Description : Excess intake of cobalt for longer periods leads to (A) Polycythemia (B) Megaloblastic anemia (C) Pernicious anemia (D) Microcytic anemia
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Increased RBC's in the blood leads to a condition called - (1) Anemia (2) Haemophilia (3) Polycythemia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : (3) Polycythemia Explanation: Polycythemia is an abnormally high concentration of hemoglobin in the blood through an increase in red cell numbers. People with this condition have thicker blood, which ... in the circulation by increasing or decreasing the rate of production by the bone marrow.
Description : Which of the following is also called "cancer of the blood" -- an uncontrolled, greatly accelerated production of white cells. Is it: a) polycythemia b) leukemia c) sickle-cell anemia d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- LEUKEMIA
Description : Increased RBC’s in the blood leads to a condition called (1) Anemia (2) Haemophilia (3) Polycythemia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : Polycythemia
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the relationship between cardiac function and effective blood volume? a. A pulmonary capillary wedge pressure of 5-10 rules out ... sole purpose of a pulmonary artery catheter is to measure pulmonary artery pressure and cardiac output
Last Answer : Answer: b, c Although physical findings are often adequate to establish a diagnosis and institute management of cardiac failure, direct measurement of filling pressures of the right heart ( ... blood volume is normal, filling pressures are normal, and total body extracellular fluid is excessive
Description : Each of the following result in ischemia EXCEPT C A. Arterial occlusion B. Venous occlusion C. Cyanosis D. None of these
Last Answer : Cyanosis
Description : An important finding in Tay-sach’s disease is (A) Renal failure (B) Accumulation of gangliosides in brain and spleen (C) Cardiac failure (D) Anemia
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Wow! Am I having a deja vu or is this the first grand opening of the mansion gates for a wizard wasp with Cyanosis?
Last Answer : Attaboy!
Description : In cyanosis colouration of body parts appears `:-`
Last Answer : In cyanosis colouration of body parts appears `:-` A. Bluish B. Yellowish C. Reddish D. Brownish
Description : Cyanosis caused by mitral insufficiency is typically associated with C A. Pulmonary vein thrombi B. Pulmonary artery emboli C. Pulmonary edema D. None of these
Last Answer : Pulmonary edema
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Loamy soil is the best soil for vigorous plant growth, while the clayey soil is solid and hence the plant roots penetrate with difficulty (B) Large ... vegetables (D) Cereal crops grown on alkaline soil absorb higher amount of fluorides thereby spreading fluorosis
Last Answer : (C) Application of large excess of Potassic fertiliser in soil increases the valuable carotene in fruits and vegetables
Description : The most obvious sign of an individual suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning is: a. Muscular impairment b. Cyanosis of the lips and fingernails c. Sensory loss, particularly tunnelling of vision d. Cherry red lips and flushed cheeks
Last Answer : d. Cherry red lips and flushed cheeks
Description : -yr old sustained trauma to the chest present with severe short of breath with cyanosis, his rt lung is silent with hyperresonance. The FIRST step to treat this pt: a. O2 mask b. Tube thoracostomy c. CXR _______________
Last Answer : a. O2 mask
Description : In a comatose patient suspected of poisoning, which of the following findings would be against the drug being morphine: A. Mydriasis B. Marked respiratory depression C. Cyanosis D. Fall in blood pressure
Last Answer : A. Mydriasis
Description : A 45-year-old solicitor had an onset of severe, crushing, substernal chest pain while attending a football match. He collapsed on his way to the car. Bystander Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation ... His oxyhemoglobin curve is shifted to the left 5) His pulmonary artery pressure is probably elevated
Last Answer : Answers-5 This young patient with severe central chest pain has probably arrested due to myocardial infarction and arrhythmia. His gases reveal high PO2 following 100% O2 but severe acidosis ... no left to right shunting and high pulmonary pressures would be expected after this arrest scenario.
Description : Which of the following statements regarding the use of a current measuring instrument is correct? A. It must be connected in series with the circuit. B. You should always start with the lowest range ... of polarity. D. An external shunt is generally utilized where current is less than 10 amperes.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Last Answer : Polycythemia is an increase in red blood cells Details can be found here http://bn.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Blood
Description : Polycythemia vera?
