Unlike a benign tumor, a malignant tumor is
A. less of a threat to the patient.
B. dangerous only if it interferes with bodily functions.
C. capable of invading surrounding structures.
D. enclosed in a membrane.
Answer: C
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A) Large, complex protein B) Large, complex carbohydrate C) Small carbohydrate molecule D) Small protein molecule E) Small lipid molecule
Lilian is HIV positive and pregnant. She is being treated with highly active antriretroviral therapy. In addition to the protease inhibitor lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra), what other antiretrovirals is she likely to be receiving?
A) efavirenz (Sustiva) B) lamivudine/zidovudine (Combivir) C) raltegravir (Isentress) D) maraviroc (Selzentry)
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According to the following discharge summary, which is true about this patient? HPI Mrs. Roxana Collach presented to the ED with a 2-day history of increasing epigastric pain. She described the pain as constant and dull with radiation to her back. She also had progressive anorexia. She denied nausea, emesis, or diarrhea. She was febrile in the ED and had marked epigastric tenderness on exam with guarding. Her abdomen was slightly distended and she was mildly jaundiced. Her elevated amylase and lipase confirmed the suspicion of acute pancreatitis. She was admitted for pain control and IVF.
A. She was not given intravenous fluids. B. She did not have any epigastric tenderness. C. She was diagnosed with pancreatitis. D. Her anorexia was getting better. E. She did not have a fever when she arrived.