Myositis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An 18-year-old patient has a tibia/fibula fracture following a motorcycle crash. Twelve hours later the patient presents with increased pain despite adequate doses of analgesics and immobilization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A avascular necrosis B myositis ossificans C compartment syndrome D reflex sympathetic dystrophy Compartment syndrome is characterized by a pathological increase of pressure within a closed space and results from edema or bleeding within the com...

musculoskeletal Pathology Statistics - Generally self limiting - One of the most common reasons for Visits to clinician. - Diagnostically challenging (Many resemble each other) - Take time often to evolve into diagnosable disease. Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnoses Categories -Trauma - Infection - Metabolic disorders - Circulatory disorder - Tumor - Synovial conditions - Congenital or developmental problems - Degenerative Problems Internal derangement disruption of the...

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? correct answers"I will check my HR before I take the medication" Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expecte...

Veterinary Science HOSA Competition Study Guide Already Graded A+ Veterinarians - Prescribe medications, perform surgery, and provide a diagnosis and a prognosis The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT for Buddy is: - Normal When evaluating the integumentary system of Rowdy, a Palomino, the CVA would evaluate: - Skin and Hide, Hooves, and Hair When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body...

A 60-year-old male with diabetes mellitus and hypertension sees you for routine followup. He has no acute health concerns during today's visit. His current medications include metformin (Glucophage), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), and hydrochlorothiazide. He smokes cigarettes and has a 40-pack-year smoking history. His vital signs and a physical examination are normal. An in-office dipstick urinalysis reveals 1+ blood and trace protein but is otherwise normal. Which one of the following wo...

RD Exam Sodexo Based Study Guide 2024 with 100% Correct Answers Vitamin A Deficiency - Answer- Night blindness, xerophthalmia [abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation], keratomalacia, follicular hyperkeratosis [excessive development of keratin in hair follicles, resulting in rough, cone-shaped, elevated papules] Vitamin A Excess - Answer- Scaly skin, bone pain, pseudotumor cerebri, hepatomegaly Vitamin C Deficiency - Answer- Scurvy,...

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SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

NBME 16 Block 1 and 2 (Answered) Verified Solution Lab values in Sarcoidosis 1.Elevated ACE levels- from granuloma 2.Elevated CD4/CD8 counts in BAL. 3.High Calcium 4.HIGH 1,25 DIHYDROXYCHOLICALCIFEROL (Due to increased production of 1 alpha hydroxylase that converts Vit D to its active form -nbme) 5. Low PTH Histology of Sarcoidosis : 1.Epithelioid granuloma - Granuloma with foreign body giant cells (means Giant cells with disorganized nuclei) Type 4 HSN. 2.Asteroid body - Star sha...

An 18-year-old patient has a tibia/fibula fracture following a motorcycle crash. Twelve hours later the patient presents with increased pain despite adequate doses of analgesics and immobilization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A avascular necrosis B myositis ossificans C compartment syndrome D reflex sympathetic dystrophy - Correct Answer C Compartment syndrome is characterized by a pathological increase of pressure within a closed space and results from edema or b...