. Which two criteria are signs that hospitalization may be required for a patient with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Choose 2 answers.
Surgical emergencies cannot be excluded.
The patient uses no contraceptives.
The patient has a history of miscarriage.
The diagnosis is uncertain.
There is a history of Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs).
C-reactive protein levels are low.
Correct Answer : A,D
A. Surgical emergencies cannot be excluded:
If there is a possibility of a surgical emergency (such as a ruptured ectopic pregnancy or an abscess), hospitalization is necessary for observation and treatment.
B. The patient uses no contraceptives:
While contraception use may affect the risk of PID, it doesn't directly determine whether hospitalization is needed.
C. The patient has a history of miscarriage:
A history of miscarriage is not a specific indication for hospitalization in PID cases.
D. The diagnosis is uncertain:
If PID is suspected but the diagnosis is uncertain, hospitalization may be required for further diagnostic workup and close monitoring.
E. There is a history of STIs:
A history of STIs increases the risk of PID but doesn't necessarily require hospitalization.
F. C-reactive protein levels are low:
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker, but low levels do not indicate that hospitalization is not needed.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Crescent-shaped red blood cells and missing wisdom teeth:
Crescent-shaped red blood cells are characteristic of sickle cell anemia, not Down syndrome.
B. Flattened nose and a single palmar crease on the hands:
Typical features of Down syndrome include flattened facial features, epicanthal folds, and a single palmar (Simian) crease.
C. Hypertension and hypertonia:
Children with Down syndrome often have hypotonia (low muscle tone), not hypertonia or hypertension.
D. Widened eyes and a long neck:
While individuals with Down syndrome can have upward slanting eyes, a long neck is not a typical feature.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Glaucoma:
Glaucoma is caused by increased IOP, which damages the optic nerve, leading to vision loss.
B. Cataracts:
Cataracts involve clouding of the lens, not elevated pressure or optic nerve damage.
C. Retinal detachment:
Retinal detachment involves the separation of the retina from underlying tissue, usually resulting from trauma or degeneration, not from pressure.
D. Retinoblastoma:
Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor of the retina, typically seen in children, unrelated to IOP.
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