CCFP Exam Flashcards
3 things that can precipitate Hyperparathyroidism
- thiazides
- lithium
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 & 2
3 Symptoms of Hyperparathyroidism
bone pain fragility # psychosis nephrolithiasis gout constipation
2 Management options for Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroidectomy
Volume replete for high calcium
List components of CHADs Score
- CHF hx
- HTN hx
- age >75
- DM hx
- Stroke/TIA symptom hx
2 medication classes for GIB Prevention?
- H2 receptor antagonist
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
10 Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
- tremor
- anxiety
- palpitations
- heat intolerance
- hair thinning
- goitre
- exophthalmos
- weight loss
- anemia
- lid lag
What test should be ordered if High TSH & High fT4?
MRI
think secondary hyperthyroidism from TSH secreting pituitary adenoma
What test should be ordered if Low TSH & High fT4?
Thyroid Uptake Scan
- look for Graves/Nodular vs. Thyroiditis
List 3 treatments for Hyperthyroidism?
Beta-Blockers
Methimazole
Subtotal Thyroidectomy
3 Symptoms of Thyroid Storm
Fever
CNS Agitation
Precipitant Trigger
How to treat thyroid storm?
- slow thyroid synthesis –> methimazole 60-120mg
- inhibit hormone release –> potassium iodide drops
- lower HR –> propranolol 60-80mg q4h
- support circ –> glucocorticoids, fluids, cooling & O2
3 Risk Factors for Hypothyroidism
Female trying to conceive or >45 yo
Postpartum
Medications - Amiodarone/Lithium/Iodine
10 Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
- weight gain
- cold intolerance
- hair thinning
- constipation
- depression
- goitre
- edema
- fatigue
- myalgia
- dry skin
Definition of subclinical hypothyroidism
TSH <10, Normal fT4, not pregnant, asymptomatic
When to treat Hypothyroidism
TSH >10 + symptomatic OR TSH 5-10 AND: - increased TPO antibodies - goitre - fam hx of autoimmune disease - pregnant
How often do we titrate Synthroid?
q4-6w until target range
What are the diagnostic values for Diabetes?
8hr FPG >7.0
2hr 75g OGTT >7.0 or 2hr >11.1
Random Glucose >11.1
HgA1c >6.5%
What are the target FPG levels pre & post prandial?
pre 4-7
post 5-10
What yearly investigations should be done in a patient with DM?
optometry fasting lipids Albumin/Cr ratio Monofilament/foot exam ECG
10 Risk Factors for DM?
- abdominal obesity
- asian/african
- low SES
- 1st relative with T2DM
- HTN
- smoking
- PCOS
- statins, steroids, atypical antipsychotics
- hx of pre-diabetes
- hx of GDM
- hx of delivering macrosomic infant
Who IS eligible for tPA?
age =/> 18
clinical dx of ischemic stroke causing neurological deficit
time of onset <4.5 hours
Absolute Contraindications for Thrombolysis?
- intracranial hemorrhage on Head CT
- clinical presentation suggests Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- NeuroSx, head Trauma or Stroke in last 3 months
- Uncontrolled hypertension (>185 mmHg SBP or >110 mmHg DBP)
- Hx of intracranial hemorrhage
- Known intracranial arteriovenous malformation, neoplasm, or aneurysm
- Active internal bleeding
- Suspected/confirmed endocarditis
- Known bleeding risk (INR >1.7, etc.)
- Abnormal blood glucose
Relative Contraindications for Thrombolysis?
- Only minor or rapidly improving stroke symptoms
- Major surgery or serious non-head trauma in the previous 2 weeks
- History of gastrointestinal or urinary tract hemorrhage within 3 weeks
- Seizure at stroke onset
- Recent arterial puncture at a non-compressible site
- Recent LP
- Post myocardial infarction pericarditis
- Pregnancy
Red Flag Symptoms for Back Pain
B - bowel/bladder dysfunction A - anesthesia (saddle) C - constitutional symptoms (fever) K - chronic dz (cancer/OP) P - paresthesia A - age >65 I - immunosuppressed/IVDU N - neurological deficit >12 weeks
Cervical Cancer screening
ages 25-69, q3years
Colorectal Cancer screening
FIT ages 50-74 q2years
OR
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy q10years
Breast Cancer screening
mammogram q2-3years ages 50-74 IF average risk
Pancreatic Cancer screening
ONLY if high risk:
- family hx
- peutz-Jeghers syndrome
- BRCA1 with affected relative
H Pylori Treatment & Duration
14 day QUAD treatment:
- PPI
- Bismuth
- Metronidazole
- Tetracycline
Long term PPI side effects?
- Clostridium Difficile
- Pneumonia
- Dementia
- Fractures
- B12 Deficiency
Greatest risk factor for barrett’s esophagus?
reflux
How to prevent barrett’s esophagus?
high dose PPI AND ASA
When a pt presents with abdominal pain, what 1 test and 1 exam are commonly missed by the MD?
