Which of the following is a frequent cause of bacterial infections, including epiglottitis and pneumonia, in infants and young children in the United States?
A. Escherichia coli
B. Haemophilus influenzae Serotype B
C. Helicobacter pylori
D. Legionella pneumophila
E. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B. Haemophilus influenzae Serotype B
Haemophilus influenzae Serotype B is a Gram-negative coccobacillus that causes epiglottitis and pneumonia.
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Which of the following develops atrophic changes because of decreased levels of estrogen during aging?
A. Fundus B. Isthmus C. Cervix D. Uterus
All of the following are true about the REALM, EXCEPT it
A) stands for Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine B) asks patients to read medical terms C) is used to assess cultural competency D) has been used to assess health literacy among many different patient populations
The terms posterior and dorsal have opposite meanings
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A hypertensive emergency is MOST accurately defined as:
A) an increase in the blood pressure due to medication noncompliance. B) an elevated blood pressure that is accompanied by a frontal headache. C) a blood pressure greater than 170/90 mm Hg with a severe nosebleed. D) an acute elevation in blood pressure with signs of end-organ damage.