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Regarding cranial nerves:
- A. Meningioma of the olfactory groove may cause unilateral anosmia
- B. Lesion in the geniculate ganglion produces hyperacusis
- C. Frontalis muscle is spared in lower motor neuron facial palsy
- D. In oculomotor palsy, pupillary sparing occurs in early stages of external compression of the nerve by a tumour
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningioma affecting the olfactory groove can compress the olfactory nerve, leading to unilateral anosmia.
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- A. Replace latex-containing devices in the OR with alternate synthetic materials
- B. Administer an antihistamine before surgery.
- C. Notify the surgeon about the client's allergy to bananas.
- D. Prepare to administer an epinephrine injection during surgery
Correct Answer: A
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Patients with a small PDA have the following criteria EXCEPT
- A. asymptomatic risk for endocarditis
- B. normal peripheral pulses
- C. normal pulmonary artery pressure
- D. normal life expectancy
Correct Answer: A
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Vitamin used in the treatment of transient tyrosinemia of newborn?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin K
- C. Vitamin E
- D. Vitamin C
Correct Answer: D
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What should the school nurse recommend when encouraging a heart-healthy diet for a child with high cholesterol?
- A. A fat intake reduction of 5-10% of total calories
- B. A fat intake reduction of 10-15% of total calories
- C. A fat intake reduction of 15-20% of total calories
- D. A fat intake reduction of 25-35% of total calories
Correct Answer: D
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What are FIVE indications for surgical intervention in infective endocarditis?
- A. Heart block
- B. Abscess
- C. Valve dysfunction causing heart failure
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Correct Answer: A
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