What is typically the best treatment for ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis)?

A) Oral medications
B) Over-the-counter antifungal ointments
C) Application of a topical scabicidal cream
D) Vaccines and immunizations


A

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The medical assistant's main responsibility is to assist the ________ in providing patient care

a. physician b. health insurance company c. patient advocate d. financial officer

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__________________ stimulate fibroblasts and fibroclasts, encouraging their functions of healing the extracellular matrix

a. Endorphins b. Histamines c. Leukocytes d. Hemoglobin molecules

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The mother of a 5-year-old female patient states that her daughter has been "sick" with a sore throat and fever for several days. The mother became concerned tonight and called 911 because the child was "making funny noises" and could not breathe well. Your assessment reveals a lethargic, well-developed child sitting upright and with high-pitched tracheal noises when she breathes in. What should be the priority action for the EMT?

A) Placing an oropharyngeal airway B) Administering supplemental oxygen if indicated C) Inspecting the airway with a tongue depressor D) Performing abdominal thrusts

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Hematological analysis was performed on a 10-day-old baby who appeared to have difficulty breathing and had a temperature of 101.2 °F. The WBC was 29.8 à— 109/L. This finding represents a(n):

a. Normal leukocyte count b. Absolute leukocytosis c. Relative leukopenia d. Absolute leukopenia

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