The alpha- and beta-thalassemias are considered what types of inherited disorder?
a. Autosomal recessive
b. Autosomal dominant
c. X-linked recessive
d. X-linked dominant
Ans: a. Autosomal recessive
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a. "We need to determine the areas of tenderness before using percussion and palpation." b. "Auscultation prevents distortion of bowel sounds that might occur after percussion and palpation." c. "Auscultation allows the patient more time to relax and therefore be more comfortable with the physical examination." d. "Auscultation prevents distortion of vascular sounds, such as bruits and hums, that might occur after percussion and palpation."
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1. WBC 2. RBC count 3. Fasting blood sugar 4. Pro-times and creatine kinase
What is(are) the primary benefit(s) of computer physician order entry (CPOE)?
1) Increased privacy 2) Improved access to patient data 3) Cost savings 4) Reduced medication errors
Which factors are absolute contraindications for thrombolytic therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Active peptic ulcer disease b. Active internal bleeding c. Recent head trauma d. Endocarditis e. Suspected aortic aneurysm f. Surgery within the last 10 days