8-18 Flashcards
afib in a younger pt from developing country
sequela of rheumatic heart dz (from mitral stenosis -> dilated LA)
testing for cushing syndrome
24hr urine cortisol vs late night salivary vs low-dose dex suppression -> ACTH level
tx for malignant hypercalcemia
bisphosphonates
warfarin reversal
IV vit K and prothrombin complex concentrate
tamoxifen vs raloxifene
tam: for breast cancer
ral: for osteoporosis
serum to ascites albumin gradient
> 1.1 = portal HTN
AIDS malignancies assoc w/ EBV
non-hodgkin lymphoma + primary CNS lymphoma
pt >50yo w/ pain + stiffness in neck/shoulders/pelvic girdle + elevated ESR
polymyalgia rheumatica - tx w/ prednisone
saline responsive metabolic alkalosis
low urine chloride (<20)
cafe au lait macules + axillary/inguinal freckling
NF1 - assoc w/ seizures, optic gliomas
nonstimulant tx for ADHD
atomoxetine
delusional disorder
1+ delusions for 1+ months, no other psychotic sxs
progressive bilateral loss of central vision
age-related macular degeneration
bacteremia assoc w/ colon cancer
clostridium septicum + strep bovis
tx for female pattern hair loss
topical minoxidil (vasodilator)