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Questions in medicine

[Done] What medical term contains a word part that means dry or scaly? A. pyoderma B. ichthyosis C. lipocytes D. rhinophyma

[Done] Which refers to the standard eye test used to test for glaucoma? A. retinoscopy B. slit-lamp examination C. tonometry D. otoscopy

[Done] Upon delivery of the baby’s head, you Note that its face is encased in the unruptured amniotic sac. You should:

[Done] During a recall appointment, which of the following treatments besides prophylaxis may be performed? A. All listed are correct B. Root canal therapy C. Periodontal evaluation D. Cosmetic procedures

[Done] A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn pain management during a heel stick with a client who is pregnant. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Disposable heel warmers are applied before a heel stick to help manage pain. B. Manual lancet blades will be used to puncture the skin. C. The newborn will be swaddled snugly with the hips flexed. D. The newborn will be placed on the client's chest during a heel stick.

[Done] Identify the following vitamin deficiency or toxicity. Demographics: 23 year old; Kate Symptoms: Hair loss, skin rash, and fatigue. She went to the ER after having severe tremors and muscle spasms. History: She is recently recovering from a 3-week infection and has just stopped taking antibiotics. She is allergic to eggs, peanuts and fish and she does not eat pork for religious reasons. 24hr Diet History: Breakfast: Pancakes with butter and syrup and a small glass of orange juice Lunch: Hamburger and French fries with a large Coca-Cola Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn with a glass of sweet tea Findings: Patient present with episodes of convulsions Test Results: None that were noteworthy A. Biotin Deficiency B. Vitamin C Deficiency C. Folate Deficiency D. Vitamin B12 Deficiency

[Done] Which medication is contraindicated for an older patient who is experiencing thyrotoxicosis? A. Aspirin B. Ibuprofen C. Acetaminophen D. Naproxen sodium

[Done] Which recall system is highly successful because patients personally participate in scheduling their own appointments? A. Telephone Recall System B. Mail Recall System C. A Combination Recall System D. Prescheduled Recall System

[Done] Which angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor will increase photosensitivity in the patient? A. Lisinopril B. Captopril C. Quinapril D. Moexipril

[Done] A missed dose for an individual is documented on the medication record as: A. An "X" in the appropriate date and time box. B. The letter "O" in the appropriate date and time box. C. The staff initials that are circled in the appropriate date and time box. D. The letter "M" in the appropriate date and time box.