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Hereditary angioneurotic oedema (HANE):
- A. Deficiency of CI esterase occurs
- B. Can present as recurrent abdominal pain
- C. C4 is increased
- D. Androgen agonists are helpful in management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deficiency of CI esterase occurs
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding delayed tooth eruption?
- A. Most common cause is idiopathic
- B. Defined as no teeth eruption by 15 months of age
- C. Mechanical blockade can be a cause
- D. Hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism should be ruled out
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed tooth eruption is defined as no teeth eruption by 13 months of age, not 15 months.
What is the Duke Treadmill score for a patient who exercised for 10 minutes (12 METS) and had a maximum of 1 mm ST depression at peak exercise without angina?
- A. 5
- B. 7
- C. 9
- D. 10
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Duke Treadmill score is calculated based on exercise duration
Characteristic indices in anaemia of chronic inflammation:
- A. Increased MCV
- B. Decreased ferritin
- C. Decreased transferrin
- D. Normal MCHC
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased transferrin: In anaemia of chronic inflammation, transferrin levels decrease due to inflammatory cytokines, which affect iron metabolism and its availability for erythropoiesis.
Nurse Alice is providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a child, age 4. the nurse should:
- A. Compress the sternum with both hands at a depth of 1½ to 2†(4 to 5 cm)
- B. Deliver 12 breaths/minute
- C. Perform only two-person CPR
- D. Use the heel of one hand for sternal compressions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a 4-year-old, the heel of one hand is appropriate for sternal compressions to achieve the correct depth and avoid injury.
Which high level labs should the nurse explain can prevent cardiovascular disease?
- A. Cholesterol
- B. Triglycerides
- C. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
- D. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HDLs contain very low concentrations of triglycerides, relatively little cholesterol, and high levels of proteins. It is thought that HDLs protect against cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDLs are not protective against cardiovascular disease.