5/6 Flashcards
Target INR for A-fib or idiopathic VTE
2.0-3.0
Target INR for patients with prosthetic heart valves
2.5-3.5
What should be checked in every patient w/ menopause like symptoms
TSH and FSH
CGD defect
NADPH oxidase enzyme complex –> can’t form hydrogen peroxidase
Cause of LAD
Impaired neutrophil migration to the site of infection
LAD features
Delayed umbilical chord separation, recurrent NON PURULENT infections, marked neutropenia, and severe periodontal
Type 1 vs 2 HIT timing
type 1: within 2 days and usually fixes itself
type 2: 5-10 days
Initial carpal tunnel tx
Splinting and NSAIDs
Presentation of vasa previa
Painless vaginal bleeding that occurs w/ rupture of membranes followed by fetal deterioration
First line tx for symptomatic bradycardia
IV Atropine
What is Ludwig’s angina? MCC of death with this
Infection of the submandibular and sublingual glands
MCC of death with this is asphyxiation
SCFE in pt’s w/ endocrinopathies
Likely bilateral with early presentation
Edwards features
Trisomy 18 –> Rocker bottom feet, VSD, absent palmar creases, overlapping fingers, microcnathia
Newborns with Hep B pos mothers
HBIG (passive immunization) followed by active immunization with HBV vaccine
Dx conformation of ALL
Bone marrow biopsy showing >25% lymphoblasts
Why can severe pain prevent urination in BPH dudes
They need to valsalva in order to pee
Why bone loss in AS patients
Increased osteoclast activity in the setting of chronic inflammation
Inflammatory back pain feature of AS
Relieved with exercise but not rest
Hgb electrophoresis of beta-thal minor
Increased Hgb A2
Heme studies of Thal minor
MCV out of proportion to degree of anemia (Hgb > 10) and disproportionately high RBC count
When does iron def anemia become microcytic
When Hgb drops below 10
Tricomonas tx
Metronidazole
K in ACE use
Hyperkaelmia and rise in creatinine due to reduced GFR
CLL conforation
Flow cytomerty –> can demonstrate lymphocyte clonality