Vol. 60, 1909 - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

8. What is the differential diagnosis between
ascites and ovarian cyst.
I'R.VCTICE OF MEDICIXE.
r,v !I. 11. Dodson. M. D., Greensboro, X.C.
: ',i\ e differential diagnosis between
'\[\c ricer and Carcinoma of stomach.
*ii\e pliNsical signs in Croupous Pneumonia—in
the stage of solidification and
differentiate from Pleurisy with effusion.
,>. In Aortic and Mitral InsufBciency,
where is the murmur heard most distinctly
and its direction of transmission?
4. (Jive lUiology of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis,
(epidemic) and characteristic
symptoms.
r>. Define Arterio-Sclerosis, and give chief
causes producing it.
(). Ciive symptoms of hemorrhage in Typhoid
I'ever and treatment.
7. What is the chief cause of Locomotor
Ataxia? (".ive symptoms briefly in initial
and ataxic stages.
5. Wliat conditions are found in examination
of urine, and circulation in chronic
Interstitial Nephritis?
istering chloroform?
6. Describe method of preparing hands for
a surgical operation or obstetrical exam-
ination.
7. Why do we have abscess of tlie liver
following purulent appendicitis?
•S. What is the rule as to fixation of joints
above and below a fracture?
9. Mow do you differentiate between chan-
cre and chancroid? What is period of in-
cubation for each treatment?
10. Describe operation for talipes equino-
1 1
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varus.
I'"or the diagnosis of what disease is the
Wasserman reaction used?
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questions.)
EDITORIAL. 39
PHY.SIOLOGY AXD HYGIENE.
By J. L. XichoLson, M. D,, Richland, X.C.
1. What evidence is there that the secretion
of urine is not a simple process of
filtration from the blood? State the probable
nature of the stimulation controlling
the secretion of urine.
2. Explain the structure and use of each
of the three coats of blood vessels.
3. Name the principle centers of organic
function situated in the medulla oblongata.
4. Give the teachings as to the (a) origin
(b) functions (c) variations in number of
leucocytes.
.T. Five the functions of carbohydrate
foods.
(>. Discuss Enzymes: Giving (a) Their
general character, (b' six principle ones,
where chiefly found, and their respective
actions in the process of digestion.
7. What is the significance of (a) nitrates
and (b) nitrites found in drinking water?
5. Give the prophylaxis of uncinariasis.
9, Give briefly treatment
ticular Rlieumalism.
10. Write one prescription
ment of I%rysipelas.
SURGERY.
for Acute .\r-
for local treat-
9. Discuss municipal supervision of a city's
milk supply.
10. Discuss the contamination of air in
dwellings, consequent upon improper
lighting, heating, and ventilation.
ANATOMY.
By W. W. McKenzie, M. D.
By L. H. McBrayer. M. I).. Asheville. 1. Name the bones of the head, and de-
1 . What is pathology and treatment of
paronychia?
J. What is pathology and treatment of
scribe the frontal bone.
2. Where does abdominal aorta commence
and where does it terminate? Name its
o.steomyelitis of tibia?
.3. Describe operation for radical cure of
branches.
3. Name the principal lobes of the brain
oblifiue inguinal hernia.
and the fissures dividing them.
4. Describe ojieration for acute catarrhal
appendicitis.
.5. How would you treat a patient who had
suddenly ceased to breathe while admin-
4. Give the origin and function of the
trigeminus (5th cranial) nerve, and name
the divisions of the same.
.T. With what bones does the astragulus
articulate.
6. Describe the stomach, give its average
size, attachments, regional location, gross
structure, blood and nerve supply.
7. Give origin, insertion, and action and
nerve supply of the following muscles;
Deltoid, Soleus, and Quadratus Lumborum.
5. Give the surgical anatomy of femoral
hernia.
'). Locate and describe the ovaries.
ID. Give a histologic description of an
artery.
11. Describe the rectum.
12. Describe the Iris, give its blood and
nerve supply.
(Answer only 10 questions.)
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