Combank Flashcards
What is the indication for prophylactic antibiotic coverage in dental procedures?
If dental procedure involves manipulation of gingival tissue: prior infective endocarditis prosthetic heart valves unrepaired cyanotic heart defects palliative shunts/conduits
What is the prophylactic dose for dental procedures?
oral amoxicillin 2g given 30 min before procedure
Name all the features of Down’s syndrome?
Microcephaly flattening of the occiput upward slant of eyes with epicanthal folds, single palmar crease large protruting tongue Brushfield spots broad stocky neck small feet/hands low set ears congenital heart defects GI malformations hip dysplasia cataraccts risk of obesity hypothyroidism leukemia hearing loss mitral valve prolapse Alzheimer's atlantoaxial subluxation strabismus
What is the treatment for diverticulitis? refractory cases?
Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole
sigmoid colectomy with colocolonic anastamosis with proximal loop ileostomy can be done.
Whats the drug of choice for shigellosis?
trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
what is a pyogenic granuloma?
an area of capillary proliferation that develops in the skin usually secondary to trauma.
First it looks like an erythematous papule that evolves to be blood engorged.
common in pregnancy.
in pregnancy, where are pyogenic granulomas found? what is it then called?
in the gingiva
called an epulis
> 6 cafe o lait spots
neurofibromatosis I
pseudohypertrophy of calves
duchenne muscular dystrophy
severe muscle wasting below the knees. autosomal dominant peroneal muscular atrophy causing foot drop and stocking glove decrease in vibration/pain/temperature and DTR in lower extremities.
charcot marie tooth dz
macular cherry red spot
tay sachs and neiman pick dz
sphingolipidosis associated with osteoporosis. deficiency of a lysosymal enzym B-glucocerebrosidase. Accumulation of sphingolipids in liver, spleen, and bone marroe
gauchers
How can you tell the difference between pt with subclavian steal syndrome and carotid artery stenosis?
subclavian steal - steals blood from vertebral artery bc not enough blood going through subclavian. sx: arm claudication, syncope, vertigo, nausea, confusion and supraclavicular bruits
carotid artery stenosis can cause amourosis fugax, TIA, or CVA
what neurotransmitter is affected with OCD?
seritonin
what NT is associated with Parkinsons
dopamine too little
what NT is associated with panic disorder
GABA depletion
what NT is psychosis associated with?
too much dopamine
what NT is associated with schizophrenia:/
low glutamate
what NT is associated with alzheimer’s ?
low acetylcholine
How do you perform a bilateral escharotomy of the chest?
bilateral incisions that extend from the clavicles to the costal margins following the axillary line.
what is the mcc of 1st trimester loss of fetus? 2nd trimester?
1st - chromosomal abnormalities
2nd - incompetent cervix
Describe a cluster headache
severe unilateral orbital, retroorbital or temporal pain
usually at nigh
ipsilateral concunctival injection
rhinorrhea/lacrimation, eyelid edema, nasal congestion.
pts become active and agitated during attack - pacing.
last 30 min-2h and may occur up to 8 times per
occur in clusters for 1 year, remission can occur lasting months/years. remissions increase with age.
when does migraine incidence peak?
third decade - may get worse but generally occurrence and severity decrease with age.
what is todd’s paralysis?
after seizure, there is hemiparesis of 5 min-24 hours aka post-ictal hemiparesis
pt with blurred vision, ipsilateral forehead headache, rainbow halos, eye pain, hazy cornea and conjunctival injection. dx?
closed angle glaucoma
who is at higher risk for closed angle glaucoma?
those with hyperopia (long sightedness and small eyeballs)
what is the eclipse test?
shallow anterior chamber raising the risk for closed angle glaucoma
How do Timolol, pilocarpine and iridotomy help treat narrow angle glaucoma?
timolol - beta blocker causing miosis by blocking sympathetic control of iris and decrease aqueous humor production
pilocarpine muscarinic cholinergic agonist aka parasympathetic agonist which contricts eye and gives more room to drain
iridotomy ensures good drainage
Fever, ha, diarrhea that progresses to severe hypotension and desquamating rash on the soles and palms on her period.dx? tx?
toxic shock syndrome bc of staph aureus secondary to tampon use
what is the movement disorder associated with huntington’s disease?
athetosis - snake like movements
Other than IVF, what else can be given to manage hypercalcemia?
furosemide and calcitonin
What are the lab findings and sx of a pt with hepatic steatosis in pregnancy?
ruq pain, jaundice, n/v, prolonged pt/ptt, hi bilirubin, high ast/alt.
must deliver asap because it can develop into hepatic encephalopathy.
What is the common first symptom of anyone with a new lung ca?
cough
what are the 3 sx of SVC syndrome?
facial and neck edema
cyanosis
dilation of the veins in the face/neck
Describe where the nerve roots in the lumbar spine come out.
beneath the same number vertebral body but above the same number disc.
so to damage L4, the L3 disc needs to be herniated.
What moa are the following: Jimson weed foxglove poinson mushrooms tobacco plant
Jimson weed - anticholinergic agent causes sympathetic overdrive. It contains atropine
foxglove - digitalis
poinson mushrooms - liver failure
tobacco plant - nicotine is a ganglionic agonist which causes diarrhea, salivation, sweating and tachy
How is total cholesterol calculated?
HDL + LDL + TG/5 = total cholesterol
At what TG levels should you finally prescribe a fibric acid?
TG > 150
What is top of the ddx in any pt >50 with iron deficiency anemia?
get colonoscopy to r/o colon cancer.
CD8 deficiency results in susceptibility to what infections?
fungal, parasitic and viral infections.
what dificiency would predispose patients to dissemination of infection?
membrane attack complex deficiency
C5-9 is MAC
what 2 diseases are eggshell calcifications seen in?
Silicosis and Sarcoidosis (rare)
if pt has silicosis, to what infectious agent is he more vulnerable?
tuberculosis
Neonate (1-30d) has bilious vomiting , abdominal distension and pain and GI bleed. double bubble sign on abdominal xray
midgut volvulus
When is a V/Q scan “readable” in a pt in the hospital?
only if the xray on admission was clear… otherwise, can’t read for PE
What are the risk factors for developmental dysplasia of the hip? si/sx? followup?
risk factors: female, breech (footling), positive family history, firstborn
sx: uneven inguinal folds, +ortalani and barlow
f/u: ultrasound of hip joints and f/u peds ortho.
Why must you be cautious when switching between phenelzine and ssri? how long must you wait?
danger of seritonin syndrome with maoI and SSRI combo.
wait atleast 14 days.
Whats the difference between seritonin syndrome/neuroleptic malignant syndrome/malignant hyperthermia
too much seritonin - tx with supportive/benzos/seritonin antagonist
caused by antipsychotics - give dantrolene
caused by anesthetics- give dantrolene.
what nerve and muscle control extension of the big toe?
extensor hallucis longus innervated by the deep fibular nerve which branches off the common fibular nerve from the sciatic nerve,
what nerve innervates the gluteus medius and TFL?
superior gluteal nerve.
At what radiation level do fetuses risk tertogenic exposure? how much does one xray have?
> 0.05 Gy = risk
xray = 0.0014mGy risk
abd CT = 8mGy
pelvic ct = 25mGy