Hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver. Sx Often present as an abdominal mass Jaundice, sometimes, depending on the cause Cause Infection: Glandular fever (infectious mononucleiosis), caused by EBV (Epstein-Barr virus). A similar condition (pseudoglandular fever) may be...

Diaphragm is a cervical barrier type of birth control. Method It is a soft latex or silicone dome with a spring molded into the rim It creates a seal against the walls of...

Tocolytics (aka anti-contraction drugs, labor repressants) are drugs used to suppress premature labor. Examples include: [[Nifedipine]] [[Progesterone]], has limited evidence → hormone which suppresses uterine activity Purpose Suppress contractions, although it is often only partial Can...

Potter sequence (aka Potter's syndrome, oligohydramnios sequence) is the atypical physical appearance of a fetus or neonate due to oligohydramnios experienced in the uterus. Oligohydramnios is a decrease in amniotic fluid...

Ringworm (aka dermatophytosis, tinea) is caused by fungal infection of the skin. Sx It is called "ringworm" because the rash is circular, with a ring-like appearance Pathophysiology The dermatophytes (i.e. fungi that cause parasitic...

Gonadal dysgenesis is any congenital development disorder of the reproductive system, involving progressive loss of germ cells on the developing gonads of an embryo. [faq]What is gonadal dysgenesis? So gonads are the...

Postoperative fever is where a Pt develops a fever after a surgery. It is a common condition, but is challenging, because it can be a hallmark of a serious underlying condition. Pathophysiology If postop...

Rubella (from Latin "little red", aka German measles, 3 day measles) is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Known as "German" measles because it was first described by German doctors. [faq]What...

Orofacial cleft (ak cleft lip, cleft palate) involves an abnormal opening. Sx Cleft lip, is an opening in the upper lip, that may extend into the nose. The opening may be on...

Venipuncture is the process of obtaining IV access. Purpose IV therapy Administer therapeutic Tx (including medications, nutritions, chemotherapy) Obtain blood for: Dx purposes Monitor levels of blood components Remove blood due to excess levels of iron or...