Cases 11-15 Flashcards
What are the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents
patellar subluxation
tibial apophysitis (Osgood-Schlatter)
Patellar tendonitis
What are the most common causes of knee pain in an adult?
patellofemoral syndrome (diagnosis of exclusion for anterior knee pain)
overuse syndrome (pes anserine bursitis, suprapatellar bursitis, prepatellar bursitis, infrapatellar bursitis)
tramatic injuries (ligament and maniscal injuries)
inflammatory process (RA, OA, septic, reactive arthritis)
What should be initial management for OA?
exercise
What is a major side effect from NSAIDs
GI upset
How do NSAIDs affect HTN medications?
They decrease the effectiveness
How do NSAIDs affect sulfonylureas?
They increase the effect
When does USPSTF recommend colorectal cancer screening?
50-75
When should mammogram screening begin according to USPSTF?
50-74
What does USPSTF say about AAA screening?
men with a history of smoking between 65-75 should have a one time screen
woman should NOT be screened
What does USPSTF recommend regarding carotid artery screening?
don’t screen asymptomatic patients
When should pneumovax be given?
65+ one dose
When should zoster vaccine be given?
60+ one dose
When should someone with OA be referred to ortho?
When ALL non-operative management has failed to relieve symptoms adequately
What does the USPSTF recommend for women tryin to get pregnant
400-800mcg of folic acid
What are some signs of pregnancy?
amenorrhea
fatigue
nausea
breast tenderness
How do you calculate the estimated due date?
add 1 year - 3 month + 1 week
What are recommended lab studies to investigate 1st trimester bleeding?
CBC
wet mount for trich and PCR for G/C
progesterone (<5 is bad)
b-hcg