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signs of periotonitis


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rebound tenderness, voluntary guarding, rigidity




patient comes in for routine visit, BP is elevated, what do you do next?

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repeat bp and check in bilateral arms




OPQRST


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onset, precipitating and palliating factors, quality, region or radiation,
severity, timing or temporal characteristics




Diaphragm of stethoscope


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higher pitched sounds
- murmurs of aortic and mitral regrug and pericardial rubs




Rhonchi


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-deep coarse sounds that have a snoring quality and are heard during
expiration
- cause: secretions in the large airways and typically clear after coughing
- bronchitis or pneumonia

, pectoriloquy


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Ask patient to whisper 1 - 2 - 3. Response should sound muffled and faint.
- Clear response indicates consolidation




Friction rub


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- a deep, harsh, grating or creaking sound that is usually heard more often
during inspiration than expiration
- causes pleural surfaces lose their normal lubricating fluid and rub
together during respiration
- pleural irritation= pleuritis or pneumonia




OLDCARTS for HPI


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onset, location, duration, character, alleviating/aggravating factors,
radiation, time of occurrence, severity




who to ask about on family medical history


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