Diseases Flashcards

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (Etiology)

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Narrowing of the coronary arteries causing reduced blood flow to the heart muscle (A patient has CAD if they have a PMHx of Angina, MI, CABG, Cardiac stents, or Angioplasty)

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (risk factors)

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HTN,HLD, DM, Smoking, Family history of CAD/MI <55 y/o

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (Chief Complaint)

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Angina: Exertional chest pain or chest pressure
Modifying Factors: Worse with exertion, improved with rest and/or nitroglycerin

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (Associated Sx)

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Shortness of breath

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (Medications)

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Nitroglycerin (NTG) to manage angina, Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) to decrease the chance of a blockage

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (Diagnosed by)

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Cardiac catheterization (CAD cannot be diagnosed in the ED)

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Myocardial Infarction (MI) (Etiology)

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Acute blockage the coronary arteries causing ischemia or infarct to the heart muscle (Document ED arrival time, EKG time, ASA time, cath lab departure time. STEMI patients must get to Cath-lab within 90 minutes of arrival)

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Myocardial Infarction (MI) (risk factors)

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CAD, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Smoker, FHx of CAD <55 y.o.

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Myocardial Infarction (MI) (Chief Complaint)

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Chest pain or chest pressure
Modifying Factors: Worse with exertion, improved with rest and/or nitroglycerin

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Myocardial Infarction (MI) (Associated Sx)

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Diaphoresis, Nausea/Vomiting, and Shortness of breath

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Myocardial Infarction (MI) (Medication)

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin or ASA) , Nitroglycerin (NTG ), Thrombolytic (Heparin)

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Myocardial Infarction (MI) (Diagnosed by)

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STEMI: diagnosed by EKG (may also have an elevated troponin) Non-STEMI: diagnosed by elevated troponin

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Etiology)

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The heart becomes enlarged, inefficient, and congested with excess fluid.(If patient has CHF history, document their current dosage of Lasix. Search echocardiograms and document the cardiac output (EF or ejection fraction) and cardiac valve function.)

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Risk Factors)

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History of CHF, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Disease, Smoking

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Chief Complaint)

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Shortness of Breath - Modifying Factors: Worse with lying flat (Orthopnea), Worse with exertion (Dyspnea on Exertion), and Episodically worse at night - Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND)

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Associated Sx)

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Bilateral lower extremity swelling, fatigue, cough

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Medications)

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Diuretics (Lasix/Furosemide) → Urinate extra fluid

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Physical Exam)

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Rales (Crackles) in lungs, Jugular Vein Distension (JVD), Pedal edema

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (Diagnosed by)

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CXR and elevated BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide)

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Etiology)

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Electrical abnormalities in the “wiring” of the heart causes the top of the heart (atria) to quiver abnormally (ED concern is Rapid Ventricular Response RVR which is Afib with a rate greater than 100 bpm). Patients who have AFib are at increased risk for developing blood clots and often take a blood thinner.)

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Risk Factors)

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Paroxysmal A Fib, Chronic A Fib, Alcoholism

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Chief Complaint)

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Palpitations (Fast, Pounding, Irregular)

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Associated Sx)

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Global Weakness, Fatigue, Lightheadedness

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Medication)

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Coumadin/Warfarin (Blood thinner) and Digoxin (Slows down heart rate)

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Physical Exam)

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Irregularly irregular rhythm

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Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib) (Diagnosed by)

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Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (Etiology)

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A blood clot becomes lodged in the pulmonary artery and blocks blood flow to the lungs (A Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in an extremity (not in the lungs). Symptoms of a
DVT include extremity pain and swelling and has the same risk factors as a PE. A DVT is diagnosed by and ultrasound of that extremity)

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (Risk Factors)

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Known DVT, PMHx of DVT or PE, FHx, Recent surgery, Cancer, A-Fib, Immobility, Pregnancy, BCP (birth control pills), Smoking

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (Chief Complaint)

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Chest Pain
Modifying Factor: Worse with deep breaths (pleuritic)

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (Associated Sx)

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Shortness of breath. Patients often are hypoxic (low oxygen saturation), tachycardic (elevated heart rate)

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Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (Diagnosed by)

