2018 Practice exam Flashcards

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What are three complications associated with anti-hypertensive polypharmacy?

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Falls
Hypotension
Renal abnormalities

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What are three downsides of a yearly physical?

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Over diagnosis
Increased public cost
Increased patient anxiety
Unnecessary medical interventions

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Describe the two shingles shot?

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Zostavax - 1

Shingrix - 2

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What is the complication of herpes zoster

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Post-herpetic neuralgia

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What are three acute adverse events associated with short-term corticosteroid use?

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AVN of hip
GI bleed
Sepsis

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How to reduce spread of infection in organized sports?

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Footwear in showers
Clean material
Don’t share hygiene products

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Three non-pharmacologic interventions to decrease exacerbations in children with asthma.

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Inhaler technique
Avoidance of triggers
Vacuuming with hepa
No smoking in the house
Dusting
Exercise
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List 4 non-inhaler treatments for asthma.

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Leukotrine receptor antagonist
Steroids
IV beta agonist
PDE-5 inhibitors

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List 5 complications of carotid endarterectomy.

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Death
Stroke
Infection
Bleeding
MI
Pain
Anesthetic reaction
Damage to nearby structures
Transfusion
Rejection of stent
Re-stenosis
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What are 3 options for reducing PPI use?

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Reduce dose
Reduce frequency
Switch to H2 receptor antagonist
On demand dosing

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List 3 scenarios where you could not de-prescribe PPIs.

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Barrett’s esophagus
Chronic NSAIDs
Active ulcer/GI bleed

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List 5 possible side effects of PPIs

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Hypomagnesemia
Pneumonia
C. diff
Osteoporosis
Diarrhea
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Three OTC products that can increase bleeding risk on title anti-thrombotic factors.

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NSAIDs
Vitamin E
Ginseng
Ginko

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8 risk factors for MRSA

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Shared living
Low SES
IVDU
Chronic antibiotic use
Contact sports
Incarceration
Military
Age younger than 2
Age older than 65
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3 medication classes to treat MRSA

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Tetracycline (doxycycline)
Sulfonamides (TMP/SMX)
Lincosamides (clindamycin)
Linezolid
Lipoglycopeptides (Vancomycin)
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List 6 management steps for TB.

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Airborne precautions
Isolation
CXR
Sputum TB * 3
Risk factor assessment
Contact tracing
Consult public test
Interfuron gamma release assay
HIV serology
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What are 5 risk factors for progression to active TB?

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Steroids
Chemotherapy
Biologics
HIV
Diabetes
Alcohol use
Malnutrition
Smoker
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What are three classifications of testes and their descent?

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Normal
Retractile testis
Palpable undescended testis
Non-palpable
Acquired testis
Ectopic testis
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What imaging do you order if you suspect undescended testicle?

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None

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When do you refer an undescended testicle by?

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6 months. So they can be operated on before 1 year

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List 5 lifestyle interventions for hydradenititis suppuritiva.

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Avoid disruption of lesions
Smoking cessation
Weight loss
Low fat diet
Shower after exercise/Clean
Loose clothing
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6 treatments for hydradentitis suppuritiva

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Topical clindamycin
Oral tetracycline
OCP
Finasteride
Steroid injection
Surgical excision
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Three complications of blood product resuscitation?

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Hemodilution
Hypothermia
Anaphylaxis
Hemolytic reaction
TRALI
Transfusion reaction circulatory overload
Electrolyte abnormalities
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List 5 life threatening causes of chest pain.

