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Quadrant -I (Video)

Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

Quadrant - II (Study Material)

1. Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

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2. Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

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3. Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

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Quadrant - III (Assignments)

1. Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

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2. Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

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3. Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

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Quadrant - IV (MCQs)

A 68-year-old male presents with sudden onset severe tearing upper back pain radiating to the chest. He is pale, diaphoretic, …

A: Myofascial back pain B: Vertebral osteomyelitis C: Aortic dissection D: Cauda equina syndrome

A 45-year-old female presents with progressive lower back pain, difficulty in urination, and recent onset saddle anesthesia. Which of the …

A: Reassure and prescribe NSAIDs B: Urgent spinal MRI C: X-ray lumbosacral spine D: Bed rest and oral steroids

A 55-year-old male with diabetes presents with fever and back pain for 7 days. Examination reveals tenderness over the lumbar …

A: Vertebral fracture B: Disc herniation C: Spinal epidural abscess D: Spondylolisthesis

A 32-year-old male presents with acute onset back pain after lifting a heavy object. The pain radiates down the left …

A: Sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation B: Ankylosing spondylitis C: Vertebral fracture D: Piriformis syndrome

A 52-year-old chronic alcoholic presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back. On exam, there is flank ecchymosis (Grey Turner …

A: Biliary colic B: Acute pancreatitis C: Spinal metastasis D: Renal colic

Which of the following is a red flag in back pain evaluation?

A: Pain relieved by rest B: Age 20–40 C: Fever and weight loss D: Pain only during activity

Which among the following does NOT cause referred pain to the upper back?

A: Aortic dissection B: Gallbladder disease C: Pancreatitis D: Esophageal rupture

What is the most appropriate investigation to confirm spinal epidural abscess?

A: X-ray B: CT spine C: MRI spine with contrast D: Bone scan

The "Shopping Cart Sign" is typically associated with which condition?

A: Ankylosing spondylitis B: Lumbar spinal stenosis C: Cauda equina syndrome D: Discitis

In which of the following condition is associated with step-off deformity on palpation of back?

A: Paraspinal sprain B: Lumbar discitis C: Spondylolisthesis D: Spinal metastasis

A 68-year-old male presents with sudden onset severe tearing upper back pain radiating to the chest. He is pale, diaphoretic, …

A: Myofascial back pain B: Vertebralosteomyelitis C: Aortic dissection D: Cauda equina syndrome

A 45-year-old female presents with progressive lower back pain, difficulty in urination, and recent onset saddle anesthesia. Which of the …

A: Reassure and prescribe NSAIDs B: Urgent spinal MRI C: X-ray lumbosacral spine D: Bed rest and oral steroids

A 55-year-old male with diabetes presents with fever and back pain for 7 days. Examination reveals tenderness over the lumbar …

A: Vertebral fracture B: Disc herniation C: Spinal epidural abscess D: Spondylolisthesis

A 32-year-old male presents with acute onset back pain after lifting a heavy object. The pain radiates down the left …

A: Sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation B: Ankylosing spondylitis C: Vertebral fracture D: Piriformis syndrome

A 52-year-old chronic alcoholic presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back. On exam, there is flank ecchymosis (Grey Turner …

A: Biliary colic B: Acute pancreatitis C: Spinal metastasis D: Renal colic

Which of the following is a red flag in back pain evaluation?

A: Pain relieved by rest B: Age 20–40 C: Fever and weight loss D: Pain only during activity

Which among the following does NOT cause referred pain to the upper back?

A: Aortic dissection B: Gallbladder disease C: Pancreatitis D: Esophageal rupture

What is the most appropriate investigation to confirm spinal epidural abscess?

A: X-ray B: CT spine C: MRI spine with contrast D: Bone scan

The "Shopping Cart Sign" is typically associated with which condition?

A: Ankylosing spondylitis B: Lumbar spinal stenosis C: Cauda equina syndrome D: Discitis

In which of the following condition is associated with step-off deformity on palpation of back?

A: Paraspinal sprain B: Lumbar discitis C: Spondylolisthesis D: Spinal metastasis

According to the standard triage protocol for emergency departments, chest pain should be categorized as:

A: Routine B: Elective C: Urgent C: Delayed

What is the very first step in the initial triage and resuscitation of a patient presenting with chest pain?

A: Administering IV analgesia B: Evaluating ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) C: Performing a chest X-ray D: Checking old ECGs

Which of the following is considered an essential investigation for chest pain, even if the initial results appear normal?