Last Answer : DefinitionPolycythemia vera is an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells (primarily red blood cells) produced by the bone marrow.Alternative NamesPrimary polycythemia; Polycythemia ... The exact cause is unknown.SymptomsBreathing difficulty when lying downDizzinessFullness in the left upper
Description : B.M.R. is raised in (A) Polycythemia (B) Starvation (C) Lipid nephrosis (D) Hypothyroidism
Description : Blood cancer is otherwise called as - (1) Anaemia (2) Polycythemia (3) Leucopenia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : (4) Leukaemia Explanation: Leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad ... affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid system, which are all known as hematological neoplasms.
Description : 96. You planned the nursing care of the client together with the nursing student. You asked the nursing student to enumerate the clinical manifestations of a client with polycythemia vera. You expect the nursing student to enumerate the following manifestations except
Last Answer : B. Hepatomegaly
Description : polycythemia vera ttt: -Myelosupression -Plephotomy -X ray therapy ______________
Last Answer : Plephotomy
Description : Blood cancer is otherwise called as (1) Anaemia (2) Polycythemia (3) Leucopenia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : Leukaemia
Description : Patient with macrocytic anemia without megaloblast. What’s the most likely diagnosis: a. Folic acid b. Vitamin B12 deficiency c. Alcoholism
Last Answer : c. Alcoholism
Description : The heptose ketose sugar formed as a result of chemical reaction in HMP shunt: (A) Sedoheptulose (B) Galactoheptose (C) Glucoheptose (D) Mannoheptose
Last Answer : A
Description : An increase in the amount of current flow through the armature of a shunt motor is the final result of a/an _____________. A. increase in the load on the motor B. decrease in the load on the motor C. increase in counter EMF D. decrease in armature torque
Description : Which of the following will result from blockade of H2 receptors? (a) Decreased camp in cardiac muscle (b) Increased camp in cardiac muscle (c) Decreased IP3 in gastric mucosa (d) Increased IP3 in gastric mucosa (e) Increased IP3 in smooth muscle
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : When the post-cardiac surgical patient demonstrates vasodilation, hypotension, hyporeflexia, slow gastrointestinal motility (hypoactive bowel sounds), lethargy, and respiratory depression, the nurse suspects ... and QT intervals, broad flat T waves), disorientation, depression, and hypotension.
Last Answer : a) Hypermagnesemia Untreated hypomagnesemia may result in coma, apnea, cardiac arrest.
Description : When performing endotracheal suctioning, the nurse applies suctioning while withdrawing and gently rotating the catheter 360 degrees for which of the following time periods? a) 10-15 seconds In general ... suction for 0-5 seconds would provide too little time for effective suctioning of secretions.
Last Answer : a) 10-15 seconds In general, the nurse should apply suction no longer than 10-15 seconds because hypoxia and dysrhythmias may develop, leading to cardiac arrest.
Description : The cardiac pacemaker in a patient fails to function normally. The doctors find that an artifical pacemaker is to be grafted in him. It is likely that
Last Answer : The cardiac pacemaker in a patient fails to function normally. The doctors find that an ... node C. Atrioventricular node D. Atroventricular bundle
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning oxygen kinetics in a critically ill, febrile patient? a. Oxygen consumption will likely exceed three times normal b. The high cardiac ... adequate compensation as long as the oxygen delivery/oxygen consumption rate is greater than 2:1
Last Answer : Answer: b, d In critically ill patients oxygen consumption may be elevated or depressed, but slight to moderate elevations in oxygen consumption is the most common abnormality in critically ill patients. ... however, and the patient will remain stable as long as the ratio is greater than 2:1
Description : A 68-year-old male who underwent a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm 5 days ago, develops tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension with cool, pale, mottled cyanotic extremities. He ... use of moderate doses of inotropic agents e. Afterload reduction with nitroprusside is absolutely contraindicated
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, d Intrinsic cardiogenic shock results from failure of the heart as an effective pump. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of myocardial ... hemodynamic monitoring. Infusion of afterload-reducing agents can be administered in conjunction with inotropic support
Description : Relative to fexofenadine, diphenhydramine is more likely to (a) Be used for treatment of asthma (b) Be used for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (c) Cause cardiac arrhythmias in ... ) Have efficacy in the prevention of motion sickness (e) Increase the serum concentration of warfarin
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Injury to vagus nerve in humans is not likely to affect (a) tongue movements (b) gastrointestinal movements (c) pancreatic secretion (d) cardiac movements.
