ScribeAmerica OP Final Exam Flashcards Latest Update Questions and Correct Answers Ace Your First Attempt
- vital signs - Correct Answer:BP, HR, Respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation
A&P High risk - Correct Answer:-one or more chronic illness with severe exacerbation or progression -acute or chronic illness or injuries which pose a threat to life or bodily funciton
A&P Low risk - Correct Answer:-two or more minor problems
-one stable chronic illness -acute uncomplicated illness or injury
A&P Moderate risk - Correct Answer:-one or more chronic illness with mild
exacerbation or progression -two or more stable chronic illnesses -undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis -acute illness with systemic symptoms -acute complicated injury -prescription drug management
Abdominal Quadrants - Correct Answer:Epigastrium - stomach
R Flank - kidney L Flank - kidney RUQ - gallbladder LUQ - Pancreas RLQ - appendix LLQ - intestines/colon Suprapubic - bladder or reproductive organs
acute vs chronic - Correct Answer:new onset vs long standing
Adenoidectomy - Correct Answer:adenoids removed
allergy - Correct Answer:a medication that causes a rash, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing -if these symptoms not seen, it is an "adverse reaction", not an allergy
Angioplasty - Correct Answer:balloon
Appendectomy - Correct Answer:appendix removed
Arteriovenous Fistula - Correct Answer:directly connecting an artery to a vein
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Arteriovenous Graft - Correct Answer:synthetic tube under the skin to connect artery and vein
Arthroplasty - Correct Answer:Joint repair - to relieve pain, or restructure a joint
associated Sx - Correct Answer:do any other symptoms accompany the complaint?
-Pertinent positives -pertinent negatives
Asthma - diagnosis - Correct Answer:Peak flow - measures max speed of expiration -PEF (peak expiratory flow) -measured in liters/minute -baseline PEF must be established at the time of Dx
Asthma CC - Correct Answer:shortness of breath, wheezing (improved with nebulizer treatment)
Asthma Dx by - Correct Answer:peak flow testing, measured in liters/min
Asthma etiology - Correct Answer:constriction of the airway due to inflammation and muscular contraction of the bronchioles, known as "bronchospasm" as well as mucous production
Asthma PE - Correct Answer:wheezes (inspiratory or expiratory)
Asthma pharmacological management - Correct Answer:inhaled:
-bronchodilators: Advair, Albuterol, Xopenex, Atrovent
-steroids: Pulmicort, Flovent, Symbicort
Oral:
-steroids: Prednisone, Decadron
Asthma risk factors - Correct Answer:FHx of asthma, obesity, allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergies)
Automatic Implanted Cardiac-Defribrillator (AICD) - Correct Answer:defibrillator
BID - Correct Answer:twice daily
Cachectic - Correct Answer:Emaciated, malnourished
CAD associated medications - Correct Answer:ASA, NTG (nitroglycerine) - blood
thinning medications
CAD CC - Correct Answer:-chest pain or pressure
-worse with exertion, improved with rest or nitroglycerin
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