58 Cases History and Physical Exam Book
58 Cases History and Physical Exam Book
58 Cases History and Physical Exam Book
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Medical Documentation
History and Physical Examination
Identifying Data: Patient's name; age, race, sex. List the patients significant medical problems. Name of informant (patient, relative). Chief Compliant: Reason given by patient for seeking medical care and the duration of the symptom. List all of the patients medical problems. History of Present Illness (HPI): Describe the course of the patient's illness, including when it began, character of the symptoms, location where the symptoms began; aggravating or alleviating factors; pertinent positives and negatives. Describe past illnesses or surgeries, and past diagnostic testing. Past Medical History (PMH): Past diseases, surgeries, hospitalizations; medical problems; history of diabetes, hypertension, peptic ulcer disease, asthma, myocardial infarction, cancer. In children include birth history, prenatal history, immunizations, and type of feedings. Medications: Allergies: Penicillin, codeine? Family History: Medical problems in family, including the patient's disorder. Asthma, coronary artery disease, heart failure, cancer, tuberculosis. Social History: Alcohol, smoking, drug usage. Marital status, employment situation. Level of education. Review of Systems (ROS): General: Weight gain or loss, loss of appetite, fever, chills, fatigue, night sweats. Skin: Rashes, skin discolorations. Head: Headaches, dizziness, masses, seizures. Eyes: Visual changes, eye pain. Ears: Tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss. Nose: Nose bleeds, discharge, sinus diseases. Mouth and Throat: Dental disease, hoarseness, throat pain. Respiratory: Cough, shortness of breath, sputum (color). Cardiovascular: Chest pain, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; dyspnea on exertion, claudication, edema, valvular disease. Gastrointestinal: Dysphagia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, diarrhea, constipation, melena (black tarry stools), hematochezia (bright red blood per rectum). Genitourinary: Dysuria, frequency, hesitancy, hematuria, discharge. Gynecological: Gravida/para, abortions, last menstrual period (frequency, duration), age of menarche, menopause; dysmenorrhea, contraception, vaginal bleeding, breast masses. Endocrine: Polyuria, polydipsia, skin or hair changes, heat intolerance.
6 History and Physical Examination Musculoskeletal: Joint pain or swelling, arthritis, myalgias. Skin and Lymphatics: Easy bruising, lymphadenopathy. Neuropsychiatric: Weakness, seizures, memory changes, depression. Physical Examination General appearance: Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Temperature, heart rate, respirations, blood pressure. Skin: Rashes, scars, moles, capillary refill (in seconds). Lymph Nodes: Cervical, supraclavicular, axillary, inguinal nodes; size, tenderness. Head: Bruising, masses. Check fontanels in pediatric patients. Eyes: Pupils equal round and react to light and accommodation (PERRLA); extra ocular movements intact (EOMI), and visual fields. Funduscopy (papilledema, arteriovenous nicking, hemorrhages, exudates); scleral icterus, ptosis. Ears: Acuity, tympanic membranes (dull, shiny, intact, injected, bulging). Mouth and Throat: Mucus membrane color and moisture; oral lesions, dentition, pharynx, tonsils. Neck: Jugulovenous distention (JVD) at a 45 degree incline, thyromegaly, lymphadenopathy, masses, bruits, abdominojugular reflux. Chest: Equal expansion, tactile fremitus, percussion, auscultation, rhonchi, crackles, rubs, breath sounds, egophony, whispered pectoriloquy. Heart: Point of maximal impulse (PMI), thrills (palpable turbulence); regular rate and rhythm (RRR), first and second heart sounds (S1, S2); gallops (S3, S4), murmurs (grade 1-6), pulses (graded 0-2+). Breast: Dimpling, tenderness, masses, nipple discharge; axillary masses. Abdomen: Contour (flat, scaphoid, obese, distended); scars, bowel sounds, bruits, tenderness, masses, liver span by percussion; hepatomegaly, splenomegaly; guarding, rebound, percussion note (tympanic), costovertebral angle tenderness (CVAT), suprapubic tenderness. Genitourinary: Inguinal masses, hernias, scrotum, testicles, varicoceles. Pelvic Examination: Vaginal mucosa, cervical discharge, uterine size, masses, adnexal masses, ovaries. Extremities: Joint swelling, range of motion, edema (grade 1-4+); cyanosis, clubbing, edema (CCE); pulses (radial, ulnar, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis; simultaneous palpation of radial and femoral pulses). Rectal Examination: Sphincter tone, masses, fissures; test for occult blood, prostate (nodules, tenderness, size). Neurological: Mental status and affect; gait, strength (graded 0-5); touch sensation, pressure, pain, position and vibration; deep tendon reflexes (biceps, triceps, patellar, ankle; graded 0-4+); Romberg test (ability to stand erect with arms outstretched and eyes closed).
History and Physical Examination 7 Cranial Nerve Examination: I: Smell II: Vision and visual fields III, IV, VI: Pupil responses to light, extraocular eye movements, ptosis V: Facial sensation, ability to open jaw against resistance, corneal reflex. VII: Close eyes tightly, smile, show teeth VIII: Hears watch tic; Weber test (lateralization of sound when tuning fork is placed on top of head); Rinne test (air conduction last longer than bone conduction when tuning fork is placed on mastoid process) IX, X: Palette moves in midline when patient says ah, speech XI: Shoulder shrug and turns head against resistance XII: Stick out tongue in midline Labs: Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride, BUN, creatinine), CBC (hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC count, platelets, differential); X-rays, ECG, urine analysis (UA), liver function tests (LFTs). Assessment (Impression): Assign a number to each problem and discuss separately. Discuss differential diagnosis and give reasons that support the working diagnosis; give reasons for excluding other diagnoses. Plan: Describe therapeutic plan for each numbered problem, including testing, laboratory studies, medications, and antibiotics.
8 Progress Notes
Progress Notes
Daily progress notes should summarize developments in a patient's hospital course, problems that remain active, plans to treat those problems, and arrangements for discharge. Progress notes should address every element of the problem list.
Progress Note Date/time: Subjective: Any problems and symptoms of the patient should be charted. Appetite, pain, headaches or insomnia may be included. Objective: General appearance. Vitals, including highest temperature over past 24 hours. Fluid I/O (inputs and outputs), including oral, parenteral, urine, and stool volumes. Physical exam, including chest and abdomen, with particular attention to active problems. Emphasize changes from previous physical exams. Labs: Include new test results and circle abnormal values. Current medications: List all medications and dosages. Assessment and Plan: This section should be organized by problem. A separate assessment and plan should be written for each problem.
Procedure Note 9
Procedure Note
A procedure note should be written in the chart when a procedure is performed. Procedure notes are brief operative notes.
Procedure Note Date and time: Procedure: Indications: Patient Consent: Document that the indications, risks and alternatives to the procedure were explained to the patient. Note that the patient was given the opportunity to ask questions and that the patient consented to the procedure in writing. Lab tests: Electrolytes, INR, CBC Anesthesia: Local with 2% lidocaine Description of Procedure: Briefly describe the procedure, including sterile prep, anesthesia method, patient position, devices used, anatomic location of procedure, and outcome. Complications and Estimated Blood Loss (EBL): Disposition: Describe how the patient tolerated the procedure. Specimens: Describe any specimens obtained and laboratory tests which were ordered.
Discharge Note
The discharge note should be written in the patients chart prior to discharge.
Discharge Note Date/time: Diagnoses: Treatment: Briefly describe treatment provided during hospitalization, including surgical procedures and antibiotic therapy. Studies Performed: Electrocardiograms, CT scans. Discharge Medications: Follow-up Arrangements:
10 Prescription Writing
Prescription Writing
Patients name: Date: Drug name, dosage form, dose, route, frequency (include concentration for oral liquids or mg strength for oral solids): Amoxicillin 125mg/5mL 5 mL PO tid Quantity to dispense: mL for oral liquids, # of oral solids Refills: If appropriate Signature
Discharge Summary
Patient's Name and Medical Record Number: Date of Admission: Date of Discharge: Admitting Diagnosis: Discharge Diagnosis: Attending or Ward Team Responsible for Patient: Surgical Procedures, Diagnostic Tests, Invasive Procedures: Brief History, Pertinent Physical Examination, and Laboratory Data: Describe the course of the patient's disease up until the time that the patient came to the hospital, including physical exam and laboratory data. Hospital Course: Describe the course of the patient's illness while in the hospital, including evaluation, treatment, medications, and outcome of treatment. Discharged Condition: Describe improvement or deterioration in the patient's condition, and describe present status of the patient. Disposition: Describe the situation to which the patient will be discharged (home, nursing home), and indicate who will take care of patient. Discharged Medications: List medications and instructions for patient on taking the medications. Discharged Instructions and Follow-up Care: Date of return for follow-up care at clinic; diet, exercise. Problem List: List all active and past problems. Copies: Send copies to attending, clinic, consultants.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Chest Pain and Myocardial Infarction
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of chest pain for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Duration of chest pain. Location, radiation (to arm, jaw, back), character (squeezing, sharp, dull), intensity, rate of onset (gradual or sudden); relationship of pain to activity (at rest, during sleep, during exercise); relief by nitroglycerine; increase in frequency or severity of baseline anginal pattern. Improvement or worsening of pain. Past episodes of chest pain. Age of onset of angina. Associated Symptoms: Diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, orthopnea, edema, palpitations, syncope, dysphagia, cough, sputum, paresthesias. Aggravating and Relieving Factors: Effect of inspiration on pain; effect of eating, NSAIDS, alcohol, stress. Cardiac Testing: Past stress testing, stress echocardiogram, angiogram, nuclear scans, ECGs. Cardiac Risk factors: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, and a strong family history (coronary artery disease in early or mid-adulthood in a first-degree relative). PMH: History of diabetes, claudication, stroke. Exercise tolerance; history of peptic ulcer disease. Prior history of myocardial infarction, coronary bypass grafting or angioplasty. Social History: Smoking, alcohol, cocaine usage, illicit drugs. Medications: Aspirin, beta-blockers, estrogen. Physical Examination General: Visible pain, apprehension, distress, pallor. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Pulse (tachycardia or bradycardia), BP (hypertension or hypotension), respirations (tachypnea), temperature. Skin: Cold extremities (peripheral vascular disease), xanthomas (hypercholesterolemia). HEENT: Fundi, silver wire arteries, arteriolar narrowing, A-V nicking, hypertensive retinopathy; carotid bruits, jugulovenous distention. Chest: Inspiratory crackles (heart failure), percussion note. Heart: Decreased intensity of first heart sound (S1) (LV dysfunction); third heart sound (S3 gallop) (heart failure, dilation), S4 gallop (more audible in the left lateral position; decreased LV compliance due to ischemia); systolic mitral insufficiency murmur (papillary muscle dysfunction), cardiac rub (pericarditis). Abdomen: Hepatojugular reflux, epigastric tenderness, hepatomegaly, pulsatile
12 Chest Pain and Myocardial Infarction mass (aortic aneurysm). Rectal: Occult blood. Extremities: Edema (heart failure), femoral bruits, unequal or diminished pulses (aortic dissection); calf pain, swelling (thrombosis). Neurologic: Altered mental status. Labs: Electrocardiographic Findings in Acute Myocardial Infarction: ST segment elevations in two contiguous leads with ST depressions in reciprocal leads, hyperacute T waves. Chest X-ray: Cardiomegaly, pulmonary edema (CHF). Electrolytes, LDH, magnesium, CBC. CPK with isoenzymes, troponin I or troponin T, myoglobin, and LDH. Echocardiography.
Common Markers for Acute Myocardial Infarction Marker Initial Elevation After MI Mean Time to Peak Elevations 6-7 h 10-24 h 12-48 h 10-24 h 12 h Time to Return to Baseline 18-24 h 3-10 d 5-14 d 48-72 h 38 h
CTnI, CTnT = troponins of cardiac myofibrils; CPK-MB, MM = tissue Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain A. Acute Pericarditis. Characterized by pleuritic-type chest pain and diffuse ST segment elevation. B. Aortic Dissection. Tearing chest pain with uncontrolled hypertension, widened mediastinum and increased aortic prominence on chest X-ray. C. Esophageal Rupture. Occurs after vomiting; X-ray may reveal air in mediastinum or a left side hydrothorax. D. Acute Cholecystitis. Characterized by right subcostal abdominal pain with anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and fever. E. Acute Peptic Ulcer Disease. Epigastric pain with melena or hematemesis, and anemia.
Dyspnea 13
Dyspnea
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of shortness of breath for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Rate of onset of shortness of breath (gradual, sudden), orthopnea (dyspnea when supine), paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND), chest pain, palpitations. Dyspnea with physical exertion; history of myocardial infarction, syncope. Past episodes; aggravating or relieving factors (noncompliance with medications, salt overindulgence). Edema, weight gain, cough, sputum, fever, anxiety; hemoptysis, leg pain (DVT). Past Medical History: Emphysema, heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease, asthma, occupational exposures, HIV risk factors. Medications: Bronchodilators, cardiac medications (noncompliance), drug allergies. Past Treatment or Testing: Cardiac testing, chest X-rays, ECG's, spirometry. Physical Examination General Appearance: Respiratory distress, dyspnea, pallor, diaphoresis. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or in distress. Fluid input and output balance. Vital Signs: BP (supine and upright), pulse (tachycardia), temperature, respiratory rate (tachypnea). HEENT: Jugulovenous distention at 45 degrees, tracheal deviation (pneumothorax). Chest: Stridor (foreign body), retractions, breath sounds, wheezing, crackles (rales), rhonchi; dullness to percussion (pleural effusion), barrel chest (COPD); unilateral hyperresonance (pneumothorax). Heart: Lateral displacement of point of maximal impulse; irregular rate, irregular rhythm (atrial fibrillation); S3 gallop (LV dilation), S4 (myocardial infarction), holosystolic apex murmur (mitral regurgitation); faint heart sounds (pericardial effusion). Abdomen: Abdominojugular reflux (pressing on abdomen increases jugular vein distention), hepatomegaly, liver tenderness. Extremities: Edema, pulses, cyanosis, clubbing. Calf tenderness or swelling (DVT). Neurologic: Altered mental status. Labs: ABG, cardiac enzymes; chest X-ray (cardiomegaly, hyperinflation with flattened diaphragms, infiltrates, effusions, pulmonary edema), ventilation/perfusion scan. Electrocardiogram A. ST segment depression or elevation, new left bundle-branch block. B. ST elevations in two contiguous leads, with ST depressions in reciprocal leads (MI). Differential Diagnosis: Heart failure, myocardial infarction, upper airway
14 Edema obstruction, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pneumothorax, foreign body aspiration, hyperventilation, malignancy, anemia.
Edema
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of ankle swelling for 1 day. History of the Present Illness: Duration of edema; localized or generalized; let pain, redness. History of heart failure, liver, or renal disease; weight gain, shortness of breath, malnutrition, chronic diarrhea (protein losing enteropathy), allergies, alcoholism. Exacerbation by upright position. Recent fluid input and output balance. Past Medical History: Cardiac testing, chest X-rays. History of deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency. Medications: Cardiac drugs, diuretics, calcium channel blockers. Physical Examination General Appearance: Respiratory distress, dyspnea, pallor, diaphoresis. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vitals: BP (hypotension), pulse, temperature, respiratory rate. HEENT: Jugulovenous distention at 45; carotid pulse amplitude. Chest: Breath sounds, crackles, wheeze, dullness to percussion. Heart: Displacement of point of maximal impulse, atrial fibrillation (irregular rhythm); S3 gallop (LV dilation), friction rubs. Abdomen: Abdominojugular reflux, ascites, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, distention, fluid wave, shifting dullness, generalized tenderness. Extremities: Pitting or non-pitting edema (graded 1 to 4+), redness, warmth; mottled brown discoloration of ankle skin (venous insufficiency); leg circumference, calf tenderness, Homan's sign (dorsiflexion elicits pain; thrombosis); pulses, cyanosis, clubbing. Neurologic: Altered mental status. Labs: Electrolytes, liver function tests, CBC, chest X-ray, ECG, cardiac enzymes, Doppler studies of lower extremities. Differential Diagnosis of Edema Unilateral Edema: Deep venous thrombosis; lymphatic obstruction by tumor. Generalized Edema: Heart failure, cirrhosis, acute glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure, obstruction of hepatic venous outflow, obstruction of inferior or superior vena cava. Endocrine: Mineralocorticoid excess, hypoalbuminemia. Miscellaneous: Anemia, angioedema, iatrogenic edema.
