Description : Patient with seasonal watery nasal discharge, sneezing and nasal block. What should you give him as a treatment: • Topical steroid • Decongestants • Antihistamines • Systemic Steriods
Last Answer : Topical steroid
Description : C fibres transmitting pain sensation a. are present in less numbers than A fibres in sensory nerves b. conduct at an average velocity of 2 metres/secon c. convey temperature sensation d. terminate in laminae 2 and 3 of the dorsal horn
Last Answer : convey temperature sensation
Description : Which of the following is not the reason for greater susceptibility of smaller sensory fibres to blockade by local anaesthetics than larger motor fibres: A. Sensory fibres are inherently ... higher frequency longer lasting action potential D. Smaller fibres have shorter critical lengths for blockade
Last Answer : A. Sensory fibres are inherently more sensitive than motor fibres
Description : Treatments used to treat Atopic eczema A. Emollients (Missed. B. Antihistamines (Missed. C. Hot baths D. Topical steroids (Missed. E. Antibiotics (Missed. F. Wear wool clothing
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : A female patient comes to you complaining of persistent pain in a heavily restored central incisor; you suspect pulpitis and you have been told that she is in transit leaving by plane ... B. Pulp extirpation and obturate with Ledermix dressings C. Prescribe analgesics and systemic antibiotic
Last Answer : B. Pulp extirpation and obturate with Ledermix dressings
Description : The substance used to bring down body temperature in high fever, is – (1) Tranquilisers (2) Antipyretics (3) Analgesics (4) Antibiotics
Last Answer : (2) Antipyretics Explanation: Antipyretics are drubs or herbs that reduce fever. They cause the hypothalamus to override an interieukin-induced increase in temperature. The body then works to lower the temperature, resulting in a reduction in fever.
Description : The substance used to bring down body temperature in high fever, is (1) Tranquilisers (2) Antipyretics (3) Analgesics (4) Antibiotics
Last Answer : Antipyretics
Description : Which of the following statements reflect current research regarding the utilization of non-pharmacological measures in the management of burn pain? a) Music therapy may provide reality orientation, distraction, ... of burn pain. Pet therapy has not proven effective in the management of burn pain.
Last Answer : a) Music therapy may provide reality orientation, distraction, and sensory stimulation. Researchers have found that music affects both the physiologic and psychological aspects of the pain experience ... orientation, distraction, and sensory stimulation. It also allows for patient self-expression.
Description : What does this mean Stimulation of the receptor cells causes the stimulates the dendrites of the sensory nerves wrapped around the receptor cells and impulses from the taste bud are transmitted to the brain?
Last Answer : Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want
Description : Codeine acts as a cough sedative by (a) Producing mild nausea (b) Depressing bronchiolar secretions (c) Depressing pulmonary action (d) Depressing cough center (e) Paralyzing sensory nerves of bronchi
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Which controls reflex action? Options: A) Sympathetic nervous system B) Central nervous system C) Parasympathetic nervous system D) Sensory nerves
Last Answer : C) Parasympathetic nervous system
Description : Amphetamine potentiates the following class of drugs: A. Diuretics B. Analgesics C. Neuroleptics D. Antihypertensives
Last Answer : B. Analgesics
Description : Local anaesthetics block nerve conduction by: A. Blocking all cation channels in the neuronal membrane B. Hyperpolarizing the neuronal membrane C. Interfering with depolarization of the neuronal membrane D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : C. Interfering with depolarization of the neuronal membrane
Description : Which of the following reflects basic nursing measures in the care of the patient with viral encephalitis? a) Providing comfort measures Providing comfort measures directed at the headache, include ... output to alert the nurse to the presence of renal complications related to acyclovir therapy.
Last Answer : a) Providing comfort measures Providing comfort measures directed at the headache, include dimmed lights, limited noise, and analgesics are the basic nursing measures in the care of the patient with a viral encephalitis.
