diagnosing diseases
What are the three parts of a differential diagnosis
Symptoms
Physical Exam
Medical History
The largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What is done in order to remove a foreign object from a person’s airway.
Heimlich Maneuver
What is cancer?
Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues.
If a patient has pupils that are unequal or do not react to light, it often indicates damage to what major organ
The brain
Tobey, 5 days after prom, is starting to present with a fever, sore throat, cough, headache, loss of taste, sore throat, and congestion.
What is his likely diagnosis?
COVID-19
What is the name of the bone that the ribs connect to in the front of the body?
sternum
Name at least 3 symptoms of a concussion
Headache or pressure in head
Nausea/vomiting
Balance problems, dizziness, blurry/double vision
Bothered by light/noise
Feeling sluggish, groggy
Confusion, concentration, memory problems
Feeling off
What are the top 5 most common cancers?
Bonus if you can name them in the correct order
Skin cancer
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Lung cancer
Colorectal cancer
What does a fasting blood glucose test measure, and why is it important?
t measures the concentration of sugar (glucose) in a patient's blood after they have not eaten for at least 8 hours.
It is used to screen for conditions like prediabetes and diabetes.
3-year-old Tammy has been experiencing behavioral problems and some developmental delays. Her parents decided to take her to a doctor, and after conducting a karyotype test, Tammy's doctors noticed that she has Trisomy 21.
What is Tammy's likely diagnosis?
Down Syndrome
What is the main pumping chamber of the heart?
left ventricle
What are the steps of CPR?
The 3 types of drug therapy for cancer
Conventional Chemotherapy, Targeted/Biologic Therapies and Hormonal Therapies
Who is traditionally regarded as the “Father of Medicine” and has an oath named after him?
Hippocrates
On black Friday, after winning a turkey eating competition 27 year old Jimmy is complaining of stomach pains, Diarrhea, fever, Cramps, headaches, and vomiting. What is his likely diagnosis?
Food Poisoning: Salmonella
Once thought to be a useless remnant of evolution, it is now known to be a crucial safehouse for beneficial gut bacteria and supports immune health.
Appendix
On a hike in very hot weather, you come across a man who seems confused. He’s sweating and has pale, clammy skin. He seems to be breathing rapidly and complains of leg cramps. You notice his water bottle is empty.
What is the likely problem?
Dehydration and heat exhaustion
Types of skin cancer
Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma
What are some non surgical treatment options for a Herniated disk?
NSAIDS for inflammation and pain
Physical therapy/exercise modifications
A patient experiences pain that intensifies with movement near their belly button and shifts to the lower right abdomen. They experience nausea and a low-grade fever
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Bonus: What is the most common treatment?
Appendicitis
appendectomy (surgery to remove appendix)
What is the Philtrum and what does it do?
The vertical indentation running between the bottom of your nose and the center of your upper lip. It serves no function.
When do you actually perform CPR?
When the heart stops beating
What percent of men get prostate cancer?
13%
What does systolic and diastolic represent when reading blood pressure?
Bonus: what is a healthy blood pressure reading?
Systolic: pressure when heart beats
Diastolic: pressure when heart is at rest
Bonus: <120/<80 mmHg