4/10 Flashcards

1
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sternal clicking followed by CABG

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sternal dehiscence - requires surgical fixation

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2
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TB treatment causing anemia

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isoniazid interferes with RBC production - should give B6 (pyridoxine)

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3
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treatment of alcoholic seizures

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lorazepam - intermediate acting benzo

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4
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pseudoachalasia

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narrowing in the esophagus that looks like achalasia but is caused by malignancy

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5
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monochorionic twins are at risk for….

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twin-twin transfusion syndrome

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6
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chronic hypertension in pregnancy

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before 20 weeks, two measurements taken 4 hours apart

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7
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risk with hypertension in pregnancy

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placental dysfunction from thickened vessels that can cause preterm labor

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8
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factors favoring albuminuria in diabetic patient not cause by diabetic nephropathy

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onset of proteinuria less than 5 years after onset, urine sediment, 30% reduction of GFR after starting ACEi

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9
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initial evaluation of mixed urinary incontinece

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voiding diary - to classify dominant type and determine treatment

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10
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risk of infection with atopic dermatitis

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can have superimposed infection due to underlying inflammation

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11
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painful vesicles with an erythematous base

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HSV

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12
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dehydrated patient with high urine sodium and orthostatic hypotension

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diuretic abuse

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13
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respiratory features of CF

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chronic sinus infections, nasal polyps, bronchiectasis, digital clubbing

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14
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oxygen lab values in methemoglobin

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o2 sat shows 85% because it absorbs light differently, PaO2 shows normal because it only measures unbound 02
- does not improve with supplemental oxygen

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15
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treatment of methomaglobin

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methylene blue

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16
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most common cause of aortic dissection

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systemic hypertension

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17
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EKG finding in pericardial effusion

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electrical alterans

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18
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actinic keratosis can lead to…

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squamous cell carcinoma

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19
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treatment of pulmonary hypertension due to LV failure

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ACEi and diuretic

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20
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signs of congenital syphilis

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copious nasal discharge, maculopapular rash on feet and buttocks that desquamates, abnormal long bone xrays

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21
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binge eating followed by compensatory behavior

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bullemia

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22
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treatment for ITP in kids

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usually self resolves - advance to treatment if there is mucosal bleeding

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23
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screening for AAA

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65-75 ultrasound with smoking history

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24
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migraine prevention meds

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beta blockers, tricyclics, divalproex, topirimate

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25
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colonoscopy in IBD

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10 years after diagnosis then every 1-3 years

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26
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seizure in COPD patient

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caused by CO2 retention

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27
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febrile illness after syphilis treatment

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JH reaction caused by release of spirochetes

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28
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cause of HIV dementia

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macrophage induced neuronal damage

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29
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Lambert Eaton

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autoantibodies against presynaptic calcium channels

- proximal muscle weakness, reduced tendon reflexes and autonomic dysfunction

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30
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recommendation to reduce calcium stones

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decreased sodium intake (sodium increases calcium excretion causing stones

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31
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timing of Rh administration

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in a negative mother at 28-32 weeks, after abortion or after birth if baby is positive

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32
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infection timing after transplant

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  • less than one month = bacterial from operation
  • 1-6 months = opportunistic pathogens (CMV)
  • more than 6 months = same as general pop
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33
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hypotension after epidural

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caused by venous pooling and vasodilation

34
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medications that exacerbate anaphylaxsis

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NSAIDS or beta blockers (mast cell activation or alpha activation)

35
Q

definition of second stage arrest

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  • 3-4 hours of pushing in primip

- 2 hours of pushing in multip

36
Q

cause of endometrial hyperplasia

A

unopposed estrogen exposure

37
Q

first step in evaluation of precocious puberty

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bone age (if it correlates - it is likely benign)

38
Q

sunburst pattern and codman triangle

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osteosarcoma

39
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periosteal reaction with onion skinning

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ewing sarcoma

40
Q

congenital infant hypothyroid

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apathy, weakness, abdominal distension, large tongue, sluggish movement and hernia

41
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treatment for urge incontinence

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antimuscarinics (oxybutynin)

42
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most common symptom of sickle trait

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hematuria

43
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treatment of alcoholic with altered mental status

A

glucose and thiamine

44
Q

causes of acute erosive gastropathy

A
  • aspirin - decreases prostaglandin
  • cocaine - vasoconstriction
  • alcohol - direct injury
45
Q

treatment of moderate to severe rhinitis

A

antihistamine and inhaled steroid

46
Q

how does a pharm stress test work

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give adenosine to maximally dilated all vessels - affected vessels can dilate any further

47
Q

features of Felty syndrome

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  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • neutropenia
  • splenomegaly
48
Q

presbycusis

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age related hearing loss - can also have tinnitus

49
Q

features of Menieres disease

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fullness, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss

- cause = accumulation of endolymph

50
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type of gout associated with hypercalcium

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pseudogout

51
Q

test for vesicovaginal fistula

A

bladder dye

52
Q

tenderness to gentle percussion over back in IV drug user

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osteomyelitis

53
Q

most common heart defect in Edwards syndrome

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VSD

54
Q

cause of cutaneous flushing after giving niacin

A

prostaglandin related reaction

55
Q

green drainage after chest tube placement in MVA

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esophageal rupture (gastric contents)

56
Q

seizures in GI illness in children

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Shigella

57
Q

schizotypal vs schizoid

A
typal = like schizophrenics
oid = loner types
58
Q

drug of choice in PBC

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ursodeoxycholic acid - should be started right away

- most will eventually need a liver transplant

59
Q

CSF in GBS

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elevated protein, all else normal

60
Q

when to PCI

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within 12 hours of symptom onset, with 90 minutes of medical contact

61
Q

DIC and seizures in patient after birth

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may be amniotic embolus -

62
Q

most common cause of pneumonia in CF

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s aureus in young - followed by pseudomonas in old

63
Q

disease causing common VDRL false positive

A

antiphospholipid antibody

64
Q

medication to reduce pregnancy risk in APS

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LMWH

65
Q

medications causing hemolysis in G6PD

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dapsone, primaquine, bactrim

66
Q

jaundice, light stools and dark urine in 2-3 week old infant

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biliary atresia

67
Q

most common cause of stroke

A

hypertension

68
Q

confirmatory test for preeclampsia

A

urine protein to creatinine ratio

69
Q

only contraindications to giving vaccines

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anaphylaxis, unstable neurological disorders, and encephalopathy (not seizures)

70
Q

cause of vertigo after head illness

A

vestibular neuritis

71
Q

electrolyte change after treating COPD

A

beta agonist causes potassium shift into cells leading to hypokalemia

72
Q

bladder problems, neurological changes and no reflexes after aortic dissection

A

anterior spinal artery infarction

73
Q

calciphylaxis

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usually in end stage renal disease

  • nodules that can become necrotic
  • high PTH and hyperphosphatemia
  • calcium can be normal
74
Q

fever after antipsychotic

A

NMS - dose independent reaction

75
Q

treatment for cancer pain

A

short acting opioid - can use longer if ineffective

76
Q

treatment of septic arthritis in addition to vancomycin

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need to cover gram negative - ceftriaxone

77
Q

cause of pityriasis versicolor

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malassezia globosa - budding yeast - spaghetti and meatballs

78
Q

preferred first line in treatment of fibromyalgia

A

tricyclic antidepressants

79
Q

vesicular rash in auditory canal

A

herpes zoster

80
Q

no urinating after giving birth

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pudendal nerve damage or bladder atony after epidural