A patient who had a spinal cord T4 injury two years ago calls 911 for a pounding headache, blurred vision, and flushing. On your arrival, her vital signs include a blood pressure of 240/120 and pulse of 58. What is this condition called?
A) Autonomic hyperreflexia syndrome
B) Spinal shock
C) Malignant hypertension
D) Brown-Séquard syndrome
A
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a. 1, 3, and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2, and 4 only d. 2 only
Dermatologic conditions caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching, are known as:
A. flora B. scabies C. viruses D. dermatoses
Following _______________ _______________ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Describe the condition called atherosclerosis, and discuss how diet can aid in the prevention of the disease.
What will be an ideal response?