Your patient is extremely hypertensive with a diastolic reading of over 130 mmHg. He complains of a severe headache, vomiting, and dizziness. You should suspect:
A) noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.
B) hypertensive encephalopathy.
C) dissecting aortic aneurysm.
D) spinal meningitis.
Answer: B
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period. She is G2P2 and has no other significant gynecologic history. Physical examination reveals pain with palpation over her entire abdomen; her skin is warm and dry. Vital signs are: heart rate 84, blood pressure 124/76 mmHg, respiration 12, SpO2 = 99%. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient? A) Uterine fibroids B) Endometriosis C) Primary dysmenorrhea D) Polycystic ovary disease
During an annual gynecologic exam, the licensed practitioner performs a(n) ________ breast exam.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient is using a Tri-flow incentive spirometer. She can raise the second ball to the top of the chamber for 2 seconds. How much volume did the patient inhale?
A) 300 mL B) 400 mL C) 800 mL D) 2,000 mL
Upon arrival, you find a 73-year-old man unconscious in his bathroom. After moving him to an open area, and suspecting no trauma, what is the preferred method of opening his airway?
A) The jaw-thrust maneuver B) The jaw-lift maneuver C) The head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver D) The modified jaw-thrust maneuver