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Somatic Symptoms - correct answer symptoms involving physical problems and/or concerns about medical symptoms Functional syndromes - correct answer cluster of complaints for one disease ex. fibromyalgia Medically Unexplained Symptoms - correct answer Patients with medically unexplained symptoms fall into heterogeneous groupings ranging from selected impairment to behaviors meeting DS...

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What is the simplest living structure? - correct answer The cell Are viruses considered cells? - correct answer No, viruses are not cells; they lack cell structures and cannot reproduce independently Cytology - correct answer Study of structure and function of cells Biochemistry - correct answer The study of the chemical processes and substances wit...

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How do you test EOM? - correct answer Eye movement is controlled by 6 extraocular muscles and 3 cranial nerves, III, IV, and VI. To evaluate eye movement, use 4 techniques. ● First have the patient watch your finger move through the 6 cardinal fields of gaze. Jerking or sustained nystagmus is abnormal. A few beats of horizontal nystagmus may occur. ● Second have the patient follow your finger vertically from the ceiling to the floor.The globes and the upp...

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What conditions are frequently associated w/ joint pain? - correct answer OA, tendonitis, infection, gout/pseudogout, and RA What are red flags in the assessment of the musculoskeletal system? - correct answer *Hx of major trauma *Hot and/or swollen joint(s) *Systemic/constitutional symptoms *Focal or diffuse weakness *Neurogenic pain *Claudication *Unrelenting nighttime pain *Poorly localized pain How may diureti...

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Order of PE - correct answer Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation Abdominal Regions - correct answer RUQ - correct answer Liver, gallbladder, tip of right kidney, diaphragm Epigastric Region - correct answer stomach, pancreas LUQ - correct answer Spleen, pancreas, tip of left kidney Umbilical Regi...

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Burning, shock like or tingling pain is associated with what condition? - correct answer neuropathic Paroxysmal, unilateral, sharp pain of the face is associated with what condition? - correct answer Trigeminal neuralgia This pain is More likely to occur with activity; may have associated symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, left arm pain, and palpitations. What kind of condition is it associated with? - cor...

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Functional Classification of Heart Disease - correct answer I- No limitation. Ordinary physical activity does not cause fatigue II- Slight limitation. Comfortable at rest. Physical activity causes fatigue, dyspnea, palpitation, anginal discomfort. III- Marked limitation. Comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, dyspnea, palpitations, anginal pain. IV- Unable to engage in physical activity without discomfort, and sxs of cardiac in...

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Red Flags for GU System - correct answer 1) Gross hematuria 2) abrupt onset of testicular pain 3) anuria (no urine) and oliguria (abnormally small amt of urine) 4) acute urinary retention 5) large kidney massess (esp if accompanied by hematuria, flank pain, and palpable mass) 6) pain that wake pt or prevents sleep toxic appearing pt with poor urine output cytology - correct answer a diagnostic study used a...

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RSVP questions are used for assessing eye history. If all questions elicit a positive response, urgent ophthalmology consult is required - correct answer R-redness S-sensitivity to light V-vision loss P-pain sensitivity to light = unable to keep eyes open Questions to ask regarding HPI of eye issues: - correct answer 1. gradual vs. sudden onset. 2. bilateral vs. unilateral 3. presence/quality of pain 4. presence ...

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Upon physical examination of a 1-year-old patient, you note abnormal placement of the ears, hypertelorism, and strabismus. These are often signs of: a. Genetic conditions b. Deafness c. Birth Injury Physical abuse - correct answer a. Genetic conditions An 86-year-old patient who wears hearing aids complains of poor hearing in the affected ear. In addition to possible hearing aid malfunction, this condition is often due to: a. Acoustic neuroma b. Cerume...

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Less-than-anticipated movement occurs on ___________________ _____________________ exam with advanced COPD and many restrictive processes, such as interstitial lung disease. Asymmetry of movement occurs with atelectasis, lobar collapse, pneumothorax, and several other conditions - correct answer respiratory excursion exam Tactile fremitus is done with palmar surface of hands/fingers when the pt says "99" or "1,2,3" in a loud low voice. T/F - corr...

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upon physical examination of a 1-year old patient, you note abnormal placement of ears, hypertelorism, and strabismus. these are often signs of: a. genetic conditions b. deafness c. birth injury d. physical abuse - correct answer A an 86 year old patient who wears a hearing aid complains of poor hearing in the affected ear. in addition to possible hearing aid malfunction, this condition is often due to: a. acoustic neuroma b. cerumen impaction c. ...

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scotoma - correct answer blind spot in vision cataracts -onset -associated symptoms -severity of vision change -portion of vision affected -inspection -causes - correct answer -gradual -ranges from cloudy, hazy to vision loss -unilateral or bilateral -clouding/loss of red reflux -development of halos and glares -caused by aging, but also uv light and certain drugs and systemic diseases chronic open angle gluac...

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25.Your 26-year-old female patient reports a history of herpes simplex type II infection. On physical examination, you note red blisters over the vulva region. When questioned about sexual activity, she explains that her partner uses a condom whenever her infectious blisters are present. The clinician should recognize: A.The herpes virus can be transmitted during the patient's asymptomatic periods B.If the lesions are herpes simplex type I, then the virus is not contagious C.Only herpes si...

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common complaints in childhood - correct answer earache, sore throat, symptoms of allergy and common cold elderly clients frequently present w/ c/o - correct answer hardened cerumen and decreased hearing resulting from cerumen impaction aggravated by hearing aid wear General hx of ear, nose, mouth, throat - correct answer Current or recent exposure to respiratory infections such as flu ...

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What PMH and FH do you want to gather when assessing someone who has come in with a respiratory complaint? - correct answer Hx of: Allergies, emyphysema, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, TB, recent or recurrent URI, malignancies. Other systems: HF, GERD, allergies Determine last CX-ray and TB skin test (positive?) What habits/social circumstances do you want to assess for when someone has come to you w/ c/o of resp. issues? - correct answer ...

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Define cachexia: - correct answer Muscle wasting, loss of weight, fatigue, weakness, significant loss of appetite What assessment questions can you ask a pt to check their mental status? - correct answer *Orientation: person, date, place, situation *Memory: recent (lunch yesterday), remote (where graduated from elementary school) *Fund of knowledge: current events (keep their level of education in mind) *Attention span: ...

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3. goolsby ch 6 ear,nose, mouth, throat Practice Actual Exam Questions And Answers Pass At First Attempt!!!

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Pediatric assessment - communication - correct answer Assessment more successful with age appropriate communication Infant development based communication - correct answer Trust and mistrust (stranger anxiety) , approach slowly. Assess on parents lap. 6 to 7 mos. Exam from least invasive to most (Auscultate heart, lungs 1st, then ears and throat last). use distraction techniques Toddler development based communication - ...

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When gathering general hx of a male who presents w/ reproductive or genital complaints, what should you ask about? - correct answer *Time of puberty *Past reproductive complaints *Systemic illness *Recent weight gain or loss *Smoking *Alcohol consumption *Illicit drug use hx *Prescriptions and OTC meds When gathering PMH of a male who presents w/ reproductive or genital complaints, what should you ask about? - correct answer ...

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