Week 8: Jarvis nutrition, abdo, GI, male GU Flashcards
How much weight change is clinically significant?
- 5% in one month
- 7.5% in three months
- 10% in 6 months
What is the range for normal BMI?
18.5-24.9
What is the difference between gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer pain?
- Gastric: empty stomach
- Duodenal 2-3 hrs post meal, relieved with food
Where is the liver measured and what is its normal span?
- R midclavicular line
- 6-12 cm
- Displaced down with emphysema
What are the Alvarado scores to rule in or out an appendicitis?
- <4 no appy
- >7 increased risk
How many stools per week qualifies as constipation
3 or less
Define true incontinence.
Loss of urine without warning
Define urge incontinence.
Involuntary void due to overactive detrusor. Urgent need to void.
Stress incontinence is?
Involuntary void with physical strain, sneeze, cough. Due to weak pelvic floor.
What is the difference between phimosis and paraphimosis?
- Phimosis = can’t retract foreskin
- Paraphimosis = retracted foreskin cannot be pulled back
Which scrotal masses can be transilluminated?
- Hydrocele
- Spermatocele
What are characteristics of a testicular torsion?
- Usually left sided
- Sudden onset
- Pain NOT relieved with elevation
What are the hallmarks of epididymitis?
- Sudden onset
- Relieved by elevation (+Phren’s sign)
What are the characteristics of a varicocele
- Bag of worms
- Dull pain
- Mass when standing, collapses when supine
Which type of hernia is most common? What are the other types of hernias?
- Indirect = most common, protrudes thru internal inguinal ring (M/F = 7/1)
- Direct = protrudes thru external inguinal ring
- Femoral = least common, more common in women, protrudes thru femoral ring