- BHCG
- Pelvic exam
Definition of acute vs. chronic diarrhea
acute <14 days
chronic >4 weeks
What are the pediatric resuscitation guidelines in Pediatrics?
bolus - 20ml/kg NS or LR
hourly maintenance 4:2:1 rule
Risk factors for C. Diff?
- elderly
- immunocompromised
- Healthcare associated
- recent course of antibiotics (Esp. fluoroquinolones i.e. Ciprofloxacin)
- previous C. Diff infection
1st line treatment for C. Diff?
Vancomycin PO as of 2018 - no longer Metronidazole
Workup for chronic diarrhea?
Test Blood AND Stool:
- Hgb, Ferritin, TSH, TTG
- C. Diff, O&P, Calprotectin
- dont do FIT –> straight to colonoscopy
List 4 Crohns Tx:
- sulfasalazine
- steroids
- MTX
- Biologics
IBS Therapies to try
- TTG
- FODMAP diet
- Psyllium
- Peppermint oil
- Probiotics
- CBT & hypnotherapy
- Colonoscopy if >50 OR if alarm features
What NOT to do for IBS?
- CRP, Calprotectin, Food Allergy Testing
- GF Diet
- Wheat bran
- Herbal therapies
- Acupuncture
- Colonoscopy if <50 & no alarm features
IBS Medications
Antidepressants (TCAs, SSRIs) Antispasmodics NOT loperamide (imodium) NOT osmotic laxatives NOT cholestyramine
Restless Leg Syndrome Non-prescription Treatments:
- Iron
- Magnesium
- stretch calves
- exercise
- massage
- heat
- avoid caffeine
Restless Leg Syndrome Prescription Tx:
- non-ergot dopamine agonist: pramipexole
- alpha 2 delta calcium channel ligand: gabapentin
Questions to diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
STOP S - snoring T - tired O - observed apnea P - high blood pressure
How to treat OSA?
Positive airway pressure (CPAP)
List 3 strategies in CBT
- goalification
- scalification
- reward chart
How do we treat subclinical hypothyroidism?
we don’t
What are the 2 treatment options for Hyperthyroid on labs, or having a thyroid nodule and then finding hyperthyroidism on labs?
- RAIU
- Beta-Blocker
What investigation do you order 1st after finding a thyroid nodule?
TSH & Thyroid US
What size of thyroid nodule is high risk?
> 1 cm
What investigation do you do after Thyroid US if high risk?
Fine needle aspiration for cytology
What are features of a suspicious thyroid nodule that would lead you to biopsy?
> 1cm
irregular surface
taller than wide
calcifications within
What are the treatments for Thyroid storm?
- Block synthesis (methimazole, PTU)
- block release (iodine)
- beta blocker (propranolol)
- block bile (cholestyramine)
What are the treatments for Graves Disease?
- block synthesis (methimazole/PTU)
- block release (iodine)
- beta blocker (propranolol)
- radiation
- removal of thyroid gland
What is the starting dose of Insulin in T2DM?
10 units NPH @ HS
Things to consider re: SGLT2 inhibitors
- don’t use in T1DM
- can cause vaginitis/balinitis
- can lower eGFR
- used in Heart failure without DM
- watchout for normoglycemic DKA
Diabetes Driving Guidelines?
2-4-6 rule
check blood sugar q2hours if hypoglycemic unawareness
check sugar q4h, if low, treat & wait 40 min
keep 6 lifesaver candies in the car for lows
Management of Hepatitis B?
- refer to hepatology
- treat if severe (cirrhosis, fibrosis, HBV DNA >2000 IU/mL & ALT elevated for 3-6months
- Tx with Tenofovir or Interferon
- Monitor
Management of Hepatitis C?
- refer to hepatology
- treat if severe
- Tx with Interferon or Antiretroviral Meds (Sofosbuvir)
- Monitor & Quit risks
Monitoring for Hep B/C
- liver US q6-12 months
- monitor varices with scope q1-3 years
- alcohol use, monitor by taking hx
- cirrhosis/fibrosis; no single blood test
4 important parts of exam for Back Pain?
- pedal pulses
- neurological exam
- weakness?
- numbness?
Recommended Therapies for Back Pain?
- not drugs
- teach lifting habits
- quit smoking & IVDU
- yoga
- acupuncture
- CBT
- osteopathy
4 joint pain alarm features?
- night pain
- boggy (soft) joint
- hot (fever, warm joint)
- AM stiffness >30 minutes
Who should I refer a child with behavioural problems to?
- pediatrics, SLP, psychology
- autism clinic
- hearing & vision assessment
- occupational therapy
List 3 things on the differential for autism?
- global developmental delay
- epilepsy
- hearing impairment**
Define Conduct Disorder
repetitive/persistent, violation of rights of others, rule breaking, VIOLENCE against people/animals, running away from home/school
- **PROPERTY/PEOPLE/ANIMALS DAMAGED
- **THEFT
Define Oppositional Defiant Disorder
irritable, defiant, vindictive
Therapies to try to minimize bed wetting
- make toilet accessible
- pee before bed
- training pants
- use bedwetting alarms
- can use desmopressin (short term ex. sleepovers)
- imipramine LAST RESORT
- no caffeine/chocolate
- no fluid before bed
- don’t punish child
- don’t put child in diapers
Treatment for Phimosis?
