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The most likely working diagnosis for a 14-year-old patient who fell on an
outstretched hand, complains of proximal forearm pain, and has a positive fat
pad sign on X-ray. -Answer✔✔-Radial head fracture
The child quickly begins to use the affected arm after closed manipulation. -
Answer✔✔-Successful treatment indication for radial head subluxation
A 10-month-old with a rash, runny nose, cough, and a cluster of tiny white
papules with an erythematous base on the buccal mucosa suggests this
diagnosis. -Answer✔✔-Measles
Indicated by a 12-month-old child looking for a toy that the father has hidden
under the table. -Answer✔✔-Object permanence
,Expected examination result for a 14-year-old male with bronchitis returning
with fever, right pleuritic chest pain, and green sputum. -Answer✔✔-Right
lower lobe crackles
The diagnostic test that should be performed immediately for a 15-year-old
female with burning urination after treatment for trichomonas vaginitis. -
Answer✔✔-Microscopic exam of urine
Essential education for a 15-year-old male with a history of cryptorchidism
which was surgically repaired. -Answer✔✔-Testicular self-examination
The first action a school nurse should take when a child with type I diabetes
mellitus reports sweating and weakness after insulin injection. -Answer✔✔-
Measure the blood sugar
The appropriate response for a 16-year-old female experiencing midcycle
spotting while on Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. -Answer✔✔-Providing reassurance
The most appropriate diagnostic tests to order for a 17-year-old female
suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome, in addition to testosterone. -
Answer✔✔-FSH, LH, TSH
The most likely diagnosis for a 17-year-old female who has never had her
menses and is at Tanner stage III of sexual development. -Answer✔✔-Primary
amenorrhea
,Condition suspected for a 20-year-old male with a 1-month history of a bump
on his testicle and a history of unprotected intercourse. -Answer✔✔-Cancer of
the testicles
Suspected condition for a 21-year-old college student presenting with copious,
markedly purulent discharge from her left eye. -Answer✔✔-Gonococcal
conjunctivitis
Most likely diagnosis for a 21-year-old patient presenting with abdominal
guarding, rigid abdominal musculature, rebound tenderness at McBurney's
point, and leukocytosis. -Answer✔✔-Appendicitis
A question to consider when analyzing a 22-year-old college student's heart
rate of 48/minute and regular during a routine physical examination. -
Answer✔✔-Is this student an athlete?
Advice for a 24-year-old female taking oral contraceptives who has missed her
last 2 pills to minimize her risk of pregnancy. -Answer✔✔-Double today's dose
and tomorrow's dose and use a barrier method for the rest of the month
Contraceptive technique to prevent pregnancy. -Answer✔✔-Barrier method
Common cause of recurrent candidal infections. -Answer✔✔-Diabetes mellitus
Non-tender breast mass with nipple discharge. -Answer✔✔-Intraductal
papilloma
, Often asymptomatic in males; no remarkable symptoms. -Answer✔✔-
Chlamydia infection
Skin rash caused by irritants or allergens. -Answer✔✔-Contact dermatitis
Test to identify pathogens in respiratory secretions. -Answer✔✔-Sputum
culture
Autoimmune condition causing joint inflammation and stiffness. -Answer✔✔-
Rheumatoid arthritis
Infection causing pelvic pain and urinary symptoms. -Answer✔✔-Acute
bacterial prostatitis
Ultrasound imaging to assess internal structures. -Answer✔✔-Sonogram
Referral for specialized evaluation of reproductive issues. -Answer✔✔-
Gynecological consultation
Emergency condition causing acute testicular pain. -Answer✔✔-Testicular
torsion
Typically decreases, causing light-headedness when standing. -Answer✔✔-
Blood pressure changes in pregnancy
Class of antibiotics effective against bacterial infections. -Answer✔✔-Macrolide
antibiotic