Student Orientation Contest and e-Kit

Symptoms (Sx), symptoms, symptoms! Get relief by quickly finding diagnoses and treatments in STAT!Ref. Use STAT!Ref to complete this brief quiz and you will be entered to win one (1) of 200 iPod® Shuffles.

STAT!Ref is a comprehensive, cross-searchable healthcare resource and is "better than Sx!" Use it to find the Dx, Tx and Rx to care for your patients or ace your exams.

STAT!Ref is easy to use, but feel free to download some help documents, like Flash tutorials and PDF user guides, below. Ask the librarian at your institution for access details and then bookmark it or add it to your favorites!

Give the proper answer or the Dx (diagnosis) for the given Sx (symptoms).

#1. Here are the Sx. Provide a probable Dx.

· Slight fatigue and sluggishness · Increased sensitivity to cold · Constipation · Pale, dry skin and hair · Puffy face · Hoarse voice · Elevated blood cholesterol · Unexpected weight gain · Constipation · Muscle aches, cramps, tenderness or stiffness · Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints · Heavier-than-normal menstrual periods · Depression, forgetfulness · Visibly enlarged thyroid

Answer:

Hint: Use STAT!Ref Online to help find answers stat!

#2. What does Rx stand for?

Answer:

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#3. Here are the Sx. Provide a probable Dx.

· Extreme thirst · Extreme hunger · Frequent urination · Sores or bruises that heal slowly · Dry, itchy skin · Unexplained weight loss · Blurry vision that changes from day to day · Unusual tiredness or drowsiness · Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet · Frequent or recurring skin, gum, bladder or vaginal yeast infections

Answer:

Hint: Use STAT!Ref Online to help find answers stat!

Contact Information - Necessary to enter the contest

Name:
E-mail:
Institution:
Phone: (optional)

Contest Rules

  • The contest ends Oct. 15th, 2008.
  • One contest entry per person. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
  • The iPod® Shuffles will be awarded by random selection of valid contest entries.
  • Award recipients will be notified by e-mail.
  • Allow 4-6 weeks for prize delivery once the contest has ended.
  • The selected winners must be members of a STAT!Ref subscribing institution.
  • There will be a maximum of one (1) winner per institution.
  • The questions must be answered correctly to qualify for the prize.
  • Contact information must be legitimate and correct.
  • Teton Data System employees are not eligible to participate.
  • iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple is not a sponsor or participant of this promotion.

Quiz Resources
Student Orientation e-Kit
How to Use STAT!Ref
PIER© User Guide
Anatomy.tv User Guide
STAT!Ref Tutorial
PIER EBM Tutorial
MedCalc3000 Tutorial
Anatomy.tv Tutorial
How to Use STAT!Ref
How to Use MedCalc 3000