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Which is the term used for blue discoloration around the umbilicus? A. Cullen sign B. Murphy sign C. Roxving sign D. Turner sign - A. Cullen sign - blue discoloration around umbilicus - hemorrhagic pancreatitis A 65 year-old homeless male with a history of pancreatitis is seen in the emergency department for vomiting, upper abdominal pain, back pain and weakness. He is cachetic, pale and jaundiced. A 4-5 cm mass is palpable in the mid to right hypochondrium. What is the most likely diagno...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDENTROOM

A 72 year old male with new dx of congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation develops episodes of hemodynamic compromise secondary to increased ventricular rate. A decision to perform elective cardioversion is made and the patient is anticoagulated with heparin. Which test should be ordered to assess for atrial or ventricular mural thrombi? A. Electrocardiogram B. Chest XR C. Transesophageal echocardiogram D. C-Reactive protein - C. Transesophageal Echocardiogram A 74 year old pt p...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STUDENTROOM

Which is the term used for blue discoloration around the umbilicus? A. Cullen sign B. Murphy sign C. Roxving sign D. Turner sign - A. Cullen sign - blue discoloration around umbilicus - hemorrhagic pancreatitis A 65 year-old homeless male with a history of pancreatitis is seen in the emergency department for vomiting, upper abdominal pain, back pain and weakness. He is cachetic, pale and jaundiced. A 4-5 cm mass is palpable in the mid to right hypochondrium. What is the most likely diagno...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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