Saturday, May 30, 2020

Episode 59 Emergency Medicine EOR †The Audio PANCE and PANRE Board Review Podcast

The Audio PANCE/PANRE PA Board Review Podcast Welcome to episode 59of the FREE Audio PANCE and PANRE Physician Assistant Board Review Podcast. Join me as Icover ten Emergency Medicine End of Rotation Exam (EOR) review questions from the SMARTYPANCE course content following the NCCPA and PAEA content blueprint (download the FREE cheat sheet). This week we willbe covering ten emergency medicine end of rotation exam questions based on the NCCPA PANCE and PANRE Content Blueprint. Below you will find an interactive exam to complement the podcast. I hope you enjoy this free audio component to the examination portion of this site. The full boardreview includes over 2,000 interactive board review questions andis available to all members of the PANCE and PANRE Academyand SMARTYPANCEwhich are now bundled together into one very low price. You can download and listen to past FREE episodes here,oniTunes, on Google Play Music or StitcherRadio. You can listen to the latest episode, take an interactive quizand download your results below. Members can take Emergency medicine EOR 1 (200 questions) and Emergency Medicine EOR 2 (184 questions) Listen Carefully Then Take The Practice Exam If you can't see the audio player click here to listen to the full episode. Episode 59 - Emergency Medicine EOR Podcast Quiz The following 10 questions are linked to NCCPA Content Blueprint lessons from the SMARTYPANCE and PANRE Board review website. If you are a member you will be able to log in and view this interactive video content. 1. During a baseball game, a 22-year-old college student is hit in the right eye by a baseball. He complains of blurry vision in that eye. On physical exam, the physician assistant notes proptosis of the right eye and limitation of movement in all directions. On CT scan, which of the following is most likely to be seen? A. Fracture of the medial orbital wall B. Prolapse of orbital soft tissue C. Hematoma of the orbit D. Orbital emphysema Click here to see the answer Answer: C. Hematoma of the orbit Orbital hemorrhage into the space surrounding the globe following blunt trauma and rupture of the orbital vessels results in increased ocular pressure, proptosis, visual loss, and limitation of movement in all directions. CT reveals a hematoma. A. Fracture of the medial orbital wall is associated with diplopia from medial rectus impingement, orbital emphysema, and epistaxis. B. Prolapse of orbital soft tissue, including inferior rectus muscle, inferior oblique muscle, orbital fat, and connective tissue results in enophthalmos, ptosis, diplopia, anesthesia of the ipsilateral cheek and upper lip, and limitation of upward gaze and is seen with fractures of the orbital floor. D. Orbital emphysema is seen with fractures of the medial orbital wall or floor of the orbit into the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses respectively. It will not lead to proptosis. Blowout fracturesare covered as part of the NCCPA EENT Content Blueprint which accounts for 9% of your exam. 2. A 29-year-old male presents with a complaint of substernal chest pain for 12 hours. The patient states that the pain radiates to his shoulders and is relieved with sitting forward. The patient admits to recent upper respiratory symptoms. On examination vital signs are BP 126/68, HR 86, RR 20, temp 100.3 degrees F. There is no JVD noted. Heart exam reveals regular rate and rhythm with no S3 or S4. There is a friction rub noted. Lungs are clear to auscultation. EKG shows diffuse ST-segment elevation. What is the treatment of choice for this patient? A. Pericardiocentesis B. Nitroglycerin C. Percutaneous coronary intervention D. Indomethacin (Indocin) Click here to see the answer Answer: D. Indomethacin Indomethacin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, is the treatment of choice in a patient with acutepericarditis. A. Pericardiocentesis is the treatment of choice in a patient with a pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, there is no evidence of either of these in this patient. B. Nitroglycerin is indicated in the treatment of chest pain related to angina. C. Percutaneous coronary intervention is the treatment of choice in a patient with an acute myocardial infarction. Acute pericarditisis covered theNCCPA Cardiology Content Blueprint which accounts for 16% of your exam. 3. A 19-year-old female presents with a sore throat for nearly two weeks. She complains of fatigue and a low-grade fever. On physical examination, there is cervical, axillary, and inguinal lymphadenopathy, and mild splenomegaly. On review of the blood smear, which of the following would be expected? A. Atypical lymphocytes B. Hypersegmented neutrophils C. Hypochromic red blood cells D. Schistocytes Click here to see the answer Answer: A. Atypical lymphocytes The hallmark of infectious mononucleosis is the presence of lymphocytosis with atypical large lymphocytes seen in the blood smear. These are larger than normal mature lymphocytes, stain more darkly, and frequently show vacuolated, foamy cytoplasm, and dark chromatin in the nucleus. B. Hypersegmented