Question 1

what is a sentinel survey?

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Nodal sampling.: A sentinel lymph node is felt to be the first lymph node(s) which material from a specific location will drain to. By sampling that type of node and finding it negative the likelihood of other nodes upstream being positive is very unlikely and the need for extensive sampling is minimized and long term complications are decreased.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of scurvy?

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Aye Matey : Symptoms of scurvy include loosened teeth with gum disease. Skin bruises easily and becomes rough  & may have small petechial hemorrhages. The person likely feels tired, suffers from mood changes & poor wound healing. Once scurvy becomes quite advanced it can cause yellow skin, swelling of the body, lack of urine , fever & seizures.  Scurvy can cause death.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: scurvy?

Accepted Answer

Lack of Vit C: Reference sites: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/scurvy   and   http://www.Medicalnewstoday.Com/articles/155758.Php.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: skeletal survey?

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Series of X-rays: A skeletal survey is a series of x-rays that is used as a screening to tool.  It occurs when multiple x-rays are obtained of all areas of the body looking for pathology, whether it be signs of abuse, tumors, infection or other issues.

Question 5

what is the most extreme symptoms of scurvy? are there stages to scurvy?

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Scurvy: Symptoms may not occur for a few months after a person's dietary intake of vitamin C drops too low. Bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue, and rash are among scurvy symptoms.

Question 6

have you ever treated someone with scurvy? if so, what did he or she look like? what were there symptoms?

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Not seen often: Much in developed world but i think the first sign is loose dentition from lack of vitamin c.  That is the treatment, may wanna look up on wickepedia.

Question 7

i am doing a report on scurvy. can you give me some information about it ? and have you ever treated someone with scurvy? what was it like?

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No pt's with scurvy: Sxs of scurvy include loosened teeth with gum disease. Skin bruises easily and becomes rough  & may have small petechial hemorrhages. The person likely feels tired, suffers from mood changes & poor wound healing. Once scurvy becomes quite advanced it can cause yellow skin, swelling of the body, lack of urine , fever & seizures.  Scurvy can cause death.  I have never treated a patient with scurvy.

Question 8

i am just shy of being 5 5 and weight approximately 190 what would be the recommended wieight for a woman of my height who has a sturdy build?

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146 lbs: The people's choice (http://www.Halls.Md/ideal-weight/body.Htm) ideal weight for you would be 146 lbs.  However, a weight 114-150 lbs would allow for a body mass index (bmi) range of 19-25. Medical evidence suggests that all body weights within this range are reasonably equally healthy (for people of your height). Outside this range, health risks may occur.

Question 9

what is an sma-18 survey?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests....: This is a set of blood tests that can help diagnose a multitude of problems.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of scurvy in sailors?

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Scurvy: Symptoms of scurvy include loosened teeth with gum disease. Skin bruises easily and becomes rough  & may have small petechial hemorrhages. The person likely feels tired, suffers from mood changes & poor wound healing. Once scurvy becomes quite advanced it can cause yellow skin, swelling of the body, lack of urine , fever & seizures.  Scurvy can cause death.  Argh matey - it is a sore sight!

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