Respiratory diseases can affect speaking and swallowing. 

Refer to the following conformations (A, B and C) of pentane Part 1: Assuming each structure below can no longer rotate, draw the Newman projection for the molecule as shown below. (Drawings of each Newman projection will need to provided in the work sent to Dr. Metz)  Part 2. Label each conformation below as either anti, gauche, or eclipsed. (Work for the question will need to be provided below in order to receive credit) Part 3. Identify which of the three conformation, A,B, or C, of pentane is the most stable conformation. (Work for the question will need to be provided below in order to receive credit)     

A 65-year-old male presents with progressive abdominal distension. On exam, you suspect ascites. Which of the following physical exam techniques is most appropriate to confirm your suspicion?

A patient presents with RUQ pain and positive Murphy’s sign. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Which statement about cardiac assessment is correct?

Which of the following clinical findings is associated with left-sided heart failure?

Which exam would not be used in the clinical diagnosis of appendicitis?

Which assessment finding should the advanced provider’s priority?

A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester presents for a routine check-up. During the cardiac exam, you auscultate an S3 heart sound. What is the most appropriate interpretation of this finding?

You are evaluating a 17 year old male with faintly erythematous macular lesions with fine scaling.  His hands and feet are clear, only his trunk and extremities show skin changes.  The rash on his trunk could be described as a Christmas tree pattern.  What additional skin change is associated with the above skin disorder?