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Which of the following is NOT an indication for liver ultrasound?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for liver ultrasound?
- Screening for endemic echinococcosis
- Right upper abdominal pain (correct)
- Enlarged liver
- Suspected liver abscess
How long should a patient refrain from eating or drinking before a liver ultrasound?
How long should a patient refrain from eating or drinking before a liver ultrasound?
- 6 hours
- 3 hours
- 8 hours (correct)
- 4 hours
Which imaging technique can provide additional information along with liver ultrasound?
Which imaging technique can provide additional information along with liver ultrasound?
- MRI
- Ultrasound Doppler
- CT scan
- Antero-posterior supine radiograph (correct)
What should be included in a radiograph taken with the patient erect for acute pain?
What should be included in a radiograph taken with the patient erect for acute pain?
When should infants be given nothing by mouth before a liver ultrasound?
When should infants be given nothing by mouth before a liver ultrasound?
Which of the following is a classification of urinary tract infections (UTIs) based on patient-related conditions?
Which of the following is a classification of urinary tract infections (UTIs) based on patient-related conditions?
What percentage of ambulatory women over the age of 65 years have asymptomatic bacteriuria?
What percentage of ambulatory women over the age of 65 years have asymptomatic bacteriuria?
Which group of individuals is more prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which group of individuals is more prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What is the normal state of the urinary tract above the urethra?
What is the normal state of the urinary tract above the urethra?
What is the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
What is the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
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Study Notes
Liver Ultrasound
- Liver ultrasound is not indicated for all patients, and there are specific exceptions.
- Patients should refrain from eating or drinking for 8 hours before a liver ultrasound.
- CT or MRI scans can provide additional information along with liver ultrasound.
Imaging for Acute Pain
- A radiograph taken with the patient erect for acute pain should include the chest and abdomen.
Liver Ultrasound in Infants
- Infants should be given nothing by mouth for 3-4 hours before a liver ultrasound.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- UTIs can be classified based on patient-related conditions, such as complicated or uncomplicated.
- Approximately 20% of ambulatory women over the age of 65 years have asymptomatic bacteriuria.
- Females, especially those with diabetes, are more prone to developing UTIs.
- The normal state of the urinary tract above the urethra is sterile.
- The most common type of UTI is cystitis, which is an infection of the bladder.
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