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Which symptoms might a person with tuberculosis experience?
Which symptoms might a person with tuberculosis experience?
- Fever and runny nose
- General malaise, weight loss, and diarrhoea (correct)
- Joint pain and dizziness
- Weight gain and constipation
What clinical signs may be present in pulmonary TB?
What clinical signs may be present in pulmonary TB?
- Mass palpable in the right iliac fossa (correct)
- Yellowing of the skin and difficulty breathing
- Skin rash and sore throat
- Swelling in the legs and blurred vision
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tuberculosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tuberculosis?
- Headaches and fever (correct)
- Weight loss
- Diarrhoea
- Coughing up blood
Where in the body might a mass be palpable in a person with tuberculosis?
Where in the body might a mass be palpable in a person with tuberculosis?
What might be a consequence of untreated pulmonary TB?
What might be a consequence of untreated pulmonary TB?
What is the recommended action regarding the diseased area?
What is the recommended action regarding the diseased area?
Which of the following is NOT part of the recommended medical treatment?
Which of the following is NOT part of the recommended medical treatment?
What intervention may be considered in severe cases?
What intervention may be considered in severe cases?
Why might steroids or azathioprine be used?
Why might steroids or azathioprine be used?
Which of the following is a common misconception about treating the diseased area?
Which of the following is a common misconception about treating the diseased area?
What is the recommended treatment for abscess cavities described in the text?
What is the recommended treatment for abscess cavities described in the text?
How long should penicillin be administered for treating abscess cavities according to the text?
How long should penicillin be administered for treating abscess cavities according to the text?
What is a possible complication if abscess cavities are not drained as recommended in the text?
What is a possible complication if abscess cavities are not drained as recommended in the text?
Why is it important to drain multiple abscess cavities as described in the text?
Why is it important to drain multiple abscess cavities as described in the text?
In what muscle can abscess cavities extend into, as mentioned in the text?
In what muscle can abscess cavities extend into, as mentioned in the text?
What symptoms can be misleading and are caused by appendicitis occurring near the ureter or bladder?
What symptoms can be misleading and are caused by appendicitis occurring near the ureter or bladder?
Which of the following conditions can be confused with appendicitis due to similar symptoms?
Which of the following conditions can be confused with appendicitis due to similar symptoms?
Why can urinary frequency and dysuria be particularly misleading in cases of appendicitis?
Why can urinary frequency and dysuria be particularly misleading in cases of appendicitis?
What role does the location of appendicitis play in causing urinary symptoms?
What role does the location of appendicitis play in causing urinary symptoms?
What distinguishes the urinary symptoms caused by appendicitis near the ureter or bladder from typical urinary issues?
What distinguishes the urinary symptoms caused by appendicitis near the ureter or bladder from typical urinary issues?
What is a common consequence of a small bowel stricture causing relative stasis of the contents?
What is a common consequence of a small bowel stricture causing relative stasis of the contents?
How does relative stasis of contents in the small bowel affect motility?
How does relative stasis of contents in the small bowel affect motility?
How does relative stasis of contents in the small bowel impact nutrient absorption?
How does relative stasis of contents in the small bowel impact nutrient absorption?
Which of the following is a likely consequence of a small bowel stricture impeding the flow of contents?
Which of the following is a likely consequence of a small bowel stricture impeding the flow of contents?
What is a potential complication that can arise due to a small bowel stricture and relative stasis of contents?
What is a potential complication that can arise due to a small bowel stricture and relative stasis of contents?
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