Week 8 Clinprac Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two ways to subdivide the abdomen?
A
- Right/left upper/lower quadrants
- Epigastrium, umbilicus, subrapubic, and then left/right hypochondrium, lumbar, inguinal
2
Q
What structures are in the right upper quadrant?
A
- Liver
- Gallblader
- Right kidney/adrenal gland
- Inferior vena cava
- Duodenum
- Head of pancreas
3
Q
What structures are in the left upper quadrant?
A
- Left kidney/adrenal gland
- Stomach
- Spleen
- Body/tail of pancreas
4
Q
What structures are in the left lower quadrant?
A
- Left ureter
- Left ovary/fallopian tube (women)
- Left spermatic cord (men)
5
Q
What structures are in the right lower quadrant?
A
- Right ureter
- Right fallopian tube/ovary (women)
- Right spermatic cord (men)
6
Q
Abdominal pain radiating to right scapula
A
- Diaphragm irritation
- Gall bladder pathology
7
Q
Epigastric pain radiating to back
A
- Pancreatitis
- Perforated peptic ulcer
8
Q
Loin to groin pain
A
Ureteric stones
9
Q
Radiation of pain from periumbilicular area to right inguinal area
A
Appendicitis
10
Q
Aggravating factors of abdominal pain
A
- Bowel motions
- Medication
- Eating
- Laying still/movement/posture
11
Q
Questions to do with vomiting?
A
- How many times?
- How long ago?
- Blood in vomit?
- Describe composition
- Any relation to eating?
12
Q
Diarrhoea classification and questions
A
- More than three SPD
- How long ago?
- Consistency
- Associated symptoms
13
Q
Constipation classification and questions
A
- Less than three SPW
- Pain?
- Any recent changes?
14
Q
Haematochezia
A
Bright red blood; rectal bleeding
15
Q
Melaena
A
Foul smelling, tarry black stools
