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[Show more]Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: 
A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. 
B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. 
C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower qu...
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Add to cartRegarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: 
A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. 
B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. 
C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower qu...
what is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? 
a/w appendicitis 
 
obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload-flashcards//_ 
 
 
 
what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? 
a/w appendicitis 
 
Rovsing's sign= pain in...
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Add to cartwhat is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? 
a/w appendicitis 
 
obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload-flashcards//_ 
 
 
 
what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? 
a/w appendicitis 
 
Rovsing's sign= pain in...
A mother brings her 35 year old son to the emergency department because of tremor and mutism for the past three days. His mother found him in his room this morning lying stiffly in his bed, soiled with urine and feces. He appears confused and will not respond to questions. He was diagnosed with schi...
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Add to cartA mother brings her 35 year old son to the emergency department because of tremor and mutism for the past three days. His mother found him in his room this morning lying stiffly in his bed, soiled with urine and feces. He appears confused and will not respond to questions. He was diagnosed with schi...
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An elderly female presents to the emergency department with vomiting and abdominal pain. She has a history of a cholecystectomy about 5 years ago. On exam, she is significantly uncomfortable and nauseated. Lung and cardiovascular exam is normal. Abdominal exam shows diffuse tenderness, some diste...
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An elderly female presents to the emergency department with vomiting and abdominal pain. She has a history of a cholecystectomy about 5 years ago. On exam, she is significantly uncomfortable and nauseated. Lung and cardiovascular exam is normal. Abdominal exam shows diffuse tenderness, some diste...
"The chest X-ray in the Figure was taken in an intoxicated patient who is conversant, but an unreliable historian. The X-ray findings are best described as indicating: 
[image] 
A. Esophageal foreign body 
B. Intratracheal foreign body 
C. mediastinitis from esophageal perforation 
D. normal chest...
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Add to cart"The chest X-ray in the Figure was taken in an intoxicated patient who is conversant, but an unreliable historian. The X-ray findings are best described as indicating: 
[image] 
A. Esophageal foreign body 
B. Intratracheal foreign body 
C. mediastinitis from esophageal perforation 
D. normal chest...
Management of Large Subungual Hematoma 
Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization 
 
 
 
Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal 
Perforation of Tympanic Membrane 
 
 
 
 
Management of Skin Abscess 
Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face 
 
 
 
Catheter for Barth...
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Add to cartManagement of Large Subungual Hematoma 
Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization 
 
 
 
Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal 
Perforation of Tympanic Membrane 
 
 
 
 
Management of Skin Abscess 
Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face 
 
 
 
Catheter for Barth...
preferred method of eval for renal calculi 
helical CT--95% sensitive and specific 
 
 
 
management of diverticulitis vs diverticulosis 
-osis = no acute findings of inflammation (bloody stool, fevers). Don't need abx. 
 
Treat -itis with bowel rest, analgesics, and abx. Should admit older patient...
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Add to cartpreferred method of eval for renal calculi 
helical CT--95% sensitive and specific 
 
 
 
management of diverticulitis vs diverticulosis 
-osis = no acute findings of inflammation (bloody stool, fevers). Don't need abx. 
 
Treat -itis with bowel rest, analgesics, and abx. Should admit older patient...
What are the top 3 causes of morbidity/mortality in acute chest pain? 
ACS 
pulmonary embolism 
aortic dissection 
 
 
 
What is the cardioversion and defibrillation joules? 
cardioversion = 50-100 J 
defibrillation = 200 J 
 
 
 
What is the most common EKG finding in a pulmonary embolus? What shou...
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Add to cartWhat are the top 3 causes of morbidity/mortality in acute chest pain? 
ACS 
pulmonary embolism 
aortic dissection 
 
 
 
What is the cardioversion and defibrillation joules? 
cardioversion = 50-100 J 
defibrillation = 200 J 
 
 
 
