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Most common type of hernia?
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Indirect hernia
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Where is an indirect hernia found?
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INdirect are IN the INguinal canal
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During a physical exam on a patient with an inguinal hernia, you stick your finger into the inguinal canal. How do you distinguish a direct from an indirect hernia
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Indirect -> strikes the examining finger LATERALLY
Direct -> strikes MEDIALLY |
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What is the only type of hernia that is more common in women?
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Femoral hernia. i.e., hernia through the femoral ring that also contains femoral artery and vein.
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Relief of scrotal pain occuring with elevation is associated with what condition?
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Epididymitis
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Describe the levels of severity of BPH.
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Mild: Si/Sx less than 20% of the time
Moderate: Si/Sx 20-50% of the time Sever: Si/Sx >50% of the time |
Categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
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Most common cause of glomerulonephropathy?
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IgA (Buerger's) nepropathy
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Patient has nephritic syndroma and hearing loss. Dx?
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Alport's syndrome
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Another random eponym
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What are the indications for dialysis? (5)
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A cidosis
E lectrolyte abnormality I ngestion (eg, antifreeze) O verload, Volume, w/ diuretics U remia w/ symptoms |
Mnemonic: AEIOU
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What are the Si/Sx of uremia? (3)
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Encephalopathy
Pericarditis Coagulopathy |
Brain
Heart Blood |
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What renal syndrome do patients with amyloidosis develop?
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Fanconi's syndrome - Type 2 RTA
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Proximal defect
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Causes of renal cancer? (2)
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Smoking and obesity
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Rush Limbaugh may die of renal cancer
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Professions associated with bladder cancer? (2)
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Chimney sweeps
Dry cleaners |
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Chemical causes of bladder cancer? (2)
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Tobacco
Aromatic hydrocarbons |
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Chemical causes of ureter cancer?
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Phenacetin
Tobacco Aromatic hydrocarbons |
Bladder cancer risk factors plus a british drug
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