Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
66 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Pagets, Parkinson's, Temporal Arteritis, Aortic Aneurysm and Multiple Myeloma are typically seen in individuals after the age of __.
|
50.
Pagets, Parkinson's, Temporal Arteritis, Aortic Aneurysm and Multiple Myeloma are typically seen in individuals after the age of 50. |
D-4
|
|
|
Regarding pt hx and the Onset question,
sudden onset = ? insidious onset = ? |
sudden onset = neuromuscular
insidious onset = often more dire |
|
|
|
RA tends to start effecting women at the age of __ and men at the age of __.
|
Women, 30
Men, 40 RA tends to start effecting women at the age of 30 and men at the age of 40. |
|
|
|
OA tends to hit after the age of __.
|
40.
OA tends to hit after the age of 40. |
|
|
|
MS starts to effect women between the ages of __ to __.
|
25 to 35.
MS starts to effect women between the ages of 25 to 35. |
|
|
|
Auto Immune diseases tend to initially afflict women btw the ages of __ - __.
|
20 - 40.
Auto Immune diseases tend to initially afflict women btw the ages of 20 - 40. (women are effected more than men) |
|
|
|
regarding the palliative / provoking part of hx taking ...
If nothing makes it better or worse then dx ___. |
dx cancer.
If nothing makes it better or worse then dx cancer. |
|
|
|
regarding the palliative / provoking part of hx taking ...
If pt can find a comfortable position then dx ___. |
dx musculoskeletal
If pt can find a comfortable position then dx musculoskeletal. |
|
|
|
regarding Quality of Pain
Throbbing = ___ Aching or Burning = ___ Tearing = ___ |
Throbbing = vascular
Aching or Burning = nerve Tearing = dissecting aneurysm |
|
|
|
regarding Radiation / Referral part of hx taking,
1. Nerve Root = ? 2. Facet = ? 3. Kidney = ? 4. Pancreas = ? 5. Gallbladder = ? |
1. Nerve Root = dermatogenous
2. Facet = Scleratogenous 3. Kidney = Flank 4. Pancreas = T10 (pt feels better in fetal position) 5. Gallbladder = inferior angle of right scapula |
|
|
|
regarding Site portion of hx taking, if pt uses one finger and points to...
epigastric area then ___ & ___ joint area then ___ |
epigastric area then PEPTIC or DEUODENAL ULCER
joint area then BURSA |
|
|
|
what does hemorrhage and thyrotoxicosis do to pulse rate?
|
Increases Pulse rate
|
|
|
|
what does myxedema and ateriosclerosis do to pulse rate?
|
Decrease Pulse rate
|
|
|
|
Body Temperatures;
Normal = Hyperexia = Hypothermia = |
Normal = 37*C or 98.6*F
Hyperexia = 41*C or 106*F Hypothermia = 35*C or 95*F |
|
|
|
trauma, infections, thyrotoxicosis and MI do what to body temp?
|
Increase body temperature
|
|
|
|
an increased in respiration rate is also known as ____.
|
tachypnea.
an increase in respiration is also known as tachypenia. |
|
|
|
a decreased in respiration rate is also known as ___.
|
bradypnea
a decrease in respiration rate is also known as bradypnea. |
|
|
|
thyrotoxicosis, coarctation of the aorta and renal artery stenosis can all cause ____.
|
Increased Blood Pressure (aka hypertension)
thyrotoxicosis, coarctation of the aorta and renal artery stenosis can all cause increased blood pressure. |
|
|
|
acute MI, Addison's dz and shock can all cause ___.
|
decreased blood pressurre (aka hypotension)
acute MI, Addison's dz and shock can all cause decreased blood presure. |
|
|
|
What do the letters in the acronym CAGE stand for?
|
C = cutting down
A = annoyed by criticisms G = guilty feelings E = eye opener |
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings for Temporal Arteritis?
|
increased ESR
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings for Allergies & Asthma?
|
eosinophils and increased IgE
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings for Thyroid disorders?
|
T3, T4, TSH, PBI, I^131
PBI is protein bound iodine |
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with a Myocardial Infarction?
|
CPK, SGOT, LDH, EKG
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with Hypertension, Atherosclerosis & Arteriosclerosis
|
Lipid Profile, HDL, LDL, VLDL, cholesterol, triglycerides & Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with
Hepatitis, Alcoholism, Liver Cancer & Biliary Duct Obstruction? |
SGPT, SGOT, GGT, LDH, A/G ratio, BUN, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with Pancreatitis & Pancreatic Cancer?
|
amylase & increased lipase
|
|
|
|
What Laboratory Findings are associated with Diabetes Mellitus?
|
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS),
Glucose tolerance test (GGT), 2 hr post-prandial glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin |
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with renal disease?
