A medical term that means too few of all cells is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
pancytopenia
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Hematopoietic tumors include all but which of the following?
A. Lung cancer B. Leukemia C. Lymphoma D. Myeloma E. These are all hematopoietic tumors.
When strength training for general fitness, the recommendation is ____ sets per exercise
a. one to three b. two to four c. three to five d. four to six e. five to seven
Read the following excerpt from a Surgery Follow-Up note: Subjective Mr. Shield presented to our office today for follow-up from his thyroidectomy. He initially presented to his primary care physician with concerns over a goiter. His PCP noticed mild exophthalmos and an enlarged thyroid with palpable nodules. He had thyroid scintigraphy and TFTs that both revealed active nodules. After discussion with Dr. Sharp during a consultation, Mr. Shield elected for surgical correction. Dr. Sharp performed a thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago. Mr. Shield had postoperative hypocalcemia but otherwise had an unremarkable hospital stay. Since discharge, Mr. Shield has done very well. According to the note, which of the following states is NOT true?
A. The patient had his thyroid removed. B. After surgery the patient had low calcium levels in his blood. C. Mr. Shield has excessive calcium in his urine. D. The thyroid function tests revealed active nodules. E. Mr. Shield presented to his PCP with a swollen thyroid gland.
Jonas is having severe chest pains with shortness of breath that has not subsided within the last ten minutes. He should
A. take an over-the-counter medicine and see if he feels better. B. call and get medical advice over the phone. C. have someone take him to the nearest emergency room. D. wait at least an hour to see if his symptoms go away.