Description : 45. Aling Juana, 67, diabetic, complained of elevated blood glucose since she strained her back a week ago despite following her diet and drug prescription. Your best explanation would be
Last Answer : A. Physiologic and psychologic stress can elevate blood glucose level
Description : I'm taking antibiotics (Anelox) for a gnarly lower respiratory tract infection and I'm having some pretty intense stomach pains/cramps. I'm curious as to how antibiotics work?
Last Answer : How antibiotics work
Description : I am having stomach pains shorly after I eat, sort of dull (though sometimes somewhat sharp) pain in the middle of my abs/stomach. I'm in my mid-twenties, workout very often, and usually eat very healthy. What could this be? An ulcer?
Last Answer : Im so helpful
Description : The following findings are normal in pregnancy: a. elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) b. raised serum urea c. raised serum creatinine d. elevated white blood cell count
Last Answer : elevated white blood cell count
Description : Reviewing the laboratory findings of the client, the nurse would found which findings are elevated? 1. White blood cell count 2. Total serum bilirubin 3. Alkaline phosphate 4. Red blood cell count 5. Cholesterol 6. Serum amylase A. 1, 2, and 3 B. 2, 3, and 4 C. 3, 5, and 6 D. 1, 2, and 6
Last Answer : A. 1, 2, and 3
Description : An old male presents complaining of having numerous white lesions in the oral cavity within past few days. Prior to this the family physician prescribed chlorite tetracycline for an upper respiratory infection, ... plaques on the lip mucosa, buccal mucosa and the tongue. MOST LIKELY to be:
Last Answer : Moniliasis (Which is candidiasis)
Description : Danielle has taken five math tests so far this year. The tests are out of twenty points, and she has gotten the following scores. 17, 19, 20, 14, 16 What is the mode of her scores?
Last Answer : Its 17
Description : A 65 years-old woman arrived for dental therapy. The answered questionnaire shows that she is suffering from severe cirrhosis. The problem that can be anticipated in the routine dental ... oral infection D. Increased tendency to syncope E. Difficulty in achieving adequate local anaesthesia
Last Answer : B. Tendency towards prolonged haemorrhage
Description : A 75-year-old man had been receiving gentamicin (an aminoglycoside antibiotic) to treat an urinary tract infection. After three months of therapy patient's serum creatinine levels were 10 mg/ ... Type II allergic reaction b)Type III allergic reaction c) Pseudo allergic reaction d) Overdose toxicity
Last Answer : d) Overdose toxicity
Description : A 67-year-old male with advanced cholangiocarcinoma develops gram-negative sepsis. Excessive bleeding is noted around vascular catheters and from needle puncture sites. The diagnosis of disseminated ... b. Decreased fibrinogen level c. Normal prothrombin time d. Elevated fibrin split products
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is the primary form of acute thrombosis. Causes of this syndrome include abruptio placenta, gram-positive and gram-negative sepsis, ... decline in the platelet count and fibrinogen level, along with an elevation of fibrin split products
Description : Respiratory acidosis is that in which the blood pH is low due to increased retention of carbon dioxide caused by the lowering of the respiratory frequency or by pulmonary diseases that impair ... caused by metabolic disturbances that increase the concentration of bases (alkalis) in the blood.
Last Answer : Where are the chemoreceptors that detect the acidity of the blood and trigger the respiratory compensation located?
Description : Which hospital is accredited in the philippines Is ovary cyst operation included in the insurance what do i need to do and what do i have to have with me for me to be able to reimburse my money if i will have my operation in the philippines ?
Last Answer : St. Paul University of the Philippines is accredited. It offers ovary cyst operation
Description : Does suffering from anxiety/panic attacks count as an emergency? (See Details)
Last Answer : I would think either 1 or 6 would apply… since he said it could be a blood clot I would say 6 so you could get the necessary tests to rule it out. Is there an 800 number on the form to call and question what falls under these to be specific?
Description : I have a sister who suffers from chronic (on a scale from 1-10 ..an 11) back, neck, and leg pain due to a car accident. It hurts for me to see her suffering. I feel helpless and sad. What can I do to help her?
Last Answer : answer:First and foremost your sister needs to see her doctor, and explain how much pain she is in. Then, she needs to sit down and talk in great depth to her husband, and explain exactly how she is ... him. Perhaps then he will understand better how she is feeling, and just how much pain she is in.
