18 Flashcards
Distinguish between causes of acute limb ischemia?
- Arterial emboli -> sudden symptoms, sources include L atrial thrombus (AFib), L ventricular thrombus (anterior MI), infective endocarditis, thrombus from valves
- Arterial thrombosis - PVD, less severe presentation, pulses diminished in both extremities
___ can cause recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, which results in hoarseness due to wartlike growths on the true vocal cords.
HPV (6 and 11)
Mainstay of treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis?
Surgical debridement
MOA - calcineurin inhibitor (eg, tacrolimus, cyclosporine) renal toxicity?
Vasoconstriction
Presentation - N/V, RUQ/epigastric pain, fulminant liver failure in pregnancy
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
May see profound hypoglycemia, increased AST/ALT, bilir, thrombocytopenia, DIC
Management of acute fatty liver of pregnancy?
Immediate delivery regardless of gestational age
In the US, what are the most common source of rabies transmission?
Bats (other causes in the US include raccoons, skunks, foxes; dogs in the developing world)
Acute unilateral cervical lymphadenitis in children is usually caused by ___.
Bacterial infection, most commonly S. aureus, followed by GAS
Cause of acute unilateral lymphadenitis in older children with a history of periodontal disease?
Peptostreptococcus
Cause of unilateral subacute-chronic LAD, usually <5 y/o, firm, non-tender, usually <4 cm
Non-TB mycobacteria
What does an S4 indicate?
Stiff L ventricle -> restrictive cardiomoypathy or LVH from prolonged HTN
Believed to result from blood striking a stiffened left ventricle during atrial contraction
Rx primary Raynaud phenomenon?
CCBs (eg, nifedipine, amlodipine), avoid aggravating factors
What is the primary MV abnormality in patients with HCM?
Systolic anterior motion of the MV -> anterior motion of MV leaflets toward the septum aka abnormal leaflet motion
How does HCM murmur change with preload?
Increased preload/increase afterload -> decreased murmur
Rx RTA?
Oral bicarbonate replacement
3 types of RTA?
1 (Distal) - poor hydrogen secretion into urine (urine pH above 5.5)
2 (Proximal) - poor bicarbonate resorption
4 - aldosterone resistance (high K)
Lab findings in all types of RTA?
Low serum bicarbonate
Hyperchloremia
Normal AG metabolic acidosis
Distinguish between types of RTA?
Urine pH and urine electrolytes
Fundoscopy findings of central retinal artery occlusion?
Whitened retina (edema) Cherry red spot (central fovea appears red from underlying choroid)
Fundoscopy findings of hypertensive retinopathy?
Hard exudates
AV nicking
Flame hemorrhages
Silver wiring
Fundoscopy findings of central retinal vein occlusion
Venous dilation/tortuosity
Scattered and diffuse hemorrhages (blood and thunder)
Cotton wool spots
Disc swelling
3 major side effects of MTX?
Oral ulcers
Macrocytic anemia
Hepatotoxicity
Vaginitis with NORMAL pH (3.8-4.5)
Candida vaginitis
How do endometrial polyps typically present?
Regular monthly menses with intermenstrual bleeding
Cafe-au-lait macules, skinfold freckling, Lisch nodules, neurofibromas, optic pathway gliomas
NF1
When should anticoagulation be given to a patient with suspected PE prior to diagnostic work-up?
Moderate to severe distress
High likelihood of PE
No absolute or relative contraindications
Modified Wells criteria for pre-test probability of PE?
+3: clinical signs of DVT, alternate diagnosis less likely than PE
+1.5: Hx of PE or DVT, HR>100, recent surgery/immobilization
+1: Hemoptysis, cancer
> 4 PE likely
Steps in managing patients with suspected PE
- Supportive care (O2, IVF for hypotension, etc.)
