Buzzwords

Question 1

t(9;22)

Answer 1

CML- philadelphia chromosome

splenomegaly

basophilia

treatment for CML is imatinib

Question 2

HIDA

Answer 2

definitive diagnosis of acute cholecystitis

screening= US

Question 3

breath that smells like “bitter almonds”

Answer 3

Cyanide Poisioning

Treat cyanide poisioning with amyl nitrate and thiosulfate

Question 4

Ober test

Answer 4

Ober test is for tightness in the tensor fascia lata and IT band

Question 5

Thomas Test

Answer 5

Thomas Test evaluates for Psoas Syndrome

*Look for: athletes (runners, gymnasts that require lots of hip flexion). Hip stiffness, “snapping” tenderpoint medial to the ASIS, and a (+) pelvic shift to the contra lateral side

Question 6

Renal Tubular Acidosis associated with hyperkalemia?

Answer 6

Type IV RTA is the only one associated with HYPERKALEMIA

Type IV RTA also has a normal urine pH (< 5.5)

Type IV RTA is caused by a deficiency or resistance to aldosterone