Differentials Flashcards
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List the differentials for Abdominal Pain
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GI
- Appendicitis
- Bowel blockage or obstruction
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis
- Food poisoning
- Gallstones
- Gas
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Irritable bowl syndrome
- Ulcerative colitis
GU
- Kidney stones
- Urinary tract infection
MSK
- Abdominal muscle strain
- Hernia
VASC
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Low blood flow due to blocked vessel
ENDOCRINE
- Pancreatitis
REPRODUCTIVE
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cancer or cysts
2
Q
List the different causes for Allergic Reaction
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- Airborne allergens
- Pollen
- Animal dander
- Mold
- Food, particularly:
- Nuts
- Wheat
- Soy
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Eggs
- Milk
- Insect stings, particularly:
- Bees/Wasps
- Medications, particularly:
- Penicillin
- Latex/other substances
3
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List the differentials for Back Pain
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4
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List the differentials for Breathing Difficulty
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5
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List the differentials for Hazardous Exposure
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6
Q
List the differentials for Cardiac Arrest
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7
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List the differentials for Chest Pain
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8
Q
List the differentials for Choking
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9
Q
List the differentials for Seizures
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10
Q
List the differentials for Diabetic Problems
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11
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List the differentials for Drowning
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12
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List the differentials for Headache
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13
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List the differentials for Heart Problem
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14
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List the differentials for Overdose
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15
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List the differentials for Pregnancy
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