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Which of the following gastroenterological disease processes results from the formation of granulomas of the mucosal lining and then fibrosis and hypertrophy of the muscles underlying the submucosa?

You are treating a patient with a history of peptic ulcers who indicates history of a vagotomy as an intervention for the disease. Which of the following BEST describes this intervention?

Which of the following endocrine issues are caused by challenges with the adrenal glands? Select all that apply.

Which of the following disorders of the nose would be the most likely to progress to meningitis?

Which of the following signs or symptoms would BEST lead you to suspect your patient has pain associated with abdominal bleeding?

A “moon-faced” appearance is associated with which of the following? 

Hypothermia, a puffy appearance, and constipation are found in which of the following?

What is the name of the acute but reversible encephalopathy seen in alcoholics with thiamine deficiencies?

Your ambulance responds to a nursing facility for a “sick person”. Your assessment reveals a patient looking jaundiced and lethargic and vomiting. The patient has an intact gag reflex. The patient is otherwise unresponsive with tachycardia, hypotension (98/46), and a decreasing respiratory effort. Select the proper treatment.

In which of the following is the use of gloves and following careful infection control the most critical?