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What are the names of a seizure that occurs in one specific area of the brain? (Select all that apply)

Your patient is a 72-year-old male patient who is conscious but slow to respond to s and commands. He has become increasingly lethargic, unemotional, and easily fatigued over the past two months. He has had a decreased appetite and has gained weight over the same period. The patient further states, “I’m constipated and always cold.” Which of the following additional signs or symptoms would be consistent with this patient presentation?

Which cranial nerve can be tested by asking the patient how many fingers you are holding up?

The color and volume of urine may indicate disease, for example diabetics produce _____.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a precipitating factor of thyrotoxic crisis?

Your patient is a 72-year-old male who is conscious but lethargic and sitting in a chair. His son states that the patient has been a bit slow lately and has been gaining weight. The medical history includes hypothyroidism and myocardial infarction. The patient has been compliant with his Synthroid and has nitroglycerin for use as needed. The patient responds to verbal stimuli, is confused, has a large tongue, and pale, cold, doughy skin. His only complaint is constipation. HR = 60 and regular, BP = 112/80, RR = 10 and shallow, SaO2 = 92%, temperature = 88°F, blood glucose = 180 mg/dl. Your treatment of this patient should include:

The hormones _____ play an important role in the regulation of the nephron’s ability to reabsorb salt and water.

The physiologic division of the nervous system that controls the voluntary functions such as skeletal muscle movement is called the ______________?

What enzyme catalyses the formation of Angiotensin II ?

To look for reciprocal changes for leads V3 and V4, which leads should you look at?