Dysuria is painful urination, usually described to be a burning or stinging sensation. Cause Urinary tract: Kidney stones Urethral stricture Cystitis UTI, caused by bacterial infection STD, including chlamydia Urethritis Urinary schistosmiasis Malignancy, e.g. bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral cancer Pyelonephritis Hemorrhagic...

Denver developmental screening test (DDST, Denver scale) is a test for screening cognitive and behavioral problems in preschool kids. DENVER II is a revision and update, updated in 1992. Source: Denver...

Antiviral are drugs used to Tx viral infections. Like antibiotics (for bacteria), specific antivirals can Tx specific viruses. Unlike most antibiotics, antivirals don't destroy the target pathogen, but rather inhibits their...

Ageusia is a complete loss of taste of the tongue, particularly the inability to detect swet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (aka pleasant/savory taste). Because the tongue can only detect...

GIC (Glass Ionomer Cement) contain a basic glass, and an acidic polymer liquid, set by an acid-base reaction Components The acidic polymer is polyacrylic acid, an ionomer, containing 5-10% of substituted ionic...

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (aka wet brain, Korsakoff's psychosis, alcoholic encephalopathy) is the combination of Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's syndrome. Pathophysiology Due to the close relationship between these 2 disorders, Pt's suffering from both...

Lethal neurotoxin produced by a bacteria commonly found in soil. By injecting into muscles w/ minute quantities, by blocking the release of ACh from the neuron, there is decreased muscle...

Lower limb examination assesses the neurological function of the lower limbs. LL is shorthand for Lower limb. Method Remember with the mnemonic “The Powerful Romans Conquered Spain”: REMEMBER to start- Walking: Assess gait, asking patient...

Protein shake/bar/bites/oats/gels/powders is a powdered protein supplement. MOA Shake is mixed with water, milk, or juice. They come in a variety of flavors Labels on protein shakes suggesting it be taken in cold is...

Health care is the Dx, Tx, and prevention of disease (also illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments). Classification Primary care, who act as first point of consultation for all Pt's...