What is cutaneous anthrax - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

33-year-old woman presents to the ED for a two-day history of headache, photophobia, and neck stiffness. Her past medical history is significant for human immunodeficiency virus. While interviewing the patient, she is unable to tell you where she is and appears confused. A lumbar puncture is performed, and an india ink stain of the cerebrospinal fluid reveals encapsulated yeast. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A Coccidioidomycosis B Cryptococcal meningitis C Lyme meni...

NU 577 Exam Pearls Study Guide 2023-2024. Exam Format • AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if you are guessing, AVOID...

Leik pearls Questions and Answers 2023 After warfarin is discontinued Anticoagulant affects persist for 2 to 5 days Drugs that increase bleeding risk Coumadin Pradaxa Heparin Plavix Asa Pepto NSAIDs Celebrex Asian patients may require Lower start dose and maintenance of warfarin Some genotypes require Lower doses of warfarin Persons older than 60 years are likely to have larger increase In INR compare with younger patients INR values lower than 2.0...

NU 577 Exam Pearls Study Guide 2023-2024. Exam Format • AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if you are guessing, AVOID...

The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is receiving enteral tube feedings. Which task performed by the UAP requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A.Suctions oral secretions from mouth B.Positions head of bed flat when changing sheets C.Takes temperature using the axillary method D.Keeps head of bed elevated at 30 degrees B Rationale: Positioning the head of the bed flat when enteral feedings are in progress puts the client at risk for aspiration ...

Chapter 4 A cattle rancher in western Nebraska can be concerned about what kind of anthrax that farmers and ranchers are regularly exposed to? - correct answer Cutaneous anthrax Many infectious diseases are increasingly difficult to treat because of what problem? - correct answer Overuse of antibiotics has created antimicrobial resistance. If Cary is being treated for an infection, why is he still going to work and meeting friends? - correct answer his particular infection is not a threa...

Which population should be most concerned about toxoplasmosis infection? - ANS pregnant women With pinworm infection, when is itching most likely to occur and why? - ANS -Itching around the anus and is most likely to occur at night because the worms move to the area around the anus to lay their eggs. Head to head contact is necessary to spread lice T/F - ANS False What is most common waterborne disease in U.S.? - ANS -Swimmers ear (otitis externa)...

NU 577 Exam Pearls Study Guide 2023-2024. Exam Format • AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if you are guessing, AVOID...

Microorganism Organisms and acellular entities too small to be seen clearly by an unaided eye; =<1mm in diameter often unicellular Cellular Fungi (yeasts + molds) protists (algae, protozoa, slime molds) bacteria (E. coli) Archaea (methanogens) Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Acellular Viruses (protein + nucleic acids) Viroids (RNA) Satellites (Nucleic Acid + RNA) Prions (inf...

EMT-B AAOS Final Test - Questions with Verified Answers A 29-year-old female presents with confusion and disorientation. Her respirations are rapid and shallow and her pulse is 120 beats/min and thready. She is markedly diaphoretic and has an oxygen saturation of 89%. You should: A. transport immediately. B. treat her for hyperglycemia. C. administer oral glucose. D. provide ventilatory support. An 11 month old crying female has swallowed a piece of a hot dog. She is coughing and you can hear ...