A common sign of Graves' disease includes ________, or protrusion of the eyes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
exophthalmos
Exophthalmos is the protrusion of the eyes.
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The predominant blood leukocyte found in children is the:
a. Monocyte b. Lymphocyte c. Neutrophil d. Eosinophil
Explain the topics that should be covered in a disaster recovery plan.
What will be an ideal response?
An elderly man is found lying unresponsive next to his bed. The patient's wife did not witness the events that led to his unresponsiveness. You should immediately:
A) assess the patient's respirations. B) apply 100% supplemental oxygen. C) tilt the head back and lift up the chin. D) grasp the angles of the lower jaw and lift.
Ronia is prescribed penicillin to treat an infection. She last took penicillin two years earlier for the first time and suffered no allergic reaction. However, with this round of penicillin treatment, she is experiencing hives, rash and wheezing. What happened?
A. An initial "sensitizing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgM antibodies; causing future allergic reactions. B. An initial "predisposing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgM antibodies; causing future allergic reactions. C. An initial "sensitizing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgE antibodies; causing future allergic reactions. D. An initial "predisposing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgE antibodies; causing future allergic reactions.