154/98 mm Hg bilateral...

what are raised lesions, larger than 1cm, may be same or different color from the surrounding skin called? - CORRECT ANSWER-plaque what are netlike clusters called? - CORRECT ANSWER-reticular what is loss of epidermis and dermis called? - CORRECT ANSWER-ulcer what are multiple lesions blending together called? - CORRECT ANSWER-confluent or coalescent what are flat discoloration less than 1 cm in diameter called? - CORRECT ANSWERmacule what are circumscribed areas of skin edema called? - C...

Which of the following pharmacologic agents is the best choice for an elderly pt w/ insomnia? Diazepam (Valium) Zolpidem (Ambien) Temazepam (Restoril) Diphenhydramine (Benedryl) - CORRECT ANSWER-Zolpidem (Ambien) Which of the following benzodiazepines has the shortest half-life? Lorazepam (Ativan) Alprazolam (Xanax) Triazolam (Halcion) Clonazepam (Klonopin) - CORRECT ANSWER-Triazolam (Halcion) Signs & symptoms of depression include all of the following, except: Anhedonia Low self-es...

1. Is the following statement most consistent with IBD, with IBS, or with both conditions? The patient population is predominately female. A. IBDB. IBSC. Both IBD and IBS - CORRECT ANSWER-B. IBS 2. All of the following laboratory findings are expected in a patient with pancreatic cancer except: A. elevated total bilirubin.B. diminished platelet count.C. elevated alkaline phosphatase.D. elevated direct bilirubin. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. diminished platelet count 3. Peptic ulcer disease can...

A 54 year old white man with no obvious signs risk for prostate cancer opted to undergo PSA screening and DRE testing. The DRE findings are normal, and his PSA level is 3.7. You recommend: a. repeat PSA immediately b. Repeat screening in 1 year c. repeat screening in 2 years d. repeat screening in 5 years - CORRECT ANSWER-b Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: a. African ancestry b. history of genital trauma c. family history of prostate cancer in first...

In order for a child to get thalassemia major or sickle cell disease both parents must - CORRECT ANSWER-have the trait or the disease 3 most common organisms in bacterial sinusitis (most are viral)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. s. pneumoniae 2. h. influenzae 3. m. catarrhalis Most common diseases caused by s. pneumoniae and h. influenzae - CORRECT ANSWER-COMPS Conjunctivitis Otitis media Meningitis Pneumonia Sinusitis How long does acute bacterial rhinosinusitis need to be treated - CORRECT ...

Gamaliel - ️️when the 12 are arrested for civil disobedience and brought before the Sanhedrin, Gamaliel says that if what they are doing is the work of Jesus, they do not want to be involved and if what they are doing is just human, then it will stop on its own apostles are beaten: first physical suffering First Theological Debate of the Early Church - ️️Do you have to convert to Judaism before becoming Christian? Views of Paul - ️️Positive: FC Baur (Paul was the great hero; he...

When taking a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, concomitant use of which medication must be avoided? A. statins B. sulfonylurea C. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors D. nitrates - CORRECT ANSWER-D. nitrates The concomitant use of an ED medication with a nitrate is contraindicated because of the risk of profound hypotension; the duration of an adverse effect of a PDE-5 inhibitor is likely to persist for a period related to the drug's duration of action and half-life. ...

Vaginal yeast infection symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-itching, burning, thick whiteto-yellow adherent curd like discharge, vulvovaginal excoriation, erythema Vaginal yeast infection treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluconazole, azole antifungal vaginal cream Vaginal yeast infection microscopic exam - CORRECT ANSWER-Low pH, hypahe, pseudohyphae, few WBC PID - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower abdominal pain, cervical motion or adnexal tenderness, dysuria, fever, vaginal discharge Hemorrhagic cystitis symptoms - ...

1. Which of the following best describes asthma? A. intermittent airway inflammation with occasional bronchospasm B. a disease of bronchospasm that leads to airway inflammation C. chronic airway inflammation with superimposed bronchospasm D. relatively fixed airway constriction Fitzgerald, Margaret A. Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination and Practice Preparation (Page 133). F.A. Davis Company. Kindle Edition. - CORRECT ANSWER-C. chronic airway inflammation with superimposed bronch...

you examine a 29 y/o female who has a sudden onset of rt-sided facial asymmetry. She is unable to close her rt eyelid tightly, frown, or smile on the affected side. Her exam is otherwise unremarkable. Which represents the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient? a. complete blood cell count with WBC differential b. Lyme disease antibody titer c. computed tomography (CT) scan of the head with contrast medium d. blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Lyme di...

Patients with subscapular bursitis typically present with: A. limited shoulder ROM. B. heat over affected area. C. localized tenderness under the superomedial angle of the scapula. D. cervical nerve root irritation. - CORRECT ANSWER-C Patients with gluteus medius or deep trochanteric bursitis typically present with: A. increased pain from resisted hip abduction. B. limited hip ROM. C. sciatic nerve pain. D. heat over the affected area. - CORRECT ANSWER-A First-line therapy for prepatel...

According to Hale's Lactation Risk Category, a medication in which there is evidence of risk for its use in lactation but may be used if there is a maternal life-threatening situation is assigned category: - CORRECT ANSWER-L4 In order to remove a drug from breast milk via "pump and dump," the process must be continued for: - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 drug-free half-lives. Which drug is most likely to pass through to the mammary alveolar tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-A lipophilic drug of 200 D...

A 45-year-old man with schizophrenia and alcohol dependence presents with the following lab results: Anti-HCV with HCV RNA HBsAb: Positive Anti-HAV: Negative You offer immunization against: Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Hepatitis A and B Seasonal influenza, tetanus, diptheria, pertussis - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatitis A What is this? HBsAg - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatitis B antigen (infection) What is this? HBsAb - CORRECT ANSWER-Hepatitis B Antibody (immunity) The cranial nerve responsible for fac...

which of the following is most likely to appear on a chest x-ray of a person during an acute severe asthma attack? a. hyperinflation b. atelectasis c. consolidation d. Kerley B signs - CORRECT ANSWER-a. hyperinflation a 36- y/o male with asthma also need antihypertensive therapy. Which of the following products should you try to avoid? a. hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide) b. propranolol (beta-blocker) c. amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) d. enalapril (ACEi) - CORRECT ANSWER-b. propran...

Seated hip abduction - CORRECT ANSWER-tests length of hip adductor, capsular restriction, core stability - hips abd >65 degrees (130 degrees total) is a 3 Z-sit - CORRECT ANSWER-tests hip IR/ER - goal is B ischial contact or ischium within one inch of floor Rollup - CORRECT ANSWER-tests spine flexor strength, articulation of spine into flexion 100 position - CORRECT ANSWER-tests deep abdominal control in flexion - watch for rectus bulge Side lift - CORRECT ANSWER-tests trunk/shoulder...

Supine Integration - Level 1 Moves - CORRECT ANSWER-Leg Circles Supine Abdominals - CORRECT ANSWER-Category: 2 Spine Flexion: Breathing Axial Elongation & Core Control Organization of HNS Supine Abdominals Pre Pilates Moves - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest Lift Assisted Roll Up Supine Abdominals Level 1 Moves - CORRECT ANSWER-Hundred Roll Up Single Leg Stretch Prone Integration - CORRECT ANSWER-Category: 3 Prone: Breathing Axial Elongation & Core Control Spine articulation in extension Sho...