Most cases of pyelonephritis are caused by ________.

A. calcium kidney stones
B. viruses
C. parasites
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)


Answer: D

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Your patient has type A+ blood. Which of the following statements about the patient's blood is TRUE?

A) The patient produces anti-A antibodies. B) The blood cells lack Rh antigens. C) There are type A antigens on the surface of the red blood cells. D) The patient can only receive A+ blood if a transfusion is needed.

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Of these statements, which best demonstrates that the EMT has an accurate understanding of acute abdominal pain?

A) "Abdominal pain is more of an emergency when the patient has a medical history related to the abdominal organs." B) "If the abdominal pain is not sharp in nature, it is most likely not a life-threatening condition." C) "Sometimes the cause of abdominal pain will be obvious, but often the cause will not be that apparent." D) "If the patient complains of 'crampy' or colicky pain, the EMT should suspect that a solid organ has ruptured and is bleeding."

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Your patient has cerebral edema. Which group of diuretic agents would you expect to be administered?

a. Loop b. Osmotic c. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors d. Thiazide

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Children's folk music should be piped into a(n) ____ practice.

A. obstetrics B. geriatrics C. gynecology D. pediatrics

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