Last Answer : (a) tongue movements
Description : The cardiac pacemaker in a patient fails to function normally. The doctors find that an artificial pacemaker is to be grafted in him. It is likely that it will be grafted at the site of (a) atrioventricular bundle (b) Purkinje system (c) sinoatrial node (d) atrioventricular node.
Last Answer : (b) Purkinje system
Description : Which of the following patient behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would indicate that the cardiac patient's level of anxiety has decreased? a) Answers questions regarding status with ... in support groups. Participation in support groups indicates some degree of comfort with prognosis.
Last Answer : a) Answers questions regarding status with no problem. Generally, when anxiety begins to increase, the patient will be less likely to want to discuss prognosis.
Description : When the post-cardiac surgery patient demonstrates restlessness, nausea, weakness, and peaked T waves, the nurse reviews the patient's serum electrolytes anticipating which abnormality? a) Hyperkalemia ... likely be indicated by weakness, fatigue, and confusion without change in T wave formation
Last Answer : a) Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia is indicated by mental confusion, restlessness, nausea, weakness, and dysrhythmias (tall, peaked T waves).
Description : When the nurse observes an ECG tracing on a cardiac monitor with a pattern in lead II and observes a bizarre, abnormal shape to the QRS complex, the nurse has likely ... Ventricular fibrillation is a rapid but disorganized ventricular rhythm that causes ineffective quivering of the ventricles.
Last Answer : a) Ventricular bigeminy Ventricular bigeminy is a rhythm in which every other complex is a PVC.
Description : The most likely mechanism of antihypertensive action of thiazide diuretics in the long-term is: A. Reduction of circulating blood volume B. Reduction in cardiac output C. Decreased sympathetic tone D. Reduction in total peripheral vascular resistance and improved compliance of resistance vessels
Last Answer : D. Reduction in total peripheral vascular resistance and improved compliance of resistance vessels
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 : Given below is the ECG of a normal human. Which one of its components is correctly interpreted below? (a) Complex QRS - one complete pulse (b) Peak T - initiation of total cardiac ... R together - systolic and diastolic blood pressures (d) Peak P- initiation of left atrial contraction only
Last Answer : (a) Complex QRS - one complete pulse
Description : The patient with cardiac failure is taught to report which of the following symptoms to the physician or clinic immediately? a) Persistent cough Persistent cough may indicate an onset of ... sleep through the night Frequent urination, causing interruption of sleep, should be reported immediately.
Last Answer : a) Persistent cough Persistent cough may indicate an onset of left-heart failure.
Description : The following is true of mannitol except: A. It inhibits solute reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle B. It is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial tension C. It ... acute left ventricular failure D. It is not used to treat cardiac or hepatic or renal edema
Last Answer : B. It is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial tension
Description : Intravenous furosemide promptly mitigates dyspnoea in acute left ventricular failure by: A. Producing bronchodilatation B. Causing rapid diuresis and reducing circulating blood volume C. Increasing venous capacitance and reducing cardiac preload. D. Stimulating left ventricular contractility
Last Answer : C. Increasing venous capacitance and reducing cardiac preload.
Description : Morphine affords symptomatic relief of dyspnoea in acute left ventricular failure by the following mechanisms except: A. Bronchodilatation B. Depression of respiratory centre C. Reduction in cardiac preload D. Shift of blood from pulmonary to systemic circuit
Last Answer : A. Bronchodilatation
Description : If it is giving me the correct search result on the right bottom of the screen, why is it saying "no result" on the left top?
Last Answer : Addition: I only cliked on the “itunes” in black backround. How do I remove Apple Store results from the equation? On Sunday the itunes results were not visible without scrolling. Today it is visible.
Description : “An injury to the left cerebral hemisphere may result in paralysis of organs on the right side”. Give reason.
Last Answer : The nerves coming from the right side of the body are connected to the left cerebral hemisphere.
Description : In the reaction; N2 + O2 ⇌ 2NO, increasing the pressure will result in (A) Shifting the equilibrium towards right (B) Shifting the equilibrium towards left (C) No change in equilibrium condition (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) No change in equilibrium condition
Description : What vessel carries the venous blood to the lungs for oxygenation? (1) Pulmonary arteries (2) Pulmonary veins (3) Pulmonary arteriovenous shunt (4) Right ventricle
Last Answer : (1) Pulmonary arteries Explanation: Pulmonary arteries carry venous blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs. They carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it releases carbon dioxide and pick up oxygen during respiration.