neutrophils are seen in vitamin B12 deficiency. C. Anemia, if seen in mononucleosis, is normocytic and normochromic. D. Schistocytes are noted in hemolytic anemias. Mononucleosis as part of the NCCPA Infectious Disease Content Blueprint which accounts for 3% of your exam. 4. A 30-year-old female complains of fatigue, weakness, diminished appetite, weight loss, and syncope. She denies fever, chest or abdominal pain, palpitations, changes in bowel patterns or sleep patterns. Physical examination reveals a thin female, BP 90/65 mmHg, and pulse 80 beats per minute. Pulmonary, cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurologic exam are without abnormalities. Areas of brown and bronze hyperpigmentation are noted on her elbows and the creases of her hands. Which of the following tests will be the most useful in making the diagnosis? A. Drug screen B. Urine dipstick C. Complete blood count D. Serum creatinine kinase Click here to see the answer Answer: D. Serum creatinine kinase Serum creatinine kinase is the most sensitive test to detect rhabdomyolysis, a serious complication of seizures and hyperthermia related to drug abuse. A. Although a drug screen may identify specific drugs, the results will not alter the care of this patient. B. Urine dipstick is not sensitive for myoglobinuria. C. This patient is at risk for myoglobinuria, and a complete blood count will not alter the treatment. 5. A 15-year-old male was seen last week with complaints of a sore throat, headache, and mild cough. A diagnosis of URI was made and supportive treatment was initiated. He returns today with complaints of worsening cough and increasing fatigue. At this time, chest x-ray reveals bilateral hilar infiltrates. A WBC count is normal and a cold hemagglutinin titer is elevated. The most likely diagnosis is A. tuberculosis. B. mycoplasma pneumonia. C. pneumococcal pneumonia. D. staphylococcal pneumonia. Click here to see the answer Answer: B. mycoplasma pneumonia. The insidious onset of symptoms, the interstitial infiltrates on chest x-ray, and elevated cold hemagglutinin titer makes this diagnosis the most likely. A. Most children with pulmonary tuberculosis are asymptomatic with few physical examination findings. The results of the diagnostic studies do not support tuberculosis as the most likely diagnosis. C. The clinical presentation of bacterial pneumonia in children is variable, but usually involves fever of acute onset. The WBC count is also usually elevated, making this a less likely diagnosis. Mycoplasma pneumonia is covered as part of the NCCPA Pulmonary Content Blueprint and accounts for 12% of the exam 6. Which of the following clinical manifestations is common in candidal vulvovaginitis? A. Extreme vulvar irritation B. Firm, painless ulcer C. Tender lymphadenopathy D. Purulent discharge Click here to see the answer Answer: A. Extreme vulvar irritation Candida infection presents with pruritus, vulvovaginal erythema, and white, cheese-like (curd) discharge that may be malodorous. B. A firm painless ulcer is seen in syphilis. C. Tender lymphadenopathy is associated with bacterial infections and is not a feature of candidal vulvovaginitis. D. Purulent discharge is noted in gonorrhea. Vaginitis is covered as part of the NCCPA Reproductive System Content Blueprint and accounts for 8% of the exam 7. A 63-year-old female presents with a complaint of chest pressure for one hour noticed upon awakening. She admits to associated nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath. 12 lead EKG reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Aortic dissection B. Inferior wall myocardial infarction C. Acute pericarditis D. Pulmonary embolus Click here to see the answer Answer: B. Inferior wall myocardial infarction Myocardial infarction often presents with chest pressure and associated nausea and vomiting. ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and AVF are classic findings seen in acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. A. A patient with aortic dissection will complain of tearing, ripping pain. EKG is often normal but may reveal left ventricular strain pattern. C. Acute pericarditis presents with atypical chest pain and diffuse ST-segment elevation. D. Pulmonary embolism often presents with either no EKG changes or sinus tachycardia. Classically described, rarely seen findings include a large S wave in lead I, a Q wave with T wave inversion in lead III, ST-segment depression in lead II, T wave inversion in leads V1-V4 and a transient right bundle branch block. Acute myocardial infarction is covered as part of the NCCPA Cardiology Content Blueprint and accounts for 16% of the exam 8. Small grayish vesicles and punched-out ulcers in the posterior pharynx in a child with pharyngitis is representative of which organism? A. Epstein-Barr virus B. Group C Streptococcus C. Coxsackievirus D. Gonorrhea Click here to see the answer Answer:C. Coxsackievirus Coxsackievirus presents with small grayish vesicles and punched-out ulcers in the posterior pharynx. A. Epstein-Barr virus presents with enlarged tonsils with exudates and petechiae of the palate. B. Group C Streptococcus presents with a red pharynx and enlarged tonsils with a yellow, blood tinged exudates D. Neisseria gonorrhea of the pharynx may be asymptomatic Coxsackievirus is covered as part of the NCCPA Dermatology Content Blueprint which accounts for 5% of your exam. 