8/3/17

Question 1

Next Dx test if isolated anterior uveitis

Answer 1

CXR (to look for sarcoid)

Question 2

A synovial fluid WBC count

Answer 2

50,000

Question 3

What 3 pt characteristics can lower sex-hormone binding globulin and prompt a free testosterone measurement?

Answer 3

obesity, insulin resistance, older age

Question 4

Type of blood sickle cell pts should receive to decrease risk of delayed hemolytic reactions.

Answer 4

Phenotypically-matched (for C, E, and K Ags)

Question 5

Morning jerks and absence seizures

Answer 5

juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Question 6

Main outcome of corticosteroids for severe CAP

Answer 6

reduced mechanical ventilation

Question 7

2 systemic drugs for pyoderma gangrenosum

Answer 7

Cyclosporine and prednisolone

Question 8

Name 2 hydrophilic statins

Answer 8

Crestor, pravastatin, and fluvastatin

Question 9

Which type of statins are better for pts w/ hx statin myopathy?

Answer 9

Hydrophilic (rosuvastatin, pravastatin)

Question 10

What medication reduces mortality in severe alcoholic hepatitis?

Answer 10

Prednisolone

Question 11

Acute sarcoid + erythema nodosum + arthritis

Answer 11

Löfgren syndrome

Question 12

Tx for Löfgren syndrome

Answer 12

NSAIDs