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Screening tool: D-Dimer
Diagnostic tool: CTA Chest (CT Chest w/ IV Contrast)

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Etiology)

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Infiltrate (bacterial infection) and inflammation inside the lung (Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) protocol requires documenting Antibiotics (Abx), Vital Signs, SaO2, Mental status, and Blood cultures)

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Risk Factors)

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Elderly, Bedridden, Immunocompromised, Recent chest injury, Recent surgery

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Chief Complaint)

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Productive Cough

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Associated Sx)

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Shortness of breath, fever, chest pain

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Medications)

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Rocephin and Zithromax (Antibiotics)

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Physical Exam )

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Rhonchi

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Pneumonia (PNA) (Diagnosed by)

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Chest X-Ray (CXR)

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Etiology)

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Long-term damage to the lungʼs alveoli (emphysema) along with inflammation and mucus production (chronic bronchitis) (Document the patientʼs baseline O2 requirement)

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Risk Factors)

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Single greatest risk factor is Smoking (80-90% of all cases)

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Chief Complaint)

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Shortness of breath

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Associated Sx)

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Wheezing, Cough, Chest tightness

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Treatment)

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Bronchodilators, Supplemental oxygen, Corticosteroids, Ventilatory support

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Physical Exam)

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Decreased breath sounds, wheezes

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Diagnosed by)

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Acute infections are a very common cause for a COPD Exacerbation. For this reason, a CXR may be ordered to rule out PNA. Otherwise COPD is not diagnosed in the ED.

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Asthma (Etiology)

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Constricting of the airway due to inflammation and muscular contraction of the bronchioles, known as a “bronchospasm” (Be sure to document the patientʼs oxygen saturation. If the patient becomes hypoxic, they may require supplemental oxygen or additional interventions.)

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Asthma (Risk Factors)

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Personal or familial history of asthma, smoking, occupational exposures, obesity, allergies

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Asthma (Chief Complaint)

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Shortness of breath
Modifying factors: Improved with “breathing treatments”, exacerbated by certain triggers

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Asthma (Associated Sx)

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Wheezing

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Asthma (Treatment)

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Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids, Inhalers (inhaled corticosteroids) or nebulizers

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Asthma (Physical Exam)

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Wheezes (Inspiratory or Expiratory)

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (Etiology) (Document the date and time they were “last known well” (at baseline) as well as the source of this information. This is used to assess eligibility for tPA. Also, document tPA considered and if it was not indicated due to:
● Onset greater than 3 hours or Unknown/Unreliable time of onset
● Symptoms are rapidly improving)

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Blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the brain resulting in permanent brain damage

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (Risk Factors)

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HTN, HLD, DM, hx TIA/CVA, Smoking, FHx CVA, AFIB

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (Chief Complaint)

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Unilateral focal neurological deficits: One-sided weakness/numbness or changes in speech/vision

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (Medications)

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tPA (thrombolytic) will be administered if the patient meets the criteria

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (Physical Exam)

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Unilateral neurological deficits

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Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (Diagnosed by)

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Clinically, following a CT Head in order to rule out Hemorrhagic CVA.

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Hemorrhagic (CVA) (Etiology)(Document “tPA not indicated due to hemorrhage”)

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Traumatic or spontaneous rupture of blood vessels in the head leads to bleeding in the brain

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Hemorrhagic (CVA) (Risk Factors)

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HTN, anticoagulant use, recent head trauma

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Hemorrhagic (CVA) (Chief Complaint)

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Severe, sudden onset (“Thunderclap”) Headache

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Hemorrhagic (CVA) (Associated Symptoms)

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Nausea, AMS, Focal neurological deficits (Unilateral weakness, numbness, or tingling, changes in speech/vision)

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Hemorrhagic (CVA) (Physical Exam)

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Unilateral neurological deficits

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Hemorrhagic (CVA) (Diagnosed by)

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CT Head is the preferred method of speedy diagnosis. However, imaging is not 100% reliable in detecting a brain bleed. Therefore the patientʼs clinical presentation will also play a role in the diagnostic process. In rare cases, a Lumbar Puncture (LP) may be performed for further diagnostic purposes.

