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Today we're sharing another practice question similar to one you may find on the NCLEX-RNĀ® to test your knowledge of nursing topics.
The nurse in a primary care office is reviewing a new patientās vital signs and medical intake form and suspects they have hypertension. Indicate the finding(s) that correlate(s) with the diagnosis of hypertension.
Comment your answer, then check to see if you got it correct: osms.it/qotd-nclex-hypertension-findings-yt
Learn more about hypertension on Osmosis from Elsevier: osms.it/qotd-nclex-dx-hypertension-findings-yt
This week, we're sharing another USMLEĀ® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics.
Today's question revolves around a 50-year-old woman who comes to the physician to evaluate diarrhea and skin flushing. The patient has had almost daily episodes of diarrhea, which sometimes awaken her at night. She also notices that her skin turns red every time she drinks alcohol, and these episodes last around 20 minutes. The patient has also experienced intermittent shortness of breath and wheezing, which she attributes to seasonal allergies.
Past medical history is notable for hypertension, anxiety, and seasonal allergies. She has had irregular menstrual cycles for the past four months. She does not take any medications.
Vitals are within normal limits. Physical examination is noncontributory. The patient is provided a somatostatin analog for treatment.
Which of the following medications was provided?
Comment your answer, then check to see if you got it correct: osms.it/qotd-step1-somatostatin-analog-yt
Learn more about the medication on Osmosis from Elsevier: osms.it/qotd-step1-rx-somatostatin-analog-yt
Ready for a Step 2 CK question? Explore the new Osmosis Clinical Sciences library! Our visually engaging videos, decision-making trees, and linked board-style assessments help you develop your clinical practice skills and ace your exams.
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Grand prize winners will be contacted by 8/2.
Today's #PathologyReview is about a rare autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis.
Myasthenia gravis causes weakness in skeletal muscles. It occurs when the body mistakenly produces antibodies that attack the neuromuscular junction, which is the meeting point between nerve endings and muscle fibers.
Typically, when the brain sends a signal to move a muscle, it travels down motor nerves until it reaches the neuromuscular junction. At this junction, nerve cells release a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter which crosses a small gap and binds to receptors on the surface of muscle cells, triggering muscle contraction.
With myasthenia gravis, antibodies bind to these receptors, blocking their interaction with acetylcholine and weakening muscle contraction. Over time, these antibodies can damage and reduce the amount of receptors on the muscle cell surface, further leading to weak and easily fatigued muscles.
Learn more about myasthenia gravis: osms.it/path-myasthenia-gravis-yt
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Today is World Hepatitis Day, so let's take some time to learn about its diagnostic steps with this helpful Clinical and Nursing Pearl!
Liver function tests (LFTs) are a set of tests that check the health of the liver by measuring the enzymes and other substances made by the liver.
Apatientās LFTs will be measured when there are signs or symptoms of altered liver function, like fatigue, nausea, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain, or jaundice -from ineffective bilirubin excretion. LFTs will also be measured when monitoring patients with acute or chronic liver disease, like hepatitis, or when checking liver function tests in patients taking hepatotoxic medications.
You can use the helpful mnemonic HEPATIC to remember some indications to evaluate a patientās LFTs:
ā¢ H: Hepatotoxic medications
ā¢ E: Emesis
ā¢ P: Pain (RUQ)
ā¢ A: Acute liver disease
ā¢ T: Tiredness
ā¢ I: Ineffective bilirubin excretion (jaundice)
ā¢ C: Chronic liver disease
Learn more about hepatitis: osms.it/cp-LFTs-yt
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To kick off the start of the new school year, we have THREE exciting webinars lined up for you in August! š§ š From practical study strategies to patient communication tips and an AMA with current med students, there's something for everyone. Register for as many as you wish: osms.it/webinar-aug24-yt
Thriving in the New School Year: Strategies to Help You Ace Your Exams and Excel in Your Courses
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8/8 (Thu) @ 2 PM EST/11 AM PST
ā¢ Get tips on how to effectively manage your time
ā¢ Learn how to optimize your study techniques
ā¢ Receive helpful advice on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
OHLI's Unplugged: How It Started, How It's Going
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8/15 (Thu) @ 2 PM EST/11 AM PST
ā¢ Ask our Osmosis Health Leadership Initiative (OHLI) regional leads Parsa Mohri and Yasir Taki, plus Osmosis from Elsevier co-founder and current medical student Shiv Gaglani, anything about their student experiences!
