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Esophagitis presentationinflammation of the esophageal wall as a consequence of abnormal gastroesopheal reflux of HCL What is the etiology of esophagitis?Incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter and loss of protective mucus layer What is the conservative treatment for esophagitis?avoid strong acid stimulators, alcohol, coffee, fats and chocolate What is the presentation of hiatal hernia?protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm hiatus What are the types of hiatal ...

Cardiology : Clinical Intervention, Constrictive pericarditis ROSH: Treatment includes NSAIDs, corticosteroids and colchicine. Drainage and antibiotics are usually necessary if an infectious etiology is found. PA EASY: Transthoracic echocardiography, would allow for monitoring of a patient with acute pericarditis, to determine if a pericardial effusion and/or cardiac tamponade develops. Exam Master: Most cases are due to viral infections with the treatment being rest and non-steroidal agen...

History & Physical/ENT/Ophthalmology A 4 year-old child presents with a rapid onset of high fever and extremely sore throat. Which of the following findings are suggestive of the diagnosis of epiglottitis? Answers A. Croupy cough and drooling B. Thick gray, adherent exudate C. Beefy red uvula, palatal petechiae, white exudate D. Inflammation and medial protrusion of one tonsil Explanations (c) A. A croupy cough with drooling in a patient who appears very ill is consistent with epiglottit...

When performing a pre-participation sports physical in the adolescent population, a murmur with which of the following qualities indicates a risk for sudden death during exercise? A. Increases with the Valsalva maneuver B. Increases with squatting maneuver C. Associated with a mid-systolic click D. Mid-systolic without radiation to the carotids A At the time of ovulation in a normal menstrual cycle, there is a peak in the serum concentration of which of the following? A. Luteinizing hor...

Is staph gram (+) or gram (-) gram (+) What are the two main causes of aortic stenosis? congenital bicuspid valve and calcification of the valve secondary to coronary artery disease You notice drusen deposits on fundal exam. What is the most likely diagnosis? Macular degeneration List the 5 insulins in order of peak efficacy? Lispro: 1-2 hrs, regular: 2-4 hrs, NPH: 5-7 hrs, Lente: 4-8 hrs, Ultralente: 8-14 hrs What would you expect to see on a KOH prep if the patient had vaginal cand...

History & Physical/Dermatology A patient presents with a rash, characterized by red macules and edematous papules with a clearing center. This best describes which of the following? Answers A. erythema marginatum B. erythema multiforme C. varicella D. impetigoExplanations (u) A. Erythema marginatum is associated with rheumatic fever and is characterized by macular to maculopapular lesions. A clearing center is not found in the rash. (c) B. Target lesions, also termed iris lesions, are ...

A 55-year-old non-smoking male presents with a hemoglobin of 18.5 g/dl and a hematocrit of 56%. Which of the following physical examination findings Answers A. Splenomegaly B. Cheilosis C. Purpura D. Decreased vibratory sense Explanations (c) A. PATIENTS WITH POLYCYTHEMIA VERA PRESENT WITH ELEVATED HEMOGLOBIN AND HEMATOCRIT. ON PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PLETHORA, ENGORGED RETINAL VEINS, AND SPLENOMEGALY ARE COMMON. (u) B. Cheilosis is noted in iron deficiency anemia. (u) C. Purpura is typical...

The sale of timeshare interests in the State of Nevada is regulated under the provisions of: NRS 119a The law that regulates real estate in Nevada is: NRS 645 Who appoints the Administrator of the Real Estate Division? The Director of the Department of Business and Industry Who appoints the Director of the Department of Business and Industry? Governor Who selects and appoints the Project Broker? Developer If a timeshare agent initially becomes licensed on June 6, 2000, when will t...

How long is a TSA license valid for? 2 years If a timeshare AGENT initially becomes licensed on June 6, 2000, when will the license expire? June 30, 2002 (end of the month - 2 years later) If a timeshare REPRESENTATIVE initially becomes licensed on June 6, 2009, when will the license expire? June 30, 2010 (end of the month - 1 year later) An applicant for an original timeshare license MUST provide: An application, certificates for passing the examination and completing the 14 hour cours...

SpectrophotometerInstrument that measures the concentration of solutions by shining a beam of light at it. AbsorbanceMeasures the amount of light absorbed by the dissolved or suspended material. Therefore absorbance is directly proportional to the amount of dissolved or suspended material in a solution. Two kinds of microscopesCompound & dissecting Relevant parts of compound microscopeEyepiece, mechanical stage (where specimen is placed), objectives with different magnifications, conden...