Non-science (In progress)

Question 1

What is availability bias?

Answer 1

Considering easily remembered diagnoses more likely irrespective of prevalence

Question 2

Base Rate Neglect Bias is?

Answer 2

Pursuing Zebras

Question 3

Representativeness Bias is?

Answer 3

Ignoring atypical features that are inconsistent with favored diagnosis

Question 4

Confirmation bias is?

Answer 4

Seeking data only to confirm your initial hypothesis.

Question 5

Premature closure is?

Answer 5

Stopping diagnostic process too soon.

Question 6

Gonococcal pharyngitis etiology

Answer 6

Bacterial - N. gonorrhea, C. trachomatis Viral - EBV, CMV, HIV Seasonal allergies + post-nasal drip GERD

Question 7

Gonococcal pharyngitis symptoms and physical exam findings

Answer 7

Symptoms: Sore throat, fever PE: Swollen tonsils, erythema, exudates

Question 8

Herpetic gingivostomatitis etiology

Answer 8

HSV-1

Question 9

Herpetic gingivostomatitis symptoms and physical exam findings

Answer 9

Symptoms:Sore throat, fever, malaise PE: Ulcers affecting anterior oropharynx (e.g. gums, lips, tongue) Lesions on finger (herpetic whitlow)

Question 10

Herpangina etiology

Answer 10

Coxsackievirus

Question 11

Herpangina symptoms and physical exam findings

Answer 11

Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, rash PE: Erythematous ulcers in posterior oropharynx Rash to palms/soles (hand foot mouth disease)

Question 12

Strep pharyngitis symptoms and physical exam findings

Answer 12

Symptoms: Sore throat, fever Abdominal pain, vomiting Headache PE: Tonsilar erythema + edema Palatal petechiae Scarlet fever sx (strawberry tongue, lymphadenopathy, sandpaper-like rash) Exudates in adults and teenagers

Question 13

Infectious mononucleosis symptoms

Answer 13

Infectious mononucleosis Etiology: EBV Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, fatigue for weeks-months

Question 14

Infectious mononucleosis physical exam findings

Answer 14

PE: Exhaustion, muffled voice Tonsillar hypertrophy + exudates Cervical lymphadenopathy Hepatosplenomegaly Morbilliform rash (if treated prior with amoxicillin for presumed strep)

Question 15

Peritonsillar abscess etiology

Answer 15

Strep. Pyogenes Anaerobic polymicrobial

Question 16

Peritonsillar abscess symptoms and physical exam findings

Answer 16

Symptoms: Sore throat, fever, “hot potato” voice

PE: Palatal bulge on one side Trismus (difficulty opening mouth)

Question 17

What are 3 causes of sore throat in children?

Answer 17

Herpetic gingivostomatitis, Herpangina, Strep pharyngitis

Question 18

Diagnosis

Answer 18

Infectious mononucleosis

Question 19

Diagnosis

Answer 19

Strep pharyngitis

Question 20

Diagnosis

Answer 20

Herpangina

Question 21

Diagnosis

Answer 21

Herpetic gingivostomatitis

Question 22

Diagnosis

Answer 22

Aphthous ulcers

Question 23

Diagnosis

Answer 23

Pharyngitis

Question 24

Diagnosis

Answer 24

Peritonsillar Abscess

Question 25

Diagnosis

Answer 25

Gonoccocal Pharyngitis

Question 26

What is the Centor clinical prediction rule for?

Answer 26

Strep Pharyngitis