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What is the purpose of a transesophageal echocardiogram in diagnosing bacterial endocarditis?
What is the purpose of a transesophageal echocardiogram in diagnosing bacterial endocarditis?
- To analyze heart rhythm
- To examine the lungs
- To check for kidney damage
- To get a more detailed view of the heart from the esophagus (correct)
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier in the nervous system?
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier in the nervous system?
- To regulate the passage of substances between the bloodstream and the brain (correct)
- To filter out bacteria from the bloodstream
- To regulate body temperature
- To analyze heart rhythm
What are the symptoms of bacterial endocarditis that are related to the circulatory system?
What are the symptoms of bacterial endocarditis that are related to the circulatory system?
- Cough, nausea, vomiting
- Fatigue, headaches, sore red or purple bumps on the fingers or toes
- Shortness of breath, swelling of the feet, legs, or abdomen (correct)
- Weight loss, abnormal skin changes, trouble breathing with activity
What is the name of the test used to analyze heart rhythm in diagnosing bacterial endocarditis?
What is the name of the test used to analyze heart rhythm in diagnosing bacterial endocarditis?
What is the purpose of a chest X-ray in diagnosing bacterial endocarditis?
What is the purpose of a chest X-ray in diagnosing bacterial endocarditis?
What are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord?
What are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord?
What can be the source of infection that leads to endocarditis?
What can be the source of infection that leads to endocarditis?
Why is it difficult to fight infections in the heart valves?
Why is it difficult to fight infections in the heart valves?
What type of bacteria can cause endocarditis?
What type of bacteria can cause endocarditis?
How do symptoms of endocarditis typically appear?
How do symptoms of endocarditis typically appear?
What is a common way for bacteria to enter the bloodstream?
What is a common way for bacteria to enter the bloodstream?
What can be a complication of endocarditis?
What can be a complication of endocarditis?
What is the term for the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?
What is the term for the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?
What is the term for the presence of viruses in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of viruses in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of fungi in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of fungi in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of parasites in the bloodstream?
What is the term for the presence of parasites in the bloodstream?