Topical steroids (Betamethasone)
What can be caused by undescended testes (cryptorchidism)?
torsion trauma tumor infertility inguinal hernia
How to examine for torsion?
TWIST score
- absent cremasteric reflex?
- nausea/vomiting?
- high riding testicle?
- testicular swelling?
- hard testicle?
which vaccines can someone get if they are allergic to chicken/eggs?
Influenza & MMR
which vaccines should you NOT give if someone is allergic to chicken/eggs?
yellow fever, tick borne encephalitis, rabies
Tips on making infant immunizations less painful?
- don’t aspirate
- do the most painful last
- breastfeed during
- skin-to-skin
- topical anesthetic
- oral sugar
Shingrix info?
non-live recombinant
- 2 doses
- 2 months (up to 6 months apart)
- 2x as effective as Zostavax
- $150 each shot
- recommended in patients >50 years old
HPV vaccine info?
- 2 doses
- 9 valent
- all genders
Who should get the Meningitis C vaccine?
- ALL canadian adolescents ~12yo
- military recruits
- asplenia & sickle cell
- travelers to Hajj & Meningitis belt of Africa
Which vaccines are live?
Polio
Varicella
MMR
Which vaccines can’t immunocompromised people have?
live vaccines - polio, varicella, MMR
Which vaccine is contraindicated if pt is pregnant?
most live vaccines
BCG
Flu vaccine is OK
Which vaccine is contraindicated if pt has active TB?
MMR, varicella, herpes zoster, bcg
which vaccine is contraindicated if pt has severe asthma/wheeze 7d prior?
live attenuated flu shot
which vaccine is contraindicated if pt has a congenital GI malformation?
rotavirus (risk of intussception)
which vaccine is contraindicated if pt has HIV?
live vaccines - varicella, polio & MMR
What are the common organisms causing sinusitis & ear infections?
Hemophilus influenza
Moraxella cattarhalis
Strep pneumoniae
Rhinosinusitis Signs & Symptoms
CPODS: Congestion/fullness Pain (facial pressure/fullness) Obstruction Drainage (purulent) Smell (anosmia)
Acute vs. Chronic Sinusitis Timeline
acute <4w
chronic >12w
When to refer for sinusitis?
> 4 episodes in 1 year
refractory to treatment
complications (immunosuppressed, severe pain, fungal)
Acute Sinusitis Management
- saline nasal rinse
- analgesia/antipyretics
- decongestant
- inhaled steam/warm compresses
- intranasal steroids x 3d (if no improvement, then abx)
When is chronic rhinosinusitis diagnosed?
> 2 CPODS for 8-12 weeks + inflammation of sinus mucosa
can confirm with CT (NOT xray)
When is acute sinusitis diagnosed?
> 2 PODS for >7d or w/ biphasic fever
Bacterial Sinusitis Treatment:
- Amoxicillin 80mg/kg or 500mg po TID
- Cefuroxime if allergic to PCN
** Amox/Clav 500mg po TID if Amox doesn’t work
Tx for 10-14d
Most are viral and do NOT need antibiotics
consider saline rinse, oral decongestants, IN steroids
Diagnostic Criteria for IBS:
recurrent abdo pain at least 1 day/week in the last 3 months associated with >2 of:
- related to defecation
- change in frequency of stool
- change in form of stool
Alarm Symptoms of IBS
unexplained weight loss vomiting GIB abdominal mass dysphagia anemia
Imp Hx for IBS:
- family hx of GI Cancer/IBD/celiac
- new symptoms in pt >45
- nocturnal defecation
Investigations for IBS:
- CBC, TSH, Stool C&S, lactulose hydrogen breath test, Giardia, albumin, fecal calprotectin, +/-O&P, +/- endoscopy/colonoscopy
IBS Management
- reassurance
- FODMAP diet
- Probiotics
- Peppermint oil/antispasmodic
- TCA (diarrhea prominent)
- SSRI (constipation prominent)
- adequate oral hydration
- bowel training
- exercise
- adequate oral fiber
- avoid fatty diet/caffeine/etoh
- CBT/hypnotherapy
S&S peptic ulcer disease
- upper abdo pain, bloating, nausea, early satiety, fullness, dyspepsia, belching, heart burn
Red flags of PUD
- vomiting
- bleeding/anemia
- unexplained weight loss
- abdominal mass
- dysphagia
- fam hx of GI cancer
- previous peptic ulcer
how to prevent peptic ulcer disease?
**H2 blockers & PPI
- no smoking
- no etoh
- no NSAIDs/ASA
- no bisphosphonates or CCB
- no caffeine or fatty diet
What is treatment if H Pylori test positive?
