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The first step in analyzing a 24 hour urine specimen for quantitative urine protein is 

Which condition describes a pleural abnormality involving a site of pleural rupture that is acting as a one-way valve, permitting air to enter on inspiration, but preventing its escape by closing during expiration?

A 45-year-old patient presents with lethargy, weight gain despite loss of appetite, and sensitivity to cold. Physical examination reveals bradycardia and signs of mental slowness. Which of the following is the explanation for these findings? 

A patient develops glomerulonephritis following a strep throat infection. The inflammation of the glomeruli is triggered by a specific antigen found on the surface of the bacteria. Which of the following is the primary cause of this condition?

Ms. Scarlet was recently diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Which of the following statements from the patient displays they understand their diagnosis?

Define the term aerobic exercise, and list 2 benefits of this type of exercise.

Inflammation of small fluid-filled sacs that are located between the tendons, muscles and bony prominences is called:

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of cerebral edema?

To which of the following classes do the antibodies that cause hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn belong?

Glinda the good nurse presents to urgent care with a fever, chills, and a painful, swollen area on her right hand. She reports that 3 days ago she was assisting in wound care of a MRSA patient and during the procedure, she accidentally pricked her finger with a contaminated needle and did not tell anyone. What could Glinda have done to break the chain of infection in this instance?