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of acute psychosis in a patient with schizophrenia? A. Amitriptyline (Elavil) B. Risperidone (Risperdal) C. Lithium (Eskalith) D. Sertraline (Zoloft) Click here to see the answer Answer: B. Risperidone (Risperdal) There are numerous options used in the management of acute psychosis including benzodiazepines and antipsychotics such as haloperidol (first generation typical -antipsychotic), risperidone or aripiprazole (second Generation atypical antipsychotics). Antidepressants and lithium have no benefit in the treatment of acute psychosis. Schizophrenia is covered as part of the NCCPA psychiatry Content Blueprint which accounts for 6% of your exam. 10. A 25-year-old presents with pain in the proximal ulna after falling directly on the forearm. X-ray shows a fracture of the proximal 1/3rd of the ulna. There is an associated anterior radial head dislocation. What is the proper name for this condition? A. Galeazzi fracture B. Monteggia fracture C. Colles' fracture D. Smith fracture Click here to see the answer Answer: B. Monteggia fracture A Monteggia fracture is a fracture of the proximal ulna with anterior dislocation of the radial head. A. A Galeazzi fracture is a fracture along the length of the radius with an injury to the distal radioulnar joint. C. A Colles fracture is a fracture of the distal radius with dorsal displacement of the radial head. D. A Smith fracture is a fracture of the distal radius with a ventral displacement of the radial head. Monteggia fracture is covered as part of the NCCPA Musculoskeletal Content Blueprint which accounts for 10% of your exam. Looking for all the podcast episodes? This FREE series is limited to every other episode, you can download and enjoy the complete audio series by joiningThe PANCE and PANRE Exam Academy+ SMARTYPANCE I will bereleasing new episodes every few weeks. The Academy isdiscounted, so sign up now. 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Saturday, May 16, 2020

Reincarnation Is A Philosophical Idea - 1164 Words

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Causes Of Teen Pregnancy - 1232 Words

As many people know, the world is far from perfect. Every country has their share of problems that plague the citizens. There is crime and violence everywhere, although it may not always be reported. The United States is no exception to this. They are number one for many issues. Among these is the U.S. has the highest teen pregnancy rates. The causes of teen pregnancy in the United States today include substance abuse; broken homes; changes in society; and poor sexual education. For the most part, substance abuse is a leading cause of teen pregnancy. Those who abuse substances like drugs and alcohol do not have the sharpest minds. Their judgement is clouded which prevents them from making the best decisions. They also usually do not think†¦show more content†¦As a result, the teen parents themselves may start using that substance to deal with the stress. Substance abuse mixed with a broken home can lead to very bad decisions on the teen’s part. 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Question: Discuss About The Automation Organizational Business Process? Answer: Introduction Automation of organizational business processes either accounting, resource planning or others have become part of the business culture. This is largely fostered by the flexibility, affordability and the precision of these systems. However, it still proves to be a challenge to explain the integration of this system with existing organizational structures. For this reason, it is important to explore a practical implementation of such a system in a company that is already using them. This paper explores the use of the NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning system by the Emmas and Toms, a company that processes and packages fresh juice directly from the farmers without additives or any kind of preservatives. The choice of Emmas and Toms is based on my own preference of them for their desire to produce healthier foods for Australians. In addition, information on Emmas and Toms was readily available online. Emmas and Toms Pty Organizational Structure Emmas and Toms falls under the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) category of business. The most defining character of SMEs is their organizational structure. According to a paper published by Foundations of Management by Wioletta Mierzejewska titled Directions of Changes in Organizational Structures of SME - Results of Empirical Research, SMEs organizational structure is characterized by four dimensions. These dimensions are centralization, formalization, standardization, and configuration. Unlike the structure of big corporations where much effort is put on formalization and delegations of duties, SMEs show a structure where most, if not all functions, are carried out by the top most level of management. Additionally, documentations