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| What do the words "sthenic" and "-morphic" mean and what are their uses? |
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-Sthenic refers to strength and energy level
-The levels are asthenic, sthenic, and hypersthenic with hypersthenic being generally short and stout
-Morphic refers to the body type in terms of how "stretched out" the patient is
-Ectomorphic, mesomorphic, and endomorphic are the levels with endomorphic (inner-form) being short and round and more prone to obesity |
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-Severe inflammation of dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin from infection, often where the skin has previously been broken
-Will show redness and swelling |
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| -Visible spread of infection through lymphatic channels (such as a red streak spreading upwards from hand) |
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| -Over-curvature of the thoracic spine, giving a hunch-back |
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-Fluid in peritoneal cavity giving a big belly usually from some type of liver disease
-Treat with paracentesis |
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| What sitting position is often assumed in COPD patients? |
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| -Tripod position; lean forward putting hands on knees to maximize respiratory mechanics |
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| What do we commonly associate with clubbing? |
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-COPD, cystic fibrosis, hypoxia and a bunch of others
-In general, from lung problems, or tissue perfusion problems |
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| What is the Boutonniere deformity? |
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-PIP joint is permanently flexed while DIP joint is permanently hyperextended
-Often seen in rheumatoid arthritis |
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| -Common fungal infection of the nail |
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