Weeks 10 & 11

Question 1

Lymphadenitis

Answer 1

Enlarged lymph nodes resulting from infection/inflammation

Question 2

What size should lymph nodes generally be?

Answer 2

about 1cm

Question 3

Lymphadenopathy

Answer 3

Nodes that are abnormal in size, consistency, or number

Question 4

Lymphangitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels

Question 5

Lymphadema

Answer 5

Swelling in tissues due to obstructed lymphatic vessels (often from lymph node removal/injury)’

Question 6

How would lymphedema be distuinguished from Right-sided CHF edema?

Answer 6

lymphedema will be localized, and can result from radioactive cancer treatments; edema from CHF will be diffuse, and secondary to HF

Question 7

Where is Virchow’s node found?

Answer 7

Left supraclavicular area; indicative of intra-abdominal malignancy in half of patients

Question 8

What are the most common causes of hypothyroidism?

Answer 8

Iodine deficiency, Hashimoto’s disease, post-partum thyroiditis and radioactive destruction of gland

Question 9

What are the most common causes of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 9

Grave’s disease, subacute thyroiditis, and toxic adenomas

Question 10

In what disease state would a thyroid bruit be most likely to be auscultated?

Answer 10

Hyperthyroidism (notably Grave’s disease)

Question 11

What may be seen in a typical case of otitis media?

Answer 11

Most likely to present in toddlers; purulent fluid behind TM, bulging of TM, and erythema