Ans 8 - Option a is correct
Ans 9 -Option b is correct
Ans 10 - Option b is correct
Ans 11 - Option c is correct
Ans 12 - Option c is correct
Harry is a freshman at college. He wakes up one day with a sore throat, fever...
1. Kelly is experiencing a sore throat, fever of 103.5F, and a generalized lymphadenopathy. The results of her blood work are as follows: CBC: Decreased WBC count with an increase in atypical lymphocytes MONO test: positive Increased serum bilirubin Based on this information, what is the most likely cause of this infection and the mode of transmission? a. EBV; kissing b. EBV; sexual intercourse c. CMV; blood transfusion d. orthomyxovirus A; coughing 2. Mrs. Gregory came into the ED complaining...
Delia, a five-year-old, woke up one morning complaining that she had a sore throat, headache, and stomachache. Her tonsils appeared swollen, and a tonsular exudate, appearing as a cream-colored pus, was evident upon examining the child’s oropharynx. Her mother also took Delia’s temperature and noted the girl was running a low-grade fever. Suspecting strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis), her mother made an appointment with the pediatrician. The doctor first performed a rapid strep test, which works by detecting certain cell surface...
Fred, a college junior, wakes up one morning to find a cold sore has erupted on his lower lip overnight. As a biology major, Fred has learned this is a symptom of infection with herpes simplex virus. The lesion begins to heal in five days, demonstrating his CD8 cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) have been activated to kill the virus-infected cells. What is the protein that is secreted by these lymphocytes which enters the infected cell through a specialized pore, then...
1.Taking 100 milligrams of zinc per day is a safe and effective way to protect oneself from the common cold virus. True or False 2. Ben has type 2 diabetes, and his diet is deficient in chromium. Ben's blood glucose level is abnormally high. He may be able lower his blood glucose level by taking a supplemental source of chromium. True or False 3.Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells may be inadequate or the...
please type and answer all the question Why Isn’t My Antibiotic Working? Part I Your throat hurts, and it’s been hurting for the last 24 hours, getting progressively worse. You’re worried because you were just visiting your cousin last weekend, and his 4-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with strep throat. You know it’s pretty contagious, and your cousin called as soon as his daughter was diagnosed. “Ugh,” you think. You don’t want to go to the doctor; it takes time,...
Mr. Charles Lamont is a 45-year-old patient who is visiting his primary care physician for his an annual checkup. His wife is waiting for him in the lobby; she is hoping that Mr. Lamont will tell the physician about his recent bout of coughing and shortness of breath. Mr. Lamont works for a construction company as a heavy machine operator. He smokes 1% packs of cigarettes per day. His wife has been encouraging Mr. Lamont to stop, but he has...
Allan is a 55-year-old man. He used to play football in high school and be fairly active as a younger man, but now his physique is best described as husky at 6 feet tall and 215 pounds. He has worked as a real estate salesman for many years despite the fact that he's not especially social, so he experiences a fair bit of job stress and insecurity. Allan had a relatively minor heart attack (from coronary atherosclerosis) that weakened him...
Kawika was slightly overweight, and his cholesterol level was high enough that he was on medication to help lower it. Because he was trying to lose weight, Kawika had increased his exercise regime, which led to painful muscles most evenings. To alleviate the muscle aches he was feeling, Kawika began taking a few ibuprofen daily. Much to his surprise, instead of getting stronger Kawika felt progressively weaker and more tired. He was short of breath and felt “ballooned” most mornings....
A 32-year old male patient walks into your endocrinology clinic complaining of fatigue, muscle weakness,, and bone and back pain. He is a very active and generally healthy athlete and said all these symptoms have only appeared in the last two weeks. After checking his prior medical history, you noticed that he went to his primary care physician a month ago to get treatment for high cholesterol levels. His physician prescribed he take oral Cholestyramine daily for the next month....
Craig is a 55-year old male who has been relatively sedentary most of his life. He works an 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. desk job and ventures out to a fast food restaurant on most days, for his lunch. Beside the occasional nightly walk with his dog, Craig does not engage in regular physical activity. About a month ago, Craig paid a visit to his primary care physician due to frequent chest pain and shortness of breath after walking short...