A sputum sample from a patient has been sent to the laboratory for analysis. Which of the following findings could help confirm the diagnosis of extrinsic asthma?
a. Increased IgE level
b. Increased erythrocyte count
c. Colonization of P. aeruginosa
d. Decreased IgE level
A
Patients with extrinsic asthma will demonstrate increased immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels.
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A) He will develop peritonitis. B) He is suffering from a myocardial infarction. C) He will aspirate on vomit. D) His appendix will rupture.
The physician sees a seven-year-old patient for a first visit. Patient had a wood sliver in his right hand that is now swollen, tender, and red. Also, just before arriving at the clinic, the patient also suffered a bee sting on his left arm that resulted in mild swelling. History reveals the patient has had no history of severe reaction to bee stings. No identified signs of anaphylaxis from the
bee sting. Physical examination of the patient's right hand identifies possible infection of sliver wound site; the physician requests the patient's previous medical records from his former clinic to identify the status of the patient's tetanus immunization status. Physician recommends Epsom salt baths twice daily for the infected right hand and issues a prescription for antibiotics in the event the baths do not help improve the infection. What is the overall level of medical decision making? A. Straightforward B. Low C. Moderate D. High
Initial treatment for a patient with external blood loss depends upon:
A: his or her past medical history. B: his or her signs and symptoms. C: whether or not hypotension is present. D: the amount of estimated blood loss.
The recommended first step in paresthesia management is
A) Explain that most paresthesias resolve over time B) Diagram the extent and degree of sensory deficit C) Speak personally with and reassure the patient D) Schedule an appointment to evaluate the paresthesia