Author Question: A patient has a left temporal brain tumor. He smells an odor of ammonia prior to experiencing rapid ... (Read 31 times)

Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient has a left temporal brain tumor. He smells an odor of ammonia prior to experiencing rapid rhythmic jerking movements. What is the odor of ammonia classified as?

A) Chemical agent evoked by the tumor
B) An aura prior to the seizure activity
C) The metastatic process of tumor growth
D) The inhibition of serotonin and acetylcholine

Question 2

A patient is scheduled to have her serum triglyceride level assessed. How long should the patient be without food or fluids prior to the serum triglyceride test?

A) 6 hours
B) 8 to 10 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 24 hours

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The smell of ammonia is an aura, which is a warning prior to seizure activity. The tumor will not evoke a chemical agent prior to the seizure. The metastatic process will not evoke a chemical smell. The chemical smell is not related to the inhibition of serotonin and acetylcholine.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
For accurate interpretation of a patient's lipid profile, blood samples for laboratory testing of triglycerides should be drawn after the patient has fasted for 12 hours.