Eli McMillan, a 48-year man, is talking to his doctor about the symptoms he is experiencing. He states that when he goes for his morning jog, his legs feel weak and tired. He is having problems with simple tasks that require manual dexterity such as writing or unlocking doors. Upon examination, the doctor observes some atrophy of the muscles of Eli's legs, forum, and hands. He also notes that Eli is having a slight problem with his speech.

Questions:

1. What disorder do think Eli might be developing?

2. Why might Eli be experiencing muscle weakness and atrophy?

3. What is the cause of this condition?

4. What is the prognosis for an individual with this condition?

Prepare a list of the hormonal abnormalities and describe how hormones can affect the growth of bones, both in children and in adults.

For the questions below determine the EXTENT (%) and DEPTH(◦) of the burn

1. Burns covering the RIGHT anterior and posterior arm and forearm and 1/2 of the anterior abdominal wall and genitalia—burn penetrates only the epidermis.

2. Burns covering entire surface of BOTH lower limb and RIGHT upper limb—burn has reached the muscle.

3. Burns covering entire LEFT anterior and posterior region of the abdomen and thorax as well as the entire RIGHT upper limb.

Disease Terms Puzzle

Complete the clinically related sentences by selected a medical term from the table below.

blepharoplasty

blepharoptosis

diplopia

equilibrium

erythropia

iris

keratitits

keratotome

keratotomy

lacrimal

ophthalmoplegia

otosclerosis

salpingitis

sclera

tympanitis

1.   A 23-year-old patient is unable to move her eyes after sustaining a subarachnoid hemorrhage as a result of an arteriovenous malformation. This condition of the eyes is referred to as __________________________________.

2.   Rick L. sustains a corneal injury as a result of an industrial accident. Inflammation of the cornea, commonly known as __________________________________, develops after the injury requiring treatment by an ophthalmologist.

3.   A 62-year-old patient with drooping eyelids that impair her sight requires surgery. The surgical procedure required to repair the eyelids is referred to as __________________________________.

4.   After undergoing cataract surgery, a patient is unable to see. The ophthalmologist suggests a surgical procedure that requires an incision into the colored muscular layer that surrounds the pupil of the eye. This portion of the eye is known as the __________________________________.

5.   A patient comes to the ophthalmologist’s office complaining that objects appear red. The physician documents this condition as __________________________________ in the patient’s progress notes.

6.   Kelsey H. is brought to the ophthalmologist’s office by her mother who noticed her daughter frequently rubbing her right eye. After examining the child, the ophthalmologist suspects an obstruction of the duct that normally secretes tears produced by the __________________________ glands that keep the eye moist.

7.   During eye surgery, the ophthalmologist asks his assistant for the ____________________________, a surgical instrument used to incise the cornea.

8.   After sustaining a minor head injury in a motorcycle accident, a patient complains of double vision. The nurse documents this finding as __________________________________.

9.   A 26-year-old patient undergoes craniotomy for removal of a brain tumor. After surgery, the patient experiences drooping of the left eyelid. The nurse notifies the neurosurgeon of this finding, known as __________________________________.

10. Jennifer J., a 28-year-old patient, is 8 weeks pregnant when she notices a significant hearing loss. She is referred by her obstetrician to an ear, nose, and throat specialist. After testing, the specialist diagnoses __________________________________, hardening of the ear that is characterized by chronic, progressive deafness.

11. Samuel A. comes to the physician’s office with complaints of ear pain and difficulty maintaining balance. An inner ear infection is suspected. The inner ear contains receptors that help maintain balance, a state also known as __________________________________.

12. The mother of a 6-month-old infant brings her baby to the pediatrician’s office because he has not been sleeping and frequently pulls at his ear. During otoscopic examination, the physician notes an inflammation of the eardrum. He documents this finding as __________________________________ in the infant’s progress notes.

    13.    An inadequate intake of iodine in the diet can

a.
lead to hyperthyroidism
b.
cause Graves disease
c.
cause exophthalmos
d.
cause a goiter

    14.    Which of the following is true of parathyroid hormone?

a.
It is made in the thyroid gland.
b.
It decreases the amount of calcium in the blood.
c.
It increases the amount of calcium in the blood.
d.
It stimulates the formation of bone.

    15.    Which of the following is not true of glucocorticoids?

a.
They are produced in the adrenal cortex.
b.
They help regulate the blood sodium and potassium level.
c.
They increase the amount of glucose in the blood through gluconeogenesis.
d.
They have an antiallergy effect.

    16.    Which of the following is not true of the adrenal medulla?

a.
It responds to stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system.
b.
It helps produce the “fight-or-flight” response.
c.
It releases epinephrine.
d.
All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla.

    17.    Which of these is not a symptom of Cushing syndrome?

a.
moon face
b.
buffalo hump
c.
virilization in women
d.
All of the above are symptoms of Cushing syndrome.

    18.    Which of the following statements is true?

a.
The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete insulin.
b.
Hypersecretion of insulin causes diabetes mellitus.
c.
Insulin causes an increase in the blood sugar level.
d.
Glucagon and insulin are antagonists of each other.