16 Congestive Heart Failure streaks in lower lobes), pleural effusions. ECG: Left ventricular hypertrophy, ectopic beats, atrial fibrillation. Electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, sodium; CBC; serial cardiac enzymes, CPK, MB, troponins, LDH. Echocardiogram. Conditions That Mimic or Provoke Heart Failure: A. Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction B. Hypertension C. Aortic or mitral valve disease D. Cardiomyopathies: Hypertrophic, idiopathic dilated, postpartum, genetic, toxic, nutritional, metabolic E. Myocarditis: Infectious, toxic, immune F. Pericardial constriction G. Tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias H. Pulmonary embolism I. Pulmonary disease J. High output states: Anemia, hyperthyroidism, arteriovenous fistulas, Paget's disease, fibrous dysplasia, multiple myeloma K. Renal failure, nephrotic syndrome Factors Associated with Heart Failure A. Increase Demand: Anemia, fever, infection, excess dietary salt, renal failure, liver failure, thyrotoxicosis, arteriovenous fistula. Arrhythmias, cardiac ischemia/infarction, pulmonary emboli, alcohol abuse, hypertension. B. Medications: Antiarrhythmics (disopyramide), beta-blockers, calcium blockers, NSAID's, noncompliance with diuretics, excessive intravenous fluids New York Heart Association Classification of Heart Failure Class I: Symptomatic only with strenuous activity. Class II: Symptomatic with usual level of activity. Class III: Symptomatic with minimal activity, but asymptomatic at rest. Class IV: Symptomatic at rest.
18 Hypertension asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism, heavy alcohol intake or alcohol withdrawal, hyperthyroidism, systemic illness, electrolyte abnormalities. Stimulant abuse, excessive caffeine, overthe-counter cold remedies, illicit drugs.
Hypertension
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with coronary heart disease who presents with a blood pressure of 190/120 mmHg for 1 day. History of the Present Illness: Degree of blood pressure elevation; patients baseline BP from records; baseline BUN and creatinine. Age of onset of hypertension. Associated Symptoms: Chest or back pain (aortic dissection), dyspnea, orthopnea, dizziness, blurred vision (hypertensive retinopathy); nausea, vomiting, headache (pheochromocytoma); lethargy, confusion (encephalopathy). Paroxysms of tremor, palpitations, diaphoresis; edema, thyroid disease, angina; flank pain, dysuria, pyelonephritis. Alcohol withdrawal, noncompliance with antihypertensives (clonidine or beta-blocker withdrawal), excessive salt, alcohol. Medications: Over-the-counter cold remedies, beta agonists, diet pills, eye medications (sympathomimetics), bronchodilators, cocaine, amphetamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids. Past Medical History: Cardiac Risk Factors: Family history of coronary artery disease before age 55, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, hypercholesterolemia. Past Testing: Urinalysis, ECG, creatinine. Physical Examination General Appearance: Delirium, confusion (hypertensive encephalopathy). Vital Signs: Supine and upright blood pressure; BP in all extremities; pulse, temperature, respirations. HEENT: Hypertensive retinopathy, hemorrhages, exudates, cotton wool spots, A-V nicking; papilledema; thyromegaly (hyperthyroidism). Jugulovenous distention, carotid bruits. Chest: Crackles (rales, pulmonary edema), wheeze, intercostal bruits (aortic coarctation). Heart: Rhythm; laterally displaced apical impulse with patient in left lateral position (ventricular hypertrophy); narrowly split S2 with increased aortic component; systolic ejection murmurs. Abdomen: Renal bruits (bruit just below costal margin, renal artery stenosis); abdominal aortic enlargement (aortic aneurysm), renal masses, enlarged kidney (polycystic kidney disease); costovertebral angle tenderness. Truncal
Hypertension 19 obesity (Cushing's syndrome). Skin: Striae (Cushing's syndrome), uremic frost (chronic renal failure), hirsutism (adrenal hyperplasia), plethora (pheochromocytoma). Extremities: Asymmetric femoral to radial pulses (coarctation of aortic); femoral bruits, edema; tremor (pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism). Neuro: Altered mental status, rapid return phase of deep tendon reflexes (hyperthyroidism), localized weakness (stroke), visual acuity. Labs: Potassium, BUN, creatinine, glucose, uric acid, CBC. UA with microscopic (RBC casts, hematuria, proteinuria). 24 hour urine for metanephrine, plasma catecholamines (pheochromocytoma), plasma renin activity. 12 Lead Electrocardiography: Evidence of ischemic heart disease, rhythm and conduction disturbances, or left ventricular hypertrophy. Chest X-ray: Cardiomegaly, indentation of aorta (coarctation), rib notching. Findings Suggesting Secondary Hypertension: A. Primary Aldosteronism: Serum potassium <3.5 mEq/L while not taking medication. B. Aortic Coarctation: Femoral pulse delayed later than radial pulse; posterior systolic bruits below ribs. C. Pheochromocytoma: Tachycardia, tremor, pallor. D. Renovascular Stenosis: Paraumbilical abdominal bruits. E. Polycystic Kidneys: Flank or abdominal mass. F. Pyelonephritis: Urinary tract infections, costovertebral angle tenderness. G. Renal Parenchymal Disease: Increased serum creatinine $1.5 mg/dL, proteinuria.
Hyperaldosteronism
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Screening Test 24 hr urine metanephrine Plasma catecholamine level CT scan Nuclear MIBG scan Plasma ACTH Dexamethasone suppression test Serum calcium Serum parathyroid hormone
Cushing's Syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism
Differential Diagnosis of Hypertension A. Primary (essential) Hypertension (90%) B. Secondary Hypertension: Renovascular hypertension, pheochromocytoma, cocaine use; withdrawal from alpha2 stimulants, clonidine or beta blockers, alcohol withdrawal; noncompliance with antihypertensive medications.
Pericarditis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of chest pain for 6 hours. History of the Present Illness: Sharp pleuritic chest pain; onset, intensity, radiation, duration. Exacerbated by supine position, coughing or deep inspiration; relieved by leaning forward; pain referred to the back; fever, chills, palpitations, dyspnea. Associated Findings: History of recent upper respiratory infection, autoimmune disease; prior episodes of pain; tuberculosis exposure; myalgias, arthralgias, rashes, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, kidney disease. Medications: Hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, penicillin. Physical Examination General Appearance: Respiratory distress, anxiety, diaphoresis. Dyspnea, pallor, leaning forward position. Vital Signs: BP, pulse (tachycardia); pulsus paradoxus (drop in systolic BP >10 mmHg with inspiration). HEENT: Cornea, sclera, iris lesions, oral ulcers (lupus); jugulovenous distention (cardiac tamponade). Skin: Malar rash (butterfly rash), discoid rash (lupus). Chest: Crackles (rales), rhonchi. Heart: Rhythm; friction rub on end-expiration while sitting forward; cardiac rub with 1-3 components at left lower sternal border; distant heart sounds (pericardial effusion).
Syncope 21 Rectal: Occult blood. Extremities: Arthralgias, joint tenderness. Labs: ECG: diffuse, downwardly, concave, ST segment elevation in limb leads and precordial leads; upright T waves, PR segment depression, low QRS voltage. Chest X-ray: large cardiac silhouette; water bottle sign, pericardial calcifications. Echocardiogram. Increased WBC; UA, urine protein, urine RBCs; CPK, MB, LDH, blood culture, increased ESR. Differential Diagnosis: Idiopathic pericarditis, infectious pericarditis (viral, bacterial, mycoplasmal, mycobacterial), Lyme disease, uremia, neoplasm, connective tissue disease, lupus, rheumatic fever, polymyositis, myxedema, sarcoidosis, post myocardial infarction pericarditis (Dressler's syndrome), drugs (penicillin, isoniazid, procainamide, hydralazine).
Syncope
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who presents with loss of consciousness for 1 minute, 1 hour before admission. History of the Present Illness: Time of occurrence and description of the episode. Duration of unconsciousness, rate of onset; activity before and after event. Body position, arm position (reaching), neck position (turning to side), mental status before and after event. Precipitants (fear, tension, hunger, pain, cough, micturition, defecation, exertion, Valsalva, hyperventilation, tight shirt collar). Seizure activity (tonic/clonic). Chest pain, palpitations, dyspnea, weakness. Post-syncopal disorientation, confusion, vertigo, flushing; urinary of fecal incontinence, tongue biting. Rate of return to alertness (delayed or spontaneous). Prodromal Symptoms: Nausea, diaphoresis, pallor, lightheadedness, dimming vision (vasovagal syncope). Past Medical History: Past episodes of syncope, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, seizures, cardiac disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, anxiety attacks. Past Testing: 24 hour Holter, exercise testing, cardiac testing, ECG, EEG.
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Physical Examination General Appearance: Level of alertness, respiratory distress, anxiety, diaphoresis. Dyspnea, pallor. Note whether the patient appears ill or well. Vital Signs: Temperature, respiratory rate, postural vitals (supine and after standing 2 minutes), pulse. Blood pressure in all extremities; asymmetric radial to femoral artery pulsations (aortic dissection). HEENT: Cranial bruising (trauma). Pupil size and reactivity, extraocular movements; tongue or buccal lacerations (seizure); flat jugular veins (volume depletion); carotid or vertebral bruits. Skin: Pallor, turgor, capillary refill. Chest: Crackles, rhonchi (aspiration). Heart: Irregular rhythm (atrial fibrillation); systolic murmurs (aortic stenosis), friction rub. Abdomen: Bruits, tenderness, pulsatile mass. Genitourinary/Rectal: Occult blood, urinary or fecal incontinence (seizure). Extremities: Needle marks, injection site fat atrophy (diabetes), extremity palpation for trauma. Neuro: Cranial nerves 2-12, strength, gait, sensory, altered mental status; nystagmus. Turn patients head side to side, up and down; have patient reach above head, and pick up object. Labs: ECG: Arrhythmias, conduction blocks. Chest X-ray, electrolytes, glucose, Mg, BUN, creatinine, CBC; 24-hour Holter monitor.
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Non-cardiovascular Normal pressure hydrocephalus Seizure Subclavian steal syndrome Increased intracranial pressure Psychiatric Hysteria Major depression
Cardiovascular Postprandial Sneeze Swallow Carotid sinus syncope Orthostatic hypotension Drug-induced Cardiac Obstructive Aortic dissection Aortic stenosis Cardiac tamponade Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Left ventricular dysfunction Myocardial infarction Myxoma Pulmonary embolism Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary stenosis Arrhythmias Bradyarrhythmias Sick sinus syndrome Pacemaker failure Supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmias
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Hemoptysis 25
Pulmonary Disorders
Hemoptysis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who has been coughing up blood for one day. History of the Present Illness: Quantify the amount of blood, acuteness of onset, color (bright red, dark), character (coffee grounds, clots); dyspnea, chest pain (left or right), fever, chills; past bronchoscopies, exposure to tuberculosis; hematuria, weight loss, anorexia, hoarseness. Farm exposure, homelessness, residence in a nursing home, immigration from a foreign country. Smoking, leg pain or swelling (pulmonary embolism), bronchitis, aspiration of food or foreign body. Past Medical History: COPD, heart failure, HIV risk factors (pulmonary Kaposis sarcoma). Prior chest X-rays, CT scans, tuberculin testing (PPD). Medications: Anticoagulants, aspirin, NSAIDs. Family history: Bleeding disorders. Physical Examination General Appearance: Dyspnea, respiratory distress. Anxiety, diaphoresis, pallor. Note whether the patient appears ill or well. Vital Signs: Temperature, respiratory rate (tachypnea), pulse (tachycardia), BP (hypotension); assess hemodynamic status. Skin: Petechiae, ecchymoses (coagulopathy); cyanosis, purple plaques (Kaposi's sarcoma); rashes (paraneoplastic syndromes). HEENT: Nasal or oropharyngeal lesions, tongue lacerations; telangiectasias on buccal mucosa (Rendu-Osler-Weber disease); ulcerations of nasal septum (Wegener's granulomatosus), jugulovenous distention, gingival disease (aspiration). Lymph Nodes: Cervical, scalene or supraclavicular adenopathy (Virchow's nodes, intrathoracic malignancy). Chest: Stridor, tenderness of chest wall; rhonchi, apical crackles (tuberculosis); localized wheezing (foreign body, malignancy), basilar crackles (pulmonary edema), pleural friction rub, breast masses (metastasis). Heart: Mitral stenosis murmur (diastolic rumble), right ventricular gallop; accentuated second heart sound (pulmonary embolism). Abdomen: Masses, liver nodules (metastases), tenderness. Extremities: Calf tenderness, calf swelling (pulmonary embolism); clubbing (pulmonary disease), edema, bone pain (metastasis). Rectal: Occult blood. Labs: Sputum Gram stain, cytology, acid fast bacteria stain; CBC, platelets, ABG; pH of expectorated blood (alkaline=pulmonary; acidic=GI); UA
26 Wheezing and Asthma (hematuria); INR/PTT, bleeding time; creatinine, sputum fungal culture; antiglomerular basement membrane antibody, antinuclear antibody; PPD, cryptococcus antigen. ECG, chest X-ray, CT scan, bronchoscopy, ventilation/perfusion scan. Differential Diagnosis Infection: Bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess, tuberculosis, fungal infection, bronchiectasis, broncholithiasis. Neoplasms: Bronchogenic carcinoma, metastatic cancer, Kaposis sarcoma. Vascular: Pulmonary embolism, mitral stenosis, pulmonary edema. Miscellaneous: Trauma, foreign body, aspiration, coagulopathy, epistaxis, oropharyngeal bleeding, vasculitis, Goodpasture's syndrome, lupus, hemosiderosis, Wegener's granulomatosus.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27 Chest: Expiratory wheeze, rhonchi, decreased intensity of breath sounds (emphysema); sternocleidomastoid muscle contractions, barrel chest, increased anteroposterior diameter (hyperinflation); intracostal and supraclavicular retractions. Heart: Decreased cardiac dullness to percussion (hyperinflation); distant heart sounds, third heart sound gallop (S3, cor pulmonale); increased intensity of pulmonic component of second heart sound (pulmonary hypertension). Abdomen: Retractions, tenderness. Extremities: Cyanosis, clubbing, edema. Skin: Rash, urticaria. Neuro: Decreased mental status, confusion. Labs: Chest X-ray: hyperinflation, bullae, flattening of diaphragms; small, elongated heart. ABG: Respiratory alkalosis, hypoxia. Sputum gram stain; CBC, electrolytes, theophylline level. ECG: Sinus tachycardia, right axis deviation, right ventricular hypertrophy. Pulmonary function tests, peak flow rate. Differential Diagnosis: Asthma, bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, anaphylaxis, upper airway obstruction, endobronchial tumors, carcinoid.
28 Pulmonary Embolism Medications: Bronchodilators, prednisone, ipratropium. Family History: Emphysema. Social History: smoking, alcohol abuse. Physical Examination General Appearance: Diaphoresis, respiratory distress; speech interrupted by breaths. Anxiety, dyspnea, pallor. Note whether the patient appears cachectic, in severe distress, or well. Vital Signs: Temperature, respiratory rate (tachypnea, >28 breaths/min), pulse (tachycardia), BP. HEENT: Pursed-lip breathing, jugulovenous distention. Mucous membrane cyanosis, perioral cyanosis. Chest: Barrel chest, retractions, sternocleidomastoid muscle contractions, supraclavicular retractions, intercostal retractions, expiratory wheezing, rhonchi. Decreased air movement, hyperinflation. Heart: Right ventricular heave, distant heart sounds, S3 gallop (cor pulmonale). Extremities: Cyanosis, clubbing, edema. Neuro: Decreased mental status, somnolence, confusion. Labs: Chest X-ray: Diaphragmatic flattening, bullae, hyperaeration. ABG: Respiratory alkalosis (early), acidosis (late), hypoxia. Sputum gram stain, culture, CBC, electrolytes. ECG: Sinus tachycardia, right axis deviation, right ventricular hypertrophy, PVCs. Differential Diagnosis: COPD, chronic bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis.
Pulmonary Embolism
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of shortness of breath for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. Unilateral leg pain, swelling; fever, cough, hemoptysis, diaphoresis, syncope. History of deep venous thrombosis. Virchow's Triad: Immobility, trauma, hypercoagulability; malignancy (pancreas, lung, genitourinary, stomach, breast, pelvic, bone); estrogens (oral contraceptives), history of heart failure, surgery, pregnancy. Physical Examination General Appearance: Dyspnea, apprehension, diaphoresis. Note whether the patient appears in respiratory distress, well, or malnourished. Vitals: Temperature (fever), respiratory rate (tachypnea, >28 breaths/min), pulse (tachycardia >100/min), BP (hypotension). HEENT: Jugulovenous distention, prominent jugular A-waves.
