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Infectious endocarditis treatment
Native: vanco+gentamicin+ceftriaxone
Prosthetic: vanco+gentamicin+rifampin
Koplik spots
Conjunctivitis
Coryza
Conjunctivitis
Measles
Bacterial endocarditis
Native valve: mitral, streptococcus
Prosthetic valve: S. Epidermidis
GI malignant: S. Bovis
Erythema multiforme MCC
HSV
Adrenal insufficiency
Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia Fatigue Abd cramps, dizzy, weak Hyper pigmentation Metabolic acidosis
Status epilepticus
BENZOS>PHENYTOIN>PHENOBARB
Systolic murmurs
Aortic stenosis
Pulmonic stenosis
M/T regurgitate
VSD
Diastolic murmurs
ARMS
Aortic Regurgitation MCC!!
M/T Stenosis
Also…pulmonic regurgitation
Only true continuous murmur that occurs both systole and diastole
PDA
Erythema multiforme medications
Sulfonamides PCN Barbiturates Phenytoin NSAIDS Oral hypoglycemic meds
Ejection click
Systolic
Aortic stenosis
Opening snap
Mitral stenosis
Mid systolic click
Mitral valve prolapse
Tremor Insomnia N/V Hallucinations Agitated Anxiety Seizure
Alcohol withdrawal
Treat with:
BENZOS
Or Barbiturates
Philadelphia chromosome 50-55 Increased WBCs and leuk Anemia Splenomegaly Fatigue Weight loss
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Treat with HSCT and Imatinib
Rose thorn infection
Red ulcers that skip
Lymphocutaneous spread
Sporotrichosis
Chronic stable angina management
Statin
Anti hypertension meds-BB Preferred
Antiplatelet -ASA
Nitrates
What electrolyte abnormality can cause ileus?
Hypokalemia
Treatment for intracranial abscesses
Ceftriaxone+ metro
Sore throat Fever Muffled voice Leans forward Thumbprint sign on X-ray
Epiglottitis
Synovial fluid analysis:
Inflammation
Opaque Yellow WBC 3,000-50,000 PMNs: 50% Low glucose High LDH
Synovial fluid
INFECTION!
Opaque Yellow WBC > 50,000 PMNs >75% Very low glucose High LDH
What type of crystals are present in gout?
Uric acid
Needle shaped
Negative birefringence
What type of crystals are present in pseudogout?
Calcium pyrophosphate
Prism shaped
POSITIVE birefringence
What labs, signs, symptoms in RA?
Positive RF and CCP Symmetrical joints PIP/MCPs Ulnar deviation Boutonnière def. Swan neck deformities
Medication used in RA folate antagonist Side effects: Interstitial pneumonitis Gastritis Stomatitis
Methotrexate
Third line medications for RA
Etanercept- Embrel
Infliximabe- Remicade
Side effects leukopenia and reactivate TB!!!
What labs are positive in SLE?
ANA ANTI NATIVE DNA -60% Some: Anti-sm Anti-ssa/ssb Anticardiolipin Anti phospholipid False positive VDRL
Medications used to treat SLE
Hydroxychloroquine-plaquenil
What drugs can induce positive ANA?
Procainamide
Hydralazine
Isoniazid
Labs positive in Sjogrens?
ANA
RF
ANTI SSA/B
What does CREST syndrome stand for?
Calcinosis Raynauds Esophageal dysmotility Sclerodactyly Telangectasias
What is the triad of Reiters syndrome?
Urethritis
Conjunctivitis/ Uveitis
Arthritis- knee/ankle, asymmetric
Positive HLA B 27
Follows infection G.I. or chlamydia
What are the characteristics of temporal arteritis?
Over 60 years old
Female more than make
Jaw claudication, fever, scalp tenderness, headache
In one half of patients, PMR exists
What are labs done in temporal arteritis?
ESR is usually over 100
Do temporal artery biopsy.
Treat with prednisone 60 to 120 mg daily
What are the symptoms of Wegener’s granulomatosis?
Necrotizing vasculitis Triad of: Upper respiratory symptoms Lower respiratory symptoms Focal segmental glomerular nephritis
What are the symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica?
Over 50 years old, pain and stiffness of shoulder and pelvic girdle,
Fever malaise and weight loss
Associated with giant cell or temporal arteritis
Have high ESR
What rash and symptoms is associated with polymyositis and dermatomyositis?
