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What symptom is NOT mentioned in the patient's presentation?
What symptom is NOT mentioned in the patient's presentation?
- Joint pain (correct)
- Subfebrile body temperature
- Severe weakness
- Hoarseness of voice
Which of the following conditions could potentially align with the patient's symptoms?
Which of the following conditions could potentially align with the patient's symptoms?
- Tuberculosis (correct)
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Bronchitis (correct)
What body temperature does the patient have upon arrival?
What body temperature does the patient have upon arrival?
- 37.0 °C
- 37.1 °C (correct)
- 37.5 °C
- 36.8 °C
Which sign suggests respiratory distress in the patient?
Which sign suggests respiratory distress in the patient?
What aspect of the patient's condition indicates a severe state at the time of presentation?
What aspect of the patient's condition indicates a severe state at the time of presentation?
Flashcards
Stridor
Stridor
A type of respiratory distress characterized by noisy, whistling breathing due to narrowing of the airways.
Aphonia
Aphonia
Difficulty speaking due to loss of voice.
General Condition
General Condition
A medical term for a patient's general well-being, including their physical and mental state.
Wheezing
Wheezing
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Subfebrile Temperature
Subfebrile Temperature
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Study Notes
Patient Case Study - Infectious Disease
- A 18-year-old patient presented with a 5-day history of symptoms.
- Symptoms included low-grade fever, hoarseness, dry cough, and weakness.
- Upon admission, the patient exhibited a temperature of 37.1°C, severe illness, pallor, significant weakness, aphonia (loss of voice), noisy stenotic breathing, and intercostal retractions during inspiration.
- Further details (e.g., "pul...") are missing from the provided text.
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