Description : Analgesic drugs are (A) Pain relievers (B) Antibiotics (C) Used in the treatment of T.B. (D) Used in the treatment of typhoid
Last Answer : (A) Pain relievers
Description : The pain sensation a. arises from stimulation of free nerve endings b. is transmitted to the central nervous system by unmyelinated C fibres c. is transmitted to the brain via the ... d. is reduced by local anaesthetics through reduction of the potassium influx into the nerve fibres
Last Answer : is transmitted to the brain via the spinothalamic tracts
Description : Opioid analgesics reduce pain by the release of which naturally appearing product:CHECK A. Serotonin B. Histamine C. Enkephalins/endomorphins/endorphins/dynorphines
Last Answer : C. Enkephalins/endomorphins/endorphins/dynorphines
Description : Choose the correct statement about nonopioid analgesics: A. All have antiinflammatory property B. All lack dependence producing liability C. All act exclusively at peripheral pain mechanisms D. All inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
Last Answer : B. All lack dependence producing liability
Description : Which of the following statements reflects information to be included when teaching the patient about plantar fasciitis? a) Management of plantar fasciitis includes stretching exercises. ... Complications of plantar fasciitis include neuromuscular damage and decreased ankle range of motion.
Last Answer : a) Management of plantar fasciitis includes stretching exercises. Management also includes wearing shoes with support and cushioning to relieve pain, orthotic devices (e.g., heel cups, arch supports), and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Description : A 48-year-old female patient develops an acute, severe and isolated right C6 radiculopathy affecting both the motor and sensory roots. She is examined in an EMG clinic 3 weeks after the onset of ... to be depressed or absent. E. Voluntary motor unit activity may be absent in the right biceps.
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Which nerve is assessed when the nurse asks the patient to dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes? a) Peroneal The motor function of the peroneal nerve is assessed by asking the patient to ... the patient to spread all fingers allows the nurse to assess motor function affected by ulnar innervation.
Last Answer : a) Peroneal The motor function of the peroneal nerve is assessed by asking the patient to dorsiflex the ankle and extend the toes while the sensory function is assessed by pricking the skin between the great and center toes.
Description : Which nerve is assessed when the nurse asks the patient to spread all fingers? a) Ulnar Asking the patient to spread all fingers allows the nurse to assess motor function affected by ulnar innervation ... The median nerve is assessed by asking the patient to touch the thumb to the little finger.
Last Answer : a) Ulnar Asking the patient to spread all fingers allows the nurse to assess motor function affected by ulnar innervation while pricking the fat pad at the top of the small finger allows assessment of the sensory function affected by the ulnar nerve.
Description : A patient of megaloblastic anaemia was treated with oral folic acid 5 mg daily. After 2 weeks he reported back with cognitive deficit, sensory disturbance, depressed knee jerk, while ... therapy has unmasked pyridoxine deficiency D. Patient has folate reductase abnormality in the nervous system
Last Answer : D. Patient has folate reductase abnormality in the nervous system
Description : In spinal anaesthesia the segmental level of: A. Sympathetic block is lower than the sensory block B. Sympathetic block is higher than the sensory block C. Motor block is higher than the sensory block D. Sympathetic, motor and sensory block has the same level
Last Answer : B. Sympathetic block is higher than the sensory block
Description : What other options are out there for people with cat allergies, besides antihistamines?
Last Answer : You could try one of those hypoallergenic dogs.
Description : Non sedating antihistamines
Last Answer : Non sedating antihistamines
Description : Toxicities of H2 antihistamines include which one of the following? (a) Blurred vision (b) Diarrhea (c) Orthostatic hypotension (d) P450 inhibition (e) Sleepiness
Description : The most effective treatment of pruritis vulvae associated with atrophic vulvitis is: a) Antihistamines. b) Hydrocortisone. c) Alcohol injections. d) Tranquilizers. e) Topical estrogen therapy.
Last Answer : e) Topical estrogen therapy.
Description : Choose the correct statement about H2 receptor blockers: A. They are the most efficacious drugs in inhibiting gastric acid secretion B. They cause fastest healing of duodenal ulcers C. They prevent stress ulcers in the stomach D. They afford most prompt relief of ulcer pain
Last Answer : C. They prevent stress ulcers in the stomach
Description : Can a course of antibiotics leave you feeling very run down?
Last Answer : Absolutely.
