A disorder where head growth is reduced starting in the toddler years is called _____
a. Prader-Willi syndrome
b. Rett syndrome
c. cerebral palsy
d. autism
e. Down syndrome
b
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Mushrooms are MOST associated with
A) bacterial toxins. B) fungal toxins. C) protozoa. D) toxic algae.
Mr. Stanley Edward, a 58-year-old African American male, was admitted to the emergency room of the medical center upon being found unconscious in his car in a parking lot and resuscitated. His history was obtained by contacting his daughter. The patient presents with:
• end-stage adenocarcinoma of the gastroestophageal juncture. • chronic malnutrition and significant weight loss × 1 year. Low BMI, loss of muscle, loss of subcutaneous fat, bitemporal wasting. • acute pancreatitis with intractable vomiting. Medical Hx: Hypertension; S/P stroke @ age 56; cataract surgery. Meds: antilipemic medication, antihypertensive medication. Hx: Lifelong chain smoker (2 packs per day); alcohol abuse since his late 20s. Ht: 5'8". Admission Wt: 107 lbs. Usual Wt, 1 year ago: 170 lbs. Social Hx: Lives alone; cooks and shops for himself despite illness. Dietary Hx: Previously followed a low-cholesterol, low-sodium, high-potassium diet. Mr. Edward is not being actively treated for cancer at his request. Plan is to keep Mr. Edward NPO and place a peripheral line for hydration and nutrition support. Which of Mr. Edward's conditions requires that he be kept NPO? a. history of alcoholism b. pancreatitis with vomiting c. malnutrition with wasting d. end-stage cancer
Which bacteria have spores that are extremely heat resistant and must be boiled for 6 hours before they will be destroyed?
A) Clostridium perfringens B) Campylobacter jejuni C) Clostridium botulinum D) Listeria monocytogenes
A graph showing the relationship between mortality and body mass index is shaped like the a/n ________.
a. J b. S c. backslash d. inverted U e. forward slash