Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Cramping pain radiating to the flank or groin accompanied by urinary symptoms may be suggestive of
A
Nephrolithiasis
2
Q
Increased force of peristaltic contraction proximal to the
obstruction (to try and relieve the obstruction)
A
Colic
3
Q
Proximal bowel distention by retained luminal contents
leading to decompression
A
Vomiting
4
Q
present when obstruction is distal to the Mid-
Jejunum
A
Tympanites
5
Q
frequent, loud, peristaltic sounds
A
Borborygmi
6
Q
Liver span in right MCL
A
6-12cm
7
Q
Liver span in right midsternal line
A
4-8cm
8
Q
• Neurologic Loss of Detrusor Strength causes
A
o Autonomic Neuropathy
o Spinal Cord Injury
o Tabes Dorsalis
o Multiple Sclerosis
9
Q
• Neurologic Loss of Detrusor Strength causes
A
o Autonomic Neuropathy
o Spinal Cord Injury
o Tabes Dorsalis
o Multiple Sclerosis
