amboss 7/7 Flashcards
what causes cystercicosis
T. solium eggs
where are T solium eggs transmitted to humans
fecal oral route from ingestion of undercooked pork
what is the usual course of Guillain-barre
30% require mechanical ventilation, majority recover completely and 5% die because of acute complications
what is the treatment for botulism
human derived immunoglobulin
what is the treatment for GBS
plasmapheresis is an option
what is the presentation of CMV retinitis
most commonly found in AIDS patients with CD4 <50. pizza pie appearance on fundoscopic exam, due to the red and white lesions. causes retinal detachment.
what is the initial treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
volar splinting. local triamcinolone injections are the next step. surgical decompression is also an option.
what is radial nerve compression presentation
this is Saturday night palsy. when there is lack of sensation and wrist drop due to radial nerve compression from sleeping on a park bench.
what is the mechanism of treatments for myasthenia gravis
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
what are the Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
physostigmine and rivastigmine
what is atropine the treatment for atropine OD
antimuscarinic physostigmine and rivastigmine
what is the treatment of choice for an immunocompromised individual with suspected meningitis
empiric treatment is vancomycin, ampicillin, cefepime
what is the treatment of choice for someone with a high suspicion of strep pneumonia meningitis AND NOT IMMUNOCOMPROMISED
empiric treatment is vancomycin, ampicillin, cefepime and dexamethasone.
what is the treatment of choice for herpes encephalitis
IV acyclovir
what is the presentation of herpes encephalitis
typically characterized by a prodromal phase (fever, headache) followed by acute or subacute encephalopathy with symptoms of focal neurological deficits (such as the paresis exhibited by the patient), seizures, altered mental status, and behavioral changes.
when is tetanus vaccination required for PEP
if the vaccine was given 5 or more years prior
what is the protocol for 1st time rabies PEP
rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin.
what is the protocol for 2nd time rabies PEP
rabies vaccine only
do we give tetanus for animal bites
yes, if the bite occurred 5 or more years after the last vaccination
what is the diagnosis for someone that has weakness of the hand when grasping objects, has numbness and tingling and pain that wakes them up night. elevating the hand above the head reproduces the symptoms
carpel tunnel syndrome
what is the diagnostic test of choice for carpal tunnel
nerve conduction studies
when you are unsure of someones immunization status what is the proper tetanus PEP
they must be given active immunization and if the wound is dirty or extensive must be given TIG
however, if the wound is minor or clean, then Tdap/DTaP is used depending on age
when is DTaP used
this is the primary prophylaxis agent and given to children as PEP under the age of 7
what is the treatment for cluster headache
oxygen therapy is effective in treating 80% of clusters