Dr. Wayne says during a case conference, We know that the patient's cognitive disorder is caused by an infectious agent. That automatically rules out ____ as a primary cause..
a. syphilis c. AIDS dementia
b. encephalitis d. Huntington's disease
Question 2
Why might having AIDS produce dementia?
a. Most people with AIDS have a history of Alzheimer's disease.
b. Most people with AIDS are over age 65.
c. The AIDS virus narrows the capillary walls and produces infarctions.
d. The AIDS virus invades the brain and affects mental processes.
Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a protein called CFTR
Inadequate Airway, Breathing and Circulation in the Trauma Patient (Part 3)