april 10 Flashcards
Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a pet?
If the animal is available for quarantine, observe animal for 10 days. If animal is fine: NO PEP
If animal is unavailable -> PEP
Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a livestock/unknown animal?
contact public health department
Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a high-risk animal?
If the animal is available for testing, euthanize and test animal. Start PEP if positive
If not available -> start PEP
Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a low-risk animal (squirrel, mouse/rat)?
no PEP
Complications of giant cell arteritis?
- blindness
- aortic aneurysm
large artery complication of giant cell arteritis?
aortic aneurysm
Rett syndrome presentation ?
Gait abnormalities
Speech loss
Loss of purposeful hand movements, stereotypical movements
ALSO head growth deceleration, seizures, breathing abnormalities, sleep disturbance, autistic features
Diagnosis of rett syndrome?
DNA analysis
genetics of rett sydnrome?
X linked
Gene mutation of MECP2
is infant dyschezia normal?
Yes - in healthy infant, baby may just not know how to coordinate muscles yet
A healthy appearing baby strains and turns red when pooping for >10 mins. The baby passes normal stools and has no concerning physical findings. Diagnosis?
normal infant dyschezia
treatment of normal infant dyschezia?
reassurance and observation
what are synthetic cathinones
bath salts. - amphetamines
metoclopramide MOA
causes gastroprokinetic effects
what drug can help treat gastroparesis?
metoclopramide
