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?
A full-term pregnancy. Image illustrates position of the fetus and the structures associated with pr
Photograph of the flea that transmits Yersinia pestis to cause bubonic plague, called the oriental r
(a) The Dmanisi cranium (right) shows similarities to early African H. erectus including the Narioko
The posted octane rating in most high-altitude areas shows regular at 85 instead of the usual 87.
Small Intestine (SI)
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