Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by __________________. A tetanus vaccination is recommended after a deep animal bite that is dirty and cannot be thoroughly cleaned, if it has been more than _______________ years since the patient has been immunized. The most common initial sign of infection is ____________.
An adult patient with a burn to the entire surface of the he…
An adult patient with a burn to the entire surface of the head (front and back) has been burned on _____________% of the body?
REFER to image HThis patient presents with a wound on his le…
REFER to image HThis patient presents with a wound on his leg. He reports that the skin and tissue just “fell off” a few hours ago. He says that the area stung and looked red, white and blue yesterday and this morning it appeared black and then “fell off”. He says that he feels nauseated, but otherwise alright. Which of the following treatments would be reasonable to try?REFER to image H
A man who has never been vaccinated for rabies, is bit by a…
A man who has never been vaccinated for rabies, is bit by a rabid raccoon while out hunting. Which of the following best describes appropriate treatment at this time?
REFER to image MThese blanchable, pruritic wheals developed…
REFER to image MThese blanchable, pruritic wheals developed abruptly after eating some new foods. They are scattered diffusely over her body and are fading as new ones develop. They have continued for 3 days. What is the most likely diagnosis?REFER to image M
REFER to image TThis is a non-tender, 3mm nodule that is fil…
REFER to image TThis is a non-tender, 3mm nodule that is filled with thick yellow-white material. It has persisted for several months without change. No other lesions are found – it is the only lesion on this patient’s neck. She has never had this before. What is the most likely diagnosis?REFER to image T
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Type I h…
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
Which of the following anatomical locations of a mammalian b…
Which of the following anatomical locations of a mammalian bite, would most likely warrant ordering plain radiographs (x-ray)?
A patient comes with a complaint regarding a very large patc…
A patient comes with a complaint regarding a very large patch (>15cm) that appears to go deep into the dermis. It is of unknown etiology. You decide to get a biopsy to aid in diagnosis. Which type of biopsy would be most appropriate?
Glands that open into a hair follicle, secrete sweat and are…
Glands that open into a hair follicle, secrete sweat and are located in the axilla, pubic region and breast areolae are called: