Other Systems Part Six

Question 1

what is gastritis

Answer 1

inflammation of the lining of the stomach limited to the mucosa

Question 2

for diabetes, what is the foot care program

Answer 2

wash feet in warm water followed by application of petroleum jelly or lotion

Question 3

when insulin is injected into a body part, what should be avoided

Answer 3

exercise for one hour post injection

Question 4

when is peak insulin following injection

Answer 4

between 2-4 hours

Question 5

major complication with diabetes mellitus

Answer 5

atherosclerosis

Question 6

what regulates thyroid function

Answer 6

hypothalamus and pituitary feedback

Question 7

how would TSH be with hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

depressed

Question 8

what two peripheral issues re common with diabetes

Answer 8

carpal tunnel

Charcot’s joint

Question 9

purpose of the gallbladder

Answer 9

to store bile

Question 10

patients with nocturnal reflux should sleep on what side

Answer 10

left

Question 11

what is tertiary care

Answer 11

highly specialized and technologically based (transplants, major surgeries)

Question 12

palmar erythema can indicate

Answer 12

renal/liver disease

Question 13

what is diverticular disease

Answer 13

mucosa of the colon balloons out through weakened areas in the wall

Question 14

what is Crohn’s disease

Answer 14

chronic lifelong inflammatory disorder that can affect any segment of the intestinal tract and tissues in other organs

Question 15

exercise produces a ____-like effect on the body

Answer 15

insulin (moves glucose out of bloodstream and into peripheral tissues)

Question 16

what is peptic ulcer

Answer 16

loss of lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

Question 17

for someone with GERD, what does left side-lying prevent

Answer 17

reguritation and aspiration

Question 18

symptoms of peptic ulcer

Answer 18

epigastric pain described as heartburn

cramping in epigastric pain

back pain

Question 19

peptic ulcer is most likely caused by

Answer 19

H. pylori (infection)

Question 20

unusual thirst is present with…

Answer 20

hyperglycemia

Question 21

what hormone would be elevated with hypothyroidism

Answer 21

TSH

Question 22

what is cholelithiasis

Answer 22

the presence or formation of gallstones

Question 23

where can osteomalacia present

Answer 23

ends of long bones

sternal ends of ribs (rachitic rosary)

Question 24

what other condition can lead to carpal tunnel

Answer 24

bilateral carpal tunnel

Question 25

why would a PT palpate the popliteal artery to monitor LE circulation

Answer 25

femoral artery blockage

Question 26

where is pain with liver disease

Answer 26

RUQ

between scapulae

Right shoulder

right upper trap

right subscap

Question 27

symptoms of gallbladder disease

Answer 27

RUQ pain

nausea

mid-epi pain, back, and right shoulder pain

sudden pain after eating

Question 28

insufficient iodine in diet can lead to

Answer 28

hyperthyroidism

Question 29

what test is positive with appendicitis

Answer 29

McBurney’s point

Question 30

what is cirrhosis

Answer 30

destruction of liver and replacement of connective tissues by fibrous bands (resulting in obstruction of blood and lymph flow)

Question 31

most common artery to assess LE circulation

Answer 31

dorsalis pedis

Question 32

what joints are generally affected by gout

Answer 32

peripheral (hands, ankle, knee, 1ST TOE)

Question 33

what is cholecystitis

Answer 33

blockage of gallstones in the cystic duct causing infection or inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 34

what is Chvostek’s Sign present with

Answer 34

hypoparathyroidism

Question 35

assessment of edema would be included in what section of the systems review

Answer 35

cardiopulmonary

Question 36

what and where is McBurney’s Point

Answer 36

pain and tenderness

when palpating between umbilicus and right ASIS

Question 37

hyperparathyroidism leads to weakness where

Answer 37

proximal

Question 38

Brown Tumors are present with

Answer 38

hyperparathyroidism

Question 39

what does parathyroid hormone do

Answer 39

regulates calcium and phosphorus

Question 40

what is hemochromatosis

Answer 40

excessive absorption of iron by the small intestines

Question 41

positive result of Tinel’s Sign for ulnar nerve involvement

Answer 41

tingling sensation in ulnar nerve distribution

Question 42

is the popliteal artery superficial?

Answer 42

no its deep

Question 43

an example of primary care medicine

Answer 43

family practice physician

Question 44

depressed TSH indicates

Answer 44

hyperthyroidism

Question 45

what does x-ray show for osteomalacia

Answer 45

transverse, fracture-like lines in the affected bones

Question 46

what is Chvostek’s Sign

Answer 46

twitching of facial muscles with tapping of facial nerve in front of ear

Question 47

water intoxication leads to

Answer 47

hyponatremia

Question 48

hyperparathyroidism leads to

Answer 48

demineralization of bone and loss of strength and density

Question 49

how is screening for Addison’s Disease done and what does it mean

Answer 49

ACTH stimulation testing

measures reserve capacity of the adrenal gland for steroid production

Question 50

elevated TSH may indicate

Answer 50

hypothyroidism

Question 51

where is pain with appendicitis

Answer 51

RLQ

right flank pain

right testicular pain