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Diagnosis Flashcards

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Generalized seizure that affects the entire brain. Most commonly associated with epilepsy and seizures in general.

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Complex tonic-clonic seizure

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2
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Define sleep study

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polysomnography

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a medical condition of unknown cause, with fever, aching, and prolonged tiredness and depression, typically occurring after a viral infection.

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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subtype of major depression or dysthymic disorder that involves several specific symptoms, including increased appetite or weight gain, sleepiness or excessive sleep, marked fatigue or weakness, moods that are strongly reactive to environmental circumstances, and feeling extremely sensitive to rejection

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atypical depression

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symptom defined by having excessive daytime sleepiness, particularly during the day

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Daytime fatigue in primary hypersomnia

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inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat.

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Viral/ Bacterial Pharyngitis

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What tests should be ordered for infectious mononucleosis? (4)

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CBC with peripheral smear
Monospot test
Throat culture
Anti-EBV antibodies

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inflammation of the walls of the alveoli in the lungs, usually caused by a virus. can present with SOB, cough, wheezing.

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Pneumonitis

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9
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top of differential with 2 weeks nonproductive cough s/p sore throat and runny nose

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atypical pneumonia

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10
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cough that is frequent and produces mucus; a lack of energy; a wheezing sound when breathing, which may or may not be present; a fever, which may or may not be present

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bronchitis

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test can be used to evaluate kidney function, blood acid/base balance, and your levels of blood sugar, and electrolytes. Depending on which lab you use, a basic metabolic panel may also check your levels of calcium and a protein called albumin.

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Chem 7

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12
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Chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety.

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Social anxiety disorder

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13
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What two tests will test for Cushing syndrome?

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24 hour urine free cortisol

dexamethasone suppression test

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a condition in which the muscles of the lower part of the esophagus fail to relax, preventing food from passing into the stomach.

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achalasia

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15
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dysphagia, upper esophageal webs, and iron deficiency anemia

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Plummer Vinson Syndrome

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16
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definition = kidney stone

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nephrolithiasis

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group of conditions in which the stomach lining is inflamed.

can present as epigastric pain and coffee-ground emesis.

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gastritis

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An intestinal infection marked by diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Aka stomach flu

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gastroenteritis

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top differential: 21 yo F w/ acute onset of severe RLQ pain, nausea, and vomiting.

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Ovarian torsion.

20
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define: painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.

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dysmenorrhea

21
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inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is often caused by infection and is usually accompanied by frequent, painful urination.

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cystitis

22
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infection with amoebas, especially as causing dysentery.

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amebiasis

23
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Presence of what symptom rules out irritable bowel syndrome?

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Bleeding

24
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Most common cause for painless BRBPR?

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Diverticulosis

25
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kidney infection caused by bacteria. The infection may start lower in the urinary tract, such as in your bladder.

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Acute pyelonephritis

26
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Intrauterine adhesions usually occurs in women who have had several dilatation and curettage (D&C) procedures. A severe pelvic infection unrelated to surgery.

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Asherman’s syndrome

27
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abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is due to changes in hormone levels. It is bleeding that is NOT caused by: Pregnancy or miscarriage. Medical conditions, such as cancer or fibroids. Problems with the uterus or vagina from infection or other causes.

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

28
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MLD: post-coital bleeding

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Cervical Cancer

29
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MLD: 54 yo F w/ painful intercourse, LMP 9 months ago, hot flashes.a

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atrophic vaginitis

30
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painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina in response to physical contact or pressure (especially in sexual intercourse).

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vaginismus

31
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procedure in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract – the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.

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upper endoscopy

32
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condition in which a person acts as if they have an illness by deliberately producing, feigning, or exaggerating symptoms.

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factitious disorder

33
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What are the tests to rule out rheumatoid disease?

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ANA
anti-dsDNA
ESR
C3
C4
rheumatoid factor
CBC
34
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painful infection in a joint. The infection can come from germs that travel through your bloodstream from another part of your body

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Septic Arthritis

35
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Joint pain and swelling triggered by an infection in another part of the body.

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Reiter Arthritis

36
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An inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. Improves as continues to walk.

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Plantar fasciitis

37
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Another word for Tennis Elbow

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lateral epicondylitis

38
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another term for intermittent claudication

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Peripheral vascular disease

39
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another name for middle ear infection

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acute otitis media

40
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another name for “cold”

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Upper Respiratory Infection

41
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formerly somatoform disorder

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somatic symptom disorder

42
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severe, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal gas or obstruction in the intestines and suffered especially by babies.

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colic

43
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“red eye”

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Conjunctivitis

44
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uncommon complication that is most often associated with ovarian enlargement due to a benign mass

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Adnexal torsion

45
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Test useful in infants older than 6 mo of age, confirms abnormal TM mobility in otitis media

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Tympanometry

46
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Used to document characteristics of nystagmus that may differentiate central from peripheral vestibular system lesions

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Electonystagmography

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