Description : What lobe receives sensory information about touch pressure pain temperature and body position?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Methicillin resistant staphylococci do not respond to ß-lactam antibiotics because (a) They produce a ß-lactamase which destroys methicillin and related drugs (b) They elaborate an amidase which destroys ... low affinity for ß-lactam antibiotics (d) They are less permeable to ß-lactam antibiotics
Description : A 19-year-old woman with recurrent sinusitis has been treated with different antibiotics on several occasions. During the course of one such treatment she developed a severe diarrhea and was hospitalized. ... difficile? (a) Ampicillin (b) Cefazolin (c) Clindamycin (d) Metonidazole (e) Tetracycline
Description : Methicillin resistant staphylococci do not respond to β-lactam antibiotics because: A. They produce a β-lactamase which destroys methicillin and related drugs B. They elaborate an amidase which destroys ... low affinity for β-lactam antibiotics D. They are less permeable to β-lactam antibiotics
Last Answer : C. They have acquired penicillin binding protein which has low affinity for β-lactam antibioti
Description : A 55-year-old renal transplant patient has been hospitalized in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit, receiving a prolonged course of antibiotics following an attack of acute cholecystitis. The ... suggest a dosage reduction in immunosuppressive agents until the infection can be adequately controlled
Last Answer : Answer: a, d Infections due to fungal pathogens have become increasingly common during the past decade, frequently occurring in patients undergoing prolonged hospitalization in the Surgical ... agents should be discontinued until evidence of infection is absolutely controlled or is eradicated
Description : A diabetic develops a severe perineal infection with skin necrosis, subcutaneous crepitance, and drainage of a thin, watery, grayish and foul-smelling fluid. Management should consist of: a. Gram stain ... normal, healthy tissue can be achieved e. A colostomy is of little benefit in this situation
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d The presence of severe perineal infection (referred to as Fournier gangrene when this process involves the perineum and scrotum in males) is associated with a ... often provides improved wound care and patient management, although it is not invariably a positive outcome
Description : The use of antibiotics can be based on either the clinical course of a patient without the benefit of well-defined microbiologic data (empiric therapy), or targeted at ... which polymicrobial infection is identified, specifically-directed treatment for the predominant organism is satisfactory
Last Answer : Answer: c The use of empiric therapy without the benefit of well-defined microbiologic data is appropriate when there is sufficient clinical evidence to support the diagnosis such that it would ... components of the infection if the body site is such that these microorganisms may be present
Description : Which of the following complications of TPN are appropriately managed with the listed treatment? a. Air embolism-place patient in reverse Trendelenburg and the left lateral decubitus position ... dioxide retention-decrease glucose calories and replace with fat d. Line sepsis-intravenous antibiotics
Last Answer : Answer: b, c A number of complications of TPN can occur which can be divided into three types: mechanical, metabolic, and infectious
Description : A 36-year-old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gramnegative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is ... (b) Aztreonam (c) Cefazolin (d) Imipenem plus cilastatin (e) Ticarcillin plus clavulanic acid
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The MOST primary treatment of ANUG in HIV patient is: A. Prescribe antibiotics B. Debridement and antimicrobial rinses C. Gingivoplasty D. Flap surgery
Last Answer : B. Debridement and antimicrobial rinses
Description : An adult patient with a history of bacterial endocarditis requires prophylactic administration of antibiotics prior to removal of teeth. Indicate the pre-operative regimen:** A. Amoxicillin 2 gram ... orally six hours before operation C. Tetracycline 250-500 mg orally 2 hours before treatment
Last Answer : A. Amoxicillin 2 gram one hour before operation orally
Description : Which of the following is used as anaesthetics? (1) N2 (2) N2O (3) CHI (4) CO2
Last Answer : (2) N2O Explanation: Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a colorless, odorless gas that is used as an anesthetic and analgesic. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthetic and analgesic effects ... effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anaesthetic.
Description : . Riboflavin is a/an (A) Vitamin (B) Analgesic drug (C) Anaesthetics (D) Anti-malarial drug
Last Answer : (A) Vitamin
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true? a- Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection. b- Raising a lingual ... e- The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : b- Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapraxia but will reduce the incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve.
Description : Which of the following local anaesthetics is indicated in case of the need to long acting one after a surgical operation, A. Lidocaine B. Mepivacaine C. Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Last Answer : C. Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned, which of the following is true?**CHECK A. Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection B. Raising ... root E. The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic prescription of dexamethasone will dramatically reduces post operative swelling
Description : Select the correct statement about nitrous oxide: A. It irritates the respiratory mucosa B. It has poor analgesic action C. It is primarily used as a carrier and adjuvant to other anaesthetics D. It frequently induces post anaesthetic nausea and retching
Last Answer : C. It is primarily used as a carrier and adjuvant to other anaesthetics
Description : General anaesthetics produce immobility in response to painful surgical stimuli by acting primarily at the: A. Motor cortex B. Basal ganglia C. Thalamus D. Spinal cord
Last Answer : D. Spinal cord
Description : Toxicity of local anaesthetics involves the following organs except: A. Heart B. Brain C. Kidney D. Skin and subcutaneous tissue (p. 324)
Last Answer : D. Dibucaine