Week 4 final Flashcards
1
Q
What condition is synonymous with myxedema? What are its symptoms?
A
- Hypothyroid
- rough, dry, flaky skin, sparse and brittle hair
- puffy, edematous face
- dry, coarse hair
2
Q
What fingernail deformity is associated with melanoma?
A
Brown lines
3
Q
What do nails look like in arterial insufficiency?
A
Thick and ridged
4
Q
What condition is synonymous with Graves disease? Symptoms?
A
- Hyperthyroid
- smooth, soft, velvety skin
- Exophthalmos
- goitre
- heat intolerance
- thin silky hair
5
Q
What are the four functions of the spleen?
A
- store rbc’s
- destroy old rbc
- antibody production
- filter microorganisms
6
Q
What does the Wells score calculate? What are values of concern?
A
- Risk of DVT
- 1-2 = moderate
- 3+ = high
7
Q
What is hirsutism?
A
- Excessive hair
- Due to increased androgen
- Rule out ovarian/adrenal tumor
8
Q
What are the five recommendations regarding sun from the CDN skin cancer foundation?
A
- SPF 30 or greater sunscreen
- avoid sun from 10-1600
- cover skin
- seek shade
- use sunglasses
9
Q
What do nails look like with iron deficiency anemia?
A
Spoon shaped
10
Q
What are s/sx of venous insufficiency?
A
- Ulcers to medial malleolus
- Leg pain that is worse at the end of the day
- Hemosiderin/brown pigment
- Bleeding, uneven edges
11
Q
Tension HA s/sx?
A
- Bilateral, front, back, sides of head
- Band like
- Gradual onset
- Lasts for days
- Stress, anxiety, depression
12
Q
What are s/sx of arterial insufficiency?
A
- Claudication
- Diminished pulses
- Ulcers to toes, feet, and lateral malleoli
- No bleeding/weeping
13
Q
Migraine HA s/sx
A
- Generally one sided
- Behind eyes
- Pulsing/throbbing
- Rapid onset
- Triggers: alcohol, caffeine, stress, sleep deprivation
- Need to lie down
14
Q
Cluster HA s/sx
A
- Intermittent, excruciating, unilateral
- One sided, temporal, eye, cheek
- 45-90 minutes
- Sudden onset
- Multiple times per day
- Need to move
- Exacerbated by alcohol, daytime napping