What is the most common EKG finding in a pulmonary embolus? What shou...
A 32 year old male, intravenous heroin abuser, presents with a one-day history of mid-back pain, progressive weakness of his legs, and an inability to urinate. He has a temperature of 38.3° C (100.8° F). On exam, absent patellar deep tendon reflexes are noted, he cannot stand or walk, a distended ...
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Add to cartA 32 year old male, intravenous heroin abuser, presents with a one-day history of mid-back pain, progressive weakness of his legs, and an inability to urinate. He has a temperature of 38.3° C (100.8° F). On exam, absent patellar deep tendon reflexes are noted, he cannot stand or walk, a distended ...
An 18 year old hockey player is hit in the mouth with a puck, fracturing a maxillary canine tooth. He brings the severed piece of tooth with him. On physical exam, the tooth is fractured halfway between the tip and the gumline. The root of the tooth is still firmly intact. The exposed fracture site ...
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Add to cartAn 18 year old hockey player is hit in the mouth with a puck, fracturing a maxillary canine tooth. He brings the severed piece of tooth with him. On physical exam, the tooth is fractured halfway between the tip and the gumline. The root of the tooth is still firmly intact. The exposed fracture site ...
AEIOU TIPS (differential for AMS) 
A Alcohol 
E Epilepsy, Electrolytes, and Encephalopathy 
I Insulin 
O Opiates and Oxygen 
U Uremia 
T Trauma and Temperature 
I Infection 
P Poisons and Psychogenic 
S Shock, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Space-Occupying Lesion 
 
 
 
Delirium vs psychosis ha...
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Add to cartAEIOU TIPS (differential for AMS) 
A Alcohol 
E Epilepsy, Electrolytes, and Encephalopathy 
I Insulin 
O Opiates and Oxygen 
U Uremia 
T Trauma and Temperature 
I Infection 
P Poisons and Psychogenic 
S Shock, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Space-Occupying Lesion 
 
 
 
Delirium vs psychosis ha...
What is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis? 
 
 
Answers: 
, including shellfish, nuts, and eggs 
 
t stings 
 
illin 
 
graphic contrast dye 
PCN 
 
 
 
For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would serve little purpose if prescribed...
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Add to cartWhat is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis? 
 
 
Answers: 
, including shellfish, nuts, and eggs 
 
t stings 
 
illin 
 
graphic contrast dye 
PCN 
 
 
 
For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would serve little purpose if prescribed...
What is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis? 
 
 
Answers: 
, including shellfish, nuts, and eggs 
 
t stings 
 
illin 
 
graphic contrast dye 
PCN 
 
 
 
For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would serve little purpose if prescribed...
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Add to cartWhat is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis? 
 
 
Answers: 
, including shellfish, nuts, and eggs 
 
t stings 
 
illin 
 
graphic contrast dye 
PCN 
 
 
 
For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would serve little purpose if prescribed...
A 25 y/o M is brought to the ED by family w/ c/o feeling depressed for the past week. In obtaining a history, which of the following statements regarding this pt would support a dx of major depression? 
Pt has a h/o Crohn's disease 
There is no FHx of depression 
The screening mnemonic in SAD CAGES...
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Add to cartA 25 y/o M is brought to the ED by family w/ c/o feeling depressed for the past week. In obtaining a history, which of the following statements regarding this pt would support a dx of major depression? 
Pt has a h/o Crohn's disease 
There is no FHx of depression 
The screening mnemonic in SAD CAGES...
Shock is defined as: 
olemia 
cardia 
ension 
ed mental status 
quate tissue and organ perfusion 
5. inadequate tissue and organ perfusion 
 
 
 
The four classic types of shock include all of the following EXCEPT: 
1.Hypovolemic 
2.Traumatic 
3.Cardiogenic 
4.Distributive 
5.Obstructive 
2. Traumat...
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Add to cartShock is defined as: 
olemia 
cardia 
ension 
ed mental status 
quate tissue and organ perfusion 
5. inadequate tissue and organ perfusion 
 
 
 
The four classic types of shock include all of the following EXCEPT: 
1.Hypovolemic 
2.Traumatic 
3.Cardiogenic 
4.Distributive 
5.Obstructive 
2. Traumat...
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