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Oct 5, 2020

Core Questions

1. Define upper gastrointestinal versus lower gastrointestinal bleeding and differentiate between the two based on anatomic location 
2. Outline an approach to the history and physical examination for the patient with complaints consistent with GIB.- Box 27.3
3. List 5 causes of UGI bleeding and 5 causes of LGI...

Sep 8, 2020

Core Questions

1. Define the following terms:
2. 1. Nausea
   2. Retching
   3. Vomiting
3. Outline the neural pathway regulating nausea and vomiting.
4. List 6 potential sequelae of vomiting.
5. Outline an approach to the history in the patient complaining of nausea and vomiting.
6. Outline an approach to the physical exam in the nauseated and/or...

Aug 4, 2020

Core Questions

1. Explain broad causes of elevated bilirubin (obstructive, hepatocellular, and hemolysis) and the significance of direct vs. indirect hyperbilirubinemia (Fig 25.1)
2. Explain your approach to the history and physical exam in patients with jaundice (Fig 25.2) 
3. List 10 causes of jaundice (Table 25.2) 
4. Explain...

Jul 6, 2020

Core Questions

1. What are risk factors for serious underlying causes of abdominal pain? (Box 24.1) 
2. Explain key symptoms and signs to look for in the evaluation of the patient with abdominal pain. 
3. What diagnoses are associated with different patterns of abdominal pain? (Fig 24.1) 
4. List 5 critical and 5 emergent causes...

Jun 1, 2020

Core Questions

1. Describe an approach to key history and physical exam for chest pain patients presenting to the ED. (Table 23.2 and 23.3) 
2. List 5 critical diagnoses, 5 emergent, and 5 nonemergent diagnoses to consider in the patient presenting with chest pain. (Table 23.1)
3. Describe an approach to the critically...