Diagnosis
A chronic digestive disorder in which stomach acids irritate a patient's esophagus. (Full name)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Common non-narcotic cough relief medication prescribed by physicians.
Tessalon Perles (Benzonatate)
On an eye exam: When the eyes move rapidly from side to side
Nystagmus
What does MIPS stand for?
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
In diabetic patients, what A1c level and below is considered to be controlled.
7.0
A mental disorder in which a person deliberately and repeatedly acts as if he/she has a physical or mental illness when in reality they are not sick at all.
Munchausen syndrome
Pain reliever commonly prescribed with patients with a UTI for dysuria. Side effect can turn urine orange.
Pyridium
If a provider dictates "clear lungs" during their exam, what three findings can we write as being negative.
Wheezing, rales, rhonchi.
Spell the term for the study of eye disorders.
Ophthalmology
If a patient has an elevated D-dimer, what does this likely indicate?
Blood clot (Thrombus)
An autoimmune condition which affects moisture producing glands in the patient. Characterized by chronic dry eye and dry mouth symptoms.
Sjögren syndrome
What is Keppra used to treat?
Seizure Disorders
Term for the "butterfly" facial rash seen in some Lupus patients.
Malar rash
How many cigarettes are in one pack?
20
Name any two tests included in a CBC with diff.
WBC count, HGB, HCT, MCV, platelet count
A patient with situs inversus complains of episodes of vomiting with LLQ pain. What potential diagnosis should you immediately consider?
Appendicitis
What is the brand name for the over the counter medication Magnesium Hydroxide. Commonly used to treat constipation and/or upset stomach.
Milk of Magnesia
What is the common term for kyphosis?
Hunch back
What is a high school educated patient considered to have if they score from 1-20 on their Slums Exam?
Dementia
What is one of the two most likely causes of an elevated MCV level in patients with macrocytic anemia?
Excessive alcohol intake or vitamin B12 deficiency
An autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. Common symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness, and classic eye bulging.
Graves' disease
What class of medication is Lisinopril (Full name)
Angiotension Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE Inhibitor)
Explain or display how a dysdiadochokinesia test is performed.
Pt places one hand over next and have them flip one hand back and forth as quickly as possible.
A patient wants to increase the dose of his SSRI as his depression has been worse lately. The doctor checks his EKG and his QTC is show to be 480 ms. Will the physician approve of the increase and why?
No. Normal QTC in men is up to 450 ms. SSRIs can further prolong QTC. Prolonged QTC can lead to increased chance for seizures, fainting, or sudden cardiac death.
What level of kidney disease does a patient have with a GFR of 83?
Stage 2