Pulmonary Embolism 29 Chest: Crackles; tenderness or splinting of chest wall, pleural friction rub; breast mass (malignancy). Heart: Right ventricular gallop; accentuated, loud, pulmonic component of second heart sound (S2); S3 or S4 gallop; murmurs. Extremities: Cyanosis, edema, calf redness or tenderness; Homan's sign (pain with dorsiflexion of foot); calf swelling, increased calf circumference (>2 cm difference), dilated superficial veins. Rectal: Occult blood. Genitourinary: Testicular or pelvic masses. Neuro: Altered mental status.
Labs: ABG: Hypoxemia, hypocapnia, respiratory alkalosis. Lung Scan: Ventilation/perfusion mismatch. Duplex ultrasound of lower extremities. Pulmonary Angiogram: Arterial filling defects. Chest X-ray: Elevated hemidiaphragm, wedge shaped infiltrate; localized oligemia; effusion, segmental atelectasis. ECG: Sinus tachycardia, nonspecific ST-T wave changes, QRS changes (acute right shift, S1Q3 pattern); right heart strain pattern (P-pulmonale, right bundle branch block, right axis deviation). Differential Diagnosis: Heart failure, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, aspiration of foreign body or gastric contents, pleuritis.
30 Pulmonary Embolism
Fever 31
Infectious Diseases
Fever
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of fever for one week. History of the Present Illness: Degree of fever, time of onset, pattern of fever; shaking chills (rigors), cough, sputum, sore throat, headache, neck stiffness, dysuria, urinary frequency, back pain; night sweats; vaginal discharge, myalgias, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia. Chest or abdominal pain; ear, bone or joint pain; recent acetaminophen use. Exposure to tuberculosis or hepatitis; travel history, animal exposure; recent dental GI procedures. Ill contacts; Foley catheter; antibiotic use, alcohol, allergies. Past Medical History: Cirrhosis, diabetes, heart murmur, recent surgery; AIDS risk factors. Medications: Antibiotics, acetaminophen. Social History: Alcoholism. Physical Examination General Appearance: Toxic appearance, altered level of consciousness. Dyspnea, diaphoresis. Note whether the patient appears, septic, ill, or well. Vital Signs: Temperature (fever curve), respiratory rate (tachypnea), pulse (tachycardia), BP. Skin: Pallor, delayed capillary refill; rash, purpura, petechia (septic emboli, meningococcemia). Pustules, cellulitis, abscesses. HEENT: Papilledema, periodontitis, tympanic membrane inflammation, sinus tenderness; pharyngeal erythema, lymphadenopathy, neck rigidity. Breast: Tenderness, masses. Chest: Rhonchi, crackles, dullness to percussion (pneumonia). Heart: Murmurs (endocarditis), friction rub (pericarditis). Abdomen: Masses, tenderness, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly; Murphy's sign (right upper quadrant tenderness and arrest of inspiration, cholecystitis); shifting dullness, ascites. Costovertebral angle tenderness, suprapubic tenderness. Extremities: Cellulitis, infected decubitus ulcers or wounds; IV catheter tenderness (phlebitis), calf tenderness, Homan's sign; joint or bone tenderness (septic arthritis). Osler's nodes, Janeway's lesions (peripheral lesions of endocarditis). Rectal: Prostate tenderness; rectal flocculence, fissures, and anal ulcers. Pelvic/Genitourinary: Cervical discharge, cervical motion tenderness; adnexal or uterine tenderness, adnexal masses; genital herpes lesions. Neurologic: Altered mental status.
32 Sepsis Labs: CBC, blood C&S x 2, glucose, BUN, creatinine, UA, urine Gram stain, C&S; lumbar puncture; skin lesion cultures, bilirubin, transaminases; tuberculin skin test, Gram Strain of buffy coat Chest X-ray; abdominal X-rays; gallium, indium scans. Differential Diagnosis Infectious Causes of Fever: Abscesses, mycobacterial infections (tuberculosis), cystitis, pyelonephritis, endocarditis, wound infection, diverticulitis, cholangitis, osteomyelitis, IV catheter phlebitis, sinusitis, otitis media, upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, pelvic infection, cellulitis, hepatitis, infected decubitus ulcer, peritonitis, abdominal abscess, perirectal abscess, mastitis; viral infections, parasitic infections. Malignancies: Lymphomas, leukemia, solid tumors, carcinomas. Connective Tissue Diseases: Lupus, rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis, temporal arteritis, sarcoidosis, polymyalgia rheumatica. Other Causes of Fever: Atelectasis, drug fever, pulmonary emboli, pericarditis, pancreatitis, factitious fever, alcohol withdrawal. Deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction, gout, porphyria, thyroid storm. Medications Associated with Fever: Barbiturates, isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, penicillins, phenytoin, procainamide, sulfonamides.
Sepsis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of high fever and chills for one day. History of the Present Illness: Degree of fever, time of onset, pattern of fever; shaking chills (rigors), cough, sputum, sore throat, headache, neck stiffness, dysuria, urinary frequency, back pain; night sweats; vaginal discharge, myalgias, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise, anorexia. Chest or abdominal pain; ear, bone or joint pain. Exposure to tuberculosis or hepatitis; travel history, animal exposure; recent dental GI procedures. IV catheter, Foley catheter; antibiotic use, alcohol, allergies. Past Medical History: Cirrhosis, diabetes, heart murmur, recent surgery; AIDS risk factors. Medications: Antibiotics, acetaminophen. Social History: Alcoholism. Physical Examination General Appearance: Toxic appearance, altered level of consciousness. Dyspnea, apprehension, diaphoresis. Note whether the patient appears, septic, ill, or well. Vital Signs: Temperature (fever curve), respiratory rate (tachypnea or hypoventilation), pulse (tachycardia), BP (hypotension).
Sepsis 33 Skin: Pallor, mottling, cool extremities, delayed capillary refill; rash, purpura, petechia (septic emboli, meningococcemia), ecthyma gangrenosum (purpuric necrotic plaque of Pseudomonas infection). Pustules, cellulitis, abscesses. HEENT: Papilledema, periodontitis, tympanic membrane inflammation, sinus tenderness; pharyngeal erythema, lymphadenopathy, neck rigidity. Breast: Tenderness, masses. Chest: Rhonchi, crackles, dullness to percussion (pneumonia). Heart: Murmurs (endocarditis), friction rub (pericarditis). Abdomen: Masses, tenderness, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly; Murphy's sign (right upper quadrant tenderness and arrest of inspiration, cholecystitis); shifting dullness, ascites. Costovertebral angle tenderness, suprapubic tenderness. Extremities: Cellulitis, infected decubitus ulcers or wounds; IV catheter tenderness (phlebitis), calf tenderness, Homan's sign; joint or bone tenderness (septic arthritis). Osler's nodes, Janeway's lesions (peripheral lesions of endocarditis). Rectal: Prostate tenderness; rectal flocculence, fissures, and anal ulcers. Pelvic/Genitourinary: Cervical discharge, cervical motion tenderness; adnexal or uterine tenderness, adnexal masses; genital herpes lesions. Neurologic: Altered mental status. Labs: CBC, blood C&S x 2, glucose, BUN, creatinine, UA, urine Gram stain, C&S; lumbar puncture; skin lesion cultures, bilirubin, transaminases; tuberculin skin test, Gram Strain of buffy coat Chest X-ray; abdominal X-rays; gallium, indium scans.
Differential Diagnosis Infectious Causes of Sepsis: Abscesses, mycobacterial infections (tuberculosis), pyelonephritis, endocarditis, wound infection, diverticulitis, cholangitis, osteomyelitis, IV catheter phlebitis, pelvic infection, cellulitis, infected decubitus ulcer, peritonitis, abdominal abscess, perirectal abscess, parasitic infections.
Sepsis
Septic shock
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia and AIDS 35 rigidity. Chest: Dullness to percussion, tactile fremitus (increased sound conduction); rhonchi; end-inspiratory crackles; bronchial breath sounds with decreased intensity; whispered pectoriloquy (increased transmission of sound), egophony (E to A changes). Extremities: Cyanosis, clubbing. Neuro: Gag reflex, mental status, cranial nerves 2-12. Labs: CBC, electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose; UA, ECG, ABG. Chest X-ray: Segmental consolidation, air bronchograms, atelectasis, effusion. Sputum Gram Stain: >25 WBC per low-power field, bacteria. Differential Diagnosis: Pneumonia, heart failure, asthma, bronchitis, viral infection, pulmonary embolism, malignancy. Etiologic Agents of Community Acquired Pneumonia Age 5-40 (without underlying lung disease): Viral, mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, legionella. >40 (no underlying lung disease): Streptococcus pneumonia, group A streptococcus, H. influenza. >40 (with underlying disease): Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacteriaceae, Legionella, Staphylococcus aureus, Chlamydia pneumoniae. Aspiration Pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Bacteroides sp, anaerobes, Klebsiella, Enterobacter.
36 Meningitis
Physical Examination General Appearance: Cachexia, respiratory distress, cyanosis. Note whether the patient appears septic, ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Temperature (fever), respiratory rate (tachypnea), pulse (tachycardia), BP (hypotension). HEENT: Herpetic lesions, oropharyngeal thrush, hairy leukoplakia; oral Kaposi's sarcoma (purple-brown macules); retinitis, hemorrhages, perivascular white spots, cotton wool spots (CMV retinitis); visual field deficits (toxoplasmosis). Neck rigidity, lymphadenopathy. Chest: Dullness, decreased breath sounds at bases, crackles, rhonchi. Heart: Murmurs (IV drug users). Abdomen: Right upper quadrant tenderness, hepatosplenomegaly. Pelvic/Rectal: Candidiasis, perianal herpetic lesions, ulcers, condyloma. Dermatologic Signs of AIDS: Rashes, Kaposi's sarcoma (multiple purple nodules or plaques), seborrheic dermatitis, zoster, herpes, molluscum contagiosum, oral thrush. Lymph Node Examination: Lymphadenopathy. Neuro: Confusion, disorientation (AIDS dementia complex, meningitis), motor deficits, sensory deficits, cranial nerves. Labs: Chest X-ray: Diffuse, interstitial infiltrates. ABG: hypoxia, increased Aa gradient. CBC, sputum gram stain, Pneumocystis immunofluorescent stain; CD4 count, HIV RNA PCR or bDNA, hepatitis surface antigen, hepatitis antibody, electrolytes. Bronchoalveolar lavage, high-resolution CT scan. Differential Diagnosis: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, tuberculosis, Kaposi's sarcoma.
Meningitis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 80 year old female with diabetes who complains of fever for 8 hours. History of the Present Illness: Duration and degree of fever, chills; headache, neck stiffness; cough, sputum; lethargy, irritability (high pitched cry), altered consciousness, nausea, vomiting. Skin rashes, ill contacts, travel history. History of pneumonia, bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis, endocarditis. Past Medical History: Diabetes, alcoholism, sickle cell disease, splenectomy malignancy, immunosuppression, AIDS, intravenous drug use, tuberculosis; recent upper respiratory infections. Medications: Antibiotics, acetaminophen.
Meningitis 37 Physical Examination General Appearance: Level of consciousness, obtundation, labored respirations. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or septic. Vital Signs: Temperature (fever), pulse (tachycardia), respiratory rate (tachypnea), BP (hypotension). HEENT: Pupil reactivity, extraocular movements, papilledema. Full fontanelle in infants. Brudzinski's sign (neck flexion causes hip flexion); Kernig's sign (flexing hip and extending knee elicits resistance). Chest: Rhonchi, crackles. Heart: Murmurs, friction rubs, S3, S4. Skin: Capillary refill, rashes, splinter hemorrhages of nails, Janeway's lesions (endocarditis), petechia, purpura (meningococcemia). Neuro: Altered mental status, cranial nerve palsies, weakness, sensory deficits, Babinski's sign. CT Scan: Increased intracranial pressure. Labs: CSF Tube 1 - Gram stain, culture and sensitivity, bacterial antigen screen (12 mL). CSF Tube 2 - Glucose, protein (1-2 mL). CSF Tube 3 - Cell count and differential (1-2 mL). CBC, electrolytes, BUN, creatinine. Differential Diagnosis: Meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess, viral infection, tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage. Etiology of Bacterial Meningitis 15-50 years: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitis, Listeria. >50 years or debilitated: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitis, Listeria, Haemophilus influenza, Pseudomonas, streptococci. AIDS: Cryptococcus neoformans, Toxoplasma gondii, herpes encephalitis, coccidioides.
Cerebral Spinal Fluid Analysis Disease Normal CSF Fluid Color Clear Protein <50 mg/100 mL Cells <5 lymphs/mm3 Glucose >40 mg/100 mL, -2/3 of blood glucose level drawn at same time low
Yellow opalescent
Elevated 501500
25-10000 WBC with predominate polys 10-500 WBC with predominant lymphs
Tuberculous, fungal, partially treated bacterial, syphilitic meningitis, meningeal metastases Viral meningitis, partially treated bacterial meningitis, encephalitis, toxoplasmosis
Clear opalescent
20-40, low
Clear opalescent
Normal to low
Endocarditis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with mitral valve prolapse who complains of fever for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Fever, chills, night sweats, fatigue, malaise, weight loss; pain in fingers or toes (emboli); pleuritic chest pain; skin lesions. History of heart murmur, rheumatic heart disease, heart failure, prosthetic valve. Past Medical History: Recent dental or gastrointestinal procedure; intravenous drug use, recent intravenous catheterization; urinary tract infection; colonic disease, decubitus ulcers, wound infection. History of stroke.
