Of the following clinical findings, which one would you MOST likely encounter during the early phase following a fracture of the basilar skull?

A. Altered mental status
B. Mastoid ecchymosis
C. Periorbital ecchymosis
D. CSF draining from the nose


Answer: A. Altered mental status

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Which of the following provides the best estimation of amino acid levels in newborns?

A) Gas chromatography of venous blood samples B) Tandem MS/MS analysis of dried blood spot (punch) C) Enzyme-linked immunoasbsorbant assays for specific amino acids D) Spectrophotometric analysis of urine specimens

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A. carrying oxygen B. clotting C. maintaining blood volume D. maintaining blood pressure E. reducing inflammation

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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