- Assess for absolute contraindication
2a. If contraindications -> Dx testing + IVC filter if positive
2b. If no contraindications -> Wells criteria
3a. If Wells criteria indicates PE is likely -> anticoagulate, then Dx
3b. If unlikely -> Dx then Rx if positive
Cause of phototoxic drug eruptions (exaggerated sunburn reactions with erythema, edema, and vesicles in sun-exposed areas)
ABX (tetracyclines)
Antipsychotics (chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine)
Diuretics (furosemide, HCTZ)
Amio, promethazine, piroxicam
Presentation - sensorineural hearing loss, cardiac defects (eg, PDA), cataracts
Congenital rubella syndrome
Other findings can include fetal growth restriction, HSM, purpueric blueberry muffin rash
Presentation - chorioretinitis, hydrocephalus, diffuse intracranial calcifications
Congenital toxoplasmosis
Presentation - chorioretinitis, periventricular calcificiations
Congenital CMV
Presentation - fever, disseminated abscesses in multiple organs, skin lesions in newborns
L. monocytogenes
Presentation - hepatomegaly, snuffles (nasal discharge), OA destruction, maculopapular rash
Congenital syphilis
Elevated BNP and S3 are signs of ___ and are noted in patients with CHF due to LV systolic dysfunction.
Increased cardiac filling pressures
Where is S3 best heard?
Over the apex in the LLD position
Rapidly progressive hirsutism with virilization suggests very high androgen levels due to ___. Elevated DHEAS is seen in ___.
An androgen-producing neoplasm; androgen-producing adrenal tumors
Vitamin C deficiency causes microvascular bleeding due to impaired synthesis of ___.
Collagen
For younger patients with minimal rectal bleeding (<40) and no risk factors, what is suspected and what can be done?
Hemorrhoids; office-based anoscopy
Mature cystic teratomas are common in premenopausal women - they may cause intermittent colicky pelvic pain, often triggered by physical activity - what is happening?
Partial adnexal rotation/intermittent torsion
Localized papule with ipsilateral regional LAD in the setting of cat exposure
Cat-scratch disease caused by Bartonella henselae; majority of patients do not recall a specific scratch or bite
Rx cat-scratch disease?
Azithromycin
Posterior urethral valves present in newborn boys with bladder distention, decreased urine output, and respiratory distress. Initial evaluation and management?
Renal and bladder U/S (dilated bladder with bilateral hydroureters/hydronephrosis) -> voiding cystourethrogram
If posterior urethral valves are confirmed -> bladder drainage and electrolyte correction, then cystoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and ablate
Medications for bipolar disorder that are safe in pregnancy?
Lamotrigine
Pathophysiology of androgen insensitivity syndrome?
X-linked mutation in the androgen receptor
During development, the testes produce AMH and testosterone. AMH causes regression of uterus, upper 1/3 of vagina, etc. Testosterone has no effect on peripheral tissues and male external genitalia do not develop.
Key clinical features of androgen insensitivity syndrome?
Genotypically male (46, XY)
Phenotypically female
+Breast development, female external genitalia
Absent/minimal axillary and pubic hair, absent uterus, cervix, upper 1/3 vagina
+Cryptorchid testes
Distinguish Mullerian agenesis from androgen insensitivity syndrome.
Mullerian - ovaries are present, normal axillary and pubic hair development
AIS - no ovaries (testes instead), minimal/no axillary/pubic hair development
Cause of BPP: Nonstress test (0) Amniotic fluid volume (0) Fetal movements (2) Fetal tone (2) Fetal breathing movements (0)
at 41 weeks gestation?
Uteroplacental insufficiency -> deliver
Distinguish RMSF from measles.
Both can have fever and conjunctival injection
RMSF: rash on distal extremities (includes palms/soles) and spreads centripetally
Measles: spreads cepahlocaudally
Features of roseola?
Fever first that completely resolves -> rash appears
Define acute liver failure.
Acute onset of severe liver injury (very elevated aminotransferases) with encephalopathy and impaired synthetic function (INR 1.5+) in a patient without cirrhosis or underlying liver disease.
The presence of ___ differentiates acute liver failure from acute hepatitis, which has a much better prognosis than ALF.
Hepatic encephalopathy
List the normal features of lymph nodes.
Soft, mobile, <2 cm, no systemic symptoms
List the abnormal features of lymph nodes.
Firm or hard, immobile, >2 cm, systemic symptoms