3/7 Flashcards
when can you use a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor (finasteride) for BPH
if PSA > 1.5 or evidence of prostatic enlargement
first step if suspect nursemaids elbow
reduction attempt prior to imaging
intention tremor with ipsilateral involvement
think cerebellar tremor
tremor better w/ alcohol
essential tremor
TB PPD mms
> 5 +: exposed, HIV, immsupp, CXR suspicious
10+: increased risk (job?)
15+: no RFs
LTBI Tx in kids < 12
INH x 9 mo
shellfish allergy and IV contrast
not a thing, stop asking
muscle a/w internal lag (can’t lift arm off back in internal rotation)
subscapularis
imaging in kid suspect appendicitis
U/S first then CT when it doesnt work
DM meds shown to decrease CAD risk
liraglutide (victoza), empagliflozin (jardiance)
screening for kids with sickle cell
transcranial doppler
hand things in FAS
clinodactyly, camptodactyly
3 yo kid w/ OM w/ effusion: tx
recheck in 3 mo?
HCOM tx
beta blocker; verapamil if not tolerated
preferred antidepressant in old folks
escitalopram (not paxil)
Woodslamp skin colors
pale blue: pseudomonas
coral: corynebacterium (erythrasma)
yellow: tinea
white: vitiligo
foot stress fracture tx
non weight bearing for a few days then walking boot then rigid shoe in 4-6 wks
you diagnose hashimotos: do you need an U/S?
no
when to steroid inject vs surgery deputrens
contracture –> surgery
go to travelers diarrhea abx
azithro (cipro for severe)
PNA RFs for IP
> 65, male, RR > 30, COPD, CHF
most effective motion sickness med
scopolamine (patch) (more than dramamine)
pityriasis rosea in pregnancy
risk of spontaneous abortion before 15 wks
diarrhea after ileal resection cause
increased bile acids; treat with cholestyramine
test for acl
Lachman (anterior drawer too, but less sensitive)
new onset back pain on chemo (presentation and dx)
progressive, worse lying down
malignant epidural spinal cord compression (need MRI)
meniscal tear test
McMurray
scoliosis cobb angle for referral
20+
daily MME for naloxone
50
Ca, pth, phos in CKD
hypoca
hyperPTH
hyperphos
charcot neuropathy?
think obese, neuropathy with what seems like cellulitis but isn’t
nursemaids elbow
subluxation of radial head
suspect asthma but normal FEV1/FVC, next step?
methacholine challenge
aymptomatic PAD management
no smoking, walking routine, statin, diet
goal fasting, 1 hour Post prandial GDM
< 95, < 140
only NSAID not a/w MI
naproxen
long term steroids, what to prevent osteoporosis?
bisphosphonates
whats considered long term steroid use
> 2.5 mg daily x > 3 mo
anxiolytic that also treats ibs
SSRIs: citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine
how long on DAPT after stent placement
1 year if no bleeding risk