D a subdural hematoma e epidural hematoma 46 the 105

D. a subdural hematoma
E. epidural hematoma
46. The 105 YO female patient from Portsmouth, Dominica seems completely
unaware of an ugly ulceration on the tip of her tongue. As you record this
observation, you review the pathway of the pain fibers from the region,
remembering that the cell bodies for pain, pressure and temperature from the
anterior part of the tongue are located in the ...
A. semilunar (trigeminal) ganglion
B. spiral ganglion
C. inferior vagal (nodose) ganglion
D. inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion
E. geniculate ganglion
47. The 70 YO hypertensive patient had suffered numerous problems from her
elevated blood pressure and vascular fragility. The most recent problem was a
severe nosebleed from the anteroinferior portion of her nasal septum. Which of
the following arteries would be LEAST LIKELY to be involved directly in such
bleeding?
48. The little girl was obviously small for her age and her eyes were so far apart that
you include hypertelorism as one of your observations during the physical exam.
In response to your cautious questioning, the mother tells you that the child
suffers from recurring colds. Laboratory studies reveal that the little patient also
has a condition of hypocalcemia, leading you to decide on a diagnosis of
DiGeorge Syndrome. Which of the following might BEST explain the chronic
colds the little girl is suffering?
49. The 30 YO male medical student enters the campus clinic following one of the
Embryology lectures, seeking confirmation of his self-diagnosis. The student has
a small, soft lump on the anterior border of his left sternocleidomastoid muscle
and he has decided to ask the opinion of the campus physician about it. A
mucoid secretion can be seen oozing from the soft mass of tissue. The
clinician's classic training leads him to agree with the medical student that the
proper diagnosis is ...