A Differential Diagnosis Mnemonics Handbook - and the Parts of the Medical History By Allan Platt‚ PA-C‚ MMSc Mnemonics are memory tools to help in the memorization of long lists. These differential diagnosis and medical history mnemonics are intended to aid memorization. These mnemonics are not all inclusive and should be used in conjunction with standard textbooks of medical diagnosis and differential diagnosis. The electronic text in PDF or word has hyperlinks to navigate. Index Acute Abdominal
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KEY TERMS a-‚ an- = no‚ not (as in anemia}. AAA – abdominal aortic aneurysm. AAA – diagnostic arthroscopy‚ operative arthroscopy‚ and operative arthrotomy. A&P – anterior and posterior vaginal repair Ab‚ ab – abortion. ab- = away from. abate – to lessen or decrease. abdomen – the anterior portion of the body between the thorax and the pelvis. abdomin/o = abdomen (as in abdominocentesis). abdominal – pertaining to the abdomen. abdominal cavity – contains organs such as the stomach
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POST TEST: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE NURSING 1. A nurse is given a subcutaneous injection to a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse disposes of the used needle and syringe by: a. Recapping the needle and discarding the syringe in the disposal unit b. Placing the uncapped needle and syringe in a labeled‚ rigid plastic container c. Breaking the needle before discarding it d. Placing the uncapped needle and syringe in a labeled cardboard box Answer –
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CLINICAL CHEMISTRY – defined as the study of biochemical processes associated with health & dse & the measurement of constituents in body fluids or tissues to facilitate dx of dse - dual nature since it’s both a basic and applied science thus clin chem. technologists & technicians should have an understanding of the physiologic & biochemical processes occurring in the body‚ as well as technical skills to perform the various tests - chemistry in connection with the management
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Copyright © 2007 by F. A. Davis. 00Scanlon(p3) Cover 8/17/06 10:39 AM Page 2 Copyright © 2007 by F. A. Davis. List of Boxes Clinical applications of the book’s anatomical and physiological information are set apart from the text in boxed inserts and often deal with aspects of pathophysiology. A list of these boxes is presented here for your convenience. 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 3-1 3-2 3-3 4-1 4-2 4-3 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-7 8-8 9-1
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Marine organisms and other novel natural sources of new cancer drugs Gilberto Schwartsmann South-American Office for Anticancer Drug Development (SOAD)‚ Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CINCAN)‚ The Lutheran University (ULBRA) & Postgraduate Course in Medicine (UFRGS)‚ Porto Alegre‚ Brazil Introduction Man has always relied on nature for survival. Since ancient times‚ nature has been our main source of food‚ protection‚ clothing‚ transportation and remedies [1‚2]. This can be illustrated by the
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Definition of Physical Education Physical Education is the process by which changes in the individual are bought about through movements’ experiences. Physical Education aims not only at physical development but is also concerned with education of the whole person through physical activities. Allied Fields Health: Health Instruction Health Services Environmental Health Recreation Dance These fields share many purposes with physical education‚ exercise science‚ and sport‚ but the content of the
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Sickle cell disease and the hope of stem cell therapies; ethics in the treatment sickle cell. The past half century has been an era of rapid discoveries: from the humble beginnings of molecular biology‚ discovery of the structure of DNA‚ research on recombinant DNA‚ the discovery of the human embryonic stem cell (ESC)‚ the completion of the Human Genome Projects‚ mammalian cloning and the discovery of ntESCs (nuclear transfer ESCs) by somatic cell nuclear transfer and the ethical sigh of relief
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Shock Shock is a syndrome characterized by decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism. This results in an imbalance between the supply of and demand for oxygen and nutrients. The exchange of oxygen and nutrients at the cellular level is essential to life. When a cell experiences a state of hypoperfusion‚ the demand for oxygen and nutrients exceeds the supply at the microcirculatory level. Classification of Shock The four main categories of shock are * cardiogenic‚: *
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* Getting Ready Signs of Labor: happens 2-3 weeks prior to true labor ~ lightening (engagement): baby drops down and presses on bladder ~nesting: mom has sudden burst of energy ~Braxton Hicks contractions ~cervical ripening (softening and dilating) ~bloody show * Effacement: the thinning of the cervix; measured from 0-100% * Dilatation: the opening of the cervix; measured from 0-10 cm * Stages of Labor: ~1st Stage -Early/Latent: -0-3 cm dilatation -contractions 5-30
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