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Visual acuity test - (ANSWER)A test using the Snellen eye chart to measure the
clarity of vision.
Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - (ANSWER)A caregiver making up or causing an
illness or injury in a person under his or her care.
Symptoms of depression - (ANSWER)Side effects of medications that affect
neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
Dark raised lesion with irregular border - (ANSWER)Melanoma, a type of skin
cancer.
Periorbital edema - (ANSWER)Dull puffiness of the eyes, pronounced and non-
pitting, suggestive of conditions like Myxedema.
Myxedema - (ANSWER)A deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis,
commonly found in patients with advanced hypothyroidism.
Amitriptyline (Elavil) - (ANSWER)A tricyclic antidepressant considered off-label for
prophylactic treatment of migraines.
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Tinea capitis - (ANSWER)A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by areas of
scaling and round patches of alopecia.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications - (ANSWER)Contraindicated
in women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, HTN, diabetes, or hx of stroke.
Bloody spontaneous discharge from the nipple - (ANSWER)Indicates the need for
further evaluation, potentially for conditions like intraductal papilloma.
Intraductal papilloma - (ANSWER)Usually solitary, smaller than 1 cm, located in
large lactiferous sinuses or ducts, and has a tendency to bleed.
Prophylactic medication for migraines - (ANSWER)Amitriptyline (Elavil) is
considered for prophylactic treatment.
Cushing syndrome - (ANSWER)A condition characterized by excessive cortisol
production, which can lead to various symptoms.
Nephrotic syndrome - (ANSWER)A kidney disorder that causes the body to
excrete too much protein in the urine.
Keratoacanthoma - (ANSWER)A type of skin tumor that appears as a dome-
shaped nodule, often mistaken for squamous cell carcinoma.
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Actinic keratosis - (ANSWER)A rough, scaly patch on sun-exposed skin that can
develop into skin cancer.
Alopecia areata - (ANSWER)An autoimmune condition that causes hair loss in
patches.
Migraine prophylactic treatment - (ANSWER)Verapamil (verelan) and Metoprolol
(Lopressor) are also options for migraine prophylaxis.
Sedentary lifestyle effects - (ANSWER)Can contribute to health risks, including the
contraindication for combined hormonal contraceptives.
Bloody nipple discharge evaluation - (ANSWER)Further evaluation is necessary to
rule out serious conditions like breast cancer.
Green or dark brown nonbloody nipple discharge - (ANSWER)Generalized breast
pain or tenderness, often benign.
Fibroadenoma - (ANSWER)A benign breast tumor that is usually painless and
mobile.
Polycystic breast disease - (ANSWER)A condition characterized by multiple cysts
in the breast tissue.
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Rho (D) immunoglobulin - (ANSWER)Should be administered to Rh negative
women at 28 weeks' gestation.
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) - (ANSWER)A measurement of the average size
of the RBCs.
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor - (ANSWER)Has the most serious
side effect; patients should have a drug-free period for 3-4 weeks after every 6
months of treatment.
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1) - (ANSWER)Maintains patency of the great arteries in
patients with transposition of the great arteries.
Peripheral artery disease - (ANSWER)Characterized by painful cramping in the
hips, thighs, or calf muscles after activities like walking or climbing stairs.
Hyperprolactinemia - (ANSWER)Causes symptoms such as infertility and
oligomenorrhea in premenopausal women, but not in postmenopausal women.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist (SABA) - (ANSWER)Used for acute asthma attacks to
quickly reduce airway constriction and restore normal airflow.
Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine - (ANSWER)Reduces the risk for infection with
the virus that causes painful localized blistering rash.