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Which of the following organism(s) is/are dematiaceous (M61-11, 20; Level 1)?

The infective larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis penetrates the skin and migrates through the circulatory system to the heart and lungs. The organism enters the bronchial tree and is then swallowed, entering the digestive tract, where the organism matures into an adult worm. The common name of this parasite is the (M50-9; Level 1)?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Legionella pneumophila (M34-2; level 1)?

A patient has not had a bowel movement in 5 days. Now they have nausea and cramping throughout the abdomen. They also are experiencing some small amount of leaking liquid stool. Based on these findings, what do you suspect is the underlying condition?

El verbo ser. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb ser in Spanish.(1 pt. each = 6 pts. total) If you need special characters, feel free to copy from these: á é í ó ú ñ ¿ ¡ Mis amigos [1] alemanes. Mario [2] un estudiante bueno. Tú [3] brasileña. Verónica y yo [4] altos. Vosotras [5] extrovertidas. Yo [6] profesor.

The nurse is caring for a client on a therapeutic renal diet for chronic renal failure. The client’s daughter has brought lunch into the hospital. Which lunch items brought by the daughter would be inappropriate for someone on a renal diet?

For each finding, click to indicate if the finding is consistent with the general adaptation syndrome and psychological response to stress. Each column must have at least 1 option selected.

A young woman went to the Emergency Room with irritated eyes.  After examining her, the physician found she had an infection in both of her cornea.  A culture of the lesion revealed sickle cell-shaped conidia.  What is the causative agent (M60-21; Level 3)?  

Which of the following dermatophytes produces an ectothrix hair infection (M59-4, 7, 13, 21; Level 1):

60 minutes after receiving the pain medication, the nurse identifies the patient’s pain level is now a 2 on a scale of 0 to 10.  For each potential nursing or collaborative intervention, click to specify whether the intervention is indicated or not indicated to include in the plan of care. Each intervention should be categorized.