04 APR 2017 1514 MIX

Question 1

what is the treatment for cat scratch disease?

Answer 1

azithromycin

Question 2

in addition to the classic triad of urethritis, oligoarthritis, and conjunctivitis, what other two symptoms can be seen with reactive arthritis?

Answer 2

• mucocutaneous lesions

- enthesitis (tendon pain, e.g. Achilles)

Question 3

what is the first line therapy for reactive arthritis in the acute phase?

Answer 3

NSAIDs

Question 4

the mesolimbic pathway extends from the _________ to the ___________

Answer 4

VTA to limbic

Question 5

what is the reason for gynecomastia seen in cirrhosis?

Answer 5

elevated circulating levels of estradiol due to increased conversion from androgens

Question 6

what is the gold standard diagnostic modality for luteomas?

Answer 6

US

Question 7

a symptomatic luteoma puts a female fetus at high risk for:

Answer 7

virilization

Question 8

a drop in platelets by 50% or more or a new thrombus within 5-10 days of heparin initiation should raise suspicion for:

Answer 8

heparin induced thrombocytopenia

Question 9

what is given to prevent neuro complications (deafness, focal deficits) in strep pneumo meningitis?

Answer 9

dexamethasone (discontinued once s. pneumo is ruled out)

Question 10

what differentiates henoch schonlein purpura from other causes of purpura?

Answer 10

in HSP the platelet count is normal