Cevaplı Dahili-cerrahi: nöroloji, endokrin ve böbrek çalışma kâğıdı

Which description fits a cluster headache?

1. ASevere one-sided pain around the eye with a watery eye
2. BA mild band-like ache across both sides of the head
3. CA throbbing headache on both sides after drinking coffee
4. DA slowly worsening headache over months with vomiting in the morning

Why is dexamethasone often given to patients with a brain tumour?

1. ATo kill the tumour cells directly
2. BTo raise the blood pressure
3. CTo reduce swelling around the tumour
4. DTo prevent infection after a biopsy

Jeneralize tonik-klonik nöbet sırasında doğru ilk yardım nedir?

1. AMümkün olan en kısa sürede dişlerin arasına bir kaşık veya plastik hava yolu koymak
2. BSarsıntılar duruncaya kadar kol ve bacakları sıkıca tutmak
3. CKişiyi oturtup boğulmayı önlemek için yudum yudum su vermek
4. DBaşı korumak, nöbet süresini ölçmek ve ağıza hiçbir şey koymamak

Why can a patient with an insulin pump develop DKA within hours if the pump stops working?

1. AThe battery in the pump releases chemicals into the blood
2. BThe pump gives only rapid-acting insulin, so there is no long-acting reserve
3. CThe body becomes allergic to insulin when the pump stops
4. DThe pump gives long-acting insulin, which builds up and stops working all at once

Which finding most suggests fluid overload in a patient with chronic kidney disease?

1. AA dry mouth and a low blood pressure when standing
2. BA weight gain of 2 kg (4,4 lb) in two days with ankle swelling
3. CA weight loss of 1 kg (2,2 lb) after a hot day
4. DDark yellow urine and thirst

Why is levodopa combined with carbidopa (or benserazide)?

1. ATo add a separate effect that reduces the resting tremor directly
2. BTo stop levodopa being converted to dopamine outside the brain
3. CTo make levodopa cross into the brain more slowly and evenly
4. DTo prevent tolerance from developing to levodopa over time

Which task for a stroke patient can a registered nurse safely delegate to a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant)?

1. ATeaching the patient how to take a new anticoagulant
2. BAssessing a new weakness the patient reports in the leg
3. CCarrying out the first bedside water swallow screen after admission
4. DRepositioning the patient every two hours as set out in the care plan

A patient with a known ureteric stone develops a fever of 39 °C (102,2 °F) and rigors. Scanning shows a blocked, swollen kidney. What is needed?

1. AUrgent drainage of the kidney plus IV antibiotics
2. BA fluid restriction to reduce the swelling
3. CStrong pain relief alone, then discharge
4. DOral antibiotics and waiting for the stone to pass