Clin Med Review Flashcards
Which of the following is a significant predictor of death in nursing homes? A. Chlamydia B. Unintentional weight loss C. Asparin use D. A only
B. unintentional wt loss
A 75 year old FTT pt is depressed and not gaining weight. What would be your 1st choice of medication?
Remeron
What is the difference between HFrEF and HRpEF?
HFrEF has a LV Ejection fraction of <50%
Which two medications improve m/m in pts with HFrEF
ACEI, Beta Blocker
Which Beta blockers improve M&M in pts w/ HFrEF? (3)
(carbetolol (coreg), metoprolol succinate, bisproprolol))
What is a recommended medication for pts with a LVEF <40%, who can’t tolerate ACEI or ARBs?
Hydralazine & Nitrates
Elequis Reversal Agent
Andexxa
What are the symptoms associated with upper motor deficiencies in als?
spasticity, slow rapid alternating movements, hyperreflexia, stiffness
Which medication prolongs ALS life expectancy by a couple months? A. Rilutek (riluzole) B. Levodopa C. Lamotrigine D. Gabapentin
A. Rilutek
What is pseudo bulbar-affect in als?
Inappropriate emotional responses, happens as disease progresses
Define CHADS2
At which score should you anticoagulate?
CHF, HTN, Age >75, DM, Previous stroke/TIA (2 points) - over 2 anticoagulate
Which drug is best for rhythm control in a-fib
Amiodarone
What is the classic triad of parkinsons?
Pill Rolling Tremor
Bradykinesia
Cogwheel rigidity
Which tremor is improved with moderate alcohol consumption?
Benign Essential Tremor
What is the treatment for Benign Essential Tremor?
Propranolol
What is the most effective drug in treating symptomatic Parkinson’s patients?
Sinemet
Name the four classifications of a-fib and how long each lasts.
Paroxysmal (within 7 days)
Persistent (>7 days)
Longstanding persistent (>12 months)
Permanent (given up on trying to correct)
Name 4 potential side effects you would want to warn your parkinsons patient about before starting anticholinergics.
Dilated pupils (sight impact) Dry mouth Confusion Hyperthermia Urinary retention Flushed skin Tachycardia Constipation (absent bowl sounds)
What hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary?
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
What ABI value is diagnostic of PAD?
<0.9
What is the treatment of choice for viral URI?
Supportive care
What are the 3 p’s of acute limb ischemia?
Pulseness, pain, pallor, pain, paresthesia, perishingly cold
What is the most common pituitary secreting hormone?
Prolactin
List two ways viral URI differs from bacterial?
Timeframe, maxillary pain, tooth pain, second sickening
What is the underlying cause of varicose veins?
Decreased vein compliance
In Alzheimer’s dementia what are the 2 common pathological feature?
Beta amyloid, hyperphosphorylated tau
aka plaques and tangles
What is the first line tx for Alzheimer’s dementia?
Aricept
Which dementia is characterized by hallucinations?
Lewy Body
What is the first line maintenance therapy for Vasospastic Angina?
CCBs
What is an EKG findings in Prinzmetal Angina?
NL or ST elevation during episode
Name 2/4 statin benefit groups
- ASCVD
- high dose statin - Pts with LDL-C ≥190mg/dl
- high dose statin - Pt 40-75 with DM and LDL-C 70-189 mg/dl
- moderate statin - Pt 40-75 w/ risk ≥7.5% and LDL-C 70-189 mg/dl
- moderate statin
What test is used to monitor pts on statins?
Fasting lipid panel
What’s the first line alternative medication to use on patients who do not tolerate statins?
Ezetimibe
ACA stroke Sx
cerebral-leg
UMN- Spastic paralysis
MCA Stroke Sx
cerebral- arm, hands, and head
Homonymous hemianopsia
UMN- Spastic paralysis
LCA Stroke Sx
Vision issues
Lacunar Infarction Sx
Posterior Limb of Internal Capsule (hemiparesis, ataxia), Basal Ganglia,
Thalamus (sensory deficit),
Pons (Dysarthria/CLUMSY HAND)
- Lacumar are usually pure motor or pure sensory
- -often assoc. w/Chronic HTN
Cerebellar Stroke
dizziness, nausea difficulty standing
Wells Criteria PE (7)
- Clinical findings of DVT (leg swelling, pn w/palp)
- Other Dx less likely than PE
- HR >100
- Immobilizatoion or surg in past 4 wks
- Prev. DVT/PE
- Hemoptysis
- Malignancy
Scores- PE likely vs PE unlikely
> 4 -likely
< (or equal to) 4- unlikely
Epidural Hematoma Vessel & finding
cross cranial sutures?
Middle meningeal a
lens shaped collection of blood,
does NOT cross cranial sutures
Subdural Hematoma Vessels & findings
cross cranial sutures?
tear of bridging veins
acceleraing/decelerating injuries
Crescent shaped collection of blood
Which vertigo-causing condition usually presents after a URI?
Labyrinthitis
Which form of nystagmus is the most concerning and why?
Vertical,
CNS issue
What anticoagulant do you prescribe for a patient with a mechanical valve?
Warfarin
Which lab do we continuously monitor for a patient on warfarin and what should the value be?
NL INR 2-3
Mechanical Heart Valve 2.5-3.5
How would you treat a patient with Afib before a scheduled cardioversion?
Anticoags 1mo before AND after cardioversion
Which test for Myasthenia Gravis will improve its symptoms?
Ice Pack Test
What can be used to differentiate between MG and botulism in terms of symptoms (not including the pattern of paralysis, ie descending paralysis)?
Fatigeability
What are the categories for CHADS2 and what does a value of 2+ signify?
CHF, HTN, Age > or = 75 yo, DM, Stroke (2 pts)
2+ pts = Anticoagulation indicated
1st test to order if growth hormone excess is suspected
IGF-1
Most common cause of acromegaly
Benign pituitary adenoma
Manifestations of Acromegaly (
- enlargement (hands, feet, jaw, internal organs)
- HTN
- DM2
- CHF
- cardiomegaly
- MAcroglossa
- deep voice
- OSA
- Spinal stenosis
- arthralgias
- wt gain
- hypogonadism
- decreased libido/ED
- irregular menses
- temporal hemianopsia
- HA
- thick skin
- hyperhydrosis
- acne/skin tags
- colon polyps
The gold standard lab test for confirming acromegaly
1hr glucose tolerance test
Should inhibit GH secretion in NL ppl
functions of GH (4)
- ↑ Ca2+ retention
- ↑ Muscle mass
- Stim growth of internal organs
- lipolysis
- homeostasis
- pancreatic islet cell function
- ↑ protein synthesis
- ↓ liver uptake of glucose
What is the middle layer of the adrenal cortex and what does it secrete?
Fasiculada
Glucocorticoids (cortisol)
Name the 3 areas you expect to see affected by tumors in MEN1
- Parathyroid
- Anterior pituitary
- Pancreas