Heliotrope rash on EYELIDS Gottrons papules on HANDS Proximal muscle weakness Elevated CK/ANA/myoglobin Increased Risk of colorectal cancer
How many sites of muscular pain are indicated in fibromyalgia
11 of 18 sites
What are symptoms of polyarteritis nodosa?
Vasculitis of small to medium vessels, younger males, Proximal myalgia and weakness Arthralgias Palpable nodules Fever, weight loss, night sweats,
What pathogens commonly cause otitis externa?
Pseudomonas
Enterobacter
Proteus
Staph aureus
What is the fun saying for Hypercalcemia?
Stones, bones, abdominal groans, psychic moans and fatigued overtones
What deficiency is commonly present in alcoholics?
Folic acid deficiency
Patients typically present with megaloblastic anemia. Give them 1 mg of folic every day
What murmur is associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ?
Harsh left sternal border systolic crescendo decrescendo murmur that worsens with Valsalva maneuver
What is treatment for PID?
OP:
CEFTRIAXONE+DOXY+METRO
IP:
CEFOXITIN OR CEFOTETAN + DOXY
or CLINDA + GENT
Definition of menopause
12 months amenorrhea
FSH OVER 40
PCOS FINDINGS
Normal estradiol
LH/FSH 3:1
Free testosterone over 50
Insulin resistance
What Meds can cause galactorrhea?
Psychotropics
Cimetidine
TCAs
OCPs and DEPO
What leads check for axis?
I AND AVF
Lead I positive
Lead AVF negative
Left axis deviation
Lead I negative
Lead AVF positive
Right axis deviation
What is normal Tono pen pressure
10 - 21.5 mm Hg
Sudden onset painless vision less Atrial fib Carotid disease Temporal arteritis CHERRY SPOT ON MACULA
Central retinal artery occlusion
Blurry vision upon weakening Worsens over hours Diabetics Diffuse hemorrhage Cotton wool spots
Central retinal vein occlusion
What are physical findings in acute angle closure glaucoma?
Sudden eye pain Blurriness Fixed dilated pupil Cloudy cornea IOP over 49
When do you usually hear an S3 gallop and where is it heard best?
CHF and volume overload
Heard best in left lateral decubitus
When and where do you hear an S4 gallop?
Pressure overload
Heard best in left lateral decubitus
What murmur is heard in a young child/adult, has fixed split, at LL sternal border?
ASD
What murmur is loud and associated with a thrill?
Grade 4 out of 6
What murmurs increase with the Valsalva or abrupt standing?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and mitral valve prolapse
What are three causes of aortic disease in adults?
- Calcific disease
- Bicuspid valve
- Rheumatic disease- less developed countries
What factors are associated with aortic stenosis?
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome genetics hyperlipidemia, smoking and end-stage renal disease
What classic physical findings are present in aortic stenosis?
SAD- syncope, angina, dyspnea
What physical findings are present in aortic stenosis?
Congestive heart failure or in late findings
Pulsus parvus and tardus- small, weak slow rising pulse
Systolic ejection murmur
What are physical findings in aortic regurgitation?
WATER HAMMER aka Corrigan pulse = wide pulse pressure
Exaggerated by raising arm
Diastolic murmur LLSB
What is MCC of mitral stenosis?
Rheumatic fever
What is treatment for mitral stenosis?
Diuretics
Beta blockers
Digoxin
What are findings in central retinal vein occlusion?
Painless vision loss
Hemorrhages
Disk edema
Blood and thunder!
What are components of CHADS2 score?
CHF HTN OVER 75 DM TIA/CVA (2) All others are 1
What are anticoagulant guides for CHADS2 score?
0= no anticoagulants 1= ASA or Warfarin 2= Warfarin
What infection is associated with rheumatic fever?
Group A strep
What are manifestations of rheumatic fever?
Arthritis Carditis Chorea Erythema marginatum Subq nodules
What lab and EKG findings in acute or rheumatic fever?
Increased ESR and CRP
Prolonged PR interval
Positive ASO tiger
Causes of dilated cardiomyopathy
Idiopathic ETOH Tachycardia Autoimmune Viral HIV Chemotherapy
What are symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?
GLOBULAR HEART AND Congestive heart failure!!!! Ejection fraction less than 40%!!! Arrhythmias Systemic emboli Crackles in lungs S3
Causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy
Genetics is the number one cause Remember that your families restrict you! Also: Sarcoidosis scleroderma hemochromatosis
Causes of acute pericarditis
Most commonly idiopathic Coxsackievirus and tuberculosis!
post MI
lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
What are classic signs of acute pericarditis?