40 Endocarditis Physical Examination General Appearance: Septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vitals: Temperature (fever), pulse (tachycardia), BP (hypotension). HEENT: Oral mucosal and conjunctival petechiae; Roth's spots (retinal hemorrhages with pale center, emboli). Heart: New or worsening heart murmur. Abdomen: Liver tenderness (abscess); splenomegaly, spinal tenderness (vertebral abscess). Neuro: Focal neurological deficits (septic emboli), cranial nerves. Extremities: Splinter hemorrhages under nails; Osler's nodes (tender, erythematous nodules on pads of toes or fingers); Janeway lesions (erythematous, nontender lesions on palms and soles, septic emboli), joint pain (septic arthritis). Labs: WBC, UA (hematuria); blood cultures x 3, urine culture. Echocardiogram: Vegetations, valvular insufficiency. Chest X-ray: Cardiomegaly, valvular calcifications, multiple focal infiltrates. Native Valve Pathogens: Streptococcus viridans, streptococcus bovis, enterococci, staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pneumonia, pseudomonas, group D streptococcus. Prosthetic Valve Pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter sp., staphylococcus epidermidis.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abdominal Pain and the Acute Abdomen
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with diabetes who complains of right lower quadrant abdominal pain for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Duration of pain, pattern of progression; exact location at onset and at present; diffuse or localized; location and character at onset and at present (burning, crampy, sharp, dull); constant or intermittent (colicky); radiation of pain (to shoulder, back, groin); sudden or gradual onset. Effect of eating, vomiting, defecation, flatus, urination, inspiration, movement, position on the pain. Timing and characteristics of last bowel movement. Similar episodes in past; relation to last menstrual period. Associated Symptoms: Fever, chills, nausea, vomiting (bilious, feculent, blood, coffee ground-colored material); vomiting before or after onset of pain; jaundice, constipation, change in bowel habits or stool caliber, obstipation (inability to pass gas); chest pain, diarrhea, hematochezia (rectal bleeding), melena (black, tarry stools); dysuria, hematuria, anorexia, weight loss, dysphagia, odynophagia (painful swallowing); early satiety, trauma. Aggravating or Relieving Factors: Fatty food intolerance, medications, aspirin, NSAID's, narcotics, anticholinergics, laxatives, antacids. Past Medical History: History of abdominal surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy), hernias, gallstones; coronary disease, kidney stones; alcoholism, cirrhosis, peptic ulcer, dyspepsia. Endoscopies, X-rays, upper GI series. Physical Examination General Appearance: Degree of distress, body positioning to relieve pain, nutritional status. Signs of dehydration, septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vitals: Temperature (fever), pulse (tachycardia), BP (hypotension), respiratory rate (tachypnea). HEENT: Pale conjunctiva, scleral icterus, atherosclerotic retinopathy, silver wire arteries (ischemic colitis); flat neck veins (hypovolemia). Lymphadenopathy, Virchow node (supraclavicular mass). Abdomen Inspection: Scars, ecchymosis, visible peristalsis (small bowel obstruction), distension. Scaphoid, flat. Auscultation: Absent bowel sounds (paralytic ileus or late obstruction), high-pitched rushes (obstruction), bruits (ischemic colitis). Palpation: Begin palpation in quadrant diagonally opposite to point of maximal pain with patient's legs flexed and relaxed. Bimanual palpation
42 Acute Abdomen and Abdominal Pain of flank (renal disease). Rebound tenderness; hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, masses; hernias (incisional, inguinal, femoral). Pulsating masses; costovertebral angle tenderness. Bulging flanks, shifting dullness, fluid wave (ascites). Specific Signs on Palpation Murphy's sign: Inspiratory arrest with right upper quadrant palpation, cholecystitis. Charcot's sign: Right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, fever; gallstones. Courvoisier's sign: Palpable, nontender gallbladder with jaundice; pancreatic malignancy. McBurney's point tenderness: Located two thirds of the way between umbilicus and anterior superior iliac spine; appendicitis. Iliopsoas sign: Elevation of legs against examiner's hand causes pain, retrocecal appendicitis. Obturator sign: Flexion of right thigh and external rotation of thigh causes pain in pelvic appendicitis. Rovsing's sign: Manual pressure and release at left lower quadrant colon causes referred pain at McBurney's point; appendicitis. Cullen's sign: Bluish periumbilical discoloration; peritoneal hemorrhage. Grey Turner's sign: Flank ecchymoses; retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Percussion: Loss of liver dullness (perforated viscus, free air in peritoneum); liver and spleen span by percussion. Rectal Examination: Masses, tenderness, impacted stool; gross or occult blood. Genital/Pelvic Examination: Cervical discharge, adnexal tenderness, uterine size, masses, cervical motion tenderness. Extremities: Femoral pulses, popliteal pulses (absent pulses indicate ischemic colitis), edema. Skin: Jaundice, dependent purpura (mesenteric infarction), petechia (gonococcemia). Stigmata of Liver Disease: Spider angiomata, periumbilical collateral veins (Caput medusae), gynecomastia, ascites, hepatosplenomegaly, testicular atrophy. Labs: CBC, electrolytes, liver function tests, amylase, lipase, UA, pregnancy test. ECG. Chest X-ray: Free air under diaphragm, infiltrates, effusion (pancreatitis). X-rays of abdomen (acute abdomen series): Flank stripe, subdiaphragmatic free air, distended loops of bowel, sentinel loop, air fluid levels, thumbprinting, mass effects, calcifications, fecaliths, portal vein gas, pneumatobilia. Differential Diagnosis Generalized Pain: Intestinal infarction, peritonitis, obstruction, diabetic ketoacidosis, sickle crisis, acute porphyria, penetrating posterior duodenal ulcer, psychogenic pain. Right Upper Quadrant: Cholecystitis, cholangitis, hepatitis, gastritis, pancrea-
Nausea and Vomiting 43 titis, hepatic metastases, gonococcal perihepatitis (Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome), retrocecal appendicitis, pneumonia, peptic ulcer. Epigastrium: Gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, perforated viscus, intestinal obstruction, ileus, myocardial infarction, aortic aneurysm. Left Upper Quadrant: Peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, pancreatitis, myocardial ischemia, pneumonia, splenic infarction, pulmonary embolus. Left Lower Quadrant: Diverticulitis, intestinal obstruction, colitis, strangulated hernia, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroenteritis, pyelonephritis, nephrolithiasis, mesenteric lymphadenitis, mesenteric thrombosis, aortic aneurysm, volvulus, intussusception, sickle crisis, salpingitis, ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, testicular torsion, psychogenic pain. Right Lower Quadrant: Appendicitis, diverticulitis (redundant sigmoid) salpingitis, endometritis, endometriosis, intussusception, ectopic pregnancy, hemorrhage or rupture of ovarian cyst, renal calculus. Hypogastric/Pelvic: Cystitis, salpingitis, ectopic pregnancy, diverticulitis, strangulated hernia, endometriosis, appendicitis, ovarian cyst torsion; bladder distension, nephrolithiasis, prostatitis, malignancy.
44 Anorexia and Weight Loss temperature (fever). Skin: Pallor, jaundice, spider angiomas. HEENT: Nystagmus, papilledema; ketone odor on breath (apple odor, diabetic ketoacidosis); jugulovenous distention or flat neck veins. Abdomen: Scars, bowel sounds, bruits, tenderness, rebound, rigidity, distention, hepatomegaly, ascites. Extremities: Edema, cyanosis. Rectal: Masses, occult blood. Labs: CBC, electrolytes, UA, amylase, lipase, LFTs, pregnancy test, four views of the abdomen series. Differential Diagnosis: Gastroenteritis, systemic infections, medications (contraceptives, antiarrhythmics, chemotherapy, antibiotics), pregnancy, appendicitis, peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, hepatitis, intestinal obstruction, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroparesis, ileus, pancreatitis, myocardial ischemia, tumors (esophageal, gastric), increased intracranial pressure, labyrinthitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure, toxins, bulimia, psychogenic vomiting.
Diarrhea 45 splenomegaly. Periumbilical adenopathy, palpable masses. Extremities: Edema, muscle wasting, lymphadenopathy, skin abrasions on fingers. Neurologic: Decreased sensation, poor proprioception. Rectal: Occult blood, masses. Labs: CBC, electrolytes, protein, albumin, pre-albumin, transferrin, thyroid studies, LFTs, toxicology screen. Differential Diagnosis: Inadequate caloric intake, peptic ulcer, depression, anorexia nervosa, dementia, hyper/hypothyroidism, cardiopulmonary disease, narcotics, diminished taste, diminished olfaction, poor dental hygiene (loose dentures), cholelithiasis, malignancy (gastric carcinoma), gastritis, hepatic or renal failure, infection, alcohol abuse, AIDS.
Diarrhea
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of diarrhea for two days. History of the Present Illness: Rate of onset, duration, frequency. Volume of stool output (number of stools per day), watery stools; fever. Abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence, tenesmus (painful urge to defecate), anorexia, nausea, vomiting, bloating; myalgias, arthralgias, weight loss. Stool Appearance: Buoyancy, blood or mucus, oily, foul odor. Recent ingestion of spoiled poultry (salmonella), milk, seafood (shrimp, shellfish; Vibrio parahaemolyticus); common sources (restaurants), travel history, laxative abuse. Ill contacts with diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease; family history of celiac disease. Past Medical History: Sexual exposures, immunosuppressive agents, AIDS risk factors, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease (ischemic colitis). Exacerbation by stress. Medications Associated with Diarrhea: Laxatives, magnesium-containing antacids, sulfa drugs, antibiotics (erythromycin, clindamycin), cholinergic agents, colchicine, milk (lactase deficiency), gum (sorbitol). Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration or malnutrition. Septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill or well. Vital Signs: BP (orthostatic hypotension), pulse (tachycardia), respiratory rate, temperature (fever). Skin: Decreased skin turgor, skin mottling, delayed capillary refill, jaundice. HEENT: Oral ulcers (inflammatory bowel or celiac disease), dry mucous membranes, cheilosis (cracked lips, riboflavin deficiency); glossitis (B12, folate deficiency). Oropharyngeal candidiasis (AIDS).
46 Hematemesis and Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Abdomen: Hyperactive bowel sounds, tenderness, rebound, guarding, rigidity (peritoneal signs), distention, hepatomegaly, bruits (ischemic colitis). Extremities: Arthritis (ulcerative colitis). Absent peripheral pulses, bruits (ischemic colitis). Rectal: Perianal ulcers, sphincter tone, tenderness, masses, occult blood. Neuro: Mental status changes. Peripheral neuropathy (B6, B12 deficiency), decreased perianal sensation, sphincter reflex. Labs: Electrolytes, Wright's stain for fecal leucocytes; cultures for enteric pathogens, ova and parasites x 3; clostridium difficile toxin. CBC with differential, calcium, albumin, flexible sigmoidoscopy. Abdominal X-ray: Air fluid levels, dilation, pancreatic calcifications. Differential Diagnosis Acute Infectious Diarrhea: Infectious diarrhea (salmonella, shigella, E coli, Campylobacter, Bacillus cereus), enteric viruses (rotavirus, Norwalk virus), traveler's diarrhea, antibiotic-related diarrhea Chronic Diarrhea: Osmotic Diarrhea: Laxatives, lactulose, lactase deficiency (gastroenteritis, sprue), other disaccharidase deficiencies, ingestion of mannitol, sorbitol, enteral feeding. Secretory Diarrhea: Bacterial enterotoxins, viral infection; AIDS-associated disorders (mycobacterial, HIV enteropathy), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumor, carcinoid tumors, medullary thyroid cancer, colonic villus adenoma. Exudative Diarrhea: Bacterial infection, Clostridium difficile, parasites, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, intestinal ischemia, diverticulitis. Diarrhea Secondary to Altered Intestinal Motility: Diabetic gastroparesis, hyperthyroidism, laxatives, cholinergics, irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth, constipation-related diarrhea.
Hematemesis and Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding 47 Ingestion of alcohol. Weight loss, malaise, fatigue, anorexia, early satiety, jaundice. Nasogastric aspirate quantity and character; transfusions given previously. Past Medical History: Liver or renal disease, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal varices, aortic surgery. Past Testing: X-ray studies, endoscopy. Past Treatment: Endoscopic sclerotherapy, shunt surgery. Medications: Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, anticoagulants. Family History: Liver disease or bleeding disorders. Physical Examination General Appearance: Pallor, diaphoresis, cold extremities, confusion. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Supine and upright pulse and blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension; resting tachycardia indicates a 10% blood volume loss; postural hypotension indicates a 20-30% blood loss); oliguria (<20 mL of urine per hour), temperature. Skin: Delayed capillary refill, pallor, petechiae. Stigmata of liver disease (jaundice, umbilical venous collaterals [caput medusae], spider angiomas, parotid gland hypertrophy). Hemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome), abnormal pigmentation (Peutz-Jeghers syndrome); purple-brown nodules (Kaposi's sarcoma). HEENT: Scleral pallor, oral telangiectasia, flat neck veins. Chest: Gynecomastia (cirrhosis), breast masses (metastatic disease). Heart: Systolic ejection murmur. Abdomen: Scars, tenderness, rebound, masses, splenomegaly, hepatic atrophy (cirrhosis), liver nodules. Ascites, dilated abdominal veins. Extremities: Dupuytren's contracture (palmar contractures, cirrhosis), edema. Neuro: Decreased mental status, confusion, poor memory, asterixis (flapping wrists, hepatic encephalopathy). Genitourinary/Rectal: Gross or occult blood, masses, testicular atrophy. Labs: CBC, platelets, electrolytes, BUN (elevation suggests upper GI bleed), glucose, INR/PTT, ECG. Endoscopy, nuclear scan, angiography. Differential Diagnosis of Upper GI Bleeding: Gastric or duodenal ulcer, esophageal varices, Mallory Weiss tear (gastroesophageal junction tear due to vomiting or retching), gastritis, esophagitis, swallowed blood (nose bleed, oral lesion), duodenitis, gastric cancer, vascular ectasias, coagulopathy, hypertrophic gastropathy (Menetrier's disease), aorto-enteric fistula.
Cholecystitis 49
Cholecystitis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with obesity who complains of right upper quadrant pain for 6 hours. History of the Present Illness: Biliary colic (constant right upper quadrant pain, 30-90 minutes after meals, lasting several hours). Radiation to epigastrium, scapula or back; nausea, vomiting, anorexia, low-grade fever; fatty food intolerance, dark urine, clay colored stools; bloating, jaundice, early satiety, flatulence, obesity. Previous epigastric pain, gallstones, alcohol. Past Medical History: Fasting, weight loss, hyperalimentation, estrogen, pregnancy, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, hereditary spherocytosis. Prior Testing: Ultrasounds, HIDA scans, endoscopies. Causes of Cholesterol Stones: Hereditary, pregnancy, exogenous steroids, diabetes, Crohn's disease; rapid weight loss, hyperalimentation. Causes of Pigment Stones: Asians with biliary parasites, sickle cell anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, cirrhosis. Physical Examination General Appearance: Obese, restless patient unable to find a comfortable position. Signs of dehydration, septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Pulse (mild tachycardia), temperature (low-grade fever), respiratory rate (shallow respirations), BP. Skin: Jaundice, capillary refill. HEENT: Scleral icterus, sublingual jaundice. Abdomen: Epigastric or right upper quadrant tenderness, Murphy's sign (tenderness and inspiratory arrest during palpation of RUQ); firm tender, sausage-like mass in RUQ (enlarged gallbladder); guarding, rigidity, rebound (peritoneal signs); Charcot's sign (intermittent right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice, fever). Labs: Ultrasound, HIDA (radionuclide) scan, WBC, hyperbilirubinemia, alkaline phosphatase, AST, amylase. Plain Abdominal X-ray: Increased gallbladder shadow, gallbladder calcifications; air in gallbladder wall (emphysematous cholecystitis), small bowel obstruction (gallstone ileus). Differential Diagnosis: Calculus cholecystitis, cholangitis, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, appendicitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatitis, nephrolithiasis, pyelonephritis, hepatic metastases, gonococcal perihepatitis (Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome), pleurisy, pneumonia, angina, herpes zoster.
Cirrhosis 51 Differential Diagnosis of Jaundice Extrahepatic Causes of Jaundice: Biliary tract disease (gallstone, stricture, cancer), infections (parasites, HIV, CMV, microsporidia); pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer. Intrahepatic Causes of Jaundice: Viral hepatitis, medication-related hepatitis, acute fatty liver of pregnancy, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson's disease, right heart failure, total parenteral nutrition; Dubin Johnson syndrome, Rotors syndrome (direct hyperbilirubinemia); Gilbert's syndrome, Crigler-Niger syndrome (indirect); sclerosing cholangitis, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, tumor.
Cirrhosis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with alcoholism who complains of jaundice for one week. History of the Present Illness: Jaundice, anorexia, nausea; abdominal distension, abdominal pain, increased abdominal girth (ascites); vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue. Somnolence, confusion (encephalopathy). Alcohol use, viral hepatitis, blood transfusion, IV drug use. Precipitating Factors of Encephalopathy: Gastrointestinal bleeding, high protein intake, constipation, azotemia, CNS depressants. Medications Associated with Hepatotoxicity: Acetaminophen, isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, methotrexate, sulfonamides, NSAIDS, phenytoin. Physical Examination General Appearance: Muscle wasting, fetor hepaticas (malodorous breath). Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Pulse, BP, temperature (fever), respiratory rate. Skin: Jaundice, spider angiomas (stellate, erythematous arterioles), palmar erythema; bronze skin discoloration (hemochromatosis), purpura, loss of body hair. HEENT: Kayser-Fleischer rings (bronze corneal pigmentation, Wilson's disease), jugulovenous distention (fluid overload). Parotid enlargement, scleral icterus, gingival hemorrhage (thrombocytopenia). Chest: Bibasilar crackles, gynecomastia. Abdomen: Bulging flanks, tenderness, rebound (peritonitis); fluid wave, shifting dullness, puddle sign (flick over lower abdomen while auscultating for dullness). Courvoisier's sign (palpable nontender gallbladder with jaundice; pancreatic malignancy); atrophic liver; liver texture (blunt, irregular, firm), splenomegaly. Umbilical or groin hernias (ascites). Genitourinary: Scrotal edema, testicular atrophy. Extremities: Lower extremity edema. Neuro: Confusion, asterixis (jerking movement of hand with wrist hyperexten-
52 Cirrhosis sion; hepatic encephalopathy). Rectal: Occult blood, hemorrhoids. Stigmata of Liver Disease: Spider angiomas (stellate, red arterioles), jaundice, bronze discoloration (hemochromatosis), dilated periumbilical collateral veins (Caput medusae), ecchymoses, umbilical eversion, venous hum and thrill at umbilicus (Cruveilhier-Baumgarten syndrome); palmar erythema, Dupuytren's contracture (fibrotic palmar ridge to ring finger). Lacrimal and parotid gland enlargement, testicular atrophy, gynecomastia, ascites, encephalopathy, edema. Labs: CBC, electrolytes, LFTs, albumin, INR/PTT, liver function tests, bilirubin, UA. Hepatitis serologies, antimitochondrial, antibody (primary biliary cirrhosis), ANA, anti-Smith antibody, ceruloplasmin, urine copper (Wilson's disease), alpha-1-antitrypsin, serum iron, TIBC, ferritin (hemochromatosis). Abdominal X-ray: Hepatic angle sign (loss of lower margin of right lateral liver angle), separation or centralization of bowel loops, generalized abdominal haziness (ascites). Ultrasound, paracentesis. Differential Diagnosis of Cirrhosis: Alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis (B, C, D), hemochromatosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, inborn error of metabolism (Crigler Najjar syndrome; Wilson's disease, alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency), heart failure, venous outflow obstruction (BuddChiari, portal vein thrombus).