Quadruple therapy:
- PPI po BID
- Tetracycline QID
- Bismuth QID
- Metronidazole 500mg po BID QID
When do we do a test of cure for PUD?
if complicated patient or still symptomatic, 30d after completion of 14d treatment - order repeat urea breath test
Risk factors for Sinusitis?
- anatomy
- asthma
- smoking
- allergic rhinitis
Red Flag Features of Sinusitis
- persistent fever >39C
- proptosis
- periorbital edema
- vision changes
- cranial nerve palsies
- severe headache
- altered mental status
- abnormal EOM
- meningismus
Best treatment for GAS Pharyngitis?
Penicillin V 800mg po QID x 5 days (NOT 10)
S&S of Mono?
lymphadenopathy fever fatigue pharyngitis myalgia headache
What labs to order for Mono?
Lymphocyte count, AST/ALT, Monospot
Treatment for Mono?
NO ANTIBIOTICS
Hand washing & rest
How long to avoid contact sports after Mono?
At least 3 weeks
What can increase risk of neonatal sepsis?
chorioamnionitis fever <37w GA rupture >18 hours GBS + mother
neonatal sepsis bugs & meningitis =
Listeria
E Coli
GBS
Management of Neonatal Sepsis?
- CXR
- Ampicillin/Gentamicin +/- Acyclovir
- Consult NICU
- Blood Cultures/Urine Cultures/CSF
- Hgb, Lactate, WBC, CRP, Glucose
What is the cutoff for neonatal hypoglycemia?
<2.6
S&S of neonatal Hypoglycemia?
- lethargy
- jittery
- hypotonic
- sweating
- weak cry
- tachypnea
- seizures
Investigations for Hyperbilirubinemia?
Conjugated Bilirubin Hgb Group & Screen PBS Coombs test
Risks of Hip Dysplasia?
First born feet first female fluid (oligo) family hx
Differential for pediatric limp? (LIMPS)
- leg calve perthes disease
- infection/inflammation
- malignancies (Ewings sarcoma/osteosarcoma)
- pain from a # (abuse?)
- slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Management of constipation in pediatrics?
start osmotic laxative (PEG 3350/lactulose) disimpaction behavioral & dietary modification parental education refer to GI if necessary
Reflux in infants?
- modify frequency/thickness/timing of feeds
- trial formula (hydrolyzed)
- NO PPIs
Reflux in Kids?
- PPI (not for >8 weeks)
- risks = pneumonia & c. diff
HEADSS assessment in adolescents?
Home Environment (type of home, who do you live with, who makes the food?) Education & Employment Activities Drugs - access to prescriptions/alcohol? Sexuality Suicide/mood
When are signs of puberty too early?
- age 8 in girls (thelarche ‘breast buds’)
- age 9 in boys (genital development)
REFER
Travelers Diarrhea prevention & Tx:
- loperamide
- bismuth
- oral rehydration
- antibiotics (azithromycin)
- boil/peel/cook foods
- bottled water
- avoid ice cubes/salads/uncooked vegetables
- wash hands
What is a medication for altitude sickness?
Acetazolamide 125mg BID
What are the screening guidelines for AAA?
1 time Abdominal US for men ages 65-80
What to test Immigrants for?
HIV/HCV/TB
What is the TB test?
IGRA (tests for latent TB)
What is the treatment for TB?
RIPE Rifampin Isoniazid Pyrazinamide Ethambutol
What is the organism causing Scarlet Fever?
GAS
What condition presents with red scaly ‘sandpaper’ rash and fever
Scarlet Fever
Treatment for NMS:
- stop neuroleptic agent
- IV NS, ice packs, cooling blanket
- DVT prophylaxis
- DANTROLENE/BROMOCRIPTINE
What are the S&S of NMS?
- fever
- autonomic instability (HR/BP/sweating)
- Rigidity
- mental status changes
What does a “lipid panel” include?
HDL, LDL, triglycerides, non-HDL, total cholesterol
Initial HTN workup
A1c, Urinalysis, urine albumin, Na, K, Cr, eGFR, ECG, Tchol, HDL, LDL, non-HDL, triglycerides
Lifestyle interventions to reduce HTN:
sodium <1800 mg/day DASH diet weight loss exercise CBT (relaxation) alcohol <2.7 drinks/day
Diagnose & Treat HTN Emergency
asymptomatic dBP >130, acute HF, aorta/kidney damage
pre-eclampsia or pheo
Tx with Nifedipine/Hydralazine/Labetalol
Clonidine/Captopril/Nitrates
Alopecia Areata Tx?
- steroids (topical/injection)
- if >50% hair loss, 8 week oral steroid taper
- Minoxidil
Papulopustular Rosacea Tx?