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (Etiology) (TIAʼs are also known as “Mini Strokes” because symptoms usually last < 1 hour and there is no permanent brain damage. Document tPA considered and not indicated due to the fact that symptoms are resolved)

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Vascular changes temporarily deprive a part of the brain of oxygen (Symptoms usually last less than 1 hour)

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (Risk Factors)

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HTN, HLD, DM, hx TIA/CVA, Smoking, FHx CVA, AFIB

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (Chief Complaint)

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Transient focal neurological deficit (changes in speech, vision, strength, or sensation)

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (Clinically)

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Clinically

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Meningitis (Etiology) (Meningitis is notoriously hard to diagnosis. Any person with a headache or fever will likely be asked if they have headache, neck pain or fever) Be sure to document all of the patientʼs symptoms they have and symptoms they do not have.)

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Inflammation and infection of the meninges; the sac surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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Meningitis (risk factors)

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Recent international travel, recent exposure to a sick contact

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Meningitis (Chief Complaint)

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Headache, neck pain or stiffness, fever, altered mental status

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Meningitis (Physical Exam)

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Meningismus, Nuchal Rigidity

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Meningitis (Lumbar Puncture)

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Lumbar Puncture (LP)

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Altered Mental Status (Etiology)
(AMS is very different compared to a focal neurological deficit (FND). AMS is generalized and is typically caused by things that affect the whole brain (drugs, low blood sugar).
Focal neuro deficits are localized weakness/numbness in one specific area, corresponding with damage at one specific site in the brain.)

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Globalized confusion, caused by things that affect the entire brain. Most common are hypoglycemia, infection, intoxication, and neurological

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Altered Mental Status (Risk Factors)

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Known infection (commonly UTI in elderly patients), Diabetic, Elderly, Dementia, EtOH use, Drug use

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Altered Mental Status (Chief Complaint)

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Confusion, Decreased responsiveness, Unresponsive

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Altered Mental Status (Diagnosed by)

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Case Dependent

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Syncope (Passing Out) (Etiology)

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Temporary loss of blood supply to the brain resulting in loss of consciousness. There are a variety of causes; most common are vasovagal and low blood volume (dehydration/hypovolemia). Occasionally syncope occurs due to cardiac/neurologic causes.

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Syncope (Passing Out) (Chief Complaint)

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Loss of Consciousness (LOC), Fainting or Passing out

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Appendicitis (etiology)

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Infection of the appendix causes inflammation and blockage, possibly leading to rupture

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Appendicitis (Chief Complaint)

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Abdominal Pain Location: RLQ
Modifying Factor: Worse with movement

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Appendicitis (Associated Sx)

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Nausea, vomiting, fever, decreased appetite

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Appendicitis (Physical Exam)

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RLQ tenderness, McBurneyʼs point tenderness

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Appendicitis (Diagnosed by)

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CT Abdomen/Pelvis with PO Contrast

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (etiology)

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Infection of the urinary tract (bladder or urethra)

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (risk factors)

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female

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (chief complaint)

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Painful urination (dysuria)

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (associated Sx)

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Urinary frequency, urgency, malodorous urine, AMS (elderly)

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (Physical exam)

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Suprapubic tenderness

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (Diagnosed by)

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Urine dip or Urinalysis (UA)

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Kidney Stones (etiology)

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A kidney stone dislodged from the kidney and begins traveling down the ureter. The stone scrapes and irritates the ureter, causing severe flank pain and bloody urine

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Kidney Stones (chief complaint)

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flank pain

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Kidney Stones (Associated Sx)

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Blood in the urine (hematuria), Nausea/Vomiting, Unable to void

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Kidney Stones (Physical Exam)

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Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness

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Kidney Stones (Diagnosed by)

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CT Abdomen/Pelvis; Red blood cells in the UA may be a clue

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Ectopic Pregnancy (etiology)

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Fertilized egg develops outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. High risk for rupture and death

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Ectopic Pregnancy (risk factors)

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Pregnant female (HCG positive), STD (PID)

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Ectopic Pregnancy (chief complaint)

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Lower abdominal pain or Vaginal Bleeding while pregnant

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Ectopic Pregnancy (diagnosed by)

