Your patient is complaining of a low-grade fever and increasing joint pain and swelling, but has normal lymph nodes. You suspect which of the following?
A) DDD
B) Osteoporosis
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Lupus erythematosus
Question 2
An alert and oriented 29-year-old male diver surfaced and called 911 for severe right ear pain. When asked, he specifically denies nausea, dizziness, or pain other than in his ear. Assessment reveals no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. The ear shows no obvious injury or discharge. His vital signs are: pulse 96, respirations 16, blood pressure 146/76, and SpO2 at 97. Which one of the following is the best and proper care for this patient?
A) Transport to a recompression chamber
B) Immobilization with a cervical collar and backboard
C) Oxygen and transport to the emergency department
D) Gauze in the ear canal to decrease outside pressure
Ball and socket joint
Lung cancer. Photograph of part of a lung removed after death. The yellow area is a large tumor and
Patient with osteoarthritis
The Three Components of Pain
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...
Sandwich or capture enzyme immunoassay for patient IgM (double capture: IgM capture, Ag capture).