ā¢ Hear about Shiv's return to medical school after nearly a decade as a CEO
ā¢ Tune into their insights about becoming adaptable clinicians in a rapidly changing field
The Mindful Health Professional: Techniques for Effectively Communicating with Patients with Frank Ninivaggi, MD, DLF-APA
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8/22 (Thu) @ 2 PM EST/11 AM PST
ā¢ Join Yale clinical professor emeritus and Elsevier author Frank Ninivaggi for a presentation on his "Integrity Mindfulness" model
ā¢ Dive into his groundbreaking technique to manage stress, prevent burnout, and enhance well-being
ā¢ Learn how to apply these concepts to patient communication
All webinars are free to attend, and recordings will be available shortly after. We encourage you to register to keep updated on other upcoming events!
It's time for the final round of Molympics 2024... go for the gold on the USMLEĀ® or NCLEX-RNĀ® and earn a free week of Osmosis from Elsevier! Take the Molympics 2024 Week 4 quiz now:
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To celebrate the Paris games this year, we're challenging you to the Molympics 2024, a weekly quiz testing your knowledge of clinical topics with USMLEĀ® or NCLEX-RNĀ® style questions! If you get a 5/5 on this week's quiz, you'll earn one free week of Osmosis... and if you also received a perfect score on the past three quizzes, you'll be entered to win the grand prize of a 6-month Osmosis subscription! But be prepared ā these quizzes are the most difficult yet.
And don't worry, we'll post the answers and explanations on our social media accounts so you feel 100% confident about the topics when you tackle the actual exam!
Here's how to play:
1. Take the weekly quiz, linked above
2. Score a 5/5, and you'll receive an email with one free week of Osmosis!
3. If you received a perfect score on every weekly quiz, you'll be automatically entered to win the grand prize of a 6-month Osmosis from Elsevier subscription
Ready to earn a gold USMLEĀ® or NCLEX-RNĀ® medal, plus free Osmosis? Take the quiz at the link above now. And hurry... the entries will close on Monday, July 29, at 11:59 PM PST.
Answers and explanations will be posted to our social media on Tuesday, 7/31. Grand prize winners will be contacted by 8/2.
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Tomorrow! Join us in our insightful webinar on unconscious bias in healthcare and ways to reduce its impact. Register now: osms.it/webinar-unconscious-bias-healthcare-yt
Learn how to recognize unconscious (aka implicit) bias, witness the impact of biases on healthcare outcomes, and get some practical strategies to mitigate its effects from Dr. Marina Horiates Kerekes, Director of Medical Assessment at Osmosis from Elsevier. Register today to find out how to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment that confronts biases so you can improve patient experiences, build trust, and ultimately deliver better care.
This free webinar will be tomorrow July 25th, at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST.
Please register at the link above.
Today we're sharing another practice question similar to one you may find on the NCLEX-RNĀ® to test your knowledge of nursing topics.
The nurse reviews the medication administration record (MAR) of a patient diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Which medication should be present in the MAR to treat this condition?
Comment your answer, then check to see if you got it correct: osms.it/qotd-nclex-mar-hcv-yt
Learn more about the medication on Osmosis from Elsevier: osms.it/qotd-nclex-rx-mar-hcv-yt
This week, we're sharing another USMLEĀ® Step 2 CK-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics.
Today's question revolves around a 65-year-old woman diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma. The patientās tumor is located in segment V of the liver, with imminent obstruction of biliary structures. Laparoscopic liver resection is planned.
Which of the following is the best measure to manage intraoperative bleeding in this patient?
Comment your answer, then check to see if you got it correct: osms.it/qotd-step2-hepatocellular-carcinoma-yt
Learn more about hepatocellular carcinoma on Osmosis from Elsevier: osms.it/qotd-step2-dx-hepatocellular-carcinoma-yt
Ready for another Step 2 CK question? Explore the new Osmosis Clinical Sciences library! Our visually engaging videos, decision-making trees, and linked board-style assessments help you develop your clinical practice skills and ace your exams.
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