Which of the following is a sign or symptom of sickle cell anemia?

A. Headache
B. Nausea
C. Enlarged spleen
D. Delayed growth
E. Reddened skin


Answer: D

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A) Perform primary and secondary assessments, move the patient to the stretcher for immediate transport, start positive pressure ventilation en route to the hospital B) Perform the primary assessment, administer supplemental oxygen, perform a rapid secondary assessment, transfer the patient to the stretcher, provide rapid transport C) Transfer the patient to the ambulance, provide rapid transport, perform the primary assessment and oxygen therapy en route to the hospital D) Transfer the patient to the ambulance, perform the primary assessment and rapid secondary assessment, provide oxygen therapy, provide rapid transport

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Patients with central giant cell granulomas typically have which of the following abnormal laboratory findings?

a. Elevated immunoglobulins b. Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase c. Elevated serum acid phosphatase d. Elevated serum calcium e. None of the above

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Interacting with your patient population using social media ________ the communication of your message

a. hampers b. confuses c. clarifies d. extends

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Strabismus may be related to?

A) ?presbyopia. B) ?amblyopia. C) ?myopia. D) ?hyperopia.

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