Description : Which cell count tends to be elevated when an individual has an allergy or parasitic worms? a) red blood cells b) erythrocyte c) eosinophil (pron: e-o-sin-o-fill) d) platelet
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- eosinophil
Description : What could cause elevated liver enzymes in an otherwise healthy 21 year old?
Last Answer : http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/liver-panel/tab/test http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hepatitis.html http://sitesearch.familydoctor.org/?q=liver&sp_cs=UTF-8 http://www.rimed.org/medhealthri/2011-03/2011-03-61.pdf
Description : I've been having these pains almost everyday, what could they be?
Last Answer : appendicitis? pregnancy?
Description : Why would someones white blood cell count be up...cancer/leukemia & lupus has been ruled out. White blood cell count seems to be rising slowly.
Last Answer : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-white-blood-cell-count/AN00372
Description : Can someone give me some information on chronic kidney failure?
Last Answer : You don’t have to wait for your next visit to call and ask questions that are bothering you.
Description : Which of the digestive organs contains acid? (1) Stomach (2) Small intestine (3) Appendix (4) Colon
Last Answer : (2) Small intestine Explanation: Gastric acid, gastric juice or stomach acid, is a digestive fluid, formed in the stomach. It is composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), potassium chloride (KCl) ... (NaCl). Gastric acid plays a key role in digestion of proteins, by activating digestive enzymes.
Last Answer : Small intestine
Description : Why does chronic stress make me sick to my stomach?
Last Answer : For what it’s worth it does the same to my stomach. I don’t know why. Same old causes of stress?
Description : A 15-year-old girl was seen by her family physician because of increasing lethargy. She had a recent history of the "flu". Biochemistry tests show that she has renal impairement. ... will likely develop a restrictive lung disease 5) She will probably improve with additional corticosteroid therapy
Last Answer : Answers-2 The findings point to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which leads to chronic renal failure in half of cases. The lack of resolution with corticosteroid therapy and the progression to chronic renal failure is what sets FSGS apart from minimal change disease.
Description : When a person is suffering from infection such as strep throat or chicken pox his blood usually shows a significant increase in the number of?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What can cause Low Lymphocyte count and elevated LDH?
Description : Sharp Stomach pains?
Last Answer : I’d also like to add. I was on antibiotics from May to middle July. For a bad UTI. I haven’t had them in weeks. but is it still possible they killed something good off in my body and that’s why I am having this pain?
Description : Vomiting, Stomach Pains, ER?
Last Answer : A week seems like a long time, and if you are feeling worse, I'd go. Better safe than sorry. If you prefer the care at the other ER and don't mind the extra drive, then I'd go there. I think ... be an emergency? If you have other concerns, you might want to skip and go to the ER that is closer.
Description : Spicy Food and Stomach Pains?
Last Answer : Spicy Food and Stomach PainsYou know when you dig into that bowl of piping hot and spicy Indian Dahl soup that it's going to taste good, but hurt so much later. When spicy food and stomach ... You should consult your doctor if you consume spicy food and stomach pains persist for more than 24 hours.
Description : Does a high-fiber diet cause gas and stomach pains?
Last Answer : Yes it does. Having a high fiber diet lead to have gas build up in your stomach and intestines and can lead to cramping and extra gas. This also may be from a very high carbohydrate diet.
Description : To assess circulating oxygen levels the 2001 Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative: Management of Anemia Guidelines recommends the use of which of the following diagnostic tests? a) Hemoglobin ... gases Arterial blood gases assess the adequacy of oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status.
Last Answer : a) Hemoglobin Although hematocrit has always been the blood test of choice to assess for anemia, the 2001 Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative: Management of Anemia Guidelines, recommend that ... rather than hematocrit measurements, as it is more accurate in assessment of circulating oxygen.
Description : years old female with regular menses. On US, she has a 7cm ovarian cyst. otherwise everything is normal. dx: a. corpus luteum cyst b.follicular cyst c.teratoma d.another cancer
Last Answer : b.follicular cyst
Description : What could these mysterious pains be?
Last Answer : Sounds like the body aches from the flu to me. Other than that, no idea.
Description : I usually have a flat stomach.. but now im all bloated? 17 female?
Last Answer : Are you constipated ? Note: Some causes of constipation include: * Changes to what you eat or your activities * Not enough water or fiber in your diet * Eating a lot of dairy products * Not being active ... there are people you can go to for help about that so you can relax and enjoy your life more.
