4/28/21 Flashcards
What ulcer stage is it?
skin changes from pressure that has NOT caused skin breakdown
Stage I
What ulcer stage is it?
partial thickness involving the epidermis and dermis only
Stage II
What ulcer stage is it?
full thickness but not eroded through the fascia
Stage III
What ulcer stage is it?
full thickness but also involve the underlying structures
such as muscle, tendon or bone
Stage IV
What is the treatment for alzheimers
donepezil (aricept) - (cholinesterase inhibitor) – enhances cholinergic communication
characteristics of parkinsons disease
bradykinesias - “just can’t move”, slow tasks, staring, lack of blinking
cogwheel rigidity
resting tremor
Toxoplasmosis presentation in HIV
headache fever confusion motor deficits seizures
HIV + with space occupying lesion
CD4-T count < 100
– Ddx?
toxoplasmosis
central nervous system lymphoma
Ring enhancing lesions on CT head in HIV + patient with headaches
toxoplasmosis
HIV + patient with CD4 count < 150 and retinitis
Cytomegalovirus
What factor allows you to code at a higher complexity visit based on counseling or
coordination of care?
TIME
If counseling or coordination of care consumes more than 50% of an encounter, an office visit
may be coded at a higher complexity
3 signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus
abnormal gait, dementia, urinary incontinence
comedonal acne treatment
topical
- retinoids (1st line)
- benzoyl peroxide
- azelaic acid
- salicylic acid
treatment of severe, recalcitrant, nodular acne
isotretinoin
treatment of moderately severe inflammatory acne with or without comedones
oral antibiotics (up to 12-18 weeks)
retinoids
benzoyl peroxide
