Medical Exam Review Questions & Answers 2024
Appendicitis - ANSWER-Inflammation or infection of the appendix, frequent cause of acute abdomen; inflammation can eventually cause the tissues to die and/or rupture, causing abcesses, perotinitis or shock
Acute Abdomen - ANSWER-Sudden onset of a...
Medical Exam Review Questions & Answers 2024
Appendicitis - ANSWER-Inflammation or infection of the appendix, frequent cause of acute abdomen; inflammation can eventually cause the tissues to die and/or rupture, causing abcesses, perotinitis or shock
Acute Abdomen - ANSWER-Sudden onset of abdominal pain, often associated with severe, progressive problems that require medical attention
Perotinitis - ANSWER-When any foreign material (blood, puss, bile, pancreatic juice, or amniotic fluid) causes irritation of the peritoneum
Signs and Symptoms of Early Appendicitis - ANSWER-- Generalized
- Dull
- Diffuse
- May center in the umbilical area
Signs and Symptoms of Later Appendicitis - ANSWER-- Pain localizes to right lower quadrant
- Referred pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Lack of appetite for food
- Fever
- Chills
- Rebound Tenderness
Signs and Symptoms of Upper GI Bleed - ANSWER-- Occurs from esophagus to upper small intestine
- Problems may include esophagitis, esophageal varices, or Mallory-Weiss syndrome
- Produces dark, tarry stool Signs and Symptoms of Lower GI Bleed - ANSWER-- Occurs between upper small intestine and anus
- Common causes include bowel inflammation, diverticulitis, and hemmorrhoids
- Produces bright, red blood
Signs and Symptoms of Influenza - ANSWER-- Fever (not all PTs will have a fever)
- Cough
- Sore Throat
- Runny/stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Vomiting or dirrhea (more common in children)
Insulin - ANSWER-A hormone usually produced by the endocrine glands on the pancreas that enables glucose to enter the cells
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER-Without insulin, glucose from food remains in the blood and the levels gradually become extremely high; when glucose level reaches 200 mg/dL, or twice the usual amount (normal range 80-120 mg/dL)
Polyuria - ANSWER-Frequent and plentiful urination
Polydipsia - ANSWER-Frequent drinking of fluid to satisfy continuous thirst (following loss of excessive amounts of body water)
Polyphagia - ANSWER-Excessive eating as a result of cellular "hunger"; only seen occasionally
Kussmaul Respirations - ANSWER-Deep, rapid breathing; helps the body blow off excessive acids
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