7/15/17a

Question 1

How often should mild aortic stenosis be monitored by echo?

Answer 1

Every 3-5 years

Question 2

What’s the mgmt for asymptomatic babesiosis?

Answer 2

Check serum PCR in 3 mos for clearance

Question 3

Which carbapenem does NOT cover Pseudomonas?

Answer 3

Ertapenem

Question 4

If vasoreactivity test is non-reactive on PA cath for PAH, _______ will be ineffective.

Answer 4

CCBs

Question 5

Dx criteria for migraine are duration 4-72 hrs + 2 out of these 4 features:

Answer 5

Unilateral, throbbing, mod-severe, and aggravated by physical activity

Question 6

A drop of ___ mmHg in SBP from supine to standing is diagnostic of orthostatic hypotension.

Answer 6

20

Question 7

What therapy should follow thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer at high risk for recurrence?

Answer 7

Radioactive iodine tx

Question 8

First step in managing suspected mets in a pt. W/ Hx early breast cancer.

Answer 8

Biopsy to confirm & determine hormone receptor status (may differ from original cancer).

Question 9

2 best add-on DM2 med classes for weight loss

Answer 9

GLP-1 receptor agonists & SGLT-2 inhibitors

Question 10

Examples of GLP-1 inhibitors

Answer 10

Exenatide (Byetta), liraglutide (Victoza)

Question 11

Examples of SGLT-2 inhibitors

Answer 11

“Gliflozins”, e.g. canagliflozin and empagliflozin

Question 12

Which DM2 drugs are associated with increased risk of mycotic genital infections?

Answer 12

SGLT-2 inhibitors