Barkley Post Test 42 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

A woman brings her son to your emergency facility because the boy has been complaining of a severe sore throat and fatigue. Upon examination, you notice white patches in the back of his throat with acompanying anterior cervical adenopathy and a fever of 100.6° F. Despite these findings, however, the patient does not cough. All of this patient's signs and symptoms most strongly indicate which of the following conditions? Mononucleosis Secondary syphilis Strep throat Viral pharyngitis {Ans: Strep throat Clinical features most suggestive of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, or strep throat, can be remembered by the acronym FLEA: Fever, Lack of cough, pharyngo-tonsillar Exudate, and Anterior cervical adenopathy. Secondary syphilis may present with flu-like findings but typically presents with a noticeable rash, especially on the palmar and plantar surfaces. Mononucleosis and viral pharyngitis may both result in fever, lymphadenopathy, sore throat, and tonsillar exudate; however, mononucleosis often presents with hepatosplenomegaly, whereas viral pharyngitis tends to produce with cough and rhinorthea.}Which of these findings is most strongly associated with serotonin syndrome? Mania Decreased bowel sounds Bradypnea Hyperthermia {Ans: Hyperthermia}A worried mother brings her 2-year-old child to you with a fever, ulceration and inflammation of the soft palate, and