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what happens when thyroid hormone are too low as a baby grows and they are not replaced?
permanent developmental delays
You re called code 4 to an elderly patient with a 2 to 3 day history of feeling unwell. The patient has a history of T2DM and is on glyburide. You check their blood sugar level and find it to be 30mmol/L. Other vital signs are: T 36.2C; HR 115/min; RR 24/min; BP 90/50; SpO2 98%; GCS 14. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Hyperosmoalr hyperglycemia syndrome
Which of the following refers to primary adrenocortical insufficiency?
addison’s disease
Which of the following is NOT a common sign or symptom of hyperthyroidism?
cold intolerance
Testing for T4 is routinely done as part of blood screen in newborns. How is low thyroid hormone in neonates usually treated?
neonates receive injections of thyroid hormones
If ACTH levels are low and cortisol levels are high, which of the following conditions is likely to be present?
primary hypercortisolemia
Which of the following is true regarding hyperglycemia?
high glucose levels lead to glycosuria, polyuria, and dehydration
increased urination leads to decreased electrolytes (K+ and Na+)
weight loss occurs due to dehydration and breakdown of protein and fats
all of the above are true
Which of the following signs are likely to be present in a patient with severe primary adrenocortical insufficiency?
hyponatremia
Which of the following is true regarding type-1 diabetes mellitus?
T1DM results from an autoimmune destruction of beta cells of the pancreas, T1DM results from an autoimmune destruction of beta cells of the pancreas
Why does Cushing’s syndrome sometimes cause hypokalemia?
cushings syndrome increases the presence of aldosterone a mineralocorticoid as well as glucocorticoids that promote Na+ retention and excretion of K+
You are responding code 4 to a 10 year old patient who is complaining of severe abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting. The patients vital signs are as follows: HR 120/min; BP 90/50; RR 40/min, deep, regular; SpO2 98%; GCS 15; Temp 37.4C; Skin Pale, Cool, Diaphoretic; Blood Sugar 20.0 mmol/L. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
DKA
If a patient has high TSH and high T4, what condition does the patient likely have?
secondary hyperthyroidism
If TSH is high and T4 is low in the blood, what condition does the patient have?
primary hypothyroidism
Which of the following is not one of the three P’s of hyperglycemia?
polyposis
If hypothyroidism develops in adulthood but is not treated, what will happen to the patient?
patient will have difficulty concentrating
which of the following is true regarding cirrhosis
stage 1 - EtOH metabolite builds up causing cellular dysfunction and fat accumulation
Which of the following is true regarding jaundice?
It occurs as a result of inability to properly breakdown red blood cells
is the spleen a retroperitoneal structure?
no
what are some potential triggers for the vomiting center
central chemoreceptors
gastrointestinal tract
vestibular system
cortex and thalamus (i.e. psychological)
All are potential triggers
what are the characteristics of HAV?
- route: oral/fecal
- Pathogen: RNA
- acute
- carrier: no
- self limiting contagious before CM
what are the characteristics of HBV?
route: blood/bodily fluids
pathogen: DNA
chronic
carrier: yes
notes: asymptomatic carriers: 2mon incubation
what are the characteristics for HCV?
route: blood and bodily fluids
pathogen: RNA
chronic
carrier: yes
notes: asymptomatic carriers
what are the characteristics for HDV?
route:blood/bodily fluids
pathogen: RNA
chronic
carrier: yes
requires presence of HBV: carrier
what are the characteristics for HEV?
route: oral/fecal
pathogen: RNA
chronic
carrier: no
cholelithiasis are most commonly a result of excess cholesterol build-up
peptic ulcer disease is most commonly associated with H Pylori bacterial infection
Hepatitis is most often the result of a viral infection leading to liver inflammation
true or false?
true
what are the 4 major functions of the GI
- motility
- secretion
3.digestion - absorprtion
what are the 4 F’s for cholelithiasis?
female, 40, fertile, fatty foods
what is the most common cause of pancreatitis?
chronic alcoholism
You are called code 3 to a patient with abdominal pain. You find on scene a 40 year old female patient complaining of RUQ abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. The patient has no previous medical history. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
cholecystitis
if a pt complains of being in intense pain during movement on the way to the hospital most likely would have…..
peritonitis
what is hyperopia?
farsightedness develops when the eyeball is too short & the image is focussed behind the retina.
a conditions associated w sensorineural deafness?
Prebycusis
what type of vision is lost during macular degeneration?
high acuity colour vision
why is it important ot never stick anything small in your ears?
to prevent conduction hearing loss through compassion of cerumen on the tympanic membrane