Francesca is a newly pregnant, 27-year-old woman who is 5’3” and weighs 215 pounds (BMI 38.1). Her medical history is significant for polycystic ovarian syndrome. When would you recommend Francesca be screened for gestational diabetes?

Which of the following patient calls regarding symptoms would be MOST worrisome for placental abruption:

(06.02 MC)While snorkeling in the ocean you find large, leafy organisms that are brownish in color growing in large masses. You are unsure whether they are protists since they look quite plant-like. If they are actually protists, what characteristic will the organism’s cells exhibit?

A 50-yr-old female (average risk) patient asks you to continue prescribing her COCs. According to NAMS, which of the following are true:

(06.07 LC)Where are haploid cells produced in humans?

(05.04 LC)Which kingdom includes multicellular, heterotrophic organisms that absorb nutrients from other dead organisms?

When using humor, always try to give the impression that you expect laughter.

(04.05 LC)Cellular respiration release CO2 and photosynthesis absorbs CO2. These two reactions are part of which biogeochemical cycle?

Following your pelvic exam, a reasonable plan for further initial diagnostics would include (chose the BEST answer):

One mole corresponds to 6.02 x 10-23 items