of most activities are not of paramount importance in an SME setting (Mierzejewska 2014). In return, the dimensions are reflected in the organizational structure of the SME companies. Figure (a) below shows a structural model of Emmas and Toms. The above diagram shows the three levels of management that are consolidated within the four characteristics of SMEs. At the very top is the top management team that comprises of the chief executive, the marketing director, and the chief financial manager. The middle level comprises of the production unit lead by the production managers which is directly managed by the top level management. The last one is the bottom level management and consists of the hands on department which include the customer relations and sales, accounting and human resource. This would be the classical structure of Emmas and Toms without the use of automation process. As simple as it is, this structure may result in a number of the problem to the small company. Operational Problems of the Structure With the structure such as the one depicted by a figure (a) above, Emmas and Toms is likely to face many operational problems. These problems include its rigidity to change with a new strategy. The same rigidity gives only allows the management focus on efficiency while failing to include a margin for error and, consequently, innovation due to a focus on efficiency. In addition, such a structure is also likely to prevent the necessary balance between autonomy and the need for control (Sisney 2013). Such problems although seem to be insignificant, they are likely to have a considerable effect on the performance of the company. Most Effective System Acquisition There are much software that can help Emmas and Toms automate its business process. Hence, this might prove a significant task settling down on the right system for an SME. The choice that lies among custom, commercial or enterprise resource planning software depends on several factors. Among them may be the companys business process, inventory size, organization size, the services offered, the employee base or even the growth goals of the organization (Epicor 2016). For instance, the best choice for Emmas and Toms would be a custom system. A custom system would be suitable because it will allow the company to tailor their needs to the specific activities they want to automate. For instance, since the company is still in its infant stages and only building a brand, it may feel that a face to face approach with its customers and potential customers is more suitable than an automated one and therefore choose to leave the automation of customer service from the system. A factor that wou ld be impacted most by the system choice, however, is likely to be the sale process. Sales Procedure Emmas and Toms business model is unique to their business. That is, they do an in house marketing. This starts with the sales team approaching different restaurants for a space in their refrigerators for marketing purposes (Emmaandtom.com, 2017). If the people in that place like their product, then the owner of the restaurant will actuate a sales process. The first step will be to place an order with the sales team, this order is then processed by the accounting system in place where the order number is generated and the items are delivered to the customer. The flow chart in figure (b) below visualizes the sales process of the company. Control Problems In the process above, the automation process may result in some control problems. For example, it will be challenging for the company to change the order of the process. For instance, a scenario where the company decides to send a few discounted test products to a new client who will order through a call. Since the system will have to update the inventory, it will have to record the prices of the products ordered. This makes it difficult to control an automated system. However, such a problem can be eliminated by Emmas and Toms customizing their system to include such orders. NetSuite Adoption and Development NetSuite, the software that Emmas and Toms use, is an enterprise resource planning software that facilitates the automation of accounting and the human resource management of mid-sized companies. The system is integrated and real time. For Emmas and Toms NetSuite facilitates the function of the following business activities: Production Planning This involves management and automation of the production process from stocking raw materials to creating the inventory of the finished products. The automation system is connected to machines that process and package the juice. The amount of raw material used, processing time and overhead costs are automatically captured and recorded in the accounting section. Marketing and Sales The system records the sales made and synchronizes them with the inventory to ensure a timely and precise documentation. In addition, the system is linked to all major social media to allow the company create any digital advertisements on the go. The system may as well regularly recommend some of the marketing ideas for the company to implement. Material Management The system keeps a record of all