Complete Deck Part 4 Flashcards
What does Indirect Coombs Test tell you?
The Antibody is freely circulating in the serum
What are the ACE inhibitors?
Captopril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Lisinopril
What does the Carnitine shuttle do?
FA transport into the mitochondria
What are the Adverse Effects of Glucocorticoids?
Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome. (Adrenal insufficiency when drug stopped after chronic use)
What is the function of HPL?
Blocks insulin receptors so the sugar stays high, (baby is stocking up - hibernating)
What is Thought Insertion?
Believes that others are putting thoughts into his head
What is Benign Positional Vertigo?
Sensation of room spinningNausea/VomitingNystagmus without hearing loss or tinnitusOnset of symptoms when change position
What is Inflammatory Diarrhea?
Diarrhea with blood and pus
What does a mutase do?
Relocates a functional group within a moleculre (intrachain)
What is Gaucher’s?
Glucocerebrosidase (Beta-Glucosidase) deficiencywrinkled tissue Macrophage’sBone painpancytopenia
What are the Indications for Octreotide?
Acromegaly; Glucagonoma; Insulinoma; Carcinoid Syndrome
What causes non-bacterial Fetal infections?
“TORCHST- ToxoplasmaO - Others (HIV, Measles, B-19)R - RubellaC - CMVH - HSV-2S - Syphilis
What are the adverse effects of the Class IB antiarrhythmic?
CNS stimulation and depressionCardiovascular depressionHyperkalemia increases toxicity
What is Sublimation?
Where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior
What is Phimosis?
Foreskin scarred at penis head
How do I know the patient has a Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Deficiency?
Scurvy
What defines CLL?
50+ y/o males with lymphadenopathysoccer ball nucleiPresent with autoimmune Hemolytic anemia
What does Vit B12 do?
Cofactor for HMT & MMA
What GI disease has an Apple Core on X-Ray?
Colorectal Cancer
What are Burr Cell/ Echinocyte?
Seen in Pyruvate Kinase deficiencyLiver diseasePost splenectomy
What does a Synthetase do?
Consumes two substrates, uses ATP
What is a silent mutation?
Changes leave the same amino acid
What does blood type AB tell you?
Have both Antigens (universal recipient)
What are the adverse effects of Diazoxide?
Hypoglycemia (reduces insulin release) and hypotension
What is Delusion?
Fixed false belief for more than one month and no effect to his normal livingTx: Atypical antipsychotic and psychotherapy
How do you know it’s an anaerobic infection?
gas and bad odor
What is SHeehan Syndrome?
Postpartum hemorrhage in pituitary, no LH or FSH = no periods, hyperplasia infarcts, no prolactin = no milk
What is the most common eye infection in New Born
First day - Clear discharge due to Silver NitrateFirst week - Gonorrhea (purulent discharge)Second week - ChlamydiaThird week - Herpes
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Defective chloride transportermeconium ileussteatorrheaBronchiectasisChromosome 7
What is the MOA of adenosine?
Increase K+ efflux, hyperpolarizes the cell
What does Vit C do?
Collagen synthesisantioxidanthelps absorb FE++, necessary for Dopamine & hydroxylase for NE
What is assocaited with H. Pylori?
95% causative agent in Duodenal Ulcers
What organs have the most CD4 receptors?
Blood vesselsbraintesticlescervixrectum
What is the RBC normal lifespan?
120 days
What is a Somatotrope?
Growth hormone
What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Kid screams when mom leaves
What are the adverse effects of H2 blockers?
Prolactin release: Gynecomastia, decreased libido, impotence in malesCimetidine inhibits P450
What are Fibroids (Leiomyoma’s)?
Benign uterus smooth muscle tumorsubmucosal type: they bleedSubserosal type: they cause pain
What is Metabolic Syndrome X?
“Pre-DM” due to HTN, Dyslipidemia, Hyperinsulinemia, and Acanthosis Nigricans
Which cells express MHC-2?
Antigen presenting cells (macrophages, dendritic cells, and neutrophils)
What is Non-competitive Inhibition?
Binds a regulatory site, no change in Km, Efficacy decreases, decreased Vmax
What is Fifth’s disease?
Erythema Infectiosum “Slapped Cheeks”B-19 ParvovirusAplastic anemia, in sickle cell patientsHydrops Fetalis
What are the adverse effects of Nesiritide?
Hypotension
What are the adverse effects of Class IC antiarrhythmic?
Prolongs refractory period in AV node Hyperkalelmia increases toxicity
What is a Basophil?
The allergy helper (IgE receptor - histamine release)
What is SCID?
No Thymus (no T-cells)frayed long bones (no B-cells)baby dies by 18 months
What does the Macula Densa do?
