Scribeamerica Ed Final Actual Exam Questions And Accurate Answers Verified /agrade Assured

SCRIBEAMERICA ED FINAL ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS VERIFIED /AGRADE ASSURED What is the difference between Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis? Answers: Cholelithiasis is gallstones. Cholecystitis is acute gallbladder inflammation/infection. What might be the chief complaint of a person with gallstones? Answers: RUQ abdominal pain What physical exam finding is closely associated with Cholecystitis? Answers: Murphy's Signs How are gallstones diagnosed? Answers: Abdominal Ultrasound of the RUQ Name associated symptoms of appendicitis. Answers: Fever, N/V, decreased appetite (anorexia) Note: RLQ pain- gradual, constant, worse w/ movements is the CC (not associated sx) How is appendicitis diagnosed? Answers: CT A/P with PO contrast What would someone with pancreatitis c/o? Answers: LUQ or epigastric abdominal pain, N/V, fever How is pancreatitis diagnosed? Answers: Elevated Lipase (or Amylase which is less specific) Name four possible CC's for a GI bleed pt.Answers: Hematemesis, coffee ground emesis, hematochezia, melena How is a GI bleed diagnosed in the ED? Answers: Guaiac positive or heme + stool, gastroccult What are we worried about for someone with a GI bleed? Answers: Too much blood loss, Anemia What is the pre-existing condition you must have before you can get diverticulitis? Answers: Diverticulosis What will be the CC for someone with