|
BUN
Uric Acid Creatinine |
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with disorders of Normal pregnancy, hydatiform mole & choriocarcinoma (placenta cancer)
|
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with Prostate Cancer?
|
Acid Phosphatase &
PSA (prostate specific antigen) |
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with Muscular Dystrophy?
|
CPK increased
Creatinine decreased |
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with Paget's or a fracture?
|
Increased Alkaline Phosphatase
|
|
|
|
What are the Laboratory Findings associated with Multiple Myeloma?
|
Immuno Protein electrophoresis (M spike, ~92% accurate)
reversal of A/G ratio Bence Jones (60% accurate) proteinuria Rouleaux formation Increased ESR, normochromic, normocytic anemia |
|
|
|
Cluster Headaches (HA) are more common in what gender?
|
Males
|
|
|
|
A finding of scaly eyebrows indicates ___.
|
A finding of scaly eyebrows indicates SEBORRHEA.
|
|
|
|
A finding of loss of lateral 1/3 of the eyebrow indicates ___.
|
Myxedema or Hypothyroidism
A finding of loss of lateral 1/3 of the eyebrow indicates Myxedema or Hypothyroidism |
|
|
|
A finding of Ptosis (drooping eyelid) may indicate ___
|
Horner's Syndrome
CN III palsy if unilateral or Myastenia Gravis if bilateral |
|
|
|
What is Ectropion?
|
Ectropion is the eyelid turned outward and is commonly found in the elderly
|
|
|
|
What is Entropion?
|
Entropion is the eyelid turned in ward and is found in the elderly
|
|
|
|
What does Periorbital Edema (generalized swelling about the eyes) indicate?
|
Allergies, myxedema, nephrotic syndrome or crying
|
|
|
|
What does Blepharitis (dandruff of the eyelashes) indicate?
|
Inflammation, Seborrhea or Staph Infection
|
|
|
|
What does Exophthalmosis (lid lag, bulging eyes) indicate?
|
if Bilateral, Graves
if Unilateral: Tumore |
|
|
|
A Pale conjunctiva could indicate what?
|
Anemia
|
|
|
|
A Bright Red & Goopy conjunctiva could indicate ___.
|
Infection, conjunctivitis or Red Eye
|
|
|
|
A Yellow Sclera could be indicative of ___.
|
Jaundice
|
|
|
|
A Blue Sclera could indicate ___.
|
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
|
|
|
|
When examining the cornea we notice corneal arcus (gray ring). What does this indicate?
|
hyperlipoproteinemia
|
|
|
|
When examining the cornea we notice pterygium, what is that?
|
triangular thickening of bulbar conjunctiva that grows across the cornea
|
|
|
|
We may commonly find Cataracts in what two situations?
|
Old Age & diabetes
|
|
|
|
Xerophthalmia
|
Dry Eyes
|
|
|
|
Emmetropia
|
Normal Vision
|
|
|
|
Myopia
|
Nearsighted
|
|
|
|
Hyperopia
|
Farsighted
|
|
|
|
Presbyopia
|
Loss of lens elasticity due to aging
|
|
|
|
Argyll Robertson pupil
What does it Indicate and what is the appearance? |
Indicates: Syphilis
Appearance: Small, irregular, bilateral. Accommodates but does not react to light. aka Prostitutes Pupil or Hooker's Eyes |
|
|
|
Miosis
|
small pupil, reacts to light and accommodation but could indicate severe brain damage or Horner's Syndrome
(remember, miosis is a smaller word than mydriasis and refers to the smaller pupils) |
|
|
|
Mydriasis
|
Dilated or Large Pupil
(mydriasis is a larger word than miosis and refers to the larger pupil) |
|
|
|
Hordeolum (sty)
|
pimple or boil on eyelid margin
Indicates infection of the sebaceous glands |
|
|
|
Chalazion
|
nodule which points inside the eyelid
indicates infection of the Meibomian gland |
|
|
|
Pinguecula
|
a yellowish triangular nodule in the bulbar cunjunctiva and is a harmless indication of aging
|
|
|
|
Xanthelasma
|
deposits of cholesterol on nasal surface of eyelids
indicates normal or hypercholesterolemia |
|
|
|
Cardinal Fields of Gaze test what cranial nerves?
|
CN III, IV and VI
Cranial Nerves 3, 4, 6 |
|
|
|
An absent Red Light Reflex could indicate ___.
|
cataract or detached retina
|
|
|
|
If the optic disc shows papilledema (swelling w/ blurred margins) what does this indicate?
|
intracranial pressure, eg. brain tumor
|
|
|
|
What is indicated when the optic disc is white and absent of disc vessels?
|
Otpic Atrophy
|
|
