Posted on September 13, 2009 by ajrosh
quizzER Winners:
Sam Lee Brian Junnila Daniel Seitz
Shereaf Walid Bindu Vanapalli Richard Gordon
Katie Ohlendorf Marjan Siadat Brian Kern
Kyle Perry Claire Jensen Maria Pak
Bao Dang Devon Moore Rob Klever
Last Week’s Question
Answer
The answer is c
The treatment for sepsis has evolved considerably over the past 10 years. Early recognition and [...]
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Posted on September 6, 2009 by ajrosh
An 81-year-old woman is brought to the ED by her children who state that the patient is acting more tired than usual, has had fever for the last two days, and is more confused. Ordinarily, the patient is high functioning: she is ambulatory, cooks for herself, and walks on a treadmill 30 minutes a day. [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2009 by ajrosh
quizzER Winners:
David Mishkin Marjan Siadat Ryan Phillips Allison Loynd
Julie Nguyen Maria Pak HVSH CRNAs Devon Moore
Maria Pak Brian Kern Richard Gordon Rob Klever
Last Week’s Question
The answer is c.
Spinal abscesses are most commonly found in immunocompromised patients, IV drug users, and the elderly.Signs and symptoms of epidural abscess usually develop over [...]
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Posted on February 16, 2009 by ajrosh
A 43-year-old man, who currently uses drugs intravenously, presents to the emergency department (ED) with 2 weeks of fever, back pain, and progressive weakness in his arms bilaterally. He reports having a cough with whitish sputum. He denies any history of recent trauma. His blood pressure (BP) is 130/75 mm Hg, heart rate (HR) is [...]
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Posted on December 19, 2008 by ajrosh
quizzER Winners:
Eric Tosh Allison Loynd Marjan Siadat
Julie Nguyen Maria Pak Gloria Kuhn
Brian Kern Richard Gordon Rob Klever
Last Week’s Question
The answer is d.
The most useful diagnostic test obtainable in a suspected CO poisoning is a COHb level. Normal levels range from 0 to 5%, as CO is a natural by-product of the metabolism [...]
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Posted on December 15, 2008 by ajrosh
A 43-year-old woman presents to the ED in the state of Michigan with a 1-week history of intermittent headache, nausea, and fatigue. She was seen at her private doctor’s office 1-week ago along with her husband and children, who also have similar symptoms. They were diagnosed with a viral syndrome and told to increase their [...]
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Posted on October 22, 2008 by ajrosh
quizzER Winners:
Sam Lee Bindu Vanapali Rob Klever
Marjan Siadat Devon Moore Chris Guyer
Brian Kern Dave Mishkin
Julie Nguyen Dave Daigle
Last Week’s Question
The answer is D.
This is a case of erythema infectiosum or Fifth’s Disease. Infection by Parvovirus B19 produces this pattern of a “slapped cheek” appearance. It is characterized [...]
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Posted on October 15, 2008 by ajrosh
Pediatrics
A 3-year-old African American boy with a history of sickle cell disease presents to the ED after he developed a low-grade fever, runny nose, and an erythematous discoloration of both cheeks. His vital signs are heart rate 110 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute, and pulse oximetry of 98% on room [...]
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Posted on October 7, 2008 by ajrosh
quizzER Winners:
Chris Guyer Allison Loynd Rob Klever
Sam Lee Scott Ottolini Brian Kern
Marjan Siadat Julie Nguyen Maria Pak
Devon Moore Dave Mishkin
Richard Gordon Brian McMichael
Last Week’s Question
The answer is B.
The diagnosis of conversion disorder is made by fulfilling the following five criteria:
• A symptom is expressed as a change or loss of physical function
• Recent psychological [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2008 by ajrosh
Psychosocial
A 23-year-old woman is brought to the ED for vision loss in her left eye that began shortly after waking up in the morning. She states that she is very depressed since her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was supposed to visit her father today in the hospital but is now in [...]
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