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What is the primary difference between radiation and referral pain?
What is the primary difference between radiation and referral pain?
- Radiation pain spreads to other areas, while referral pain is felt at a distance from its origin.
- Radiation pain occurs at one site and then reappears in another, whereas referral pain is a new pain in another place.
- Radiation pain extends to another site while the initial pain persists, whereas referral pain disappears and reappears in another location.
- Radiation pain is a new pain in another place, while referral pain is felt at a distance from its origin. (correct)
In the context of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid, how does the pain typically manifest?
In the context of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid, how does the pain typically manifest?
- It leads to numbness and tingling in the left arm and jaw.
- It causes sharp, stabbing pain in the neck region.
- It results in dull, aching pain in the chest area.
- It sometimes radiates to the ear via the vagus nerve. (correct)
What is an example of referral pain in the context of myocardial infarction?
What is an example of referral pain in the context of myocardial infarction?
- Dull, aching pain in the back area caused by myocardial infarction.
- Development of left arm or jaw pain as a result of myocardial infarction. (correct)
- Numbness and tingling in the legs as a consequence of myocardial infarction.
- Sharp, stabbing pain in the chest region due to myocardial infarction.
What does GCS stand for in the given context?
What does GCS stand for in the given context?
Which structure is assessed using a spatula in the given context?
Which structure is assessed using a spatula in the given context?
What is a function of the hypoglossal nerve?
What is a function of the hypoglossal nerve?
What does 'M.P' stand for in the given context?
What does 'M.P' stand for in the given context?
What is the purpose of assessing visual acuity?
What is the purpose of assessing visual acuity?
What does deviation of the uvula indicate in a physical examination?
What does deviation of the uvula indicate in a physical examination?
What acronym is used to summarize the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
What acronym is used to summarize the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
What type of medication should particular inquiries be made about when taking the patient's medication history?
What type of medication should particular inquiries be made about when taking the patient's medication history?
What is the acronym used for summarizing the features of pain, where 'S' stands for the site of the pain?
What is the acronym used for summarizing the features of pain, where 'S' stands for the site of the pain?
When asking about allergies, what should be particularly enquired about?
When asking about allergies, what should be particularly enquired about?
What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's eating habits?
What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's eating habits?
When taking the patient's history, what should be particularly enquired about in relation to travel?
When taking the patient's history, what should be particularly enquired about in relation to travel?
What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's smoking habits?
What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's smoking habits?
What does the acronym 'ESI' stand for when summarizing the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
What does the acronym 'ESI' stand for when summarizing the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
When asking about housing, what type of housing details should be enquired about?
When asking about housing, what type of housing details should be enquired about?
What acronym summarizes the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
What acronym summarizes the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