Evaluation of Ascites Fluid Etiology Appearance Protein Serum/fluid albumen ratio >1.1 >1.1 RBC WBC Other
Cirrhosis Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Secondary Bacterial Peritonitis Neoplasm Tuberculosis Heart Failure Pancreatitis
Straw Cloudy
low low
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>3
<1.1
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>10000
54 Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with alcoholism who complains of abdominal pain for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Constant, dull, boring, mid-epigastric or left upper quadrant pain; radiation to the mid-back; exacerbated by supine position, relieved by sitting with knees drawn up; nausea, vomiting, low-grade fever, rigors, jaundice, anorexia, dyspnea; elevated amylase. Precipitating Factors: Alcohol, gallstones, trauma, postoperative pancreatitis, retrograde cholangiopancreatography, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercalcemia, renal failure, Coxsackie virus or mumps infection, mycoplasma infection. Lupus, vasculitis, penetration of peptic ulcer, scorpion stings, tumor. Medications Associated with Pancreatitis: Sulfonamides, thiazides, dideoxyinosine (DDI), furosemide, tetracycline, estrogen, azathioprine, valproate, pentamidine. Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of volume depletion, tachypnea. Septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: Temperature (low-grade fever), pulse (tachycardia), BP (hypotension), respirations (tachypnea). Chest: Crackles, left lower lobe dullness (pleural effusion). HEENT: Scleral icterus, Chvostek's sign (taping cheek results in facial spasm, hypocalcemia). Skin: Jaundice, subcutaneous fat necrosis (erythematous skin nodules on legs and ankles); palpable purpura (polyarteritis nodosum). Abdomen: Epigastric tenderness, distension; rigidity, rebound, guarding, hypoactive bowel sounds; upper abdominal mass; Cullen's sign (periumbilical bluish discoloration from hemoperitoneum), Grey-Turner's sign (bluish flank discoloration from retroperitoneal hemorrhage). Extremities: Peripheral edema, anasarca. Labs: Amylase, lipase, calcium, WBC, triglycerides, glucose, AST, LDL, UA. Abdomen X-Rays: Ileus, pancreatic calcifications, obscure psoas margins, displaced or atonic stomach. Colon cutoff sign (spasm of splenic flexure with no distal colonic gas), diffuse ground-glass appearance (ascites). Chest X-ray: Left plural effusion. Ultrasound: Gallstones, pancreatic edema or enlargement. CT Scan with Oral Contrast: Pancreatic phlegmon, pseudocyst, abscess. Ranson's Criteria of Pancreatitis Severity: Early criteria: Age >55; WBC >16,000; glucose >200; LDH >350 IU/L; AST >250. During initial 48 hours: Hematocrit decrease >10%; BUN increase >5; arterial pO2 <60 mmHg; base deficit >4 mEq/L; calcium <8; estimated fluid sequestration >6 L.
Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease 55 Differential Diagnosis of Midepigastric Pain: Pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, cholecystitis, hepatitis, bowel obstruction, mesenteric ischemia, renal colic, aortic dissection, pneumonia, myocardial ischemia. Disorders Associated with Pancreatitis: Alcoholic pancreatitis, gallstone pancreatitis, penetrating peptic ulcer, trauma, medications, hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia, viral infections, pancreatic divisum, familial pancreatitis, pancreatic malignancy, methyl alcohol, scorpion stings, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, vasculitis.
Intestinal Obstruction 57
Intestinal Obstruction
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with colon cancer who complains of abdominal pain for 6 hours. History of the Present Illness: Vomiting (bilious, feculent, bloody), nausea, obstipation, distention, crampy abdominal pain. Initially crampy or colicky pain with exacerbations every 5-10 minutes. Pain becomes diffuse with fever. Hernias, previous abdominal surgery, use of opiates, anticholinergics, antipsychotics, gallstones; colon cancer; history of constipation, recent weight loss. Pain localizes to periumbilical region in small bowel obstruction and localizes to lower abdomen in large bowel obstruction. Physical Examination General Appearance: Severe distress, signs of dehydration, septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: BP (hypotension), pulse (tachycardia), respiratory rate, temperature (fever). Skin: Cold, clammy skin, pallor. Abdomen: Hernias (incisional, inguinal, femoral, umbilical), scars (intraabdominal adhesions). Tenderness, rebound, rigidity, tender mass, distention, bruits. Bowel Sounds: High pitch rushes and tinkles coinciding with cramping (early) or absent bowel sounds (late). Rectal: Gross blood, masses. Labs: Leucocytosis, elevated BUN and creatinine, electrolytes; hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis due to vomiting, hyperamylasemia. Abdominal X-rays: Dilated loops of small or large bowel, air-fluid levels, ladder pattern of dilated loops of bowel in the mid-abdomen. Colonic distention with haustral markings. Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction: Adhesions (previous surgery), hernias, strictures from inflammatory processes; superior mesenteric artery syndrome, gallstone ileus. Ischemia, small bowel tumors, metastatic cancer. Causes of Large Bowel Obstruction: Colon cancer, volvulus, diverticulitis, adynamic ileus, mesenteric ischemia, Ogilvie's syndrome (chronic pseudoobstruction); narcotic ileus. Differential Diagnosis: Cholecystitis, peptic ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, peritonitis, sickle crisis, cancer, pancreatitis, renal colic, myocardial infarction.
58 Intestinal Obstruction
Amenorrhea 59
Gynecologic Disorders
Amenorrhea
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 24 year old female with anorexia nervosa who complains of amenorrhea for 3 months. History of the Present Illness: Primary amenorrhea (absence of menses by age 16) or secondary amenorrhea (cessation of menses after previously normal menstruation). Age of menarche, last menstrual period. Menstrual pattern, timing of breast and pubic hair development, sexual activity, possibility of pregnancy, pregnancy testing. Life style changes, dieting and excessive exercise, medications (contraceptives) or drugs (marijuana), psychologic stress. Hot flushes and night sweats (hypoestrogenism), galactorrhea (prolactinoma). History of dilation and curettage, postpartum infection (Ashermans syndrome), history of severe hemorrhage (Sheehan's syndrome), obesity, weight gain or loss, headaches, visual disturbances, thyroid symptoms; symptoms of pregnancy (nausea, breast tenderness). Past Medical History: Pregnancy complications, radiation therapy, chemotherapy. Medications: phenothiazines, antidepressants. Physical Examination General Appearance: Secondary sexual characteristics, body habitus, obesity, signs of hyperthyroidism (tremor) or hypothyroidism (bradycardia, cool dry skin, hypothermia, brittle hair). Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. HEENT: Acne, hirsutism, temporal balding, deepening of the voice (hyperandrogenism), thyroid enlargement or nodules. Chest: Galactorrhea, Tanner stage of breast development, breast atrophy. Abdomen: Abdominal striae (Cushings syndrome). Gyn: Pubic hair distribution; inguinal or labial masses, clitoromegaly, imperforate hymen, vaginal septum, vaginal atrophy, uterine enlargement, ovarian cysts or tumors. Neuro: Visual field defects, cranial nerve palsies, focal motor deficits, . Labs: Pregnancy test, prolactin, TSH, FSH, LH. Progesterone-estrogen challenge test.
Pelvic Pain and Ectopic Pregnancy 61 Skin: Pallor, hirsutism, petechiae, skin and hair changes; fine thinning hair (hypothyroidism), HEENT: Thyroid enlargement Chest: Breast development by Tanner staging, galactorrhea.. Gyn: Pubic hair distribution. Cervical motion tenderness, adnexal tenderness, uterine size, cervical lesions. Cervical lesions should be biopsied. Labs: CBC, platelets; serum pregnancy test; gonococcal culture, Chlamydia test, endometrial sampling. INR/PTT, bleeding time, type and screen. Differential Diagnosis Pregnancy-related. Ectopic pregnancy, abortion Hormonal contraception. Oral contraceptive pills Hypothalamic-related. Dieting, chronic illness, stress, excessive exercise, eating disorders, obesity, drugs Pituitary-related. Prolactinoma Outflow tract-related. Trauma, foreign body, vaginal tumor, cervical carcinoma, endometrial polyp, uterine myoma, uterine carcinoma, intrauterine device Androgen excess. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, adrenal tumor, ovarian tumor, adrenal hyperplasia Other endocrine causes. Thyroid disease, adrenal disease Hematologic-related. Thrombocytopenia, clotting factor deficiencies, thrombocytopenia, anticoagulant medications Infectious causes. Pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis
62 Pelvic Pain and Ectopic Pregnancy ted diseases, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, infertility. Medications: Method of Contraception: Oral contraceptives or barrier method, intrauterine device (IUD). Physical Examination General Appearance: Moderate to severe distress. Septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or distressed. Vital Signs: BP (hypotension), pulse (tachycardia), respiratory rate, temperature (low fever). Skin: Cold clammy skin, pallor, delayed capillary refill. Abdomen: Cullen's sign (periumbilical darkening, intraabdominal bleeding), local then generalized tenderness, rebound (peritoneal signs). Pelvic: Cervical discharge, cervical motion tenderness; Chadwick's sign (cervical cyanosis; pregnancy); Hegar's sign (softening of uterine isthmus; pregnancy); enlarged uterus; tender adnexal mass or cul-de-sac fullness. Labs: Quantitative beta-HCG, transvaginal ultrasound. Type and hold, Rh, CBC, UA with micro; GC, chlamydia culture. Differential Diagnosis of Pelvic Pain Pregnancy-Related Causes. Ectopic pregnancy, abortion (spontaneous, threatened, or incomplete), intrauterine pregnancy with corpus luteum bleeding. Gynecologic Disorders. Pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, ovarian cyst hemorrhage or rupture, adnexal torsion, Mittelschmerz, uterine leiomyoma torsion, primary dysmenorrhea, tumor. Non-reproductive Tract Causes Gastrointestinal. Appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease, mesenteric adenitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis. Urinary Tract. Urinary tract infection, renal calculus.
Headache 63
Neurologic Disorders
Headache
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old female with hypertension who complains of chest pain for 4 hours. History of the Present Illness: Quality of pain (dull, band-like, sharp, throbbing), location (retro-orbital, temporal, suboccipital, bilateral or unilateral), time course of typical headache episode; onset (gradual or sudden); exacerbating or relieving factors; time of day, effect of supine position. Age at onset of headaches; change in severity, frequency; awakening from sleep; analgesic or codeine use; family history of migraine. The worst headache ever (subarachnoid hemorrhage). Aura or Prodrome: Visual scotomata, blurred vision; nausea, vomiting, sensory disturbances. Associated Symptoms: Weakness, diplopia, photophobia, fever, nasal discharge (sinusitis); neck stiffness (meningitis); eye pain or redness (glaucoma); ataxia, dysarthria, transient blindness. Lacrimation, flushing, intermittent headaches (cluster headaches), depression. Aggravating or Relieving Factors: Relief by analgesics or sleep. Exacerbation by foods (chocolate, alcohol, wine, cheese, monosodium glutamate), emotional upset, menses; hypertension, trauma; lack of sleep; exacerbation by fatigue, exertion. Drugs: ACE inhibitors and antagonists, alpha-adrenergic blockers, metronidazole (Flagyl), calcium channel blockers, e.g., nifedipine (Adalat), H2 blockers, oral contraceptives, nitrates, NSAIDs, selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Physical Examination General Appearance: Note whether the patient appears ill or well. Vital Signs: BP (hypertension), pulse, temperature (fever), respiratory rate. HEENT: Cranial or temporal tenderness (temporal arteritis), asymmetric pupil reactivity; papilledema, extraocular movements, visual field deficits. Conjunctival injection, lacrimation, rhinorrhea (cluster headache). Temporomandibular joint tenderness (TMJ syndrome); temporal or ocular bruits (arteriovenous malformation); sinus tenderness (sinusitis). Dental infection, tooth tenderness to percussion (abscess). Neck: Neck rigidity ; paraspinal muscle tenderness. Skin: Caf au lait spots (neurofibromatosis), facial angiofibromas (adenoma sebaceum). Neuro: Cranial nerve palsies (intracranial tumor); auditory acuity, focal weakness (intracranial tumor), sensory deficits, deep tendon reflexes, ataxia.
64 Dizziness and Vertigo Labs: Electrolytes, ESR, MRI scan, lumbar puncture. CBC with differential. Indications for MRI scan: Focal neurologic signs, papilledema, decreased visual acuity, increased frequency or severity of headache, excruciating or paroxysmal headache, awakening from sleep, persistent vomiting, head trauma with focal neurologic signs or lethargy. Differential Diagnosis: Migraine, tension headache; systemic infection, subarachnoid hemorrhage, sinusitis, arteriovenous malformation, hypertensive encephalopathy, temporal arteritis, meningitis, encephalitis, post concussion syndrome, intracranial tumor, venous sinus thrombosis, benign intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), subdural hematoma, trigeminal neuralgia, glaucoma, analgesic overuse. Characteristics of Migraine: Childhood to early adult onset; family history of headache; aura of scotomas or scintillations, unilateral pulsating or throbbing pain; nausea, vomiting. Lasts 2-6 hours; relief with sleep. Characteristics of Tension Headache: Bilateral, generalized, bitemporal or suboccipital. Band-like pressure; throbbing pain, occurs late in day; related to stress. Onset in adolescence or young adult. Lasts hours and is usually relieved by simple analgesics. Characteristics of Cluster Headache: Unilateral, retro-orbital searing pain, lacrimation, nasal and conjunctival congestion. Young males; lasts 20-60 min. Occurs several times each day over several weeks, followed by pain-free periods.
Delirium, Coma and Confusion 65 rate, temperature. HEENT: Nystagmus, visual acuity, visual field deficits, papilledema; facial weakness. Tympanic membrane inflammation (otitis media), cerumen. Effect of head turning or of placing the patient recumbent with head extended over edge of bed; Rinne's test (air/bone conduction); Weber test (lateralization of sound). Heart: Rhythm, murmurs. Neuro: Cranial nerves 2-12, sensory deficits, ataxia, weakness. Romberg test, finger to nose test (coordination), tandem gait. Rectal: Occult blood. Labs: CBC, electrolytes, MRI scan. Differential Diagnosis Drugs Associated with Vertigo: Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, aspirin, caffeine, alcohol, phenytoin, psychotropics (lithium, haloperidol), benzodiazepines. Peripheral Causes of Vertigo: Acute labyrinthitis/neuronitis, benign positional vertigo, Meniere's disease (vertigo, tinnitus, deafness), otitis media, acoustic neuroma, cerebellopontine angle tumor, cholesteatoma (chronic middle ear effusion), impacted cerumen. Central Causes of Vertigo: Vertebrobasilar insufficiency, brain stem or cerebellar infarctions, tumors, encephalitis, meningitis, brain stem or cerebellar contusion, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis. Other Disorders Associated with Vertigo: Motion sickness, presyncope, syndrome of multiple sensory deficits (peripheral neuropathies, visual impairment, orthopedic problems), new eyeglasses, orthostatic hypotension.
