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Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of
the body (armpits, neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or
pearly; are flesh-colored or pink; have a dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick,
white substance that is cheesy or waxy); and are painless but itch. Scratching or picking
can spread the virus. - ANS-Molluscum contagiosum
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for the selective isolation of - ANS-
Neisseria species. N. gonorrhoeae
Trauma to Kiesselbach's plexus will result in an - ANS-anterior nosebleed
The diagnostic or gold-standard test for sickle cell anemia - ANS-glucose- 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) anemia
the test is positive in De Quervain's tenosynovitis - ANS-Finkelstein's test—positive in
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Anterior drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuvers are positive when: - ANS-anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is damaged
positive in meniscus injuries of the knee - ANS-McMurray's sign
neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and microaneurysms are suggestive off - ANS-
diabetic retinopathy
atrioventricular [AV] nicking, silver and/or copper wire arterioles on fundal exam are
suggestive of - ANS-hypertensive retinopathy
A S4 heart sound is auscultated in an elderly patients, suggesting: - ANS-S4 heart
sounds absent other symptoms in the elderly are often a benign finding
For pain relief during pregnancy use: - ANS-For pain relief, pick acetaminophen
(Tylenol) instead of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
which hand should the ophthalmoscope be held in to examine a patient's eye - ANS-
should be held in the same hand as the eye being examined
, the cut to disc ratio of a normal fundal exam should not exceed - ANS-1:2, e.g. the cup
should not be more than half the size of the disc diameter
if the provider is having trouble visualizing the macula on fundoscopic exam, the patient
should be asked to look: - ANS-directly into the light of the ophthalmoscope
clinical term used to described patient who have trouble seeing items that are far away
(nearsightedness) - ANS-myopia
clinical term for farsightedness - ANS-hyperopia
difficulty in maintaining a clear focus at a new distance due to lessening of flexibility of
the crystalline lens and weakening of ciliary muscles - common after 40 years - ANS-
presbyopia
raised, wedge-shaped growth of noncancerous tissue over the conjunctiva exacerbated
by sun, wind and dust - ANS-pterygium
acute inflammatory process affecting the eyelid usually caused by staphylococcus
aureus - ANS-hordeolum (stye)
hordeolum (stye) is most commonly caused by what organism - ANS-staphylococcus
aureus
hordeolum is commonly managed with: - ANS-1. warm compresses
2. topical bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
3. refer to an ophthalmologist if not resolved in ~ 2 days
beady nodule on the eye lid that is usually painless apart from the tenderness caused
by swelling - ANS-chalazion
seborrheic dermatitis of the LID EDGE, often presents with red, scaly, greasy flakes -
ANS-blepharitis
tends to be the most irritating clinical symptoms of blepharitis - ANS-itching
TX for blepharitis - ANS-1. hot compress
2. topical abx: bacitracin or erythromycin
3. Vigorously scrub lashes and lid margins with eyes closed and follow with thorough
rinsing
organism most commonly responsible for blepharitis - ANS-staphylococcus
most common inflammatory eye disorder with itching, burning, increases tearing,
blurred vision (possible), sensation of foreign body in the eye which may be caused by
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Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of
the body (armpits, neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or
pearly; are flesh-colored or pink; have a dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick,
white substance that is cheesy or waxy); and are painless but itch. Scratching or picking
can spread the virus. - ANS-Molluscum contagiosum
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for the selective isolation of - ANS-
Neisseria species. N. gonorrhoeae
Trauma to Kiesselbach's plexus will result in an - ANS-anterior nosebleed
The diagnostic or gold-standard test for sickle cell anemia - ANS-glucose- 6-phosphate
dehydrogenase (G6PD) anemia
the test is positive in De Quervain's tenosynovitis - ANS-Finkelstein's test—positive in
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Anterior drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuvers are positive when: - ANS-anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee is damaged
positive in meniscus injuries of the knee - ANS-McMurray's sign
neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and microaneurysms are suggestive off - ANS-
diabetic retinopathy
atrioventricular [AV] nicking, silver and/or copper wire arterioles on fundal exam are
suggestive of - ANS-hypertensive retinopathy
A S4 heart sound is auscultated in an elderly patients, suggesting: - ANS-S4 heart
sounds absent other symptoms in the elderly are often a benign finding
For pain relief during pregnancy use: - ANS-For pain relief, pick acetaminophen
(Tylenol) instead of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
which hand should the ophthalmoscope be held in to examine a patient's eye - ANS-
should be held in the same hand as the eye being examined
, the cut to disc ratio of a normal fundal exam should not exceed - ANS-1:2, e.g. the cup
should not be more than half the size of the disc diameter
if the provider is having trouble visualizing the macula on fundoscopic exam, the patient
should be asked to look: - ANS-directly into the light of the ophthalmoscope
clinical term used to described patient who have trouble seeing items that are far away
(nearsightedness) - ANS-myopia
clinical term for farsightedness - ANS-hyperopia
difficulty in maintaining a clear focus at a new distance due to lessening of flexibility of
the crystalline lens and weakening of ciliary muscles - common after 40 years - ANS-
presbyopia
raised, wedge-shaped growth of noncancerous tissue over the conjunctiva exacerbated
by sun, wind and dust - ANS-pterygium
acute inflammatory process affecting the eyelid usually caused by staphylococcus
aureus - ANS-hordeolum (stye)
hordeolum (stye) is most commonly caused by what organism - ANS-staphylococcus
aureus
hordeolum is commonly managed with: - ANS-1. warm compresses
2. topical bacitracin or erythromycin ointment
3. refer to an ophthalmologist if not resolved in ~ 2 days
beady nodule on the eye lid that is usually painless apart from the tenderness caused
by swelling - ANS-chalazion
seborrheic dermatitis of the LID EDGE, often presents with red, scaly, greasy flakes -
ANS-blepharitis
tends to be the most irritating clinical symptoms of blepharitis - ANS-itching
TX for blepharitis - ANS-1. hot compress
2. topical abx: bacitracin or erythromycin
3. Vigorously scrub lashes and lid margins with eyes closed and follow with thorough
rinsing
organism most commonly responsible for blepharitis - ANS-staphylococcus
most common inflammatory eye disorder with itching, burning, increases tearing,
blurred vision (possible), sensation of foreign body in the eye which may be caused by