Description : In regard to HIV infection, which of the following is the earliest finding? A. Kaposi sarcoma on the palate B. Reduced haemoglobin C. Infection with pneumocystic carinii D. Reduction in white cells count E. B cell lymphoma
Last Answer : D. Reduction in white cells count
Description : How does a gum infection cause elevated enzymes?
Description : LDH1 and LDH2 are elevated in (A) Myocardial infarction (B) Liver disease (C) Kidney disease (D) Brain disease
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : The presence of IgM antibodies in the blood indicates a. An early stage of an infection. b. A chronic infection. c. An allergic reaction is occurring. d. Humoral immunity has yet to start.
Last Answer : a. An early stage of an infection.
Description : A woman aged 25 years is diagnosed to be suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. She is also 8 weeks pregnant. Antitubercular therapy for her should be: A. Started immediately B. Delayed till end of first trimester C. Delayed till end of second trimester D. Delayed till after confinement
Last Answer : . Started immediately
Description : What's the best way to deal with someone who is suffering from chronic pain?
Last Answer : Where does she live? There are doctors and clinics that specialize in pain management.
Description : The distinctive features of fluoxetine compared to the typical tricyclic antidepressants include the following except: A. It is less likely to produce cardiac arrhythmias in overdose B. It infrequently ... suffering from chronic somatic illness D. It does not block neuronal uptake of biogenic amines
Last Answer : D. It does not block neuronal uptake of biogenic amines
Description : Sally has four classes, Science, Math, English Language Arts, and History. She had a test in every class, and wanted to have some fun, so she did all of her tests in French. When she ... teachers spoke French, which teacher was able to understand the test and how did they understand it? -Riddles
Last Answer : The Math teacher, because numbers are the same in French as they are in English.
Description : Laboratory monitoring of coagulation and anticoagulation includes testing of platelet function. Which of the following statements is/are true concerning tests of platelet function? a. A ... platelet aggregation should be part of the standard preoperative evaluation of patients using aspirin
Last Answer : Answer: a, c Tests of platelet function include peripheral platelet counts, bleeding times, and platelet aggregation. Usually, a platelet count of 50,000/mL or more ensures adequate hemostasis ... is not available in most laboratories, probably because of the observer-dependent nature of the test
Description : The evaluation of a patient scheduled for elective surgery should always include the following as tests of hemostasis and coagulation: A. History and physical examination. B. Complete blood count ( ... (APTT). D. Studies of platelet aggregation with adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and epinephrine.
Last Answer : Answer: A DISCUSSION: The evaluation of most patients scheduled for elective surgery who do not have a history of significant bleeding disorders is somewhat controversial. An adequate history and ... suspected of having qualitative defects of platelet function (e.g., von Willebrand's disease)
Description : A 50 years-old man presented after a full mouth extraction complaining that he bled all night . Which of the following pre. existing conditions could be responsible for the post operative bleeding: a. Blood ... 140/80 b. Gastric ulcer. c. Elevated prothrombin time. d. None of the above.
Last Answer : c. Elevated prothrombin time.
Description : A 50 years old man presents after a full mouth extraction complaining that he bled all night . Which of the following pre existing conditions could be responsible for the post operative bleeding: A. Blood ... ulcer C. Elevated prothrombin time D. A & C are correct E. None of the above
Last Answer : D. A & C are correct
Description : I have been suffering from cold and cough for a week now . What should I do now to finish the antibiotic course or who will see the doctor again ?
Last Answer : You must first complete your medicine donation and course. Colds and coughs will not be cured if the fever is not cured. So you should first complete the course of antibiotics and other medicines. How many days have you been on medication ? How many days did you eat ? What medicine did you give ?
Description : Birds usually have a single – (1) Kidney (2) Lung (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : (4) Ovary Explanation: Female birds in most families have only one functional ovary (the left one), connected to an oviduct — although two ovaries are present in the embryonic stage of each female bird.
Description : Birds usually have a single (1) Kidney (2) Lung (3) Testis (4) Ovary
Last Answer : Ovary
Description : My mom was just recently considered diabetic but is confused on why she's losing weight. How do I explain this process to her?
Last Answer : Shouldn’t the doctor explain this to her?
Description : If a child learned his/her mother thought of him/her while in the womb to be equal to a parasite, ruptured appendix, or diseased gallbladder, how would it affect their self-esteem?
Last Answer : answer:I don't think you actually understand the attitude you are asking about. You hear someone make a comparison between a fetus and a parasite and you automatically think of it in negative terms, ... value your parents ascribe to fetuses in theory and more about how they treat you in practice.