14 Flashcards

1
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cat scratch disease (skin lesion and lymphadenopathy, +/- fever,bartonella) treatment

A

azithromycin

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anaphylaxis presentation and treatment

A

+/- hypotension, wheezing, hives, GI sx.

IM epi

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3
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carpel tunnel syndrome features

A

pain and numbness in wrist and palmar surface of first three fingers with repetitive movement of wrist

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4
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Intertrigo (erythematous plaques and erosion in intertriginous regions), common bug and treatment

A

candida

antifungals

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5
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Etiology of paralytic ileus, and presentation of air in imaging

A
  • metabolic (hypokalemia), medication induced, recent surgery
  • possible distension
  • reduced/absent bowel sounds
  • air present in both small bowel and large bowel vs in SBO, no air in large bowel.
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6
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Children with sickle cell disease is at highest risk for what complication? What should they receive for management?

A

spleen sequestration

  • daily penicillin administration
  • vaccines (pneumococcal, meningococcus, haemophilus influenza)
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7
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highly suggestive test for testicular torsion

A

cremaster reflex— absent in testicular torsion

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stiffness/pain in shoulder, pelvic, proximal arms, age over 50. diagnostic test? ddx? treatment?

A

Polymyalgia rheumatica
ESR
prednisone

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