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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
and negative (normal ... cause of AVS. ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
—20 per min in normal ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... hyperventilation syndrome—a common ... Occasional sighs ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Common sites include ... soles in 50% of cases ... - Less common ... with positive testing ... have positive serology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Presbycusis is the most common ... include a: • Neurologic ... Rinne Test: • Normal ... cause unknown) ... - is the most common
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... Symptoms and Signs ... hypertension; some normal ... Less common symptoms ... and signs: •
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Mildly decreased/Normal ... • Common clinical ... meningismus are common ... Acute meningeal signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... syndrome is the most common ... Central cyanosis ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... Idiopathic, HSV most common ... HIV, Lyme, GBS, tumor ... CNS inflammatory cause ... Management #Treatment #Neurology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
areas that are not normally ... cavity) Caused ... characterized by central ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
conjunctiva, tears - Oral ... cough; difficulty breathing ... abdominal cramps Neurologic ... consciousness General ... Diagnosis #Allergy #Signs