- Ivermectin
- Doxycycline
- Minocycline
Risk factors for osteoporosis:
- hx of fragility fractures
- prolonged steroid use
- age >65
- rheumatoid arthritis
- malabsorption (Eating disorder)
Tests to order for Osteoporosis once diagnosed:
Hemoglobin TSH Ionized Calcium ALP Creatinine Vitamin D (after 3 months of treatment) SPEP (if vertebral #)
Osteoporosis Tx
calcium 1200mg qd
vitamin D 1000 IU qd
quit smoking
weight bearing exercise
What are some side effects of Bisphosphonates?
esophageal ulcer
jaw osteonecrosis
atypical fractures
What is the best test for DVT?
Low Pretest probability or Wells score <2 = D Dimer; otherwise, proximal leg compression US
What increases risk of clot?
trauma, stasis, hypercoagulable state
causes of hypercoagulable state?
cancer pregnancy meds (hormonal) IBD CHF Inherited
Symptoms of CKD
fatigue pruritus restless leg syndrome anxiety/depression pain
What could a fever in peritoneal dialysis patients mean?
spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
causes of pancreatitis?
I GET SMASHED Idiopathic Gallstones Ethanol Tumors Scorpion stings Micro (TB, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis, CMV, HIV) autoimmune (SLE, Crohns) surgery/trauma hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia, hypothermia emboli drugs (furosemide, estrogen, H2 blockers, valproate, antibiotics, asa)
What tests to order in the male for infertility?
sperm analysis
r/o STI
What tests to order in the female for infertility?
r/o STI day 3 LH/FSH/Estradiol/TSH/Prolactin/Testosterone day 21 Progesterone Pap Rubella & Varicella immune levels
absolute contraindications to systemic estrogen supplementation
cancer breast cancer pregnancy unexplained vaginal bleeding stroke migraine with aura liver disease hyperlipidemia acute CVD recent VTE immobility
risk factors for DVT/PE
immobility recent surgery/trauma/ICU air travel >6 hours 1st degree relative with VTE prior DVT/PE malignancy obesity pregnancy postpartum estrogen dehydration age >60
Wells score for DVT
cancer immobility >3d or surgery in past 4w previous DVT tender along deep vein system unilateral entire leg swollen calf swollen >3cm relative to other leg (10cm below tibial tuberosity) other dx as likely as DVT? superficial collateral veins on symptomatic leg?
<2 unlikely
>2 likely
Wells score for PE
S&S of DVT? HR >100 immobility >3d or surgery in past 4w hemoptysis malignancy previous DVT/PE
<4.5 unlikely - do PERC to r/o
>4.5 likely
PERC rule
age <50 HR <100 no unilateral leg swelling no hemoptysis no recent surgery no prior DVT/PE no hormone supplementation
Gold investigation for PE?
CT pulmonary angiography
Gold investigation for DVT?
Leg Venous Compression Ultrasound
Tx for cat bite?
Doxycycline
(treating for pasteurella - don’t close wound!)
give tetanus & rabies vaccines
Suture removal timelines?
face - 5d
scalp/over joint - 10-14d
everywhere else - 7
Tx for bronchiolitis?
O2 if sats <90% hydration nasal suctioning nebulized epinephrine hypertonic saline nebulizer
Tx for Croup?
Dexamethasone 0.6mg/kg po x 1 (max 10mg)
Blow by oxygen if sats <90%
Nebulized Epinephrine in moderate-severe
Top 4 causes of Croup?
Parainfluenza, RSV, Adenovirus, Influenza
Risk Factors for HCV
IVDU region where HCV endemic blood transfusion/organ transplant before 1992 hx or current incarceration tattoos/piercings infant born to mom with HCV chronic hemodialysis needle stick injury sexual contact sharing sharp instruments IN & inhaled drug use homelessness/group home/shelter higher risk sexual activity MSM HIV infection
What are 2 treatments for HCV?
Ribavirin
Harvoni
What CD4 counts have increased risk of certain infections?
- CD4 <0.2 - cough - Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia
Tx Septra - CD4 <0.1 - encephalitis - Toxoplasma gondii encephalitis
Tx Septra - CD4 <0.05 - disseminated mycobacterium avium complex - cough
Tx Azithromycin
What would you do if someone had an HIV exposure?
baseline HIV serology, CBC, Cr
assess source person if possible
start PEP in <72 hours for up to 28d
TENOFOVIR 300mg qdaily
What is the trade name for PREP?
Truvada
What vaccines should you give for asplenia?
Pneumococcal
Hemofluenza Influenza Type B
Meningococcal
Influenza
Management for Meningitis?
3rd generation cephalosporin (ceftriaxone) \+ Vancomycin (if >1 yo) \+/- Ampicillin (Listeria) \+/- Acyclovir (Viruses)
How long after having Mono should you avoid contact sports?
4 weeks
Risk Factors for Otitis Media
maternal smoking
daycare
pacifier use
bottle feeding
Definition of dementia
unable to function
decline from previous function
NOT delirium or psychiatric
>2 domains
Mild cognitive impairment
NOT delirium or psych
>1 domain
What are the 5 cognitive domains?
personality language visuo-spatial judgment/complex tasks new information
need 2 affected = dementia
need 1 affected = mild cognitive impairment
Labs for dementia?
