Nephro - General Examination Flashcards
1
Q
Def of Pallor
A
- Decrease visibility or oxyhemoglobin
2
Q
Sites of Pallor
A
3
Q
Causes of Pallor
A
4
Q
Causes of Pallor
- True
A
5
Q
Causes of Pallor
- False
A
6
Q
Def of Jaundice
A
- Yellowish discoloration of the skin & mucous membrane due to increased level of serum bilirubin
7
Q
Sites of Jaundice
A
8
Q
Causes of Jaundice
A
9
Q
DDx of Jaundice
A
10
Q
Causes of Hypercarotenemia
A
11
Q
Sites of Hypercarotenemia
A
- soles & face
- but not in the sclera & MM
12
Q
Def of Cyanosis
A
bluish discoloration of skin & mucous membrane (mm)
13
Q
Etiology of Cyanosis
A
Inc. Level of reduced HB in capillaries › 5 gm /di or abnormal HB in capillaries
14
Q
Types of Cyanosis
A
15
Q
Types of Cyanosis
- Central
A
16
Q
Types of Cyanosis
- Peripheral
A
17
Q
Causes of Plethora
A
18
Q
Causes of Malar Rash
A
19
Q
Difference Between
- decubitus
- Position
- Attittude
- Gait
A
20
Q
Def of Orthopnea
A
- Dyspnea on lying flat improves on semi setting position.