the raw material used including the packaging material and the fruit material. A separate inventory is kept within the system which is synchronized with inventory to show the right ratios needed for production. The cost of these materials, as well as the best-optimized ratios, are suggested by the system. Inventory Management An inventory for every product, including raw materials and finished products is kept. These Inventories are synchronized with every process allowing the management to effectively reduce waste. The company as well tracks their waste which is used to feed cows and therefore another inventory for the waste is created. Finance and Accounting The system keeps all the books of accounting the company needs. These books are constantly synchronized with the cloud data. The system as well manages the salaries of employees as well as all the other costs the company may incur. The system generates automatic budgets and may suggest possible adjustment that would optimize profits. NetSuites Enterprise Resource Planning software is developed by NetSuite, Inc. an American company that specializes in cloud computing. Essentially, the system adopts the functions of almost all the mid-level and low-level management roles allowing a company to cut their employee base significantly (Anon, 2017). NetSuite Current Market Size Being a foreign company, NetSuite has a low market share locally standing at only 4% in Australia compared to 85% in the United States. However, it is the fastest growing business automation software locally (Trends.builtwith.com, 2017). NetSuite market share rose by more than 70 people I 2016 alone. At that rate, it stands a chance to beat the local MYOB (Mind Your Own Business). Although MYOB currently commands more than half of the market share, there are a number of factors that make NetSuite A preferable choice of MYOB (Trends.builtwith.com, 2017). One of these is the wide range of activities performed. NetSuite Competitive Advantage Although MYOB takes the biggest share of the market, its range of services is limited to Accounting. NetSuite is more than an accounting automation system. It includes manufacturing management and human resource management something that MYOB doesnt have. NetSuite as well prides itself in its simple to use set and interface. This makes the installation process painlessly easy. On the other hand, most of MYOB, like QuickBooks, requires an extensive training which may mean more expenses for a company. In addition, NetSuite may have the financial power to tap into a wider talent and technology sooner than MYOB hence likely to be superior. Challenges Facing Users Automated systems have some disadvantages that prove a challenge to most of the users. In most cases, challenges may be different from system to system due to the difference in which the system is designed. For instance, MYOB users fault its system for its complexity while QuickBooks feel their system does not have a comprehensive automation of processes. However, there are some challenges that are faced by every user of any automation system. The most obvious challenge that would face users using NetSuite or any other automated system is the power to control the flow of the processes. Accounting software is designed to follow a certain order of activities. However, sometime during a sale, a fault in delivery or order processing may require that a step is skipped. This would require the control of the system. However, in most cases, this control is not possible forcing a process to be allowed to finish till the end or call for its entire cancellation. A possible recommendation to cor rect this would be t allow for both manual automatic processes. This would ensure that whenever necessary, the system can be user controlled. Another challenge is the need for power. In a case where there is no electricity, such system becomes useless and inaccessible. This can prove to be a challenge, especially where a company that has automated system needs to carry out business in areas that are not connected to electricity. Similarly, in the face of a storm, where the power lines are cut off and may take days before restoration, such system may prove to be of no use. However, automatic synchronization and power backups using generators and solar systems can mitigate the such a risk by providing a short term solution to power. To conclude, it is important to note that Automation systems are playing an important role in cutting the size of the employees a company may have. This is especially beneficial to small sized companies since it helps them cut unnecessary costs. In addition, the accuracy that accounting systems have is precise and their errors will, in most cases, only be based on the original entries by the user of the system. Automated systems as well allow business to grow with little or no additional infrastructure and human capital. This makes automation systems ideal for most companies. However, these systems have as well their disadvantages which include the challenge the management of a company may face in case it may want to control the flow of the process. 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