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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

NUR 550 Midterm Exam Study Guide with complete solutions- Drexel. 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...