Rita's random, mixed questions

Question 1

what is the initial sign of dehydration?

Answer 1

tachycardia

Question 2

A patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has right knee pain as well as right and left ankle pain. What is the most likely sequelae from RA? (consequence of JIA)

a) Iridocyclitis
b) Dermatomyositis
c) nephritis
d) asthma

Answer 2

a) Iridocyclitis
- -> w/ +ANA –> eye problems

nephritis –> complication of SLE

Question 3

A child is hit in the eye with a baseball bat and has a hyperemia, what is your first immediate action?

a) patch
b) referral to ophthalmology
c) do nothing

Answer 3

b) referral to ophthalmology

Question 4

A 4 month old has unilateral iris enlargement, photophobia, and tearing. What is the most likely dx?

a) glaucoma
b) dacryostenosis
c) keratoconjunctivitis
d) conjunctivitis

Answer 4

a) glaucoma

Question 5

What would you expect to see in a type I diabetic patient with alcohol consumption?

a) hypoglycemia
b) hyperglycemia
c) ketonuria
d) acidosis

Answer 5

a) hypoglycemia

all alcohol –> hypoglycemia
–> can’t break down alcohol

Question 6

What is the best age to start to apply sunscreen as an infant?

a) newborn
b) 3 mos
c) 6 mos
d) 1 year

Answer 6

c) 6 mos