Sudden onset sharp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What's the difference between organic and non-organic disease? correct answers Organic disease has an observable and measurable disease process, such as inflammation. Non-organic disease produces symptoms but is not associated with any recognisable structural changes in the body. What's the difference between focal, multi-focal, and diffused disorders? correct answers Focal affects a specific part of the brain. Multi-focal affects several parts of the brain. Diffused affects the entire ...

52 yo man - 6 hrs after onset of severe, epigastric abd pain > began at cocktail party > was there for 4 hrs - 3 martinis, lot of food PMHx: HLD (statin) 100.4F 104/min 150/92 mmHg PE: diffuse tenderness over upper quadrants BL - esp epigastrium; no guarding/rebound labs: WBC WNL, BR 3 (direct 2.4), alk phos 210, AST 325, ALT 360, amylase 1200, lipase 600 most likely cause of symptoms? - ANSWER-common bile duct obstruction choledocholithiasis = stone in CBD lipase high so th...

1. A pt presents to the ED complaining of a 2 day history of a dull substernal ache that has continued to increase in intensity. The pt states that they had some relief after taking nitro yesterday. Vitals: 114/68 BP, 68 HR, 22RR. The EKG demonstrates a new onset of left bundle branch block. The priority intervention for this pt is: A. Continue monitoring for development of ST segment elevation B. Serial cardiac markers C. Preparing the pt for transport to interventional cardiology D. Adm...

NURS 550 midterm Exam Questions And Answers All Verified Differential Diagnosis - ANS • In deciding which disease to include in the differential, consider: - What's the most life-threatening disease the patient could have? - Could this be a common disease presenting with unusual features? - What diseases present with misleading symptoms? - What rare diseases could be causing these signs and symptoms? Develop a Complete, Framed Differential Diagnosis (Hypothesis) - ANS • Not a...

SSS/BETS (small sharp waves / benign epileptiform transients of sleep) Low voltage, short duration, diphasic spikes with a steep descending limb. Usually seen in drowsiness and light sleep. SREDA (subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharges of adults) Sharply contoured theta activity in the posterior head region. A normal variant in older adults during wakefullness. 14 and 6 positive spikes 1-2 seconds of sharply contoured discharges in the posterior head regions in light sle...

NURS 550 Midterm Latest Update Graded A+ Differential Diagnosis • In deciding which disease to include in the differential, consider: - What's the most life-threatening disease the patient could have? - Could this be a common disease presenting with unusual features? - What diseases present with misleading symptoms? - What rare diseases could be causing these signs and symptoms? Develop a Complete, Framed Differential Diagnosis (Hypothesis) • Not all diagnoses in a given differ...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

CEN Review (ENA Ch.7 Practice Exam) Complete Solutions A patient with chest pain has a 12-lead electrocardiogram that shows a new onset left bundle branch block. There is > 1 mm concordant ST elevation in lead aVF. What is the priority intervention for this patient? A. Continuous ST-segment monitoring B. Serial troponin measurements C. Preparing the patient for transport to the cardiac catheterization lab D. Admission to a telemetry unit for observation ️️C. Preparing the...

TEST BANK for Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3rd Edition ISBN 978-1-61537-327-7 Verified Answers From Publisher Contents Questions C H A P T E R 1 Assessing Infants and Toddlers 1 C H A P T E R 2 Assessing the Preschool-Age Child 2 C H A P T E R 3 Assessing the Elementary School–Age Child 4 C H A P T E R 4 Assessing Adolescents 5 C H A P T E R 5 Classification of Psychiatric Disorders 7 C H A P T E R 6 The Process of Assessment and Diagnosis 9 C H A P T ...

What is characteristic of a migraine HA? - ️️PRIMARY HA -pulsating/pounding -unilateral in nature -4-72 hrs -nausea is associated -light/noise sensitivity also activity increases HA 4/5 present + LR 24 which significant shifts post-test probability of the dx being present American College of Radiology would recommend what imaging modality for migraines - ️️CT without IV contrast - for sudden onset, severe HA If you perform a manip to C1-2, where do you expect the cavita...