66 Delirium, Coma and Confusion Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration, septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: BP (hypertensive encephalopathy), pulse, temperature (fever), respiratory rate. HEENT: Skull palpation for tenderness, lacerations. Pupil size and reactivity; extraocular movements. Papilledema, hemorrhages, flame lesions; facial asymmetry, ptosis, weakness. Battle's sign (ecchymosis over mastoid process), raccoon sign (periorbital ecchymosis, skull fracture), hemotympanum (basal skull fracture). Tongue or cheek lacerations (post-ictal state). Atrophic tongue (B12 deficiency). Neck: Neck rigidity, carotid bruits. Chest: Breathing pattern (Cheyne-Stokes hyperventilation); crackles, wheezes. Heart: Rhythm, murmurs. Abdomen: Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, masses, ascites, tenderness, distention, dilated superficial veins (liver failure). Extremities: Needle track marks (drug overdose), tattoos. Skin: Cyanosis, jaundice, spider angiomata, palmar erythema (hepatic encephalopathy); capillary refill, petechia, splinter hemorrhages. Injection site fat atrophy (diabetes). Neuro: Concentration (subtraction of serial 7s, delirium), strength, cranial nerves 2-12, mini-mental status exam; orientation to person, place, time, recent events; Babinski's sign, primitive reflexes (snout, suck, glabella, palmomental grasp). Tremor (Parkinson's disease, delirium tremens), incoherent speech, lethargy, somnolence. Glasgow Coma Scale Best Verbal Response: None - 1; incomprehensible sounds or cries - 2; appropriate words or vocal sounds - 3; confused speech or words - 4; oriented speech - 5. Best Eye Opening Response: No eye opening - 1; eyes open to pain - 2; eyes open to speech - 3; eyes open spontaneously - 4. Best Motor Response: None - 1; abnormal extension to pain - 2; abnormal flexion to pain - 3; withdraws to pain - 4; localizes to pain - 5; obeys commands - 6. Total Score: 3-15 Special Neurologic Signs Decortication: Painful stimuli causes flexion of arms, wrist and fingers with leg extension; indicates damage to contralateral hemisphere above midbrain. Decerebration: Painful stimuli causes extension of legs and arms; wrists and fingers flex; indicates midbrain and pons functioning. Oculocephalic Reflex (Doll's eyes maneuver): Eye movements in response to lateral rotation of head; no eye movements or loose movements occur with bihemispheric lesions. Oculovestibular Reflex (Cold caloric maneuver): Irrigation of ear with cold
Weakness and Ischemic Stroke 67 water causes tonic deviation of eyes to irrigated ear if intact brain stem; if the patient is conscious, nystagmus and vertigo will occur. Labs: Glucose, electrolytes, calcium, BUN, creatinine, ABG. CT/MRI, ammonia, alcohol, liver function tests, urine toxicology screen, B-12, folate levels. LP if no signs of elevated intracranial pressure and suspicion of meningitis. Differential Diagnosis of Delirium: Electrolyte imbalance, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia (insulin overdose), alcohol or drug withdraw or intoxication, hypoxia, meningitis, encephalitis, systemic infection, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, postictal state, exacerbation of dementia; narcotic or anticholinergic overdose; steroid withdrawal, hepatic encephalopathy; psychotic states, dehydration, hypertensive encephalopathy, head trauma, subdural hematoma, uremia, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, hypothyroidism, ketoacidosis, factitious coma.
68 Seizure facial asymmetry or weakness. Tongue or buccal lacerations. Neck: Neck rigidity, carotid bruits. Chest: Breathing pattern, Cheyne Stokes respiration (periodic breathing with periods of apnea, elevated intracranial pressure). Heart: Irregular rhythm (atrial fibrillation), S3 (heart failure), murmurs (mitral stenosis, cardiogenic emboli). Abdomen: Aortic pulsations, renal bruits (atherosclerotic disease). Extremities: Unequal peripheral pulses, ecchymoses, trauma. Skin: Petechia, splinter hemorrhages. Neuro: Focal motor deficits, cranial nerves 2-12, gaze, ptosis, Babinski's sign (stroke sole of foot, and toes dorsiflex if pyramidal tract lesion). Clonus, primitive reflexes (snout, glabella, palmomental, grasp). Mini-mental status exam, memory, concentration. Signs of Increased Intracranial Pressure: Lethargy, headache, vomiting, meningismus, papilledema, focal neurologic deficits. Signs of Cerebral Herniation: Obtundation, dilation of ipsilateral pupil, decerebrate posturing (extension of arms and legs in response to painful stimuli), ascending weakness. Cushing's response - bradycardia, hypertension, abnormal respirations. Labs: CT scan: Bleeding, infarction, mass effect, midline shift. ECG, CBC. Differential Diagnosis of Stroke: Abscess, meningitis, encephalitis, subdural hematoma, brain tumor, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, postictal paralysis (Todd's paralysis), delirium, conversion reaction; atypical migraine, basilar artery stenosis, transient ischemic attack.
Seizure
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with epilepsy who presents with a seizure 4 hours prior to admission. History of the Present Illness: Time of onset of seizure, duration of seizure, tonic-clonic movements, description of seizure. Past seizures, noncompliance with anticonvulsant medication (recent blood level). Aura (irritability, behavioral change, lethargy), pallor, incontinence of urine or feces, vomiting, post-ictal weakness or paralysis. Biting of tongue, past episodes of incontinence of urine during sleep. Prodrome (visual changes, paresthesias), stroke, migraine headaches, fever, chills. Diabetes (hypoglycemia), family history of epilepsy. Factors that May Precipitate Seizures: Fatigue, sleep deprivation, infection, hyperventilation, head trauma, alcohol or drug withdrawal, cocaine; meningitis, high fever, uremia, hypoglycemia, theophylline toxicity, stroke. Past testing: EEG's, MRI scans.
Seizure 69 Physical Examination General Appearance: Post-ictal lethargy. Note whether the patient appears ill or well. Vital Signs: BP (hypertension), pulse, respiratory rate, temperature (hyperpyrexia). HEENT: Head trauma; pupil reactivity and equality, extraocular movements; papilledema, gum hyperplasia (phenytoin); tongue or buccal lacerations; carotid bruits, neck rigidity. Chest: Rhonchi, wheeze (aspiration). Heart: Rhythm, murmurs. Extremities: Cyanosis, fractures, trauma. Genitourinary/Rectal: Incontinence of urine or feces. Skin: Caf-au-lait spots, neurofibromas (Von Recklinghausen's disease), splinter hemorrhages (endocarditis). Unilateral port-wine facial nevus (SturgeWeber syndrome); facial angiofibromas (adenoma sebaceum), hypopigmented ash leaf spots (tuberous sclerosis). Spider angiomas (hepatic encephalopathy), hirsutism (phenytoin). Neuro: Dysarthria, sensory deficits, visual field deficits, focal weakness (Todd's paralysis), cranial nerves, Babinski's sign. Labs: Glucose, electrolytes, calcium, liver function tests, CBC, urine toxicology, anticonvulsant levels, RPR/VDRL. EEG, MRI, lumbar puncture. Differential Diagnosis: Epilepsy (complex partial seizure, generalized seizure), noncompliance with anticonvulsant medications, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hypertensive encephalopathy, alcohol withdrawal, meningitis, encephalitis, brain tumor, stroke, vasculitis, pseudo-seizure.
70 Seizure
Renal Disorders
Oliguria and Acute Renal Failure
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with diabetes who presents with decreased urine output for 8 hours. History of the Present Illness: Oliguria (<20 mL/h, 400-500 mL urine/day); anuria (<100 mL urine/day); hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, vomiting, nasogastric suction; diarrhea, fever, chills; measured fluid input and output by Foley catheter; prostate enlargement, kidney stones Dysuria, flank pain. Abdominal pain, hematuria, passing of tissue fragments, foamy urine (proteinuria). Past Medical History: Recent upper respiratory infection (post streptococcal glomerulonephritis), recent chemotherapy (tumor lysis syndrome). Medications: Anticholinergics, nephrotoxic drugs (aminoglycosides, amphotericin, NSAID's)renally excreted medications. Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration, septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill or well. Vital Signs: BP (orthostatic vitals; an increase in heart rate by >15 mmHg and a fall in systolic pressure >15 mmHg, indicates significant volume depletion); pulse (tachycardia); temperature (fever), respiratory rate (tachypnea). Skin: Decreased skin turgor over sternum (hypovolemia); skin temperature and color; delayed capillary refill; jaundice (hepatorenal syndrome). HEENT: Oral mucosa moisture, ocular moisture, flat neck veins (volume depletion), venous distention (heart failure). Chest: Crackles (heart failure). Heart: Irregular rhythm, murmurs, S3 (volume overload). Abdomen: Hepatomegaly, abdominojugular reflex (heart failure); costovertebral angle tenderness; distended bladder, nephromegaly (obstruction). Pelvic: Pelvic masses, cystocele, urethrocele. Rectal: Prostate hypertrophy; absent sphincter reflex, decreased sensation (atonic bladder due to vertebral disk herniation). Extremities: Peripheral edema (heart failure). Labs: Sodium, potassium, BUN, creatinine, uric acid. Urine and serum osmolality, UA, urine creatinine. Ultrasound of bladder and kidneys. Fractional excretion of sodium (FE Na) = UNa(mMol/L) x Scr(mmol/L) x 100 SNa(mMol/L) UCr(mMol/L)
72 Oliguria and Acute Renal Failure Renal Failure Index = UNa x 100 U/PCr
<1% >40
>1% >20
varies varies
normal
cellular casts
Differential Diagnosis of Acute Renal Failure Prerenal Insult A. Prerenal insult is the most common cause of acute renal failure, accounting for 70%. It is usually caused by reduced renal perfusion pressure secondary to extracellular fluid volume loss (diarrhea, diuresis, GI hemorrhage), or secondary to extracellular fluid sequestration (pancreatitis, sepsis), inadequate cardiac output, renal vasoconstriction (sepsis, liver disease), or inadequate fluid intake or replacement. Intrarenal Insult A. Insult to the renal parenchyma (tubular necrosis) causes 20% of acute renal failure. B. Prolonged hypoperfusion is the most common cause of tubular necrosis. Nephrotoxins (radiographic contrast, aminoglycosides) are the second most common cause of tubular necrosis. C. Pigmenturia induced renal injury can be caused by intravascular hemolysis or rhabdomyolysis. D. Acute glomerulonephritis or acute interstitial nephritis (usually from allergic reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics, sulfonamides, rifampin, NSAIDs, cimetidine, phenytoin, allopurinol, thiazides, furosemide, analgesics) are occasional causes of intrarenal kidney failure.
Chronic Renal Failure 73 Postrenal Insult A. Postrenal damage results from obstruction of urine flow, and it is the least common cause of acute renal failure, accounting for 10%. B. Postrenal insult may be caused by prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy, renal calculi obstruction or amyloidosis, uric acid crystals, multiple myeloma, or acyclovir.
74 Hematuria sis, diabetic nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, tubulointerstitial renal disease, reflux nephropathy, analgesic nephropathy, chronic obstructive uropathy, amyloidosis, Lupus nephropathy.
Hematuria
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who complains of bloody urine for 4 days. History of the Present Illness: Quantity of RBCs found on urinalysis. Repeat testing. Color, timing, pattern of hematuria: Initial hematuria (anterior urethral lesion); terminal hematuria (bladder neck or prostate lesion); hematuria throughout voiding (bladder or upper urinary tract). Frequency, dysuria, suprapubic pain, flank pain (renal colic), perineal pain; fever. Recent exercise, menstruation; bleeding between voidings. Foley catheterization, prior stone passage, tissue passage in urine, joint pain. Recent sore throat, streptococcal skin infection (glomerulonephritis), joint pain. Past Medical History: Prior pyelonephritis; occupational exposure to toxins. Medications Associated with Hematuria: Warfarin, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, phenobarbital, allopurinol, phenytoin, cyclophosphamide. Causes of Red Urine: Pyridium, phenytoin, ibuprofen, cascara laxatives, levodopa, methyldopa, quinine, rifampin, berries, flava beans, food coloring, rhubarb, beets, hemoglobinuria, myoglobinuria. Family History: Hematuria, renal disease, sickle cell, bleeding diathesis, deafness (Alport's syndrome), hypertension. Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or lethargic. Vital Signs: BP (hypertension), pulse (tachycardia), respiratory rate, temperature (fever). Skin: Rashes. HEENT: Pharyngitis, carotid bruits. Heart: Heart murmur; irregular rhythm (atrial fibrillation, renal emboli). Abdomen: Tenderness, masses, costovertebral angle tenderness (renal calculus or pyelonephritis), abdominal bruits, nephromegaly, suprapubic tenderness. Genitourinary: Urethral lesions, discharge, condyloma, foreign body, cervical malignancy; prostate tenderness, nodules, or enlargement (prostatitis, prostate cancer). Extremities: Peripheral edema (nephrotic syndrome), arthritis, ecchymoses, petechiae, unequal peripheral pulses (aortic dissection). Labs: UA with microscopic exam of urine, CBC, KUB, intravenous pyelogram, ultrasound. Streptozyme panel, ANA, INR/PTT.
Nephrolithiasis 75 Indicators of Significant Hematuria: (1) >3 RBC's per high-power field on 2 of 3 specimens; (2) >100 RBC's per HPF in 1 specimen; (3) gross hematuria The patient should abstain from exercise for 48 hours prior to urine collection, and urine should not be collected during menses. Differential Diagnosis A. Medical Hematuria is caused by a glomerular lesion; plasma proteins filter into urine out of proportion to the amount of hematuria. It is characterized by glomerular RBCs that are distorted with crenated membranes and an uneven hemoglobin distribution and casts. Microscopic hematuria and a urine dipstick test of 2+ protein is more likely to have a medical cause. B. Urologic Hematuria is caused by a urologic lesion, such as a urinary stone or carcinoma; it is characterized by minimal proteinuria, and protein appears in urine proportional to the amount of whole blood present. RBCs are disk shaped with an even hemoglobin distribution; there is an absence of casts.
Nephrolithiasis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 40 year old white female who complains of flank pain for 8 hours. History of the Present Illness: Severe, colicky, intermittent,, lower abdominal pain; flank pain, hematuria, fever, dysuria; prior history of renal stones. Abdominal pain may radiate laterally around abdomen to groin, testicles or labia. History of low fluid intake, urinary tract infection, parenteral nutrition. Excessive calcium administration, immobilization, furosemide. Past Medical History: Chemotherapy, inflammatory bowel disease, ileal resection. Diet high in oxalate: Spinach, rhubarb, nuts, tea, cocoa. Medications: Excess vitamin C, hydrochlorothiazide, indinavir, unusual dietary habits. Family History: Kidney stones. Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration, septic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or lethargic. Abdomen: Costovertebral angle tenderness, suprapubic tenderness; enlarged kidney. Gyn: Cervical motion tenderness, adnexal tenderness, cysts. Labs: Serum electrolytes, calcium, phosphorus, creatinine, uric acid. Urine cystine, UA microscopic (hematuria), urine culture, KUB, intravenous pyelogram. PTH levels (if hypercalcemia), 24-hour urine calcium, phosphate, urate, oxalate, citrate, Cr, sodium, urea nitrogen, and cystine. Differential Diagnosis: Nephrolithiasis, appendicitis, cystitis, pyelonephritis,
76 Hyperkalemia diverticulitis, salpingitis, torsion of hernia, ovarian torsion, ovarian cyst rupture or hemorrhage, bladder obstruction, prostatitis, prostate cancer, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, colonic obstruction, carcinoma (colon, prostrate, cervix, bladder). Causes of Nephrolithiasis: Hypercalcemia, hyperuricosuria, hyperoxaluria, cystinuria, renal tubular acidosis, Proteus mirabilis urinary tract infection (staghorn calculi).
Hyperkalemia
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who presents with an elevated serum potassium on routine screening. History of the Present Illness: Serum potassium >5.5 mMol/L (repeat test to exclude lab error); muscle weakness, syncope, lightheadedness, palpitations, oliguria; oral or intravenous potassium, salt substitutes, potassium sparing diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, beta-blockers, heparin, digoxin, cyclosporine, succinylcholine; muscle trauma, chemotherapy (tumor lysis syndrome). Plasma renin activity, urine potassium. Past Medical History: Renal disease, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency (Addisons syndrome). History of episodic paralysis precipitated by exercise (familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis). Medications: Potassium sparing diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Physical Examination General Appearance: Dehydration. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Skin: Hyperpigmentation (Addison's disease), hematomas. HEENT: Extraocular movements, pupils equally reactive. Abdomen: Suprapubic tenderness. Neuro: Muscle weakness, diminished deep tendon reflexes, cranial nerves 212. Labs: Potassium, platelets, bicarbonate, chloride, anion gap, LDH, 24 hour urine K, pH. Serum aldosterone, plasma renin activity. ECG: Tall peaked, precordial T waves; diminished QT interval; widened QRS complex, prolonged PR interval, P wave flattening, AV block, ventricular arrhythmias, sine wave, asystole. Differential Diagnosis Inadequate Excretion: Renal failure, adrenal insufficiency (Addisons syndrome), potassium sparing diuretics (spironolactone), urinary tract obstruction, lupus, hypoaldosteronism, ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, heparin.
Hypokalemia 77 Increased Potassium Production: Hemolysis, rhabdomyolysis, muscle crush injury, internal hemorrhage, drugs (succinylcholine, digoxin overdose, beta blockers), acidosis, hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, hyperosmolality. Excess Intake of Potassium: Oral or IV potassium supplements, salt substitutes. Pseudo-hyperkalemia: Hemolysis after collection of blood, use of excessively small needle, excessive shaking of sample, delayed transport of blood to lab, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis, prolonged tourniquet use.
