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[Free] Polina has been experiencing ear drainage for several days and is having hearing problems but does not have any pain. What will her doctor most likely determine is the cause of her symptoms? A. deafness B. ear infection C. earwax buildup D. ruptured eardrum

[Free] Which of the following is a life threatening condition caused by excessive quantities of the thyroid hormones? Grave's disease Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid storm Thyromegaly

[Free] Which of the following is the normal drive for ventilation? A. Surfactants B. Bicarbonate C. Increasing PCO2 D. Increasing PO2

[Free] In which patient is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency the likely cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? A. A 30-year-old who has smoked for 3 years B. A 65-year-old man who drove a taxi most of his life C. A 70-year-old woman who smoked for 40 years D. A 50-year-old with exposure to secondhand smoke

[Free] A urine drug screen is part of waived testing that requires a physician order. True or False?

[Free] A 32-year-old male sustained a severe laceration to his left arm. His vital signs are BP 80/50, P 140, and R 28. What type of shock should you suspect? A. Compensated shock B. Irreversible shock C. Decompensated shock D. Obstructive shock

[Free] Which of the following is a potential indication of a large head circumference in an infant? A. It may indicate malnutrition. B. It may indicate fluid buildup on the brain. C. It may be an early sign of asthma. D. It may indicate an enlarged liver.

[Free] What term describes a profuse white mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina? A. Vaginismus B. Vaginitis C. Leukorrhea D. Vaginal candidiasis

[Free] Which of the following medications is most likely to cause tachycardia? A. Aspirin B. Albuterol C. Naloxone D. Oral glucose

[Free] In conducting a physical examination, ensuring patient comfort is important. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate method to ensure patient comfort? A. Exposing only the necessary part of the body for examination B. Keeping the room temperature comfortably warm C. Leaving findings unexplained to avoid patient anxiety D. Asking for permission before examination E. Introduce everyone in the room