TSH
Glucose
B12, Hgb, WBC
Na, K, Ca, Mg
Dementia Tx:
cholinesterase inhibitor - donepezil vitamin E exercise cognitive stimulation avoid antipsychotics memantidine
When to assess for competency?
traumatic brain injury psychiatric illnesses neurodegenerative diseases cognitive aging delirium
Tool for migraine diagnosis:
POUND pulsating 4-72 hours unilateral nausea disabling
Acute Tx of migraine:
NSAIDs Tylenol steroid - dexamethasone tricyclic antidepressants triptans antiemetics sphenopalatine ganglion block
Tx for recurrent migraine:
metoprolol
antidepressant
anticonvulsant
botox
Lifestyle headache management:
headache diary less caffeine more exercise avoid irregular/inadequate sleep relaxation/CBT
Parkinsons symptoms
"TRAP" tremor (shaky) rigidity (stiff) akinesia (slow) postural instability (steps)
1st line Tx for parkinson
levodopa
Who to refer pt to w/ Parkinsons?
SLP Dietician PT OT Neurologist Palliative Movement Disorders clinic
What are the 3 indications for ear ventilation tubes?
- retracted TM
- chronic OME > 3months with hearing loss
- recurrent AOM 6/y or 4/6 months
Rule of 9s for body surface area
- head & neck = 9%
- each arm & hand = 9%
- chest = 9%
- stomach = 9%
- upper back = 9%
- lower back = 9%
- genital area = 1%
- each leg & foot = 18%
Frostbite Tx?
- rapid wet rewarming
- possible thrombolysis
- tetanus
- sterile wound care
- consult surgery
What is included in trauma imaging?
Bedside POCUS Ultrasound Chest XR C-spine XR Pelvis XR Chest/Abdo/Pelvis CT
GCS Calculation
E4
- 4 spontaneous, 3 sound, 2 pressure
V5
- 5 oriented, 4 confused, 3 words, 2 sounds
M6
- 6 obeys, 5 localizes, 4 normal flexion, 3 abnormal flexion, 2 abnormal extension
MOVIES
monitors oxygen vitals IV ECG Sugar
Unconscious pt? DONT
dextrose
oxygen
narcan
thiamine
1st med given for seizure in kids?
benzo
1st med given for seizure in pregnant female?
mgs04
1st med given for seizure in adults?
benzo
What is the parkland formula for burn fluid resuscitation?
4ml x % BSA x weight (kg) = X
1/2 of X in first 8 hours
1/2 of X over next 16 hours
STEMI PCI Goal time?
120 minutes
What to send CSF fluid for?
Culture & Sensitivity, Gram stain
Cell Count & Differential
Glucose & Protein
Fungal or Viral
how to calculate BMI
kg/m (squared)
Normal BMI?
18-25
Options for treating Chronic Pain
- tricyclic antidepressants
- cannabinoid
- NSAIDs
- CBT
- Exercise
- Physio
- opioid
- ibuprofen
- SNRI (duloxetine)
- acetaminophen
What are 3 indications for cannibis treatment?
- refractory neuropathic/palliative pain
- chemotherapy induced N/V
- spasticity
What is the rule for cannibis and driving?
4-6-8
no driving <4h after inhalation
no driving <6h after ingestion
no driving <8h after euphoria
What are the principles of chronic pain?
- reassess regularly
- relationship & shared decision making
- reconsider diagnosis
- refer when appropriate
What high risk things on C spine rule indicate a C S XR?
age >65
dangerous mechanism
paresthesia
What is excluded from the C spine rule?
- acute paralysis
- known vertebral disease
- previous C Spine surgery
- unstable vitals
- age <16
- non-trauma patients
- GCS <15
Differential for neck pain:
carotid artery dissection basilar artery dissection mass/cancer lymphoma MI polymyalgia rheumatica ankylosing spondylitis
What are the menopause ROS?
psychiatric
sex
vasomotor
urogenital
What are the menopause 5?
quit smoking quit caffeine quit etoh start losing weight start exercising
4 classes of meds for vasomotor menopause symptom relief:
OCP
HRT
SSRI
TCA
what to do for intolerable menopause symptoms?
HRT
transdermal is best!
within 10 years of LMP
safe for at least 5 years
Treatment for Children UTI?
Cefixime 7-10 day
What can you spray to stop epistaxis?