Hypokalemia
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who presents with a low serum potassium on routine screening. History of the Present Illness: Potassium <3.5 mMol/L (repeat test to exclude lab error), hyperglycemia, diuretics, diarrhea, vomiting, laxative abuse; poor intake of potassium containing foods (fruits, vegetables, meats); . Conns syndrome (hyperaldosteronism). Urine potassium. Associated Symptoms: Muscle weakness, cramping pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, palpitations, paresthesias, polyuria. Past Medical History: Renal disease, stress (catecholamine release); biliary drainage, enteric fistula, dialysis. Medications: Corticosteroids, nephrotoxins, bicarbonate, beta-agonists, vitamin B12, Kayexalate ingestion, excessive licorice ingestion, chewing tobacco, clay ingestion. Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: BP (hypotension), pulse, temperature, respiratory rate. Heart: Irregular rhythm. Abdomen: Hypoactive bowel sounds (ileus), abdominal tenderness. Neuro: Weakness, hypoactive deep tendon reflexes. Labs: Serum potassium. 24 hour urine potassium >20 mEq/day indicates excessive urinary K loss. If <20 mEq/d, low K intake or nonurinary K loss is the cause. Electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, magnesium, CBC, plasma renin activity, aldosterone. Urine specific gravity. ECG: Flattening and inversion of T-waves (II, V3), ST segment depression, U waves (II, V1, V2, V3); first or second degree block, QT interval prolongation, premature atrial or ventricular contractions, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Differential Diagnosis of Hypokalemia Cellular Redistribution of Potassium: Intracellular shift of potassium by
78 Hyponatremia insulin (exogenous or glucose load), beta2 agonist; thyrotoxic periodic paralysis; alkalosis; familial periodic paralysis, vitamin B12 treatment, hypothermia; acute myeloid leukemia. Nonrenal Potassium Loss: Gastrointestinal Loss. Diarrhea, laxative abuse, villous adenoma, biliary drainage, enteric fistula, potassium binding resin ingestion Non-gastrointestinal Loss. Sweating, low potassium ingestion, dialysis Renal Potassium Loss: Hypertensive High Renin States. Malignant hypertension, renal artery stenosis, renin-producing tumor. Hypertensive Low Renin, High Aldosterone States. Primary hyperaldosteronism (adenoma or hyperplasia). Hypertensive Low Renin, Low Aldosterone States. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, exogenous mineralocorticoids (Florinef, licorice, chewing tobacco), Liddle's syndrome Normotensive. Renal tubular acidosis (type I or II), metabolic alkalosis with a urine chloride <10 mEq/day is caused by vomiting; metabolic alkalosis with a urine chloride >10 mEq/day is caused by Bartter's syndrome, diuretics, magnesium depletion, normotensive hyperaldosteronism.
Hyponatremia
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who presents with a low serum sodium on routine screening. History of the Present Illness: Serum sodium <135 mMol/L (repeat test to exclude lab error); confusion, agitation, irritability, lethargy, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle weakness or tremor, cramps, seizures; decreased output of dark urine (dehydration); polydipsia (water intoxication); diarrhea. Past Medical History: Renal, CNS, or pulmonary disease (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone); heart failure, cirrhosis, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia (pseudo-hyponatremia). Medications: Steroid withdrawal hypotonic IV fluids, psychotropic medications, chemotherapeutic agents. Physical Examination General Appearance: Signs of dehydration. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: BP (hypotension), pulse (tachycardia), temperature, respiratory rate. Skin: Decreased skin turgor, delayed capillary refill; hyperpigmentation (Addison's disease), moon-face, truncal obesity (hypocortisolism with steroid withdrawal).
Hypernatremia 79 HEENT: Decreased ocular and oral moisture. Chest: Cheyne-Stokes respirations, crackles. Heart: Irregular rhythm. Premature ventricular contractions. Abdomen: Ascites, tenderness. Extremities: Edema. Neuro: Confusion, irritability, motor weakness, ataxia, positive Babinski's sign, muscle twitches; hypoactive deep tendon reflexes, cranial nerve palsies. Labs: Electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, protein, serum osmolality, albumin; urine sodium, urine osmolality, chest X-ray, ECG. Differential Diagnosis of Hyponatremia Based on Urine Osmolality A. Low Urine Osmolality (50-180 mOsm/L). Primary excessive water intake (psychogenic water drinking). B. High Urine Osmolality (urine osmolality >serum osmolality) 1. High Urine Sodium (>40 mEq/L) and Volume Contracted. Renal fluid loss caused by excessive diuretic use, salt-wasting nephropathy, Addison's disease, or osmotic diuresis. 2. High Urine Sodium (>40 mEq/L) and Normal Volume. Water retention caused by carbamazepine or cyclophosphamide, hypothyroidism, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. 3. Low Urine Sodium (<20 mEq/L) and Volume Contraction. Extrarenal source of fluid loss (vomiting, burns). 4. Low Urine Sodium (<20 mEq/L) and Volume-expanded, Edematous. Heart failure, cirrhosis with ascites, nephrotic syndrome.
Hypernatremia
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with hypertension who presents with an elevated serum sodium on routine screening. History of the Present Illness: Serum sodium >145 mEq/L (repeat test to exclude lab error). History of dehydration due to fever, vomiting, burns, heat exposure, diarrhea, elevated glucose, salt ingestion, administration of hypertonic fluids (sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride), sweating, impaired access to water (elderly), adipsia (lack of thirst); head injury. Altered mental status, lethargy, agitation, polyuria, anorexia, muscle twitching, renal disease. Recent fluid intake. Past Medical History: Pancreatitis, diarrhea, diabetes, renal failure. Medications Associated with Hypernatremia: Amphotericin, phenytoin, lithium, aminoglycosides.
80 Hypernatremia
Physical Examination General Appearance: Lethargy, obtundation, stupor. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: BP (orthostatic hypotension), pulse (tachycardia), temperature (fever), respiratory rate; decreased urine output. Skin: Decreased skin turgor (doughy consistency), delayed capillary refill, hyperpigmentation (Conns syndrome), moon-face, truncal obesity, stria (hypoadrenal crisis, steroid withdrawal). HEENT: Decreased eye moisture, decreased eye turgor, dry oral mucosa, flat neck veins,. Neuro: Decreased muscle tone, tremor, hyperreflexia; extensor plantar reflex (Babinskis sign), spasticity, ataxia. Labs: Increased hematocrit; sodium, BUN, creatinine, urine and serum, osmolality. Spot urine sodium, creatinine. Differential Diagnosis: Hypernatremia with Hypovolemia A. Extrarenal Loss of Water (urine sodium >20 mMol/L). Vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, pancreatitis, respiratory water loss. B. Renal loss of water (urine sodium <10 mMol/L). Diuretics, hyperglycemia, renal failure. Euvolemic Hypernatremia with Renal Water Losses. Diabetes insipidus (central or nephrogenic secretion of excessive antidiuretic hormone). Hypernatremia with Hypervolemia (urine sodium >20 mMol/L): Hypertonic solutions of sodium chloride or sodium bicarbonate, hyperaldosteronism, Cushing's, syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 81
Endocrinologic Disorders
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 12 year old male with diabetes who presents with an elevated serum glucose and ketoacidosis. History of the Present Illness: Initial glucose level, ketones, anion gap. Polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, fatigue, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, weight loss; noncompliance with insulin, hypoglycemic agents; blurred vision, infection, dehydration, abdominal pain (appendicitis), dyspnea. Cough, fever, chills, ear pain (otitis media), dysuria, frequency (urinary tract infection); back pain (pyelonephritis), chest pain; frequent Candida or bacterial infections. Factors that May Precipitate Diabetic Ketoacidosis. New onset of diabetes, noncompliance with insulin, infection, pancreatitis, myocardial infarction, stress, trauma, stroke, pregnancy. Past Medical History: Renal disease, prior ketoacidosis, sensory deficits in extremities (diabetic neuropathy), retinopathy, hypertension. Medications: Insulin, oral hypoglycemics. Physical Examination General Appearance: Somnolence, Kussmaul respirations (deep sighing breathing). Signs of dehydration, toxic appearance. Note whether the patient appears ill, well, or malnourished. Vital Signs: BP (hypotension), pulse (tachycardia), temperature (fever or hypothermia), respiratory rate (tachypnea). Skin: Decreased skin turgor, delayed capillary refill; hyperpigmented atrophic macules on legs (shin spots); intertriginous candidiasis, erythrasma, localized fat atrophy (insulin injections). HEENT: Diabetic retinopathy (neovascularization, hemorrhages, exudates); acetone breath odor (musty, apple odor), decreased visual acuity, low oral moisture (dehydration), tympanic membrane inflammation (otitis media); flat neck veins, neck rigidity. Chest: Rales, rhonchi. Abdomen: Hypoactive bowel sounds (ileus), abdominal tenderness, costovertebral angle tenderness (pyelonephritis), suprapubic tenderness (urinary tract infection). Extremities: Decreased pulses (atherosclerotic disease), foot ulcers, cellulitis. Neuro: Delirium, confusion, peripheral neuropathy (decreased proprioception and sensory deficits in feet), hypotonia, hyporeflexia. Labs: Glucose, sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride, BUN, creatinine, anion gap; triglycerides, phosphate, CBC, serum ketones; UA (proteinuria, ketones). Chest X-ray, ECG.
82 Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Coma Differential Diagnosis Ketosis-Causing Conditions. Alcoholic ketoacidosis or starvation. Acidosis-Causing Conditions Increased Anion Gap Acidoses. DKA, uremia, and salicylate or methanol poisoning. Non-Anion Gap Acidoses. Renal or gastrointestinal bicarbonate losses due to diarrhea or renal tubular acidosis. Hyperglycemia-Causing Conditions. Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma. Diagnostic Criteria for DKA. Glucose $250, pH <7.3, bicarbonate <15, ketone positive >1:2 dilutions.
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis 83 swelling after tapping a muscle. Neuro: Visual field deficits, cranial nerve palsies (pituitary tumor), hypoactive tendon reflexes with delayed return phase. Decreased mental status, stupor, ataxia; weakness, sensory impairment. Labs: Thyroid stimulating hormone, CBC, electrolytes, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, creatinine phosphokinase, LDH. ECG: Bradycardia, low voltage QRS complexes; flattened or inverted T waves, prolonged Q-T interval.
Clues to Diagnosis
Family or personal history of autoimmune thyroiditis or goiter History of thyroidectomy, irradiation with iodine 131, or thioamide drug therapy Kelp consumption History of painful thyroid gland or neck pain Symptoms of hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism 6 months postpartum
Postpartum thyroiditis
84 Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis Family History: Thyroid disease. Physical Examination General Appearance: Restless, anxious, hyperactive; delirium. Signs of dehydration. Vital Signs: Widened pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diastolic pressure), hyperpyrexia (>104F), tachycardia, hypertension. Skin: Moist, warm, velvety skin, diaphoresis; palmar erythema, fine silky hair. Plummer's nails (distal onycholysis, separation of fingernail from nail bed), clubbing of fingers and toes (acropachy). Loss of subcutaneous fat and muscle mass. HEENT: Exophthalmos (forward displacement of the eyeballs), proptosis (lid elevation), widened palpebral fissures; lid lag, infrequent blinking. Ophthalmoplegia (restricted extraocular movements), chemosis (edema of conjunctiva), conjunctival injection, corneal ulcers; periorbital edema or ecchymoses; optic nerve atrophy, impaired visual acuity, difficulty with convergence. Painless, diffusely enlarged thyroid without masses; thyroid thrill and bruit. Heart: Irregular rhythm (atrial fibrillation), systolic murmur (mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, flow murmur), displacement of apical impulse. Accentuated first heart sound. Extremities: Fine tremor; non-pitting pre-tibial edema (Graves disease). Neuro: Proximal muscle weakness, hyperreflexia (rapid return phase of deep tendon reflexes); rapid, pressured speech, anxiety. Labs: Free T4, TSH, beta-HCG pregnancy test. ECG: Sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation. Differential Diagnosis: Grave's disease, toxic multinodular goiter, acute thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis factitia (ingestion of thyroid hormone), trophoblastic tumor (molar pregnancy), TSH-producing pituitary adenoma, postpartum thyroiditis, struma ovarii, functional follicular carcinoma, thyroid adenoma or carcinoma.
Connective Tissue Diseases 87 spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, ankylosing spondylitis, infection, malignancy.
88 Connective Tissue Diseases 4. 5. 6. 7. Symmetric arthritis (>6 weeks) Rheumatoid nodules Positive rheumatoid factor X-ray abnormalities: Erosions, bony decalcification (especially in hands/wrist).
Diagnostic Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Four or more of the following. 1. Malar rash 2. Discoid rash 3. Photosensitivity 4. Oral or nasopharyngeal ulcers 5. Nonerosive arthritis 6. Pleuritis or pericarditis 7. Persistent proteinuria 8. Seizures or psychosis 9. Hemolytic anemia 10. Positive lupus erythematosus cell, positive anti-DNA antibody, Smith antibody, false positive VDRL. 11. Positive ANA
Psychiatric Disorders
Clinical Evaluation of the Psychiatric Patient
I. Psychiatric history A. Identifying information. Age, sex, marital status, race, referral source. B. Chief complaint (CC). Reason for consultation; the reason is often a direct quote from the patient. C. History of present illness (HPI) 1. Current symptoms: date of onset, duration and course of symptoms. 2. Previous psychiatric symptoms and treatment. 3. Recent psychosocial stressors: stressful life events which may have contributed to the patient's current presentation. 4. Reason the patient is presenting now. 5. This section provides evidence that supports or rules out relevant diagnoses. Therefore documenting the absence of pertinent symptoms is also important. 6. Historical evidence in this section should be relevant to the current presentation. D. Past psychiatric history 1. Previous and current psychiatric diagnoses. 2. History of psychiatric treatment, including outpatient and inpatient treatment. 3. History of psychotropic medication use. 4. History of suicide attempts and potential lethality. E. Past medical history 1. Current and/or previous medical problems. 2. Type of treatment, including prescription, over-the-counter medications, home remedies. F. Family history. Relatives with history of psychiatric disorders, suicide or suicide attempts, alcohol or substance abuse. G. Social history 1. Source of income. 2. Level of education, relationship history (including marriages, sexual orientation, number of children); individuals that currently live with patient. 3. Support network. 4. Current alcohol or illicit drug usage. 5. Occupational history. H. Developmental history. Family structure during childhood, relationships with parental figures and siblings; developmental milestones, peer relationships, school performance.
90 Clinical Evaluation of the Psychiatric Patient II. Mental status exam. The mental status exam is an assessment of the patient at the present time. Historical information should not be included in this section. A. General appearance and behavior 1. Grooming, level of hygiene, characteristics of clothing. 2. Unusual physical characteristics or movements. 3. Attitude. Ability to interact with the interviewer. 4. Psychomotor activity. Agitation or retardation. 5. Degree of eye contact. B. Affect 1. Definition. External range of expression, described in terms of quality, range and appropriateness. 2. Types of affect a. Flat. Absence of all or most affect. b. Blunted or restricted. Moderately reduced range of affect. c. Labile. Multiple abrupt changes in affect. d. Full or wide range of affect. Generally appropriate. C. Mood. Internal emotional tone of the patient (ie, dysphoric, euphoric, angry, euthymic, anxious). D. Thought processes 1. Use of language. Quality and quantity of speech. The tone, associations and fluency of speech should be noted. E. Thought content 1. Definition. Hallucinations, delusions and other perceptual disturbances. F. Cognitive evaluation 1. Level of consciousness. 2. Orientation: Person, place and date. 3. Attention and concentration: Repeat 5 digits forwards and backwards or spell a five-letter word (world) forwards and backwards. 4. Short-term memory: Ability to recall 3 objects after 5 minutes. 5. Fund of knowledge: Ability to name past five presidents, five large cities, or historical dates. 6. Calculations. Subtraction of serial 7s, simple math problems. 7. Abstraction. Proverb interpretation and similarities. G. Insight. Ability of the patient to display an understanding of his current problems, and the ability to understand the implication of these problems. H. Judgment. Ability to make sound decisions regarding everyday activities. Judgement is best evaluated by assessing a patient's history of decision making, rather than by asking hypothetical questions.
Mini-mental Status Examination 91 III. DSM-IV multiaxial assessment diagnosis Axis I: Clinical disorders Other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention. Axis II: Personality disorders Mental retardation Axis III: General medical conditions Axis IV: Psychosocial and environmental problems Axis V: Global assessment of functioning IV. Treatment plan. This section should discuss pharmacologic treatment and other psychiatric therapy, including hospitalization.
