Practice Clinical Miscellaneous

alphas and beta angles. top or bottom?

beta- top angle

alpha

what is important part of US evaluation before brachytherapy seeds?

evaluate size and volume of prostate

which hormone is increased in Addison disease?

ACTH

aldosterone & cortisol decreased due to hypofunctioning gland

where is probe placed fro hip exam on infant vs. peds

infant- lateral

peds- anterior

chronic steroid use is most common cause of what adrenal disease?

cushing syndrome

what is used to classify prostate cancer?

Gleason score 1-10

positive Tinel sign indicates…

carpal tunnel syndrome

preferred age for hip exams..

4-6 weeks

increased levels of PSA vs. PAP indicates?

PAP- prostate carcinoma

PSA- BPH, & more significantly carcinoma

purple stretch marks on the skin can be a sign of..

cushing syndrome

what plane should the thickness of achilles be evaluated in?

transverse

Cullen sign vs. grey turner sign

retroperitoneal hemorrhage

hemorrhagic pancreatitis

if prostate is enlarged, what else should be evaluated fro related findings?

kidneys for hydro

large prostate can cause urine retention in bladder → hydro

hyperpigmentation of skin is clinical sign of..

Addison disease