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PE of parkinsonism, general inspection |
Lack of facial expression Abscence of blinking Flexed/stooped posture |
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How to do female catheterization? |
Ecplain, consent, CHAPERON 1)Wear sterile gloves 2)Test balloon with included saline 3)Lubricate the end of the tube 4)Empty the iodine into cotton balls 5)Place a pre cut sheet over the vagina 6)Use left hand to spread apart the labia 7) scrub urethral orifice with cotton covered with iodine, at least 3 cotton balls should be used , the entire catheter should be inserted and urine should be seen before inflating the balloon 8) insert the well lubricated catheter into the urethra, the entire catheter should be inserted and urine should be seen before inflating the balloon9) inflate the balloon10) pull back the catheter to the bladder neck 9) inflate the balloon 10) pull back the catheter to the bladder neck |
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Male urine catheter insertion |
Wash hands, explain procedure, consent, chaperon Don apron, wear gloves Set up equipment on sterile field Expose patient Put clean sheet on generalia Hold penis with left hand Use right hand to clean penis **Discard gloves, wash hands, wear new gloves Insert anesthetic gel (might initially sting) Insert catheter |
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Benzodiazepine of choice for alcohol withdrawal is? |
Chlordiazepoxide |
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Difference in true leg length suggests? |
Hip disease on the shorter side (or due to bone #) |
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Difference in apparent leg length indicates? |
Tilting of pelvis, joint deformities |
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Shortness of breath history taking? |
Onset,... Heart, lungs, anemia, stress |
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TOPES questions for chest? |
Travel, Occupation, Pets & carpets, Exposure to sick person, Smoking |
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Expalain OSA in children to parent? |
When your child's breathing is partially or completely blocked repeatedly during sleep |
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Causes of OSA in children? |
Enlarged Tonsils Enlatged Adenoids Obesity Neuromuscular disorders Craniofacial anomalies
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Risk factors for OSA? |
Down syndrome Cerepral palsy Hx of low birth weight Family hx of OSA |
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Symptoms of OSA? |
Snoring Pauses in breathing Mouth breathing Bed wetting Sleep terrors Poor school performance Hyperactivity |
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PE of OSA in pediatrics? |
ENT Mouth breathing? Crowded teeth? |
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Before offering pain killers.. |
Ask about allergies |
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Triple whammy? |
drug-induced renal failure which in patients treated with ACE-inhibitors or angiotensin IIreceptor blockers, diuretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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Recurrent falls hx taking |
Fall description (LOC, hit head) Is it a seizure (prodromal, pistectal) Is it a stroke (numbness, weakness, speach) Is it related to hypotension, anemia Is it an MI Is it hypoglycemia |
