The CXR image shows a small right infiltrate. The physician suspects an embolism, either fat or pulmonary,
and orders a STAT spiral CT scan of the lungs. The interpretation of the results reads strongly suggestive
of a pulmonary embolus (Pe)
What are the most likely sources of the embolus?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2
H.K. returns to surgery. The wound over H.K.'s fracture site has become necrotic with purulent drainage.
The wound is debrided and cultured and a posterior splint is applied. H.K. returns to his room with orders
for wet-to-moist dressing changes.
The physician suspects osteomyelitis and orders nafcillin (unipen) and
ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Contact precautions are implemented.
Why are two antibiotics ordered?
What will be an ideal response?
Comparison of small subunit rRNA gene sequences from three eukaryotes and three bacterial species
During drought years on the Galapagos, small, easily eaten seeds become rare, le
A medical assistant using the proper technique when passing instruments to the physician.
CT scan of the head shows a massive bleed with a midline shift.
Both men and women can experience issues with body image
The figure shows an LR circuit with a switch and a 240-volt battery. At the instant the switch ...