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tiara099

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You have been called for an eight-year-old girl who is having seizures. The mother tells you that the child has not been sick, no fever or vomiting. However, she does have a shunt. You should suspect her seizures are caused by:
 
  A) a seizure disorder.
  B) increased intracranial pressure.
  C) a recent head injury.
  D) an acute increase in temperature.

Question 2

In which of the following would you MOST likely see a child with eyes that appear to bulge with increased visibility of the superior part of the globe, resulting in sunset eyes?
 
  A) Cystic fibrosis
  B) Meningitis
  C) Hydrocephalus
  D) Seizures


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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