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patient c/o chest pain, sharp, intermittent, pain increases with breathing. Tylenol
not relieving pain, tightness that does not radiate. Patient is smoker. what is your
DDX?
angina
patient c/o painless loss of vision in one eye, what is DDX?
retinal detachment
patient c/o painful loss of vision in one eye. what is your DDX?
open angle glaucoma; optic neuritis
Patient c/o recent trauma to right hand. Upon assessment patient has pain in the
triangular depression on the dorsum of the hand at the base of the thumb, and x-
ray indicates fracture. what is this area called?
small box, scaphoid fracture
,locate the PMI
left 5th intercostal space located 7 to 9 cm lateral to the sternum
patient c/o pain while chewing gum, you suspect?
TMJD
which part of your patient's assessment would you document occupation and
education?
social history
Your patient c/o an overwhelming sadness with a loss of interest for the past
few months, what would you DDX be?
major depression
patient c/o constipation for past several months, what would you ask in your
assessment about medications?
opioids/antidepressants, anticholinergic medications,, antihypertensives,
antihistamines, calcium or iron supplements. diuretics/anticonvulsants/antiacids
containing aluminum
patient c/o constipation for past several months, what would you ask in your
assessment about medical history?
thyroid issues, IBS, neurologic/endocrine/metabolic,
diverticulosis/Hirschsprung's intestinal obstruction
, patient c/o constipation for past several months, what would you look for in
physical exam?
dry skin, brittle hair, decreased HR, decreased GI, diet and fluid intake, lifestyle,
ignoring urge defecation, change in daily activities. laxative abuse
your patient is unable to move their neck, presents with fever, HA, light
sensitivity and nuchal rigidity. Upon examination of the eyes, you see blurred
vision around the fundal have hen looking at the optic disc, what would your
DDX be?
meningitis
upon patient's oral exam you see the uvula is deviated to the left, which CN do
you suspect has a lesion in it?
cranial nerve 10
what is another name for a stye
hordeolum
red painful lump, bacterial infection in one or more small glands near the base of
the eyelashes on the edge of the eye
these are called hordeolum
patient presents with a history of lupus, and she is concerned about a new
onset of rash on her legs. would you be concerned?
no this is normal finding with lupus