Which of the following disorders have signs and symptoms similar to appendicitis?
A) Mallory-Weiss tear
B) Diverticulitis
C) Esophageal varices
D) Cholecystitis
Answer: B
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A. "Syphilis is treatable with penicillin; if you follow the treatment regimen, you should not have brain damage." B. "Only about 40% of people who have syphilis sustain brain damage from the disease." C. "The physician will recommend an excellent neurologist to manage your disease." D. "Yes, but effects on the brain occur in the tertiary stage-you have plenty of years before that happens." E. "At least you know in advance, so you can arrange for a durable power of attorney."
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A) repeat the nitroglycerin. B) reassess her blood pressure. C) give her a 250-mL saline bolus. D) administer 2 to 4 mg of morphine.
A less than optimal AP oblique sacroiliac joint projection demonstrating the ilium superimposing the inferior sacral ala and lateral sacrum will
a. also demonstrate the lateral sacral ala superimposing the iliac tuberosity. b. demonstrate an open sacroiliac joint. c. also demonstrate the superior and inferior sacral alae without iliac superimposi-tion. d. require decreased pelvic obliquity to obtain optimal positioning.