A: D-dimer B: Troponin C: ECG D: Ultrasound of the abdomen

A patient presents with chest pain and cough. Which of the following pulmonary conditions should be considered in the differential …

A: Pericarditis B: Pneumonia C: GERD D: Herpes zoster

Which clinical finding during lung auscultation might specifically suggest Left Ventricular Failure (LVF) in a chest pain patient?

A: Decreased breath sounds B: Crackles C: High-pitched wheezing D: Normal vesicular breathing

Which of the following is NOT listed as a gastrointestinal cause of chest pain in the differential diagnosis?

A: GERD B: Oesophageal rupture C: Peptic ulcer D: Pulmonary embolism

In which of the following life-threatening conditions might both the ECG and Chest X-ray (CXR) be normal during the early …

A: Musculoskeletal pain B: Early Myocardial Infarction or Aortic Dissection C: Chronic Stable Angina D: Pneumonia

Which "Red Flag" symptom is specifically associated with a higher risk of a life- threatening cardiac event?

A: Chest pain for 2 weeks B: Pain radiating to the jaw or left arm C: Pain relieved by antacids D: Pain exacerbated by deep breathing

During the physical examination, what should a clinician look for to assess the patient's immediate clinical status?

A: Signs of distress B: Patient's occupation C: History of allergies D: D. Previous surgical scars

What is the primary most important step in the management of chest pain?

A: Always wait for troponin levels before acting. B: Rule out life-threatening causes first. C: Only cardiac causes are dangerous. D: Focus only on the most common symptoms.

Quadrant -I (Video)

Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

Quadrant - II (Study Material)

1. Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

2. Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

3. Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

Quadrant - III (Assignments)

1. Abdominal Pain- Dr. Abhinov Thamminaina

2. Approach to a chest pain patient- Dr. Mario Antony

3. Back pain- Dr. Harikrishnan C

Quadrant - IV (MCQs)

A 68-year-old male presents with sudden onset severe tearing upper back pain radiating to the chest. He is pale, diaphoretic, …

A 45-year-old female presents with progressive lower back pain, difficulty in urination, and recent onset saddle anesthesia. Which of the …

A 55-year-old male with diabetes presents with fever and back pain for 7 days. Examination reveals tenderness over the lumbar …

A 32-year-old male presents with acute onset back pain after lifting a heavy object. The pain radiates down the left …

A 52-year-old chronic alcoholic presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back. On exam, there is flank ecchymosis (Grey Turner …

Which of the following is a red flag in back pain evaluation?

Which among the following does NOT cause referred pain to the upper back?

What is the most appropriate investigation to confirm spinal epidural abscess?

The "Shopping Cart Sign" is typically associated with which condition?

In which of the following condition is associated with step-off deformity on palpation of back?

A 68-year-old male presents with sudden onset severe tearing upper back pain radiating to the chest. He is pale, diaphoretic, …

A 45-year-old female presents with progressive lower back pain, difficulty in urination, and recent onset saddle anesthesia. Which of the …

A 55-year-old male with diabetes presents with fever and back pain for 7 days. Examination reveals tenderness over the lumbar …

A 32-year-old male presents with acute onset back pain after lifting a heavy object. The pain radiates down the left …

A 52-year-old chronic alcoholic presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back. On exam, there is flank ecchymosis (Grey Turner …

Which of the following is a red flag in back pain evaluation?

Which among the following does NOT cause referred pain to the upper back?

What is the most appropriate investigation to confirm spinal epidural abscess?

The "Shopping Cart Sign" is typically associated with which condition?

In which of the following condition is associated with step-off deformity on palpation of back?

According to the standard triage protocol for emergency departments, chest pain should be categorized as:

What is the very first step in the initial triage and resuscitation of a patient presenting with chest pain?

Which of the following is considered an essential investigation for chest pain, even if the initial results appear normal?

A patient presents with chest pain and cough. Which of the following pulmonary conditions should be considered in the differential …

Which clinical finding during lung auscultation might specifically suggest Left Ventricular Failure (LVF) in a chest pain patient?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a gastrointestinal cause of chest pain in the differential diagnosis?

In which of the following life-threatening conditions might both the ECG and Chest X-ray (CXR) be normal during the early …

Which &quot;Red Flag&quot; symptom is specifically associated with a higher risk of a life- threatening cardiac event?

During the physical examination, what should a clinician look for to assess the patient&#39;s immediate clinical status?

What is the primary most important step in the management of chest pain?

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Which "Red Flag" symptom is specifically associated with a higher risk of a life- threatening cardiac event?

During the physical examination, what should a clinician look for to assess the patient's immediate clinical status?