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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...
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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...
preferred method of eval for renal calculi - correct answer helical CT--95% sensitive and specific management of diverticulitis vs diverticulosis - correct answer -osis = no acute findings of inflammation (bloody stool, fevers). Don't need abx. T...
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Add to cartpreferred method of eval for renal calculi - correct answer helical CT--95% sensitive and specific management of diverticulitis vs diverticulosis - correct answer -osis = no acute findings of inflammation (bloody stool, fevers). Don't need abx. T...
what is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - correct answer a/w appendicitis obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload-flashcards/601487/854522_ what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with?...
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Add to cartwhat is the obturator sign? what diagnosis is it associated with? - correct answer a/w appendicitis obturator sign = pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip#$/images/upload-flashcards/601487/854522_ what is Rovsing's sign? what diagnosis is it associated with?...
1 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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Add to cart1 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...
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 ...
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 CAGE...
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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 CAGE...
A thin 18 year old female complains of acute onset of sharp right-sided chest pain this morning. She has developed some mild shortness of breath during the morning and thought she should get it checked out. Her chest X-ray is shown in the Figure. The next course of action should be: [PICTURE OF LUN...
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Add to cartA thin 18 year old female complains of acute onset of sharp right-sided chest pain this morning. She has developed some mild shortness of breath during the morning and thought she should get it checked out. Her chest X-ray is shown in the Figure. The next course of action should be: [PICTURE OF LUN...
What is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis? Answers: , including shellfish, nuts, and eggs t stings illin graphic contrast dye - correct answer illin For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would s...
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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 - correct answer illin For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following medications would s...
True or False: gastric distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function is a reason to intubate a neonate - correct answer False management for nursemaid elbow injury - correct answer apply pressure to the radia...
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Add to cartTrue or False: gastric distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function is a reason to intubate a neonate - correct answer False management for nursemaid elbow injury - correct answer apply pressure to the radia...
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. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of ...
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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. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of ...
A 23-year-old male presents after a syncopal episode. EKG findings include normal sinus rhythm, a short PR interval (less than 0.12 seconds), QRS duration of 0.11seconds, and the presence of a "delta wave" (a slurred upstroke to the QRS complex). What condition most likely caused the syncopal epis...
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Add to cartA 23-year-old male presents after a syncopal episode. EKG findings include normal sinus rhythm, a short PR interval (less than 0.12 seconds), QRS duration of 0.11seconds, and the presence of a "delta wave" (a slurred upstroke to the QRS complex). What condition most likely caused the syncopal epis...
What are the top 3 causes of morbidity/mortality in acute chest pain? - correct answer ACS pulmonary embolism aortic dissection What is the cardioversion and defibrillation joules? - correct answer cardioversion = 50-100 J defibrillation = 200 J ...
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Add to cartWhat are the top 3 causes of morbidity/mortality in acute chest pain? - correct answer ACS pulmonary embolism aortic dissection What is the cardioversion and defibrillation joules? - correct answer cardioversion = 50-100 J defibrillation = 200 J ...
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...
A 60 y/o male presents with new onset confusion. Which of the following suggests a functional, as opposed to an organic etiology? Answers: 1.Abnormal vitals signs 2.Acute onset 3.Auditory hallucinations 4.Disorientation - correct answer 3.Auditory hallucinations ...
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Add to cartA 60 y/o male presents with new onset confusion. Which of the following suggests a functional, as opposed to an organic etiology? Answers: 1.Abnormal vitals signs 2.Acute onset 3.Auditory hallucinations 4.Disorientation - correct answer 3.Auditory hallucinations ...
1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal ...
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Add to cart1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal ...
All of the following are generally accepted indications for endotracheal intubation of the pediatric trauma patient, EXCEPT: Answers: ratory failure from hypoxia or hypoventilation ic distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function 3.GCS score less th...
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Add to cartAll of the following are generally accepted indications for endotracheal intubation of the pediatric trauma patient, EXCEPT: Answers: ratory failure from hypoxia or hypoventilation ic distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function 3.GCS score less th...
PID cause - correct answer originates as a cervical infection with Neisseria gonorrheaand/or Chlamydia trachomatis, and becomes polymicrobial as it ascends into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 3 sx PID - correct answer -lower abd pain -pur...
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Add to cartPID cause - correct answer originates as a cervical infection with Neisseria gonorrheaand/or Chlamydia trachomatis, and becomes polymicrobial as it ascends into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 3 sx PID - correct answer -lower abd pain -pur...
Incomplete angulated fractures of long bones are denoted by the term: A. greenstick fracture B. march fracture C. open fracture D. Salter-Harris fracture E. torus fracture - correct answer A: Greenstick A 20 year old man used his left hand to punch another person in a...
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Add to cartIncomplete angulated fractures of long bones are denoted by the term: A. greenstick fracture B. march fracture C. open fracture D. Salter-Harris fracture E. torus fracture - correct answer A: Greenstick A 20 year old man used his left hand to punch another person in a...
A 5 year old aspirates an almond. What would you expect on CXR? A. Atelectasis of the affected lung B. Diaphragmatic flattening of the non-affected lung C. Foreign body in the shape of an almond D. Hypoinflation of the non-affected lung - correct answer A. Atelectasis o...
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Add to cartA 5 year old aspirates an almond. What would you expect on CXR? A. Atelectasis of the affected lung B. Diaphragmatic flattening of the non-affected lung C. Foreign body in the shape of an almond D. Hypoinflation of the non-affected lung - correct answer A. Atelectasis o...
When is gastric lavage contraindicated? - correct answer hydrocarbon and caustic ingestion due to high risk of aspiration w/ hydrocarbons and further injury w/ caustic ingestions 23 y/o F dropped off to ED by boyfriend after unknown OD. Her pupils are very large and she is...