Oxymetazoline
Allergy Alphabet
A - adrenaline; 1:1000, 0.01 mg/kg IM B - breathing O2 - 5L NP or 15L NRB C - corticosteroid - 125mg methylprednisolone D - Diphenhydramine - 50mg benadryl E - epi again or IV instead of IM F - fluids - 500cc NS G - Glucagon if on BB H - H2 blocker - Ranitidine 150 mg I - inhaled salbutamol
Signs of eating disorder:
purging excessive exercise weight loss palpitations dental erosions palpitations
definition of anorexia
does not require amenorrhea
bulimia
binge & purge once weekly
BMI for eating disorders
> 17 - mild
<15 extreme
Exam after rape
STI (HIV post-exposure proph - ribavirin/harvoni) (HBV immune globulin, HBV)
Pregnancy risk
medically pertinent history
does pt want exam?
is sexual assault/rape reporting voluntary?
yes - unless <18
is domestic violence reporting voluntary?
yes - unless children involved
3Es for learning difficulties…
eyes - vision impairment
ears - hearing impairment
education - intellectual disability, seizure or sleep disorder, TBI
ADHD med classes
SNRI - atomoxetine
stimulants - amphetamine, methylphenidate
Management of AUB
IUS OCP Progestin NSAID TXA Ablation Hysterectomy Polypectomy Myomectomy
Protocol for Post Menopausal PV bleeding?
- Pelvic exam
- PAP
- endometrial biopsy
- pelvic ultrasound
Differential for vaginitis in children?
foreign body
STI
irritant
low risk PSA?
10
high risk PSA?
20
When can a PSA of 10 be urgent & high risk?
if the prostate gland is abnormal (hard or irregular)
Risk factors for Prostate Ca?
smoking
obesity
age
family history
What tests do we order for BPH?
urinalysis
midstream urine culture & sensitivity
& PSA if >10 years life expectancy and would change mgt
How to reduce BPH symptoms?
quit antihistamines & decongestants quit excess fluid quit caffeine quit alcohol quit NSAIDs quit saw palmetto
How to treat BPH symptoms?
alpha blocker - tamsulosin
5 alpha-reductase inhibitor - finasteride
antimuscarinic - mirabegron
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor - tadalafil
Investigations for Infertility:
pap/pelvic/partner
Day 3 FSH/LH/Prolactin/Estradiol/TSH
Day 21 progesterone
DHEA, 17 OH Progesterone, total testosterone
structural/tubal - pelvic US & Hysterosalpingogram
partner semen analysis
r/o STI in both partners
Tx for PID?
Ceftriaxone & Doxycycline
partner treatment
contact tracing
abstinence for 7 days
Contraceptive options
progesterone IUS (mirena) copper IUD Pill Patch Ring Depo Provera Condoms Diaphragm Withdrawal Implant
Contraindications for estrogen?
smoking >35, >15 cig/day migraine with aura uncontrolled HTN DVT malignancy stroke CAD/CVD liver disease DM with end organ damage
Age of consent?
16 if non-exploitive
18 if exploitive
12-13, up to 2 years older
14-15, up to 5 years older
Priapism management
doppler US cavernosal blood gas watch and wait needle drainage surgical shunt if >48 hours
Labs for Erectile Dysfunction:
non-HDL, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, glucose, testosterone, prolactin, TSH, LH, FSH
HIV PREP
Truvada
get baseline labs and hepatitis vaccines
bhcg, STI screen, Hgb, WBC, Cr, Urinalysis
q3monthly followup with labs
GDM Testing
initial 50g glucose test @ 24-28w
if abnormal then 75g OGTT
diagnose based on 1 abnormal value:
>5.3 fasting
>10.6 1 hr
>9.0 2 hr
Gestation HTN
> 140/90 x 2
labetalol, nifedipine, hydralazine
PROM
sterile spec exam
steroids
antibiotics <32 weeks
Preterm Labour
fetal fibronectin +/- serial vag exam
betamethasone x 2
tocolytics
magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection if <32w GA
What does GDM put you at increased risk of?
macrosomic infant
shoulder dystocia
cesarean section
preeclampsia
When to screen for T2DM after delivery and GDM?
6 weeks to 6 months post delivery
q3years after
before next pregnancy
Dystocia diagnosis:
<2cm in 4 hrs of 1st stage of labour
definition active labour:
3-4cm in nullip
4-5cm in multip
risk factors of PPH
prior hx of PPH
instrumentation
shoulder dystocia
rapid or prolonged delivery
evidence supported analgesia in labour
epidural self-hypnosis acupuncture water immersion morphine fentanyl nitrous oxide pudendal nerve block
PPH diagnosis?
tissue
thrombin
trauma
tone
PPH management
MOVIE uterine massage weigh blood oxytocin misoprostol ergot hemabate
2 main causes of post partum infection?
endometritis
septic pelvic thrombophlebitis
Diagnostic Criteria for GAD?
uncontrollable and excessive worry occurring more days than not for AT LEAST 6 MONTHS. Difficult to control anxiety, + 3 or > symptoms - SIGNIFICANT IMPAIRMENT
- sleep disturbance
- irritable
- poor concentration
- restless
- fatigued easily
- muscle tension
Therapy for GAD?
CBT + meds
duloxetine, escitalopram, sertraline, paroxetine, venlafaxine
Workup for pt presenting with ++anxiety?
WBC, Hgb, FBG, lipids, lytes, LFTs, Bili, Cr, TSH, B12
urinalysis
drug screen
ECG if >40
What meds should be given in pregnancy for anxiety?
