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Hip fracture is defined as a fracture of the ______ or _____ of the femur

A

proximal 1/3

head

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2
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Hip fracture is a result of ____________

A

osteoporosis

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3
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The hip joint is made up of 2 parts

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Hip socket

Upper end of thigh bone

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4
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Failure to thrive comes from either ______ or ______ factors

A

medical

environmental

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5
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What is onchymosis?

A

fungal infection of the nail

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6
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What is osteomyelitis?

A

infection of bone

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7
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What is the most common organism that causes osteomyelitis?

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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8
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Why is vancomycin administered via PICC line

A

vancomycin is poorly absorbed orally
can be administered longer term through a central line
vancomycin is damaging to peripheral veins

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9
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What is the leading cause of kidney failure?

A

diabetes mellitus

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10
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What are the 3 phases of cancer development?

A

Initiation
Promotion
Progression

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11
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What are the 4 most common sites of metastasis for breast cancer?

A

Bone
Brain
Liver
Lungs

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12
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Breast cancer usually metastasizes via LYMPH/VASCULAR channels

A

lymphatic

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13
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What is a TRAM flap?

A

tissue flap procedure that uses muscle, fat, and skin from the abdomen to create a new breast mound after a mastectomy

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What is neutropenia and what is the significance in cancer?

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Low neutrophils as a result of chemo and radiation therapy (myelosuppression) and increases risk for infection

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What is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism

A

DVT from lower extremities

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16
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What is the immediate treatment for pulmonary embolism?

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Fibrinolytic therapy e.g. streptokinase, tPA

17
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What are the stages of liver damage?

A

Acute infection
Chronic infection
Inflammation and fibrosis
Cirrhosis

18
Q

What blood test is useful in determining extent of liver damage

A

serum ammonia

19
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What is arthrocentesis?

A

Aspiration of fluids from synovial joint

20
Q

What are the stages of pneumonia

A

Congestion
Red hepatization
Grey hepatization
Resolution

21
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What is the most common pathogen causing community-acquired pneumonia?

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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