SOAP Categories
What does SOAP stand for?
What is:
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
normal pulse range for an adult
What is 60-100 bpm
Swimmer’s ear is also called this & has what characteristics
Otitis External; External ear canal infection d/t excessive moisture in the ear canal causing a change in pH
pain, discharge (can be foul), pruritus, hearing loss if swelling shuts off canal
Severe pain when pressure is put on ear
“Walking pneumonia” is caused by this pathogen
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Critical conditions in this category require immediate ER referral
Retinal detachment — Spontaneous separation of retina causing loss of central loss
Closed Angle Glaucoma — Anterior chamber angle obstruction causing aqueous humor to not drain, increasing IOP followed by severe ocular pain, & eclipse in eyeWhat are the categories for the BMI measurements below:
<18.5
25-29.9
30-34.9
What is:
Underweight
Overweight
Obese
BP<90 systolic defines this condition
What is Hypotension
Infection of the pinna’s perichondrium; secondary to trauma, insect bite, superficial infection, ___________
What is perichondritis; Swelling, warm, tenderness, and erythema
Triad of atopy includes asthma, eczema & this
Allergies
Queen Anne’s sign is a sign of what disease
Hypothyroidism
What are the ranges for the below BP categories:
Normal BP range
Elevated BP range
HTN Stage 1HTN Stage 2
Hypertensive crisis
What is:
Normal <120/80
Elevated: 120-129/80
HTN STG1: 130-139/80-89
HTN STG2: >140/90
Hypertensive Crisis: >180/120
Unintentional weight loss >____% in 6-12 months is significant
What is 5%
Mumps is caused by this virus
Paramyxovirus
Types of COPD, their symptoms and differences
What is Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis — Daily productive cough for 3 months or more in at least 2 consecutive years; overweight, cyanosis, rhonchi & wheezing, peripheral edema
Emphysema — Permanent enlargement & destruction of alveoli distal to terminal bronchioles; Older, thin, severe dyspnea, quiet chest, flattened diaphragmKey differences between Stroke & Bells Palsy
Bell’s Palsy (Facial Nerve Injury) — Weakness in ipsilateral upper & lower face
Stroke (Cortex Injury) — Weakness in contralateral lower face only
Define Orthostatic Hypotension
a decrease in systolic BP of 20mmHg or a decrease in diastolic BP of 10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing when compared to BP from the seated or supine position. (AAFP) ○ Symptoms: dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, nausea, palpitations, headache
The vital sign rises if talking/sitting unsupported
Red flag symptom for pediatric upper airway obstruction
Stridor/Retractions/Cyanosis
Differences between asthma & COPD
Asthma — Begins in childhood, cough is dry, many triggers, partially/fully reversible (albuterol)
COPD — Older adults, smokers, productive cough, trigger is smoking, irreversible
Trigeminal neuralgia affects which 3 branches and is characterized by what sensations
Opthalmic, maxillary, manibular
Sudden, sharp, electric
White coat hypertension VS Masked Hypertension
What is:
WC HTN: Elevated in-office readings on average but out-of-office readings on average do not meet diagnostic criteria of hypertension
M HTN: Below threshold in-office readings on average but out-of-office readings on average (without treatment) are elevated/meet diagnostic criteria of hypertension
Name the 5 main vital signs (excluding pain)
BP, Pulse, Temp, Respiration, Height/Weight
Vertigo + Hearing loss + Tinnitus= this condition
Meniere’s Disease
Partial or complete occlusion of pulmonary arteries by thrombi are called ….(typically from large veins of the legs or femoral area are called….
Pulmonary Embolism
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral vision loss maybe indicative of what
Open angle glaucoma
Etiology (?) DM, HTN