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A 3-year-old boy is brought in with swelling and bruising after falling. He has a family history of a bleeding disorder. His symptoms are limited to joints and deep muscles. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 19-year-old African American male presents with severe pain in his chest and limbs. He has a known history of sickle cell disease. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

Besides referral, how would the following conditions be managed by you or the MD (2 each) a. Commotio Cordis   d. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy      

A soccer player reports to you that she hasn’t been feeling well for a few weeks and her muscles seem tired…more than normal.  You decide to perform an urinalysis. 1. Please explain how the test is performed.    2. What does it test for? At least 4 different things – be specific   3. What conditions would result if (+) findings were found with your list in B. (Make sure to match them up)  

*Add in comprehensive questions modeled after the Conditions Tool assignment (Differential Dx based off pt symptom) into each exam.  Fatigue, Fever, Rash, HA, Abdominal pain, chest pain, irregular heartbeat  

***One of your patient’s c/o inconsistent abdominal issues.  At times he notices cramping, loose stool, constipation, & bloating. You suspect that he has Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  You want to r/o something more severe.  Please list 3 specific S/S that are NOT signs of IBS. 1. 2. 3.

Je suis votre meilleure amie de l’hiver. Pourquoi ? Car c’est moi qui protège votre cou quand il fait très froid. Avec mes amis, le bonnet et les gants, nous vous accompagnons pendant les mois les plus froids de l’année, pour vos sorties en ville ou au ski. Je suis ________________ ? le cou = neck

One of your players sends you a text and tells you “I think I have the flu. I have been getting sicker and sicker for days”. You know this isn’t correct.  Explain how you would distinguish between the common cold and influenza. 

Avoir plus de temps (je)

***Your patient comes in and makes the following statements.  Name the condition that comes to mind relevant to the situation (use medical term)  (1pt each):  C. My legs have been getting progressively weaker after receiving a recent vaccination.