SSRI or SNRI
what anxiety meds can you take while breastfeeding?
paroxetine & sertraline
Diagnostic criteria for MDD
> 5 of the SIGECAPS nearly every day for >2 weeks
sleep too much or too little low interest depressed mood guilt low energy lack of concentration too low or too high appetite psychomotor agitation or retardation SI
1st line antidepressant in children/adolescents?
fluoxetine (prozac)
Serotonin Syndrome S&S
nervousness insomnia rigidity/clonus tremor sweating fever >38.5 rhabdomyolysis hyperreflexia
diagnostic criteria for anorexia
- restriction of intake
- intense fear of gaining weight
- disturbance of body image
restricting (no binge/purge in >3 months)
binge/purge
diagnostic criteria for bulimia
- recurrent episodes of binge eating
- recurrent inappropriate behaviour to prevent weight gain
- both of the above at least once/week x 3 months
Risk factors for Gout
hyperuricemia male obesity HTN hyperlipidemia diuretics cyclosporine low dose ASA meat seafood alcohol high sugar soft drinks
Tx for Gout
NSAID
naproxen 500mg BID x 1-3d
Colchicine 0.6mg BID-TID x 1-3 days
Tx if recurrent Gout
if >3 attacks/year that are unexplained and unavoidable:
Allopurinol 50-100mg qdaily
increase by 100mg in 2-4w
wait 2 weeks after resolution of an acute attack to initiate allopurinol
workup for SLE
CBC, Cr, eGFR, LFTs, CK, CRP, ESR, Vit D, TSH
ANA, Anti-dsDNA, C3/C4, Anti-Ro, anti-smith
Anti-sm, direct coombs
urinalysis
ECG, CXR
IPSS criteria
incomplete emptying frequency intermittency urgency weak stream straining nocturia QOL low due to urinary symptoms
antibiotic for AECOPD simple/complicated
amoxicillin 500mg po TID x 5d
amoxicillin/clavulanate 500mg po TID OR is risk of pseudomonas ciprofloxacin
Abx for OE 7 days)
no perforation - polysporin eye & ear drops 1-2 drops QID
perforation - ciprodex 4 drops BID
Abx for OM 5 or 10 days)
Amoxicillin 500mg po TID or 80mg/kg div BID or TID
10d if <2yo
5d if >2yo
Abx or Pertussis (5-7 days)
Azithromycin 500mg x 1d, then 250mg qdaily x 4d
Abx for Pharyngitis (10 days)
Penicillin V 300mg po TID for 10 days
if less than 27kg = 40mg/kg div BID or TID
Abx for Sinusitis (10-14d)
Amoxicillin 500mg TID or 80mg/kg div BID or TID
Abx for pneumonia (14d)
Amoxicillin 1g po TID
OR, if complicated in LTC,
Amoxicillin 1g po TID x 14d + Azithromycin x 5d
Influenza treatment?
Oseltamivir 75mg BID x 5d
Influenza post exposure prophylaxis (within 48h)
Oseltamivir 75mg qdaily x 10d
Impetigo Tx?
topical if mild - mupirocin 2% TID for 7d
systemic if severe - cephalexin 250-500mg QID x 10d
Tx for Onychomycosis
12-16w for toes
6w for finger
Terbinafine 250mg qdaily
VZV Shingles
initiate within 72h of rash
valacyclovir 1g po TID x 7d
Abx in pyelonephritis?
Ciprofloxacin 500mg BID
Abx in uncomplicated female UTI?
macrobid 100mg po BID x 5d
Abx in uncomplicated childrens UTI?
Septra 5-10mg/kd/d
Abx for asymptomatic bacteruria?
NONE UNLESS pregnant
then Amoxicillin 500mg po TID x 7d
- same for acute cystitis in pregnant women
Abx for C & G/Cervicitis?
Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x 1 + Azithromycin 1g po x1
Abx for Prostatitis?
Ciprofloxacin 500mg po BID x 4-6w
Abx for Trich & BV?
Metronidazole 500mg po BID x 7d
Tx for genital HSV?
acyclovir 400mg po TID x 10d
Tx for genital warts?
imiquimod qhs
cryotherapy q1-2w
podophyllin resin
Tx for PID?
Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x 1 +
Doxycycline 100mg po BID x 14d
Tx for vulvovag candidiasis?
clotrimazole PV 500mg x 1
OR
Fluconazole 150mg po x1
Tx for traveller’s diarrhea?
bismuth (pepto) 2tabs QID
loperamide 4mg x 1 then 2mg after each loose BM (max 8 doses/day)
Azithromycin 1000mg x 1 (if >3 BM day/blood or fever)
Prevention of IE?
Amoxicillin 2g po x 1
CT Head Rule
- not on blood thinners
- head injury is from trauma
- GCS >13
- age >16
- no skull #
all Yes? —>
GCS >15 2 hours post injury suspected skull # signs of basilar skull # vomiting >2 episodes age >65 amnesia >30 minutes dangerous mechanism