When the Doctor Says....III

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. When the doctor says "This patient is having DT's", what does he mean? Stiff muscles and inability to move - Diffuse Tetany Shakes and anxiety induced by alcohol withdrawal - Delirium Tremens. Is having a turn for the worse - Deep Troubles An uncooperative or abusive attitude - Doctor Tantrum

2. If a doctor says the patient has "rebound", what might this mean? He has been playing too much basketball He keeps repeating the same phrase over and over He is recovering from a seizure He needs abdominal surgery

3. When the doctor says the patient needs a "spin", what does he mean? Needs to be discharged quickly to make room for another patient He needs exercise on a stationary bicycle He needs dialysis to supplement kidney function Needs to be turned repeatedly to test cerebellar function and balance

4. If the patient needs "PFT's", what will he get? Pulmonary function tests to measure breathing ability Pill finder tests - blood and urine tests to look for illicit drug use Pancreatic function tests to check for pancreatitis Pituitary function tests - a series of endocrine blood tests

5. If a doctor asks for a "BMR", what kind of problem is he trying to address? A disorderly patient to obtain restraints An uncontrolled cardiac rhythm A patient who is about to vomit An endocrine problem such as hyperthyroidism

6. If a patient needs a "KUB", to which hospital department will he be headed? Surgery Morgue Emergency Radiology

7. The patient is "third spacing". What is he doing? Accumulating fluid in body cavities or tissues Leaving out pertinent details when giving a medical history Not answering questions appropriately or acting in an appropriate manner Skipping every third beat on an EKG tracing

8. The doctor is worried the patient is going into "ARDS". What does he need to get ready? A kidney dialysis machine A ventilator and an intubation tube Cardiac paddles for electric shock A tongue blade and anti-seizure medication

9. The doctor says the patient has "torsade". Which organ or group of organs is affected? brain and spinal cord abdominal muscles digestive system heart

10. When a resident on night call says he is "on the point", what is he really saying? He has successfully made a diagnosis He is just about to go off call He is on the verge of making a diagnosis He is due to take the next admission in rotation