A 58-year-old man presents with fatigue and shortness of breath. On cardiac auscultation, a pansystolic murmur is heard best at the apex and radiates to the axilla. Which of the following conditions is most likely responsible for this murmur?
Which of the following represents normal anatomic and physio…
Which of the following represents normal anatomic and physiologic changes with aging in respiratory function? Select all that apply.
A 42 year old patient presents with chronic nasal congestion…
A 42 year old patient presents with chronic nasal congestion, decreased sense of smell, and a history of “hay fever”. On exam, you note a pale, edematous, non tender mass in the nare. Which of the following statements about nasal polyps is most accurate?
A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, c…
A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. Mom reports she attends daycare and other children have been sick recently. On examination, you note small, white lesions, that resemble a grain of salt, on an erythematous base located on the buccal mucosa opposite the lower molars. What would be an important follow up question
A 42 year old patient presents with chronic nasal congestion…
A 42 year old patient presents with chronic nasal congestion, decreased sense of smell, and a history of “hay fever”. On exam, you note a pale, edematous, non tender mass in the nare. Which of the following statements about nasal polyps is most accurate?
Your patient complains of dizziness. They describe the sensa…
Your patient complains of dizziness. They describe the sensation as spinning. Physical exam notes nystagmus and ataxia. Which of the following terms best describes what your patient is experiencing?
A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester is bein…
A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester is being seen for an earache. On oral examination, her gums appear erythematous and slightly edematous along the gingival margin. On further questioning she reports occasional bleeding when brushing her teeth. Which of the following best explains these findings?
Amber fluid behind the eardrum is characteristic of which co…
Amber fluid behind the eardrum is characteristic of which condition?
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is performing…
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is performing a nasal inspection. Which is true regarding the nasal inspection?
A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, c…
A 4-year-old child presents with a 3-day history of fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. Mom reports she attends daycare and other children have been sick recently. On examination, you note small, white lesions, that resemble a grain of salt, on an erythematous base located on the buccal mucosa opposite the lower molars. What would be an important follow up question