An older man sees his doctor for severe pain in his lower abdominal or flank area, elevated temperature, and nausea. Exhaustive tests rule out abdominal obstructions and infections
Plain X-rays indicate a radiopaque (whitish) spot in the area of his right ureter. Diagnose his problem. Give suggested treatment and prognosis.
What will be an ideal response
The symptoms indicate a kidney stone that has been passed into the ureter. Recommended treatments include be IV therapy to flush the stone out, surgery, or ultrasound waves to shatter the calculi. The usual prognosis is for complete recovery. There is a possibility of kidney stones forming again.
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A) the common iliac arteries. B) the descending aorta. C) the internal iliac arteries. D) renal arteries. E) None of the answers are correct.
The heart
A. is a four-chambered muscular pump. B. has a superior apex and an inferior base. C. is posterior to the trachea. D. lies mostly to the right of the midline of the sternum. E. is lined with an epithelial layer called the epicardium.
Match the phrase to either the sympathetic or parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.Release of epinephrine and norepinephrine
A. Parasympathetic B. Sympathetic
Which number indicates the reticular layer of the dermis?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5