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Add to cartWhen is gastric lavage contraindicated? - correct answer hydrocarbon and caustic ingestion due to high risk of aspiration w/ hydrocarbons and further injury w/ caustic ingestions 23 y/o F dropped off to ED by boyfriend after unknown OD. Her pupils are very large and she is...
When is gastric lavage contraindicated? - correct answer hydrocarbon and caustic ingestion due to high risk of aspiration w/ hydrocarbons and further injury w/ caustic ingestions 23 y/o F dropped off to ED by boyfriend after unknown OD. Her pupils are very large and she is...
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Add to cartWhen is gastric lavage contraindicated? - correct answer hydrocarbon and caustic ingestion due to high risk of aspiration w/ hydrocarbons and further injury w/ caustic ingestions 23 y/o F dropped off to ED by boyfriend after unknown OD. Her pupils are very large and she is...
A 7 year old boy falls off his bike onto his outstretched arm and sustains a supracondylar fracture. The fracture originates in the metaphysis and a portion of it extends into the physis (growth plate) without extending through to the epiphysis. How is this fracture classified? A. Salter I B. Sa...
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Add to cartA 7 year old boy falls off his bike onto his outstretched arm and sustains a supracondylar fracture. The fracture originates in the metaphysis and a portion of it extends into the physis (growth plate) without extending through to the epiphysis. How is this fracture classified? A. Salter I B. Sa...
A 32 year old woman walks into the emergency department two weeks after a fall from a bus. She tripped stepping off the bus and landed with her right hip on the last stair. The fall was only a few feet in distance. She noted very little immediate pain, and there was no pain at all by the next day. H...
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Add to cartA 32 year old woman walks into the emergency department two weeks after a fall from a bus. She tripped stepping off the bus and landed with her right hip on the last stair. The fall was only a few feet in distance. She noted very little immediate pain, and there was no pain at all by the next day. H...
You are treating an 80 year old male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? Answers: 1.A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll 2.A false negative may be caused by the presence of bromide preparations ...
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Add to cartYou are treating an 80 year old male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? Answers: 1.A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll 2.A false negative may be caused by the presence of bromide preparations ...
Generally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? Answers: rhagic botic ic erfusion is equal likelihood for any stroke type - correct answer botic Which of the following is not a known complicat...
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Add to cartGenerally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? Answers: rhagic botic ic erfusion is equal likelihood for any stroke type - correct answer botic Which of the following is not a known complicat...
Which of the following cervical spine fractures is considered stable? A. Transverse process fracture B. Flexion teardrop fracture C. Bilateral facet dislocation D. Hangman's fracture of C2 E. Jefferson fracture of C1 - correct answer A. Transverse process fracture ...
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Add to cartWhich of the following cervical spine fractures is considered stable? A. Transverse process fracture B. Flexion teardrop fracture C. Bilateral facet dislocation D. Hangman's fracture of C2 E. Jefferson fracture of C1 - correct answer A. Transverse process fracture ...
Generally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? A. thrombotic B. there is equal likelihood for any stroke type C. hemorrhagic D. hypoperfusion E. embolic - correct answer The answer is A. TIAs are a...
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Add to cartGenerally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? A. thrombotic B. there is equal likelihood for any stroke type C. hemorrhagic D. hypoperfusion E. embolic - correct answer The answer is A. TIAs are a...
nonspecific fever, headache, myalgia macular and petechiael rash on wrists/angles dec platelets, dec sodium, inc ast/alt txt? - correct answer rocky mountain spotted fever doxycycline headache, systemic symptoms (fatigue, age >50). ischemic optic neuropathy = visio...
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Add to cartnonspecific fever, headache, myalgia macular and petechiael rash on wrists/angles dec platelets, dec sodium, inc ast/alt txt? - correct answer rocky mountain spotted fever doxycycline headache, systemic symptoms (fatigue, age >50). ischemic optic neuropathy = visio...
A 5 year old child was eating an almond when he experienced sudden, intermittent bouts of choking and wheezing. Assuming this child aspirated an almond, which of the following is most likely to be seen on chest X-ray? Answers: 1.A. Atelectasis of the affected lung 2.B. Diaphragmatic flattening ...
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Add to cartA 5 year old child was eating an almond when he experienced sudden, intermittent bouts of choking and wheezing. Assuming this child aspirated an almond, which of the following is most likely to be seen on chest X-ray? Answers: 1.A. Atelectasis of the affected lung 2.B. Diaphragmatic flattening ...
All of the following are common non-infectious causes of fever EXCEPT: Answers: 1.Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 2.Trauma 3.CVA 4.Thyroid storm 5.Pulmonary embolism - correct answer trauma Which of the following statements regarding fever and WBC is TRUE...
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Add to cartAll of the following are common non-infectious causes of fever EXCEPT: Answers: 1.Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 2.Trauma 3.CVA 4.Thyroid storm 5.Pulmonary embolism - correct answer trauma Which of the following statements regarding fever and WBC is TRUE...
You are treating an 80 you male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? A. A false positive may be caused by ingestion of magnesium-containing antacids B. A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll C. A fa...
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Add to cartYou are treating an 80 you male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? A. A false positive may be caused by ingestion of magnesium-containing antacids B. A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll C. A fa...
A patient with which of the following conditions classically presents with conjunctival injection (a "red" eye)? Answers: al retinal artery occlusion al retinal vein occlusion al detachment violet keratitis ous hemorrhage - correct answer UV Keratitis ...
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Add to cartA patient with which of the following conditions classically presents with conjunctival injection (a "red" eye)? Answers: al retinal artery occlusion al retinal vein occlusion al detachment violet keratitis ous hemorrhage - correct answer UV Keratitis ...
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