Chronic, systemic, inflammatory arthritis leading to calcification and fusion of the joints is called:
a. Myositis ossificans
b. Ankylosing spondylitis
c. Rheumatoid arthritis
d. Lyme disease
ANS: B
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a. cardiovascular collapse. b. respiratory failure. c. renal complications. d. massive blood loss.
Difficulty or pain with urination is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
All of the following are true of West Nile virus EXCEPT:
A. It was first isolated in Uganda. B. It causes mild febrile illness in about 20% of patients. C. It causes severe meningitis in less than 1% of patients. D. It is not known to cause fatalities.
Patients who are non–weight bearing on their right lower extremity and ambulate with axillary crutches advance what FIRST to descend stairs?
a. Axillary crutches b. Right lower extremity c. Left lower extremity