Diff Dx: Quiz 4 Flashcards
Dermatomal distribution of pain consistent w/:
Herpes Zoster
Fluoroquinolone (FQ) is an antibx used for resp, urologic, GI infxs. Adverse effects on ______ and INCs risk of ______
Collage; Tendon rupture
A distinguishing characteristic diff b/w Norm Pressure Hydrocephalus and PD is:
Arm swing during gait
The MoCA is a test for……
Alzheimers
ALL TRUE about Gout
- Most often effects first MCPJ of foot
- Rapid onset of pain
- Treated w/ NSAIDs or steroids
- Prob w/ INC purine leading to INC uric acid*
60 yo man has sacral plexus sx’s
What other sx’s would suggest you should refer him for a prostate exam?
Weak urine stream
Patella-Pubic Percussion Test used to ID
Osseous lesions
ALL part of the Virchow’s Triad for DVT Risk
Hypercoagulation→ Local Trauma→ Venous Stasis
These 2 substances have Black Box Warnings regarding use of both by the same pt
ASA & NSAIDs
Gout is assocd w/ INC lvls of
Uric Acid
What % of pts who have DVT will have reoccurrence of DVT?
30%
This INCs w/ normal aging
Neurologically based
Postural Sway
Myasthenia Gravis typ. presents w/……
Diplopia (double vision)
Ptosis (droopy eyelid)
An episode of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) can be controlled w/:
Acyclovir OR Valacyclovir
Pt is 92 yo male w/ PSA of 4ng/mL
Based on this info alone……..
Have PSA repeated @ next annual physical
NO need for biopsy*
Threshold for biopsy== 10ng/mL*