Donna 41 years-old mother of three arrives for her appointme…

Donna 41 years-old mother of three arrives for her appointment with Dr. Hashimoto and she complains of insomnia, weight loss, episodes of her heart racing, and she also reports that her menstrual cycle has been “messed up” the last few months. She is scared there is something seriously wrong with her and wants to have some lab work done to see what could be wrong. What labs do you anticipate the provider ordering and why?

Your last patient of the day is Mr. Oganesyan, a 67 year old…

Your last patient of the day is Mr. Oganesyan, a 67 year old man with a history of high blood pressure.  While talking to Mr. Oganesyan, you notice that the left corner (angle) of his mouth does not elevate when Mr. Oganesyan smiles.  Which of the following muscles normally elevates the angle of the mouth when a person smiles?