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''Proteus mirabilis'' is correctly an oxidase-negative, catalase-positive, urease-positive, gram-negative rod. +
First generation antihistamines, such as dimenhydrinate, are useful to relieve symptoms of motion sickness. In contrast, acetazolamide may relieve symptoms of altitude sickness. +
Alport syndrome is not a mitochondrial disease. Examples of mitochondrial diseases are MELAS and MERRF. +
Serum concentrations of the alternative pathway complements C3 and C5 and properdin will be reduced in APSGN. +
Physostigmine is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. It has no role in the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. +
Small cell lung carcinoma does not produce Curschmann's spirals that can be seen on BAL examination. +
'''Incorrect'''-Deferring the surgery after pregnancy along with both thyroid hormone suppressive therapy and ultrasound monitoring of thyroid gland during each trimester is preferred. +
'''Incorrect'''-Hypovolemic shock is characterized by a physical examination consistent with volume depletion (tachycardia; hypotension; cool, clammy skin; poor capillary refill) and decreased PCWP. +
'''Incorrect'''-Barosinusitis (barotrauma) is due to the mechanical effects of expansion and contraction of gases when pressure differences exist between the body cavities and the environment. It is also a manifestation of compression sickness occurring during descent. +
'''Incorrect'''-Patients with renal failure will have low serum calcium, high serum phosphate, low serum calcitriol and increased serum PTH. +
'''Correct'''-Respiratory failure, severe hypothermia, and neurologic injury following near drowning and chest radiography revealing bilateral perihilar infiltrates are consistent with the diagnosis of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, following near drowning. +
Esmolol is a class II anti-arrythmic/β-blocker that acts by slowing conduction and decreasing the slope of phase 4. +
Projection is an immature defense mechanism in which the individual attributes an improper personal desire or inclination to an external source. +
The hallmark of pyelonephritis is WBC casts, which are absent in this patient. Accordingly, the diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis in this patient is less likely. In addition, acute pyelonephritis does not typically manifest with an elevated BUN/Creatinine ratio. +