19 Questions
What is the primary difference between radiation and referral pain?
Radiation pain is a new pain in another place, while referral pain is felt at a distance from its origin.
In the context of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid, how does the pain typically manifest?
It sometimes radiates to the ear via the vagus nerve.
What is an example of referral pain in the context of myocardial infarction?
Development of left arm or jaw pain as a result of myocardial infarction.
What does GCS stand for in the given context?
Glasgow Coma Scale
Which structure is assessed using a spatula in the given context?
Soft palate
What is a function of the hypoglossal nerve?
Control of tongue movements
What does 'M.P' stand for in the given context?
"Muscle Power"
What is the purpose of assessing visual acuity?
To test ability to see objects at a distance
What does deviation of the uvula indicate in a physical examination?
Injury to the hypoglossal nerve
What acronym is used to summarize the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
ESI
What type of medication should particular inquiries be made about when taking the patient's medication history?
Antidepressants
What is the acronym used for summarizing the features of pain, where 'S' stands for the site of the pain?
SIC
When asking about allergies, what should be particularly enquired about?
Allergies to latex
What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's eating habits?
Intermittent fasting
When taking the patient's history, what should be particularly enquired about in relation to travel?
Recent travel history
What should be enquired about in relation to the patient's smoking habits?
Frequency of smoking
What does the acronym 'ESI' stand for when summarizing the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
Site, Onset, Character
When asking about housing, what type of housing details should be enquired about?
Ownership status of housing
What acronym summarizes the features to be elicited when asking about pain?
ESI
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