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Nurse Jackie

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Season 2, Episode 11

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Blood clot in lung

Patient returns from transatlantic flight with rash that Zoey suspects is actually a blood clot. Dr. O'Hara confirms a small blood clot that nearly caused a pulmonary embolism, which could have been fatal. Zoey catches the diagnosis that Dr. Cooper initially missed.

Nurse Jackie — S02E11Patient: Keiran O'Geraty

Also known as: Tourette's

Self-injurious behavior

Patient from Quiznos presents with self-inflicted stab wound to thigh, explains he has Tourette syndrome that manifests as self-injurious tics when overwhelmed, particularly around women. Dr. Cooper reveals he also has Tourette's with inappropriate sexual touching.

Also known as: Drug withdrawal

Patient in methadone maintenance program presents in full-blown opioid withdrawal after missing clinic hours due to pet emergency. Dr. Cooper eventually administers 20mg methadone after the patient waits all day and hospital staff initially refuse treatment.

Also known as: Poison ivy

Initial presenting complaint for Mr. O'Geraty - rash that appears after flight from Dublin. Dr. Cooper diagnoses as contact dermatitis/allergic reaction, but Zoey suspects deeper pathology that leads to discovery of blood clot.

Nurse Jackie — S02E11Patient: Keiran O'Geraty