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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
Mini-Mental State Examination ... Mental Status (SLUMS ... ) examination is ... Geriatrics #Dementia #SLUMS ... #MentalStatus #Examination
Characteristics of Selected Pneumonias

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). Gram-positive diplococci. 
Haemophilus influenzae. Pleomorphic gram-negative coccobacilli. 
Staphylococcus aureus. Plump
Plump gram-positive ... Plump gram-negative
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Firm, painless lump ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management
Microscopic examination of vaginal samples. A, Normal saline wet mount showing a clump of three normal
Microscopic examination ... mount showing a clump
SLU Mental Status Examination Tool
What does the SLU Mental Status Exam Test Do?
Q1-Q3: Attention, immediate recall,
Mental Status Examination ... Geriatrics #Dementia #SLUMS ... #MentalStatus #Examination
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
postoperative appendicular lump
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Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... on neurologic examination ... history and physical examination ... AlteredMentalStatus #Delirium #Management
Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System

#Respiratory #PhysicalExam #Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Signs #Assessment #Examination
Clinical Examination ... Signs #Assessment #Examination
ECG Changes in Hyperkalemia and Treatment
Membrane Stabilization
 - Calcium gluconate or chloride 
Redistribution
 - Insulin
bicarbonate Elimination ... Hyperkalemia #Treatment #Management
Red cell autoagglutination is the process whereby red cells clump together forming aggregates. This is seen
whereby red cells clump