Neupsy Key

Conjunctivitis (Acute) Evaluation General—inflammation of the mucous membrane that covers the anterior surface of the eye from the inner surface of the eyelid to the corneal edge Clinical (in general)—“red/pink…

Congestive Heart Failure Evaluation General—clinical syndrome which affects heart function; that is, the ability to fill and/or pump blood Clinical—dyspnea, fatigue, edema (lungs and legs); + jugular venous pressure (JVP),…

The Common Cold Evaluation General—the common cold is a lay term for mild upper respiratory illness. Clinical—self-limited disease restricted to the upper respiratory tract; mean duration is 7 to 10…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Evaluation General—progressive airflow limitation secondary to chronic inflammation of the lung and airways This process that destroys the lung results in emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both….

Cerebrovascular Disease: Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) General—disorders affecting part of the brain transiently or permanently by ischemia or bleeding Classification Transient ischemic attack (TIA) Brief neurologic…

Candidiasis—Mucocutaneous Infections Candidiasis (most common opportunistic fungal infection) General—ranges from localized mucocutaneous infection to life-threatening disseminated infection Etiology Candida albicans is the most common. Other common culpable candida species include…

Burns Classification The traditional classification (first, second, or third degree) is being replaced by a system based on depth (see Table 2.11.1). Acute management After establishing classification based on depth,…

Bronchitis (Acute) Evaluation Description—“chest cold” in a patient without underlying cardiopulmonary disease lasting <A onclick="get_content(event,'AB1-M12'); return false;" onmouseover="window.status=this.title; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;" title="<3 weeks Clinical Main symptoms—coughwithin 2 days…

Asthma Evaluation Description—a chronic disorder of the airways characterized by Variable airflow obstruction (usually reversible with treatment or spontaneously) Bronchial hyper-responsiveness Airway inflammation related to immunologically mediated (e.g., immunoglobulin E…