A. 1. Name this technique. 2. Describe the method used to obtain this radiologic image. 3. Mention the indications, advantages and disadvantages.
Computed tomography (CT-scan). Multiple X-rays computer-processed. Gold standard for lethal vascular processes brain hemorrhage. NO soft tissue. RADIATION
Define tachycardia and bradycardia
Tachycardia is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate. The hearts
When you already know a patient and they come for a follow-up appointment, what type of assessment should you use and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of choice.
Focused. Advantages: it is faster. Disadvantages: important information can be omitted.
What are structural diseases?
They are a group of diseases that show evident and identifiable lesions.
These are the different types of pain. Select 3 and describe them.
Mention the main difference between allopathic and alternative medicine.
allopathic has scientific support and alternative does not.
Draw the flow of a patient's workup in general.
Medical history taking > physical examination > labs and studies > diagnosis and treatment
In physical examination of the patient, define auscultation, and name the medical instrument most commonly used for this task.
by means of the sense of hearing magnified with the stestoscope, the sounds of the human body are heard,
B 1. Name this technique. 2. Describe the method used to obtain this radiologic image. 3. Mention the indications, advantages and disadvantages.
MRI. Magnetic field. Well defined soft tissues. Costly, time consuming, difficult for children. No ionizing radiation.
Define the words iatrogenic and nosocomial
Adverse reactions caused by the intervention of a health professional///// Hospital-acquired
Select three instruments, write their names on the board without spelling mistakes and then mention their functions.
Stethoscope, thermometer, sphygmomanometer, oximeter,
C 1. Name this technique. 2. Describe the method used to obtain this radiologic image. 3. Mention the indications, advantages and disadvantages.
Ultrasound. Sound waves. Perfect for pouch like organs. Cheap, ideal for pregnancy. Operator dependent. No ionizing radiation.
Name this position, and indicate which organs or systems can be most appropriately checked in that position
Supine
Right now you find yourself questioning social history. Ask 3 questions corresponding to this section
Occupation, hobbies, exercise, diet, sexuality, etc.
Name this position, and indicate which organs or systems can be most appropriately checked in that position
Fowler (High)
What are the 7 attributes you should explore for each of your patient's symptoms? location, quantity, quality, time, setting, aggravating or alleviating factors and associated manifestations.
location, quantity, quality, time, setting, aggravating or alleviating factors and associated manifestations.
What are symptoms?
Subjective manifestations. Evidence of disease perceived by the patient.
Write the subcategories of structural diseases. (5)
Mention the subcategories of structural diseases. Genetic, developmental, degenerative and inflammatory, traumatic, neoplasms and hyperplasias.
Write on the board the components of an adult's medical history. 7
Identifying data. Chief complaint(s). Present illness. Past history. Family history. Social history. Review of systems.
Write 3 examples of internal agents of injury.
vascular blockage, autoimmunity, metabolic diseases
Select a quadrant and indicate the organs that are in that position.
What are signs?
Objective and measurable manifestations. Signs are physical observations made by a person who examines the patient
Write on the board the normal resting heart rate ranges for an adult.
50-90 bpm
Name 5 obstacles to patient care and mention which one you consider the most serious.
Second opinions, cultural or religious beliefs, limited resources, natural disasters, pandemics, wars.
Define syndrome. Mention the reason why classifying manifestations into syndromes is useful in medicine.
Collection of manifestations. They are useful for providing early treatment
Write on the board the normal systolic and diastolic ranges of blood pressure for an adult.
120-80 mmHg ( 110-129mmHg (systolic. 70-80mmHg (diastolic).