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darbym82

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You are examining a 55-year-old female patient with a history of alcohol abuse. She complains of anorexia, nausea, pruritus, and weight loss over the last month. On physical examination, you note yellow hue of the skin and sclera.
 
  Which of the following physical examination techniques is most important?
  A. Scratch test
  B. Heel strike
  C. Digital rectal examination
  D. Pelvic examination

Question 2

A 78-year-old female patient is suffering from heart failure, GERD, diabetes, and depression. She presents with complaints of frequent episodes of constipation. Her last bowel movement was 1 week ago.
 
  Upon examination, you palpate a hard mass is the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. You review her list of medications. Which of the following of her medications cause constipation?
  A. Digitalis (Lanoxin)
  B. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  C. Sertraline (Zoloft)
  D. Metformin (Glucophage)


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Cirrhosis develops with the replacement of normal liver tissue by regenerative, fibrotic nodules and may occur in the late phase of a variety of disorders that damage the liver, such as alcohol toxicity. A patient may present with jaundice and describe an associated, progressive pattern of pruritus, weakness, anorexia, nausea, and weight loss. Determine the size and consistency of the liver as well as any tenderness. The scratch test is a method used to ascertain the location and size of a patient's liver during a physical assessment. The scratch test uses auscultation to detect the differences in sound transmission through the abdominal cavity over solid and hollow organs and spaces. After placing a stethoscope over the approximate location of a patient's liver, the examiner will then scratch the skin of the patient's abdomen lightly, moving laterally along the liver border. When the liver is encountered, the scratching sound heard in the stethoscope will increase significantly. In this manner, the size and shape of a patient's liver can be ascertained.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Medications that frequently cause constipation include:
- Analgesics/narcotics
- Antacids containing aluminum
- Anticonvulsants
- Antidepressants
- Antihypertensives (calcium-channel blockers, beta blockers)
- Antiparkinsonism agents
- Antispasmodics
- Calcium supplements
- Diuretics
- Iron supplements
- Sedatives/tranquilizers


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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