AAFP Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
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
3
Q
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