    20.    Which of the following is not true of the pineal gland?

a.
It is located in the brain.
b.
It produces melatonin.
c.
It helps regulate the body’s “biological clock”.
d.
All of the above are true of the pineal gland.

    21.    Which of the following is not true of the pituitary gland?

a.
It is composed of two endocrine glands.
b.
Its posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis.
c.
It is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.
d.
All of the above are true of the pituitary gland.

    22.    Which of the following is not considered a tropic hormone?

a.
thyroid-stimulating hormone
b.
adrenocorticotropic hormone
c.
antidiuretic hormone
d.
follicle-stimulating hormone

    23.    Which of the following is not true of the adrenal medulla?

a.
It is the inner portion of the adrenal gland.
b.
It secretes epinephrine.
c.
It is the target organ for ACTH.
d.
All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla.

    5.    Which of the following is not true of luteinizing hormone?

a.
It is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
b.
Its target organ cells are in the ovaries.
c.
It stimulates ovulation.
d.
All of the above are true of luteinizing hormone.

    6.    ACTH

a.
causes the ovary to begin forming an egg follicle
b.
stimulates the production of adrenal cortex hormone
c.
stimulates the release of adrenaline
d.
has target organ cells in the thyroid gland

    7.    Acromegaly is caused by

a.
hypersecretion of ACTH
b.
hyposecretion of ACTH
c.
hypersecretion of growth hormone
d.
hyposecretion of growth hormone

    8.    Dwarfism can be caused by

a.
hypersecretion of ACTH
b.
hyposecretion of ACTH
c.
hypersecretion of growth hormone
d.
hyposecretion of growth hormone

19. Calculate the total dose in cubic centimeters of a drug, to be administered IV to a patient weighing 81 pounds. The concentration of the drug is 20mg/ml and the dosage rate is 11mg per kg._____________

A. Calculate the total dose in cubic centimeters of a drug, to be administered SQ to a patient weighing 17 pounds. The concentration of the drug is 2mg/ml and the dosage rate is 10mg per kg._____________

B. Calculate the total dose in cubic centimeters of a drug, to be administered SQ to a patient weighing 99 pounds. The concentration of the drug is 100mg/ml and the dosage rate is 15mg per kg.___________

13. ORDER: Diphenhydramine 25mg PO BID X 60d How many tabs will be dispensed? _____ How frequent will doses be? _______________

A. ORDER: Thyroxine .08 mg tabs PO BID X 90d How many tabs will be dispensed? _____ How frequent will doses be? _______________

B Administer NaCl .9% 23 mls/hr, use microdrip set (60gtt/ml). How many gtt per minute should you set the fluids at? _________ How many gtt/15 sec? _________

16. Administer NaCl .9% 139 mls/hr, use macrodrip set (10gtt/ml). How many gtt per minute should you set the fluids at? _________ How many gtt/15 sec? _________

A. Administer NaCl .9% 307 mls/hr, use macrodrip set (10gtt/ml). How many gtt per minute should you set the fluids at? _________ How many gtt/15 sec? _________

B. Calculate the total dose in cubic centimeters of a drug, to be administered IM to a patient weighing 39 pounds. The concentration of the drug is 5mg/ml and the dosage rate is 5mg per kg._____________

Which function of kidneys explains why hypocalcemia often develops in advanced kidney disease?

Group of answer choices

Renin production

Reabsorption of glucose

Activation of calcitriol

Mineral storage

EPO production

QUESTION 13

A perfume bottle is opened and soon the odor can be sensed in all parts of the room is an example of simple diffusion.

True

False

The motion of molecules reflects the kinetic energy of molecules.

True

False

Which term best describes a beaker solution of 12% sucrose that holds a dialysis bag filled with tap water?

The motion of molecules reflects the potential energy of molecules.

True

False

What happens to a dialysis bag filled with tap water and immersed in a beaker of 12% sucrose?

Subject: Anthropology
there is no option of this subject above.

1) Which characteristics were present in the earliest hominins?
a) communication through speech
b) modification of stone to make tools
c) bipedal locomotion
d) increased brain size

2) Which skeletal characteristic is not associated with the hominin evolution of bipedalism?
a) a foramen magnum on the bottom of the skull
b) a shortened pelvis
c) a varus (outwardly pointed) knee
d) an S-shaped spine

3) Which dental characteristic is not a hominin adaptation?
a) non-honing chewing
b) small, blunt canines
c) loss of the diastema
d) thin tooth enamel

4) Pre-australopiths are distinguished from apes by both bipedalism and by:
a) adaptation for a savanna or grassland environment
b) complete loss of adaptations for arboreal locomotion
c) an intermediate or complete loss of the honing complex
d) a significantly enlarged cranial capacity

5) How did the australopith lineage leading to Homo adapt its diet to prevent extinction?
a) consuming mostly low-quality vegetation
b) relying on tough, hard foods
c) focusing on a narrow range of foods
d) developing a flexible and generalized diet