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Evelyn lives in Oregon and was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. She is admitted to a local university medical center for treatment where a robot controlled remotely by a neurosurgeon in Chicago performs a procedure to remove the tumor. This type of procedure is termed _____.

One way that a patient can improve his or her understanding of instructions is bringing a friend or family member to the appointment.

Examples of electronic signatures include (select all that apply)

A patient presents with a painful red eye. The pain came on through the night and is unrelenting. THe pain is decscribed as a deep, severe, aching pain. On examination the central vision is decreased. The conjunctiva is clear. There is ciliary injection noted. The pupil is fixed and dilated. The cornea is steamy/cloudy looking. Based on the history and physical exam findings what do you most suspect.

Gower’s sign is typically associated with which disease?

If a person can move a joint through the entire range motion against gravity, but not against resistance, they are considered to have what grade of strength?

Who most needs an imaging study as part of his or her diagnostic workup? The patient with

A college student presents with a sore throat, fever, and fatigue for several days. The clinician notices exudates on her enlarged tonsils. On lymphatic examination, some scattered small, mobile lymph nodes are noted just behind her sternocleidomastoid muscles bilaterally. What group of nodes is this?

Which is not considered a sign, symptom, or history factor of rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the primary function of the iris?