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PE
Aortic Dissection
Tension pneumothorax
Pericardial tamponade
MI
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What are 4 tests in assessment for ASD.
Hearing test Visual test M-CHAT Developmental paediatrician
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List 5 causes of ascites
``` Heart failure Nephrotic syndrome Peritoneal tumour Cirrhosis TB ```
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5 Complications of cirrhosis
``` Portal venous hypertension Testiclar shrinkage Gynecomastia Varices SBP HCC Hepatic encephalopathy ```
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What are 5 causes of cirrhosis
``` Hemochromatosis Hep C Hep B Hep D Alcohol Primary sclerosing cholangitis NASH Wilson disease Alpha-1 antitrypsin ```
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7 vaccines for HIV +ve immigrant
``` Hep A Hep B Flu COVID Pertussis Tetanus Meningococcal HIB HPV ```
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Headache in HIV. What organisms?
Treponema Pallidum
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Cough in HIV. What organisms?
Mycobacterium avian complex | PJP
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Do you reduce DOACs for renal disease?
Yes if eGFR less than 60 | If dialysis switch to warfarin
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What medication must you use in valvular a. fib?
Warfarin.
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What are 4 non-genital areas to look for STIs?
``` Throat Eyes Skin Abdomen MSK ```
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Treatment for syphillis
Azithromycin 1 g PO Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM or Doxy 100 mg BID * 7 days
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What are complications of urogenital gonorrhoea and chlamydia?
``` Epididimytis Infertility Fournier's gangrene Prostatitis Orchitis ```
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5 contraindications to OCP
``` Migraine with aura Breast cancer Smoker > 35 DVT Liver disease Uncontrolled HTN PE Active malignancy ```
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What population do you screen for AAA?
Men 65-80 once
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What is the range of opiates for chronic non-cancer pain?
50-90 MDE
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What objects can cause toxic shock syndrome?
Diva cup Female condom Sexual aids
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Physical exam findings suggestive of thyroid malignancy
``` Lymphadenopathy Fixated Irregular borders Dysphonia Dysphagia Dyspnea ```
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History suggestive of thyroid malignancy
Head and neck radiation MEN 2 Total body radiation for bone
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Four non-pharmacological treatments for pruritus?
``` Moisturizer after bathing Avoid scented soaps Identify allergens Cleaning bedding Limit bathing Cut fingernails ```
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5 psychological causes of itch.
``` Delusional parsitosis Formication OCD Psychosis Anxiety ```
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What is the target sign associated with on U/S?
Intessuception.
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What are 3 surgical emergencies in kiddo with abdominal pain?
Volvulus Intussueception Pyloric stenosis
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What are 5 conditions that a patient may have had that would make they high risk and ineligible for colon cancer screening?
``` Colon cancer Prior polyps Lynch Syndrome Familial adenomatous popyposis IBD ```
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Other than colonoscopy what other investigation can be used for colorectal screening?
Flex sig q10years
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What two conditions would put the patient at high risk for peanut allergy?
Egg allergy | Eczema
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What are three conditions associated with non-suicidal self-injury?
Depression Borderline Sexual abuse
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What medications can be used in treatment of C. difficile
Vancomycin Fidaxomycin Metronidazole Rifampin
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What are 5 complications with C. diff?
``` AKI Toxic megacolon Hypokalemia Sepsis Dehydration ```
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What is an infectious agent concerning with diarrhea in HIV positive.
Mycobacterium Avian Complex
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What are three red flags associated with diarrhea?
Pain Febrile Bloody
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Is loperamide safe in pregnancy?
Yes.
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Metronidazole in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Safe in pregnancy. No good in breastfeeding
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5 non-pharmacologic treatments for fibromyalgia
``` CBT Patient education Accupuncture Massage Group support Treat co-morbid disease ```
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List 5 live attenuated vaccines?
``` MMR Shingles (Zostavax) Varicella Polio Rotavirus ```
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What are 5 advanced treatments for RF?
``` Methotrexate Sulfasalazine Azathioprine Cyclosporin Adalimumab ```
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What are 5 physical exam findings associated with dyslipidemia?
``` Arcus cinillicus Xanthelasmas Xanthomas Weight Waist circumference Hepatosplenomegaly ```
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List three classes of medications that can cause hyperlipidemia.
``` Anti-psychotics HRT OCP Thiazide diuretics Beta-blockers ```
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List 6 dietary recommendations for dyslipidemia.
``` Alcohol reduction Caloric reduction Mediterranean diet Increase fresh fruit and vegetable Omega 3 supplementation Soluble fibre supplementation ```
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What do you do to the Framingham if there are first degree relatives with CV disease?
You double it.
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5 therapies other than ARVs for HSV
``` Topical abreva Acetaminophen NSAIDs Topical lidocaine Topical hydrocortisone ```