AAFP Flashcards

1
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Under what four circumstances should one obtain neuroimaging in patients with tinnitus?

A

Pulsatile tinnitus
Unilateral/asymmetric hearing loss
Unilateral/asymmetric tinnitus
Focal neuro findings on exam

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What are the next diagnostic steps for men with hgb > 16.5 or women with hgb > 16

A

EPO level
JAK2 Kinase
Bone marrow biopsy

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3
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What are the two basic arms of treatment for patients with polycythemia vera and what treatment should be considered for high-risk patients?

A

Therapeutic phlebotomy
ASA (to prevent clotting)
Hydroxyurea

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