Lauri is being treated for hypothyroidism with a synthetic replacement. What signs might indicate that her dose is too high?

A) exophthalmos
B) bradycardia
C) hypotension
D) weight gain


A

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Mr. Jones is being admitted to the hospital for the repair of a(n) (1) _____________ at the (2) ____________ level. He has been experiencing back pain for the last six months and has been under the care of a(n) (3) _____________ . The patient reports that he has not received any relief from his symptoms and is not seeking surgical intervention. The patient has a history of (4) _____________ as a child. He has never had back surgery. He reports he experiences episodes of (5) __________________________ occasionally in both big toes. There is a history of diagnosed (6) _____________ in his father and (7) _________________ in his maternal grandmother. Tests have been performed to rule out the conditions of (8) _____________ , (9) _____________ , and (10) . He has no history of (11) __________________________ within the family. Mr. Jones has been advised that without surgical intervention, it is likely he will continue to experience pain. Mr. Jones’s herniation could result in (12) __________________________ , or _____________ , and even (13) __________________________. Mr. Jones is also experiencing (14) _____________ , or inflammation of the joints of the vertebra, which is causing a gradual inability to flex and bend the back. A medication regimen of (15) _____________ has been recommended. Due to Mr. Jones’s back pain and instability in walking, he has fallen a number of times, injuring the (16) _____________ of the ankle. This tendon, also known as the (17) _____________ , might require repair at a future date. A(n) (18) _____________ is not scheduled at this time. However, it is anticipated that Mr. Jones will need a consultation with a(n) (19) _____________ at discharge to further evaluate his feet. It is expected that Mr. Jones will regain full (20) _____________ following surgery. As Mr. Jones is able to return to full weight bearing, he should be able to reverse his difficulty in movement, or (21) _____________ .

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______________ is an incision through the urinary bladder wall.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The medical term subungual means pertaining to ________ the nail

A) above B) below C) within D) beside

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