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When the Doctor Says....III

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When the Doctor SaysIII game quiz
"When the doctor says a certain phrase, what is he talking about? Number three of the series."

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 tenderness", what might this mean?
    He needs abdominal surgery
    He is recovering from a seizure
    He has been playing too much basketball
    He keeps repeating the same phrase over and over


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?
    Pancreatic function tests to check for pancreatitis
    Pituitary function tests - a series of endocrine blood tests
    Pill finder tests - blood and urine tests to look for illicit drug use
    Pulmonary function tests to measure breathing ability


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


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


7. The patient is "third spacing". What is he doing?
    Not answering questions appropriately or acting in an appropriate manner
    Accumulating fluid in body cavities or tissues
    Leaving out pertinent details when giving a medical history
    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 ventilator and an intubation tube
    Cardiac paddles for electric shock
    A kidney dialysis machine
    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 is due to take the next admission in rotation
    He is on the verge of making a diagnosis
    He has successfully made a diagnosis
    He is just about to go off call


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Compiled Jun 28 12