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Ultrasound Pelvis (Determine location of fetus. Intrauterine is a normal finding)

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Spinal Cord Injury (description)

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Bruise, partial tear, or complete tear of the spinal cord

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Spinal Cord Injury (chief complaint)

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Neck or back pain, Bilateral extremity weakness

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Spinal Cord Injury (diagnosed by)

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CT C-spine, T -Spine and/or L-spine

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Pneumothorax (description)

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Collapsed lung

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Pneumothorax (chief complaint)

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Shortness of breath, one-sided chest pain

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Pneumothorax (diagnosed by)

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CXR

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Internal Organ Injury (Spleen, Liver) (description)

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Rupture leading to hemorrhage/bleeding

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Internal Organ Injury (Spleen, Liver)(chief complaint)

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Abdominal pain, abdominal distention

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Internal Organ Injury (Spleen, Liver)(diagnosed by)

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CT Abdomen

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Fracture (description)

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Trauma creates pain/swelling

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Fracture (chief complaint)

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Pain, swelling, bruising, use limitation

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Fracture (diagnosed by)

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X-ray

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)(etiology)

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Widened and weakened arterial wall at risk of rupture

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)(risk factors)

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Age, HTN, smoking, CAD

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)(Chief complaint)

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Midline Abdominal Pain

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)(physical exam)

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Midline pulsatile abdominal mass, Abdominal bruit, Unequal femoral pulses, Hypotension

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)(diagnosed by)

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CT Abdomen/Pelvis with IV contrast dye

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Aortic Dissection (etiology)

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Separation of the muscular wall from the membrane of the artery, putting the pt at risk of aortic rupture and death

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Aortic Dissection (risk factors)

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Age, HTN, connective tissue disorder

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Aortic Dissection (chief complaint)

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Ripping or Tearing chest pain radiating to the back

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Aortic Dissection (physical exam)

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Unequal brachial or radial pulses, Hypotension

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Aortic Dissection (diagnosed by)

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CT Chest with IV contrast dye

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Sepsis (etiology)

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An infection that gets into the bloodstream. In response to a systemic infection, chemicals released from the immune system cause inflammation throughout the entire body, potentially leading to shock and death.

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Sepsis (risk factor)

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Current infection: viral, bacterial, or fungal. Compromised immune system. Open wounds. Chronically ill. Young and old populations. Having an invasive device such as IVC or breathing tube

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Sepsis (chief complaint)

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Fever and AMS

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Sepsis (Associated Sx)

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Symptoms vary, dependent on the source of the infection

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Diabetes (etiology)

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The inadequacy of insulin in controlling the blood glucose level (insulin resistance)

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Diabetes (risk factor)

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FHx of DM, obesity, high carb diet, lack of exercise

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Diabetes (chief complaint)

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Unusual weight loss or gain
Polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, N/V

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Diabetes (medications)

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Insulin Dependent: humalog, lantus
Non-Insulin Dependent: Oral meds like metformin, glyburide

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Diabetes (diagnosed by)

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Fasting blood glucose / hemoglobin A1c

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Hypertension (etiology)

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Higher than normal pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries.

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Hypertension (risk factors)

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Diabetes, Obesity, Age, Smoking, Alcohol Use, Family History of HTN

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Hypertension(chief complaints)

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Usually has no warning signs or symptoms

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hypertension (medication)

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Different blood pressure medicines can work in different ways to keep blood pressure at a healthy level
● Causing your body to get rid of water, which decreases the amount of water and salt in your body
to a healthy level
● Relaxing your blood vessels
● Making your heart beat with less force
● Blocking nerve activity that can restrict your blood vessels

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hypertension (diagnosed by)

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Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension).

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Hyperlipidemia (etiology)

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An elevated level of lipid in the blood causes plaque build-up along arterial walls

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Hyperlipidemia (risk factors)

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FHx of HLD, obesity, high lipid diet (high in saturated fats), ETOH, physical inactivity

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Hyperlipidemia (chief complaint)

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Usually has no warning signs or symptoms

138
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Medications

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Statins

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Hyperlipidemia (diagnosed by)

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Not often done in the ED, more relevant in the setting of being a risk factor for other emergent diseases.