Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation 5×2 + 9y2 = 45. (5 points)
You are evaluating a 62-year-old man for a possible deep vei…
You are evaluating a 62-year-old man for a possible deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be present with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Skin biopsies are appropriate when the nature of the lesion…
Skin biopsies are appropriate when the nature of the lesion or dermatitis is in question. It is becoming more common for primary care providers to perform skin biopsies. Punch and shave biopsies are the most common. Why would a punch biopsy be the biopsy of choice for a primary care provider evaluating a lesion for melanoma?
When managing a patient with COPD who is a current smoker, a…
When managing a patient with COPD who is a current smoker, a discussion of the importance of smoking cessation should occur:
Guidelines from USPFT, American College of Surgeons and the…
Guidelines from USPFT, American College of Surgeons and the CDC recommend screening high-risk smokers for lung cancer beginning at age:
Determine two pairs of polar coordinates for the point (5, 5…
Determine two pairs of polar coordinates for the point (5, 5) with 0° ≤ θ < 360°. (5 points)
Find an equation in standard form for the hyperbola with ver…
Find an equation in standard form for the hyperbola with vertices at (0, ±4) and asymptotes at y = ± x. (5 points)
Find the rectangular coordinates of the point with the polar…
Find the rectangular coordinates of the point with the polar coordinates. (5 points)
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a reversible vasospastic disorder th…
Raynaud’s phenomenon is a reversible vasospastic disorder that affects the blood flow to the digits and less commonly to the nose and earlobes. Lifestyle modification for patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon include:
A 28-year-old female returns to the clinic to see you. You i…
A 28-year-old female returns to the clinic to see you. You initially treated her for moderate depression with fluoxetine (Prozac), an SSRI, 20 mg daily. You recommended a follow up visit in 3-4 weeks. She missed that appointment, she was feeling less depressed and canceled her appointment. Two months have gone by, she called your office this morning and asked to schedule an appointment with you. She is feeling a bit “crazy and manic” on the fluoxetine. She is rushing around, laughing a lot and experiencing more anxiety. She has a family history of severe mood swings, she passed it off as just that. Based on this information, what is the most likely, or leading diagnosis for this person: