COMBANK review Flashcards
waveform capnography - what does a reading of a)
a) you’re giving poor quality CPR b) good CPR compressions. c) return of spontaneous circulation
how to tell apart cholelithiasis and PUD?
chole: dull discomfort, goes away after 1 hr. / PUD: should be ‘burning’, with dyspepsia (indigestion), sometimes hematemesis, and risk factors.
what is cubital tunnel syndrome?
ulnar nerve compression at elbow
fall on shoulder of athlete in contact sport(common), pain by pressing on distal clavicle, pain with cross body adduction and Neer’s test, what is this?
acromioclavicular joint injury
MSK injury with “empty can” testing, patient can’t abduct against resistance. What is this and how to confirm?
supraspinatus tendon rupture. MRI to confirm
what Ab’s are specific for drug-induced lupus?
anti-histone
what disease is an avascular necrosis of the femoral epiphysis in kids ages 4-10 with ADHD, cigs risk factors? What are main Sxs? Dx? Tx?
Legg-Calve-Parthes disease. Sx: painless limb with some knee/thigh pain, loss of internal rot/abduction. Dx: pelvic radiograph showing collapsed/flattened fem head. Tx: bracing w/ Petrie cast, crutches
what disease has femoral epiphysis break off into epiphysis and femur slide anteriorly? what patient pop is this in?
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, found in obese AA boys ages 10-16
developmental displasia of hip shows what age group, what position of legs? Tx?
legs flexed and adducted in
how to treat lichen sclerosis?
topical steroids
how to Dx BPH? Next step?
physical exam and DRE. Next step: drugs (tamsulosin, finasteride)
diff between cohort and case control studies?
Cohort changes the risk factors (disease –> factor vs no factor) and can be retro or prospective;[RISKS=WHORE/HOR]/// case control changes the disease (disease vs no disease –>risks) so it is always retrospective [CASE=DISEASE]
what MSK back disease is relieved by flexing(sitting)? What is worse by flexing(straight leg raise +)?
better: spinal stenosis(old pt). Worse: herniated disc (young pt)
How is heart failure classified?
Class I-IV: Class I = no symptoms, CLass II = Sx with strenous activity; Class III = Sx with minimal activity (i.e. walking), Class IV = Sx at rest.
patient with rapid hepatomegaly, jaundice, asciites, abdominal pain, NO JVD, in healthy and often young patient, think what?
Budd-Chiari syndrome (hepatic vein thrombosis: often in hypercoaguable states)
Patient with PID gets acute RUQ pain made worse with breathing, coughing, and movement, think what? Dx?
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome. Diagnose with laparoscopy (see “violin strings” = adhesions). Tx: Abx for infection, lap lysis of adhesions.
How to diagnose Paroxysymal nocturnal hemoglobinuria? Tx?
flow cytometry: decreased CD 55 & 59. Tx: steroids or eculizumab
how to treat acute intermittent porphyria? Treat HUS?
porphyria: high dose glucose. HUS: plasmapheresis.
Pterion is made of what 4 bones?
temporal, parietal, sphenoid, and frontal
1 technique for cranial sutures?
V spread
how to treat Histoplasmosis?
amphotericin B
what is a) lung fungus that causes ulcerated/verrucous lesions on skin? Dx? b) what is lung fungus that causes arthralgias? Dx?
a) Blastomycosis. Histo/cultures. b) Coccoides. isolation of organism
diff between atelectasis and pleural effusion on CXR?
both have opacifications and occur early post-op but atelectasis shows deviation of trachea and mediastinum TOWARDS opacification, pleural effusion these deviate AWAY from opacification.
lactulose(for hepatic enceophalopathy): main s.e.
diarrhea, causing dehydration, decreased K+
What drug decreases intensity of HCM murmur and how?
beta blockers, by increasing preload
secondary amenorrhea in post-gyn-on patient, think what?
Asherman syndrome (intrauterine adhesions)
corneal vascularization and chelosis, think what vitamin deficiency?
riboflavin (B3) (chelosis = corners of mouth cracked)
MSK extremity meniscal tear - treatment?
RICE, NSAIDs, rest
what are hormone levels in Klinefelter syndrome?
increased GnRH, FSH, LH, and estrogen; increased/normal, then DECREASED testesterone after mid puberty
What is most likely cause of a TIA/stroke in a young healthy patient? How to Dx? What else will you see?
PFO. Dx with TEE. Will see R BBB on EKG too.
if you think carotid stenosis is the cause of stroke, what do you use to diagnose?
angiography
stress/injury triggering throbbing/burning MSK pain, skin changes, swelling, altered skin temperature = ? Dx?
Complex regional pain syndrome. Dx clinically THEN EMG to diff between type I and II. If (-), type I. If (+) for peripheral nerve injury, then type II.
How is stable angina diagnosed? Next step?
ST depression on STRESS EKG. Next you do stress echo (exercise, or if EKG abnormalities/can’t tolerate, do dobutamine)
1st line treatment of stable angina?
beta blockers for long term treatment (nitrates only provide SHORT TERM/acute relief)
a) rash with pain, erythema, warmth, pruritis with advancing defined & raised margins in child after URI = ? b) same rash with ill-defined margins and edema? c) rash with ruptured vesicles with dried serous material, NO pain/erythema/pruritis?
erysipelas (strep pyogenes). b) cellulitis c) impetigo (Staph, strep pyogenes)
Herpangina - caused by what microbe? tx?
coxsackie A virus. Fluids, pain control
GERD refractory to all medical treatment, consider what Dx?
sliding hiatal hernia (NOT paraesophageal), usually in obese
corkscrew esophagus means what?
diffuse esophageal spasm
diff between orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis? Dx? Tx:
orbital: inflammation of the eyeball, with acute pain/redness/swelling, loss of vision, decreased EOMs. PERIORBITAL = of the eyeLID, so EOMs won’t be affected. Dx: CT or MRI. Tx: abscess drainage + Abx if present on imaging; if not, admit and IV vanco/cefotaxime
interscalene brachial plexus block with anesthesia, what is biggest risk?
phrenic nerve block resulting in SOB
herniated disc: how do you know L4 is affected? L5?
L4: weakness of ankle dorsiflexion. L5: weakness of extensor hallicus longus(big toe).
1st choice treatment for allergic rhinitis?
intranasal steroids (not diphenydramine)
flexing/extending finger that “catches”, or gets stuck, has a nodule at finger, what is this? Tx?
Trigger finger aka stenosing tenosynovitis, usually at A1 pulley. Tx with stretching and splinting; 2nd line: steroid injections; 3rd like: surgical release of A1 pulley
young woman with sudden monocular vision loss and pain w/ eye movement, plaque in MRI and increased signal in optic nerve, think what? Tx?
optic neuritis, a presenting Sx of M.S. Tx with high dose IV steroids (treats this acute attack)
how to treat muscle spasticity of M.S.?
baclofen
difference between spinal shock and neurogenic shock?
both have bradycardia, hypotension, warm extremities, flaccid;/ but spinal: absent bulbocavernosus reflex, neurogenic: present bulbocavernosus reflex
1st step in diagnosis of UGIB?
EGD (NOT CT or radiograph!!)
How to treat serotonin syndrome? NMS?
SS: cyproheptadine. NMS: bromocriptine (dop. agonist), dantrolene
what to do next after abnormal quad screen?
amniocentesis if 15-20weeks, chorionic villus if 10-12 wks
Positive Adson’s test, what will you say and what disease is this for?
decreased radial pulse upon head extension and rotation to ipsilateral side. For Thoracic outlet syndrome (compression of brachial plexus)
thickening of prevertebral tissues on lateral x-ray, whay is this?
retropharnygeal abscess
when should you undergo carotid endarterectomy?
when there is carotid stenosis 50-99% in male patients with symptoms, 60-99% without symptoms (also male)
what disease has decreased carbon monoxide diffusing capacity?
emphysema
what is hemophilia C? hemophilia D?
C: factor XI deficiency. D: factor XII deficiency
what is crypoprecipitate and what is it used to treat?
factor VIII, XIII, fibronectin, fibrinogen, and vWF. For hemophilia A
when do you use a) cyclosporine to treat Crohns? b) sulfasalazine? c) infliximab? d) steroids? e) azathioprine?
a) severe-to-refractory (immunosuppressant) b) 1st line mild to moderate exacerbation (aminosalicylate) c) severe-to-refractory (immunosuppressant) d) mild-to-moderate exacerbation e) severe-to-refractory (immunosuppressant)
two things you can treat Pseudomonas ear infection with?
ciprofloxacin or gentamicin ear drops
if in a fib >48 hrs, how long to be on warfarin before CV?
4 weeks
what is Neer’s impingement test and Hawkin’s test and what does it diagnose?
Neer’s: patients arm fwd flexed to sky while scapula is stabilized, pain =(+). Hawkin’: abducting arm to 90 degrees and internally rotating arm / subacromial bursitis.
WHat is Yergason’s test and Speed’s test and what does it diagnose?
Yerg: elbow flexed, supinate against resistance. Speed’s: patient flexes arm against resistance. Bicipital Tendonitis.
a) dysphagia to solids & liquids? b) dysphagia to solids then liquids? c) dysphagia to solids only? d) intermittent and acute dysphagia triggered by cold liquids?
a) Achalaisa b) adenocarcinoma c) Schastki ring d) DES
female with recurrent UTIs, new flank pain, pH>7, what is most likely pathogen?
Proteus (NOT e coli)
How to treat a) displaced fracture of scaphoid? b) nondisplaced fracture of scaphoid? c) displaced fracture of long bone?
a) open reduction internal fixation b) thumb spica cast c) closed reduction
how to treat Boxer’s fracture?
ulnar gutter splint
ADHD is associated with what 4 other mental illnesses?
antisocial/conduct disorder, ODD, bipolar, OCD
What is Spurling’s maneuver and what does it diagnose?
pain in 4th & 5th digits upon extending head and rotating it to side, then applying compressive downward force. Cervical Radiculopathy.
patient with glucose >1000, normal beta hydroxybutyrate/actetate/acetoacetate, think what? what is pH? bicarb? osmolarity?
Hyperosmolar hypergylcemic nonketotic state. pH>7.3 , bicarb >20 (NOT acidic!) osm >300.
first 4 steps of secondary amenorrhea protocol? 1st 3 steps of primary amenorrhea protocol?
secondary: b-hCG –> thyroid –> prolactin –> progestin challenge / primary: U/S–>FSH –>karyotype
long term PTN with someone in the ICU for awhile can cause what disease?
acalculous cholecystitis due to bile stasis
How often do you read fetal heart tracings monitor in 1st stage and second stage of labor in patient a) without complications? b) with complications?
a) 1st stage every 30 min, 2nd stage every 15 min. b) 1st stage every 15 min, 2nd stage every 5 min
what is the most common cause of viral myocarditis in DCM?
parvovirus B19
Whipple procedure takes out what 5 organs?
pancreatic head, duodenum, prox jejunum, distal stomach, gallbladder
1st line Tx for ADPKD?
ACE or ARB(-sartan)
anti-mitochondrial Ab is for what?
primary biliary cirrhosis
gold standard for diagnosing syphilis?
serologic testing with FTA-ABS (NOT darkfield microscopy!!)
When to treat syphillis with penicillin G desensitization vs not?
For any stage syphillis inc pregnant women, teriary syph. Use DOXYCYCLINE if allergic.
If pregnant patient has a) low BIshop score (0-4), what do you do during delivery? b) medium score (5-9)? c) high score (10+)?
a) induce with prostaglandins b) induce with oxytocin c) no intervention necessary: good
a) dysgerminomas - what tumor marker? b) granulosa cell tumor - what tumor marker? how to treat?
a) LDH b) inhibin. Treat with U/L SO if wants kids, TAH BSO if no kids
when should steroids be given in premature infant (what age)?
if
diff btwn preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia?
severe will have proteinuria >5g, sBP>160/110 on 2 occasions, urine
HSIL on cervical cytology, what is next step in regular patient? preg patient?
reg: cervical biopsy./ pregnant: colposcopy
Biophysical profile scores - numbers and what they mean?
assign 0-2 for 5 parameters. 0-4: worrisome, deliver. / 6: equivocal, usually deliver./ 8+: reassuring.
what do you use to treat hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?
PTU (NOT methimazole - teratogenic!)
what to do about an IUD if patient becomes pregnant with it?
12 wks along: leave it in.
when to do glucose challenge test in preg patient?
24-28 wks
blisters in sun-exposed areas, erosions, hyperpigmentation in patient who is smoker/alcoholic/hep C/uses estrogen, what is this? Tx?
porphyria cutanea tarda. Tx: cessation of risks, avoid sun, phlebotomy