Chest pain - improved by leaning forward!
Friction rub
EKG changes of ST elevation and PR depression
What is treatment for acute pericarditis?
NSAIDs
Colchicine
Aspirin for post MI
What are signs and symptoms of constrictive pericarditis?
Most often follows cardiac surgery! Right-sided heart failure
EKG shows low voltage
CXR shows pericardial calcification echocardiogram with pericardial thickening
cardiac catheterization Diagnostic!!!
What is treatment for constrictive pericarditis?
Diuretics and salt restriction definitive therapy with pericardectomy
What are the two types of pericardial effusion and what are the causes of each?
Transudative and exudative
T- CHF
E-Infection, malignancy, autoimmune or myocardial infarction
What are signs and symptoms of pericardial effusion ?
Right heart failure
pericardial rub
water bottle heart on chest x-ray diagnostic test of choice is echo
What is becks triad in cardiac tamponade?
Hypotension
JVD
Muffled heart sounds
What are 5 cyanosis congenital heart diseases!
5 TS
Remember R to L
Truncus arteriosus TGA Tetralogy of Fallot Tricuspid atresia Total analomous pulmonary venous return
What are characteristics of tetralogy of Fallot?
- Overriding aorta
- Right ventricular outflow obstruction
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Ventricular septal defect
What are symptoms in child with tetralogy of Fallot?
Cyanosis crying with feeding
chest x-ray reveals boot shaped heart treatment is surgery
What is characteristic of long QT syndrome and how is it treated?
QT interval of greater than 440 to 460 ms which is often treated by using beta blockers.
It can progress to torsades de pointed or sudden cardiac death
What drugs can prolong the QT interval?
Procainamide and quinidine Propafenone and flecanide Antidepressants Droperidol Erythromycin Methadone
What is the classic triad of AAA?
Abdominal or back pain, hypotension and a pulsatile abdominal mass
What are three MCC of SVT?
- AV re-entrant
- WPW
- Dig toxicity
What is difference between Multifocal atrial tachycardia and wandering atrial pacemaker?
Rate less than 100 in WAP
Rate over 100 in MAT
What are 4 acyanotic congenital heart diseases?
ASD
VSD
PDA
CoA
Increased CO2 = Increased acid = decreased pH
Respiratory acidosis
Decreased CO2 = decreased acid equals increased pH
Respiratory alkalosis
HCO3 acts as a base
HCO3 increase = increase base = increased pH
Metabolic alkalosis
HCO3 decreased = decreased base and also decreased pH
Metabolic acidosis
Causes of respiratory acidosis
…any process that decreases ability to exchange CO2 for oxygen
COPD
Asthma
Congestive heart failure
Pneumonia
Causes of respiratory alkalosis
Any process which increases respiratory rate
Anxiety
Fever
Overventilation
Causes of metabolic acidosis
Any process that decreases bicarbonate
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Renal failure
Causes of metabolic alkalosis or any process that decreases acid or increases by carbonate
Prolonged vomiting or nasogastric suction
Describe how to analyze ABGs
First analyze the pH
…if pH is low it is acidosis
…then look at carbon dioxide
…if CO2 is elevated it is respiratory acidosis
…if CO2 is normal or low it is metabolic acidosis
Stage two or moderate COPD features
FEV1 between 50 and 80% and chronic cough sputum production
Stage III or severe COPD features
FEV 1 between 30 and 50% with progressive airway limitation and exacerbations
What are characteristics of stage four or very severe COPD
FEV1 less than 30% or…
FEV1 less than 50% plus chronic respiratory failure
When should I inhaled corticosteroids be used in the treatment of COPD?
In stage 3 and 4 COPD with greater than three exacerbations per year
What are some characteristics manifestations of cystic fibrosis?
Sinusitis and nasal polyps in infancy with multiple respiratory infections
What test is screening test for cystic fibrosis?
Sweat test also known as quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis which shows increased sodium and chloride levels
What are characteristics of Horner’s Syndrome and what tumor can it represent?
Miosis
Ptosis
Anhidrosis
…Pancoast tumor
Which two types of lung cancers related to brain mets?
Adenocarcinoma
Small cell
Which bacteria that causes pneumonia is common in COPD pts?
Haemophilus influenza
What are characteristics of patients with legionella pneumonia?
High fever
hyponatremia and diarrhea with very ill appearance
What is inpatient treatment for community acquired pneumonia ?
