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A 50-year-old man calls the clinic nurse and complains that his UTI infection is not getting any better after being started on ciprofloxacin. After further investigation, the nurse identifies a certain food in his diet that is decreasing the effectiveness of the medication?

Which of these is not one of the facial bones?

  When does she go back home?

During a domestic disturbance your patient experienced a sudden onset of violent, bizarre movements of the extremities followed by unresponsiveness to verbal stimuli. On your arrival the bizarre movements begin again but stop suddenly when you firmly say, “Stop!” This most indicates ________ seizure.

Which of the following infectious childhood diseases would most likely result in paralysis?

How did the last speaker break his arm?  Explain in English or in French (in one sentence).

What are the names of the people that are talked about in the texts?  Select all the names that are appropriate.

You are dispatched to a residence for a middle-aged woman with generalized weakness of approximately 18 hours duration. Your primary assessment reveals right-sided hemiparesis, a left-sided facial droop, and bilaterally equal and reactive pupils. Further assessment reveals that her blood glucose level is 70 mg/dL. En route to the hospital, you note increased movement of her right arm. You are monitoring her vital signs and IV access has been established. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is correct?

While taking an exam, keep your eyes on the monitor as much as possible so it does not appear you are looking at material to help you with the exam. 

Which of the following diseases is most likely to cause dementia in the patient?