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AMLS CH 8 DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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AMLS CH 8 DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSISQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
In the field, differential diagnosis for abdominal pain is limited to two things: - ANSWER 1) the degree of
threat to life
2) a suggested organ type
and under the 1st diagnosis it has 3 considerations?
( IM NOT PO) - ANSWER -immediate life threat,
-potential life threat
- not a life threat
And under the 2nd diagnosis is (a suggested organ type you) will consider 2 things - ANSWER the pain is
typical of a hollow organ or a solid organ
In the field, differential diagnosis for abdominal pain is frequently limited to determining the degree of
threat to life and whether the patient is ? (CUPS) - ANSWER critical, unstable, potentially unstable, stable
(CUPS)
Right Hypochondriac Region
Underlying organs in this region include the ____and the _________. Pain may be referred to this area
from the lungs - ANSWER liver
gallblader
Right Hypochondriac Region
What is the largest abdominal organ. - ANSWER liver
Right Hypochondriac Region
in the liver The left lobe extends to the _______ line of the left hypochondriac region. Normally, the liver
in an adult is not palpable in the field. - ANSWER midclavicular
, Right Hypochondriac Region
The liver is surrounded by it and it allows the organ to swell and expand. - ANSWER capsule
Right Hypochondriac Region
In the Liver Pain from sudden swelling and expansion is described as ____ and dull - ANSWER steady
Right Hypochondriac Region
When this is irritated, either from swelling, chemical irritation, or infection, it rarely swells enough to
break - ANSWER capsule
Right Hypochondriac Region
if the capsule break's its close proximity to the diaphragm results in irritation extending to the right ____
nerve with referred pain to the right neck and shoulder. - ANSWER phrenic
Right Hypochondriac Region
Is inflammation of the liver that can have a variety of causes, including viruses, bacteria, drugs, and toxic
agents. - ANSWER hepatitis
Right Hypochondriac Region
____ of the liver may be rapid, resulting in mild pain in the right hypochondriac region with tenderness
on palpation - ANSWER Enlargement of the liver
Right Hypochondriac Region
Jaundice is better seen in the ? skin or the sclera - ANSWER sclera
Right Hypochondriac Region
is generally preceded by flu-like symptoms, which may include nasal discharge, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, chills, fever, and fatigue - ANSWER jaundice
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