Provide coverage of strep pneumonia and Legionella with ceftriaxone plus Z
What is Potts disease and how does it manifest?
Skeletal tuberculosis with thoracic and lumbar vertebral fractures
What TB readings are considered positive?
> 5mm: immunosuppressed pts
10mm: recent immigrants, children, other risk factors
15mm: normal no risk factors
What is treatment of active TB?
INH RIF PZA EMB X 8 wks Then INH AND RIF X 16 wks
What are non pulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis?
Erythema nodosum Cardiac conduction issues Uveitis Parotitis Hypercalcemia
What is easy difference to identify pleura fluid transudate vs exudate?
Transudate protein < 3
Exudate protein > 3
What is gold standard test for PE?
Pulmonary angiography
Which antibiotic can cause permanent hearing loss?
Gentamicin and vancomycin which are part of the aminoglycosides group
Which anabiotic’s are associated with nephrotoxicity?
Amphotericin
Gentamicin
Nafcillin
Which antibiotic is associated with red man syndrome?
Vancomycin
Which antibiotic can cause hyperkalemia , especially in older pts taking an ace inhibitors?
Bactrim
Which antibiotic has highest incidence of c. Diff?
Clindamycin then augmentin and keflex
Possible effect on cbc by heparin
Thrombocytopenia
What drug can cause blue skin discoloration and thyroid abnormalities with toxicity?
Amiodarone
What drug can cause yellow and green vision disturbance and PVCs?
DIGOXIN
Name three alpha blockers
Prazosin
Terazosin
Doxazosin
What medications can cause gingival hyperplasia?
Phenytoin > nifedipine > amlodipine
What condition warrants caution when using inhaled anticholinergics?
Glaucoma
What are possible neuropsych side effects of montelukast?
Insomnia Agitated Anxiety Depressing Suicide
What are possible side effects of theophylline?
GI se HA anxiety Seizures Arrhythmia
What gout medication should not be used in pts with history if Uric acid renal stones?
Probenecid
What serological tests should be done before using infliximab or etanercept in RA?
HBV
HCV
TB
Which H2 blocker has anti androgen effects…ED and gynecomastia?
Cimetidine
What is black box warning associated with metoclopramide?
Used in diabetic gastroparesis?
Acute dystopia
Name significant interactions of promethazine?
Levodopa
Otc prolongation
Side effects of PTU and methimazole
Vasculitis
Agranulocytosis
Hepatic failure
Common side effects Phenytoin
Gingival hypertrophy
Teratogenic
Nystagmus
Stevens Johnson
Which BP medicine interacts with Prozac and Paxil cyp2d6
Metoprolol
Name 3 MAOIs and their interactions
Isocarboxazid
Tranylcypromine
Phenelzine
Interacts w sympatomimetics a do high tyranime foods
What drug is used to reverse BZD OD?
Flumazenil
What is a sign of lithium toxicity
Tremor
Also hypothyroidism
Side effects of accutane
Alopecia Pseudotumor Teratogenic Hepatitis and pancreatitis Photosensitive ? Psychosis
What is treatment for histoplasmosis and blastomycosis?
Itraconazole
What is treatment for PCP Pneumonia
Bactrim
What infection shows ring enhancing lesions on CT?
Toxoplasmosis
What virus causes kaposis sarcoma?
HHV8
What are symptoms of botulism?
Home canned food and honey babies
Diplopoda Dry mouth Dysphasia and dysphonia Respiratory paralysis Muscle weakness
What are tx options for Lyme disease
Doxycycline
Amoxicillin
CEFTRIAXONE
What organism causes cervix petechia like strawberry?
Trichomonas
What is initial tx for syphilis
Benzathine penicillin G or doxy x 14 days
Virus associated with Bell’s palsy
HSV1
What is empiric tx for meningitis?
Vancomycin+CEFTRIAXONE +|~ ampicillin
What organism causes hot tub follicles
P. Aeruginosa
What diarrhea causes rice water stool
Cholera
Severe effect of E COLI
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
ARF + thrombocytopenia + anemia
Shigella
Daycare
Quinolone or Bactrian or Z
Campylobacter
Chicken
Quinolone
What is difference between colles and smith fracture of distal radius?
Colles fracture is displaced dorsal and smith is displaced volar
What is most common bone cancer in children?
Osteosarcoma
What tumor causes onion skin appearance on X-ray
Ewing sarcoma
What endocrine disorder caused bitemporal hemianopsia
Pituitary adenoma