92 Alcohol Withdrawal marital conflict, family conflict, alcohol or drug abuse, job stress, school stress. Availability of other dangerous medications or weapons. Precipitating factor for suicide attempt (death, divorce, humiliating event, unemployment, medical illness); further desire to commit suicide; is there a definite plan? Was action impulsive or planned? Detailed account of events 48-hours prior to suicide attempt and after. Feelings of sadness, guilt, hopelessness, helplessness. Reasons that a patient has to wish to go on living. Did the patient believe that he would succeed in suicide? Is the patient upset that he is still alive? Past Medical History: Prior suicide attempts, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Family History: Depression, suicide, psychiatric disease, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. . Physical Examination General Appearance: Demeanor, affect, level of consciousness, confusion, delirium; presence of potentially dangerous objects or substances (belts, shoe laces). Vital Signs: BP (hypotension), pulse (bradycardia), temperature (hyperpyrexia), respiratory rate. HEENT: Signs of trauma; pupil size and reactivity, mydriasis, nystagmus. Chest: Abnormal respiratory patterns, rhonchi (aspiration). Heart: Irregular rhythm. Abdomen: Wounds, decreased bowel sounds, tenderness. Extremities: Needle marks, wounds, ecchymoses. Neuro: Mental status exam, mood, affect, depressed mood, rapid-pressured speech; tremor, clonus, hyperactive reflexes. ECG Signs of Antidepressant Overdose: QRS widening, PR or QT prolongation, AV block, ventricular tachycardia, Torsades de pointes ventricular arrhythmia. Labs: Electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose; ABG. Alcohol, acetaminophen levels; chest X-ray, urine toxicology screen.
Alcohol Withdrawal
Chief Compliant: The patient is a 50 year old white male with alcoholism who presents with tremor and agitation after discontinuing alcohol 12 hours prior to admission. History of the Present Illness: Determine the amount and frequency of alcohol use and other drug use in the past month, week, and day. Time of last alcohol consumption; tremors, anxiety, nausea, vomiting; diaphoresis, agitation, fever, abdominal pain, headaches; hematemesis, melena, past withdrawal reactions; history of delirium tremens, hallucinations, chest pain. Age of onset
Alcohol Withdrawal 93 of heavy drinking. Determine whether the patient ever consumes five or more drinks at a time (binge drinking). Drug abuse. Effects of the alcohol or drug use on the patient's life, including problems with health, family, job or financial status or the legal system. History of blackouts or motor vehicle crashes. Past Medical History: Gastritis, ulcers, GI bleeding; hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, drug abuse. Family History: Alcoholism. Physical Examination General Appearance: Poor nutritional status, slurred speech, disorientation, diaphoresis. Vital Signs: BP (hypertension), pulse (tachycardia), respiratory rate, temperature (hyperthermia). HEENT: Signs of head trauma, ecchymoses. Conjunctival injection, icterus, nystagmus, extraocular movements, pupil reactivity. Chest: Rhonchi, crackles (aspiration), gynecomastia (cirrhosis). Heart: Irregular rhythm, murmurs. Abdomen: Liver tenderness, hepatomegaly or liver atrophy, liver span, splenomegaly, ascites. Genitourinary: Testicular atrophy, hernias. Rectal: Occult blood. Skin: Jaundice, spider angiomas (stellate arterioles with branching capillaries), palmar erythema, muscle atrophy (stigmata of liver disease); needle tracks. Extremities: Dupuytren's contracture (fibrotic palmar ridge to ring finger). Neuro: Mood, affect, speech patterns, depressed mood. Cranial nerves 2-12, reflexes, ataxia. Asterixis, decreased vibratory sense (peripheral neuropathy). Wernicke's Encephalopathy: Ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, confusion (thiamine deficiency). Korsakoff's Syndrome: Retrograde or antegrade amnesia, confabulation. Labs: Electrolytes, magnesium, glucose, liver function tests, CBC, mean corpuscular volume, gamma-glutamyltransferase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), carbohydrate-deficient transferrin (CDT). UA; chest X-ray; ECG. Differential Diagnosis of Altered Mental Status: Alcohol intoxication, hypoglycemia, narcotic overdose, meningitis, drug overdose, head trauma, alcoholic ketoacidosis, anticholinergic poisoning, sedative-hypnotic withdrawal, intracranial hemorrhage.
Normal CO = 4-6 L/min SVR = MAP - CVP x 80 = NL 800-1200 dyne/sec/cm2 COL/min PVR = PA - PCWP x 80 = NL 45-120 dyne/sec/cm2 CO L/min GFR mL/min = (140 - age) x wt in Kg 72 (males) x serum Cr (mg/dL) 85 (females) x serum Cr (mg/dL) U Cr (mg/100 mL) x U vol (mL) P Cr (mg/100 mL) x time (1440 min for 24h)
Creatinine clearance =
Normal creatinine clearance = 100-125 mL/min(males), 85-105(females) Body water deficit (L) = 0.6(weight kg)([measured serum Na]-140) 140 Osmolality mOsm/kg = 2[Na+ K] + BUN + 2.8 glucose = NL 270-290 mOsm 18 kg
Fractional excreted Na = U Na/ Serum Na x 100 = NL<1% U Cr/ Serum Cr Anion Gap = Na - (Cl + HCO3) For each 100 mg/dL increase in glucose, Na+ decrease by 1.6 mEq/L. Corrected serum Ca+ (mg/dL) = measured Ca mg/dL + 0.8 x (4 - albumin g/dL)
Ideal body weight males = 50 kg for first 5 feet of height + 2.3 kg for each additional inch. Ideal body weight females = 45.5 kg for first 5 feet + 2.3 kg for each additional inch.
Basal energy expenditure (BEE): Males=66 + (13.7 x actual weight Kg) + (5 x height cm)-(6.8 x age) Females= 655+(9.6 x actual weight Kg)+(1.7 x height cm)-(4.7 x age) Nitrogen Balance = Gm protein intake/6.25 - urine urea nitrogen - (3-4 gm/d insensible loss) Predicted Maximal Heart Rate = 220 - age Normal ECG Intervals (sec) PR QRS Heart rate/min 60 70 80 90 100 0.12-0.20 0.06-0.08 Q-T 0.33-0.43 0.31-0.41 0.29-0.38 0.28-0.36 0.27-0.35
IM I and O IU ICU IgM IMV INH INR IPPB IV IVP K+ kcal KCL KPO4 KUB L LDH LDL liq LLQ LP LR MB MBC mcg mEq mg Mg MgSO4 MI MIC mL mm MOM MRI Na NaHCO3 Neuro NG NKA NPH
intramuscular intake and output--measurement of the patient's intake and output international units intensive care unit immunoglobulin M intermittent mandatory ventilation isoniazid International normalized ratio intermittent positivepressure breathing intravenous or intravenously intravenous pyelogram; intravenous piggyback potassium kilocalorie potassium chloride potassium phosphate X-ray of abdomen (kidneys, ureters, bowels) liter lactate dehydrogenase low-density lipoprotein liquid left lower quadrant lumbar puncture, low potency lactated Ringer's (solution) myocardial band minimal bacterial concentration microgram milliequivalent milligram magnesium Magnesium Sulfate myocardial infarction minimum inhibitory concentration milliliter millimeter Milk of Magnesia magnetic resonance imaging sodium sodium bicarbonate neurologic nasogastric no known allergies neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)
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nulla per os (nothing by mouth) normal saline solution (0.9%) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug oxygen right eye ointment left eye osmolality occupational therapy over the counter each eye ounce after post cibum (after meals) posteroanterior; pulmonary artery arterial oxygen pressure partial pressure of oxygen in alveolar gas phenobarbital after meals partial pressure of carbon dioxide positive end-expiratory pressure by hydrogen ion concentration (H+) pelvic inflammatory disease afternoon orally, per os partial pressure of oxygen polymorphonuclear leukocytes purified protein derivative per rectum pro re nata (as needed) physical therapy; prothrombin time percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty partial thromboplastin time premature ventricular contraction quaque (every) q6h, q2h every 6 hours; every 2 hours quarter in die (four times a day) every morning quaque die (every day) every hour every night before bedtime 4 times a day
every other day quantity sufficient rule out rheumatoid arthritis; room air; right atrial Resp respiratory rate RL Ringer's lactated solution (also LR) ROM range of motion rt right s sine (without) s/p status post sat saturated SBP systolic blood pressure SC subcutaneously SIADH syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone SL sublingually under tongue SLE systemic lupus erythematosus SMA-12 sequential multiple analysis; a panel of 12 chemistry tests. Tests include Na+, K+, HCO3 , chloride, BUN, glucose, creatinine, bilirubin, calcium, total protein, albumin, alkaline phosphatase. SMX sulfamethoxazole sob shortness of breath sol solution SQ under the skin ss one-half STAT statim (immediately) susp suspension tid ter in die (three times a day) T4 Thyroxine level (T4) tab tablet TB tuberculosis Tbsp tablespoon Temp temperature TIA transient ischemic attack tid three times a day TKO to keep open, an infusion rate (500 mL/24h) TMP-SMX trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination TPA tissue plasminogen activator TSH thyroid-stimulating hormone tsp teaspoon U units
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UA URI Ut Dict UTI VAC vag VC VDRL VF V fib VLDL Vol VS VT W WBC x
urinalysis upper respiratory infection as directed urinary tract infection vincristine, adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide vaginal vital capacity Venereal Disease Research Laboratory ventricular function ventricular fibrillation very low-density lipoprotein volume vital signs ventricular tachycardia water white blood count times
Index
Abdominal pain 41 Abstraction 90 Acropachy 84 Acute abdomen 41 Adenoma sebaceum 63 Affect 90 Alcohol withdrawal 92 Alveolar/arterial O2 gradient 94 Amaurosis fugax 67 Amenorrhea 59 Anorexia 44 Aortic Coarctation 19 Aortic Dissection 12 Arteriovenous nicking 18 Ascites 53 Asterixis 50, 51 Asthma 26 Atrial fibrillation 17 Attention 90 Attitude 90 Axis 91 B12 deficiency 66 Babinski's sign 68 Body water deficit 94 Brudzinski's sign 37 Bruit renal 18 Calculations 90 Caput medusae 42, 50, 52 Carotenemia 82 CBC 7 CDT 93 Cephalization 15 Cerebral Herniation 68 Charcot's sign 42 Chest pain 11, 12 Cheyne Stokes respiration 68 Chief Compliant 5, 11, 82 Cholecystitis 12, 49 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 27 Chronic Renal Failure 73 Chvostek's sign 54 Cirrhosis 51 CKMB 12 CKMBiso 12 Cognitive evaluation 90 Cold caloric maneuver 66 Colon cutoff sign 54 Coma 65 Confusion 65 Congestive heart failure 15 Connective tissue disease 87 Cor pulmonale 27 Cough 34 Courvoisier's sign 42 Cr/BUN ratio 72 Cranial Nerve Examination 7 Cruveilhier-Baumgarten syndrome 52 CSF fluid 38 CTnl 12 CTnT 12 Cullen's sign 42 Cushing's Syndrome 20 Cushing's triad 68 CVAT 6 Decerebration 66 Decortication 66 Deep tendon reflexes 6 Deep vein thrombosis 85 Delirium 65 Diabetic ketoacidosis 81 Diabetic retinopathy 81 Diarrhea 45 Discharge Note 9 Discharge summary 10 Discoid rash 86, 87 Dizziness 64 Doll's eyes maneuver 66 DSM-IV Multiaxial Assessment Diagnosis 91 Dupuytren's contracture 52, 93 Dysdiodokinesis 65 Dyspnea 13 Ecthyma gangrenosum 33 Ectopic 61 Edema 14 Egophony 35 Electrolytes 7 Endocarditis 39 Endocrinology 81 EOMI 6 Epistaxis 48 Esophageal Rupture 12 Fever 31 Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome 49 Fluid wave 51 Formulas 94 Fractional excretion of sodium 71 Friction rub 20 Fund of knowledge 90 Gastritis 55 Gastrointestinal bleeding lower 48 upper 46 Glasgow coma scale 66 Grey Turner's sign 42 Gum hyperplasia 69 Hashimoto's disease 83 Headache 63 Heart failure 15 Hegar's sign 62 Hematemesis 46 Hematochezia 41 Hematology 85 Hematuria 74 Hemoptysis 25 Hepatic angle sign 52 Hepatitis 50 Hepatorenal syndrome 71, 73 History 5, 89 History of Present Illness 5 Homan's Sign 29, 85 Hyperaldosteronism 19 Hyperdefecation 83 Hyperinflation 27 Hyperkalemia 76 Hyperkeratosis 82 Hypernatremia 79 Hyperparathyroidism 20 Hypertension 18 Hypertensive retinopathy 18 Hyperthyroidism 83 Hypertrophic gastropathy 47 Hypokalemia 77 Hyponatremia 78 Hypothyroidism 82 Iliopsoas sign 42 Increased intracranial pressure 68 Infectious diseases 31 Insight 90
Intestinal obstruction 57 Ischemic stroke 67 Janeway lesions 40 Jaundice 50 Judgment 90 JVD 6 Kaposi's sarcoma 36 Kayser-Fleischer rings 50, 51 Kerley B lines 15 Kernig's sign 37 LFT's 7 Low back pain 86 Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 48 Lupus 87 Macroglossia 82 Malar rash 87 Mallory Weiss tear 47 McBurney's point 42 Melena 41, 48 Menetrier's disease 47 Meningitis 36, 38 pathogens 37 Mental status exam 90 Mesenteric ischemia 56 Migraine 64 Mini-mental status exam 91 Mood 90 Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 34 Murmurs 6 Murphy's Sign 31, 33, 42, 49 Muscle Contraction Headache 64 Myocardial infarction 11, 12 Myoglobin 12 Myxedema coma 82 Nausea 43, 44 Nephrolithiasis 75 Nephrology 71 Nephromegaly 74 Nephrotoxic drugs 71 Neurology 63 New York Heart Assoc 16 Obstipation 41 Obtundation 65 Obturator sign 42 Oculocephalic reflex 66 Oculovestibular reflex 66 Odynophagia 41 Oliguria 47, 71 Onycholysis 84
Ophthalmoplegia 84 Orthostatic hypotension 47 Osler's nodes 40 Osmolality, estimate of 94 Palmar erythema 51, 52 Palpitations 17 Pancreatitis 54 Paracentesis table 53 Past Medical History 5 Peptic ulcer disease 55 Pericarditis 12, 20 Peritonitis 53 PERRLA 6 Pheochromocytoma 19, 20 Physical Examination 6 Pigmenturia 72 Pleuritic pain 20 Plummer's nails 84 PMI 6 Pneumocystis pneumonia 35 Pneumonia 34 Port-wine nevus 69 Postrenal failure 72 Postural hypotension 47 Prerenal failure 72 Prescription Writing 10 Presyncope 65 Primitive reflexes 68 Procedure Note 9 Progress Note 8 Pseudo-hyperkalemia 77 Psychiatric history 89 Psychiatry 89 Puddle sign 51 Pulmonary embolism 28 Pulmonology 25 Pulses 6 Pulsus paradoxicus 26 Pyelonephritis 39 Raynaud's syndrome 87 Renal bruit 18 Renal failure table 72 Renal failure index 72 R e n d u - O s l e r -W e b e r disease 25 Renovascular Hypertension 19 Renovascular Stenosis 19
Review of Systems 5 Rheumatology 85 Rinne's test 65 Romberg's test 6 Roth's spots 40 Rovsing's sign 42 RRR 6 Sciatica 86 Seizure 68 Sepsis 32, 34 Septic shock 34 Spider angiomas 51, 52 Stigmata of Liver Disease 42 Stroke 67, 68 Stupor 65 Sturge-Weber syndrome 69 Subcutaneous fat necrosis 54 Syncope 21 Systemic inflammatory response syndrome 34 Tactile fremitus 35 Tenesmus 48 Thought content 90 Thyroid Storm 83 Thyroiditis 83 Thyrotoxicosis 83 Todd's paralysis 69 Transient ischemic attack 65 Tuberculous 38 Tumor lysis syndrome 76 UA 7 Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding 46 Uremic frost 73 Urinary tract infection 39 Urine analysis 7 Urochromes 73 Uterine bleeding 60 Vertigo 64 Vomiting 43 Von Recklinghausen's disease 69 Water bottle sign 21 Weakness 67 Weber test 7, 65 Weight loss 44 Wheezing 26 Whispered pectoriloquy 35 Wilson's disease 50
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