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Which of the following signs on physical examination might indicate anaemia?
Which of the following signs on physical examination might indicate anaemia?
- Pale skin and mucous membranes
- Rapid heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- All of the above (correct)
How would you explain anaemia to Jane without using any medical terminology?
How would you explain anaemia to Jane without using any medical terminology?
- Your body is not producing enough red blood cells.
- You have a deficiency in your diet that is causing your blood to be thinner.
- Your blood is not circulating properly through your body.
- Your blood doesn't have enough of the red pigment that carries oxygen around your body. (correct)
What is palmar erythema?
What is palmar erythema?
- Swelling of the palms of the hands
- Redness of the palms of the hands (correct)
- Increased temperature in the palms of the hands
- Peeling skin on the palms of the hands
What other causes of palmar erythema might be present?
What other causes of palmar erythema might be present?
What other findings would you expect on examining the patient's eyes?
What other findings would you expect on examining the patient's eyes?
What is the difference between pain and tenderness?
What is the difference between pain and tenderness?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) that Zaineb may be experiencing?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) that Zaineb may be experiencing?
On examining Zaineb's face, which of the following features would you expect to find?
On examining Zaineb's face, which of the following features would you expect to find?
What would you expect Zaineb's pulse and blood pressure to be?
What would you expect Zaineb's pulse and blood pressure to be?
When examining Zaineb's hands, what finding would you expect?
When examining Zaineb's hands, what finding would you expect?
How would you examine for tremor in Zaineb?
How would you examine for tremor in Zaineb?
In explaining hyperthyroidism to Zaineb, which of the following statements would be INCORRECT?
In explaining hyperthyroidism to Zaineb, which of the following statements would be INCORRECT?
What is cyanosis?
What is cyanosis?
How would you differentiate between central and peripheral cyanosis on examination?
How would you differentiate between central and peripheral cyanosis on examination?
What is ankle edema?
What is ankle edema?
How can you detect ankle edema clinically?
How can you detect ankle edema clinically?
What are the TWO common types of ankle edema? How can you differentiate between them?
What are the TWO common types of ankle edema? How can you differentiate between them?
If Jabbar develops pre-renal shutdown, what would be the changes in renal function?
If Jabbar develops pre-renal shutdown, what would be the changes in renal function?
