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6/23/13 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the easiest way to tell trigeminal neuralgia and cluster headaches apart?

A

TN is in the FACE

CHs are BEHIND THE EYE

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What is the drug of choice in trigeminal neuralgia?

A

carbamazepine

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3
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What is the danger of carbamazepine use?

A

aplastic anemia

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4
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How long does each episode of trigeminal neuralgia last?

A

seconds

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5
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How long does each cluster headache last?

A

minutes to hours

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What type of symptoms are present in cluster headaches but not in trigeminal neuralgia?

A

autonomic (conjunctival injection, rhinorrhea)

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What is the best initial therapy for frostbite?

A

rapid rewarming with warm water

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What is the Tx of severe PjP?

A

TMP-SMX and Steroids

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How is severe PjP defined?

A

PaO2 35 mmHg

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What is the most specific marker for the Dx of acute HBV?

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IgM anti-HBc

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What does the window period in HBV refer to?

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between HBsAg and anti-HBs

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Colon biopsy w/ pigment in the MΦs of the lamina propria or brown discoloration of the mucosa (melanosis coli) w/ prominent white lymph follicles indicates what cause of diarrhea?

A

laxative abuse

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_______ presents w/ anion gap metabolic acidosis, tinnitus, fever, and hyperventilation (i.e. respi alkalosis).

A

aspirin intoxication

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What is the Tx for ANY unstable pt w/ tachycardia, whether narrow or wide complex?

A

DC cardioversion

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15
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Pts w/ Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are at increased risk of developing what thyroid cancer?

A

thyroid lymphoma

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What is the first-line Tx for pemphigus vulgaris?

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steroids

17
Q

In addition to steroids, what drugs may be used for pemphigus vulgaris?

A

MTX, azothioprine

18
Q

Which Ab test is most sensitive for Celiac dz?

A

anti-tissue transglutaminase

19
Q

Which Ab test is most specific for Celiac dz?

A

anti-endomysial

20
Q

What are thought to be the causes of Zenker’s diverticulum (2)?

A

UES dysfunction and impaired esophageal motility

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