Measures osmolality (osmoles of solute-kg)
What type of people does Hep E like to infect?
Pregnant women (3rd trimester), Asians
What is Lobular Carcinoma?
Cells line up single file, contralateral breast is primary site of CA
Which stage of the Menstrual Cycle has the highest Estrogen levels?
Follicular stage (Has proliferative endothelium)
What is seen in Sickle Cell Anemia?
Crew-cut on x-rayAvascular Necrosis of femur
What is Croup?
Respiratory condition that is usually triggered by an acute viral infection of the upper airway, steeple sign on x-ray, barking cough
What do T cell deficiency patients die of?
Viral infections, fungal, etcexcept bacterial
What can high Cholesterol Cause?
Atherosclerosis
How do tension headaches present?
“Band-like” pain starts in posterior neck, increases throughout the day, sleep disturbance
What are the Big Mama Anaerobes?
Bacteroides fragilisStreptococcus BovisC. MelanagosepticusC. Diff
What is Vascular “multi-infarct” dementia?
Sudden onset, uneven progression of deficits, “stair step” decline
What is Cephalohematoma?
Bleeding under bone (blood does not cross suture lines)
What bugs cause hospital abscesses?
Day 1-3: S. Aureus (lots of O2 present)Day 4-7: S. Viridans - no enzymeDay >7: Anaerobes - PMN’s
What is a Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Suspicious about everything, they use projection
What is Selective Mutism?
Kid talks sometimes
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
“Magical Thinking”, odd/bizarre behavior, people leave them alone because they are weird but they will interact if approached. Brief psychotic episode
What is Menorrhagia?
Heavy menstrual bleeding
What causes Syphilis?
Treponema Pallidum (Spirochete)
What is the only Gram-positive Endotoxin?
Listeria
What are the Adverse Effects of Misoprostol?
Diarrhea; Contraindicated in women of childbearing potential abortion inducing drug
What is EC50?
Concentration of drug that produces 50% of maximal response
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Breaking the rules, defiant, noncompliant, resists authority, “bark is worse than bite”. Teach appropriate child management skills
What is Virilization?
Female that is Man like
What are the Microcytic Hypochromic Anemias?
Defect in Hb synthesis (RBC small and pale) “FAST lead”F - Fe DeficiencyA - Anemia of Chronic DiseaseS - Sideroblastic AnemiaT - Alpha and Beta Thalassemia’sL - Lead poisoning
What organ has the highest AVO2 difference during a test?
Brain
What is associated with Staph Saprophyticus?
Seen in young girls / women who became sexually active, E. Coli is still the #1 cause of UTI’s
What is an Ependymoma?
Rosettes present in the 4th Ventricle, Hydrocephalus
What is Zellweger’s?
Neonatal Seizures
What does Atrial Natriuretic Peptide do?
Inhibits aldosterone and dilates the afferent arteriole
What is the most common type of Gallstone?
Cholesterol stone (not see on X-ray)
What is associated with N. Gonorrhea?
Pili, Urethritis, Tenosynovitis, Septic arthritis
What is a Xanthoma
Cholesterol build up (common at the elbow or Achilles tendon)
What is Berylliosis?
Radio, TV repair, aerospace manufacturing, Beryllium mining, or manufacturing of fluorescent light bulbs
What are the indications for Guaifenesin?
Minor upper respiratory tract infections, common cold w/ cough
What diagnosis has secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Renal failure
How does Chancroid present?
Painful with necrotic center, due to Haemophilus Ducreyi (Gram Negative rod)”School of Fish” pattern
What is Placenta Abruptio?
Severe pain due to premature separation of the placenta
What produces Currant Jelly Sputum
Klebsiella
What are the IgA protease bugs?
S. PneumoniaeH. InfluenzaM. Catarrhalis
What are the GLP-1 Analog drugs?
Exenatide and Liraglutide
What bug is associated with cat pee?
Toxoplasmosis
What does PTH do?
Stimulates osteoblast to activate osteoclasts, stimulates the reabsorption of Ca+ and the excretion of phosphate in the kidneys, and activation of vitamin D
What is FSGS?
Most common in IVDA, AA, Hispanics and HIV patients
What is the only statin to undergo renal excretion?
Pravastatin
What does hyperresonance tell you?
Air in that region of the lungs`
What has WBC Casts ONLY?
Pyelonephritis
What is the MOA of Metoprolol, Atenolol, Acebutolol, Esmolol?
Selective B1-Blockers
What is the MOA of PTU and Methimazole?
Inhibits peroxidase enzyme in Thyroid and Decreases synthesis of Thyroid Hormones
What is associated with Corynebacterium Diphtheriae?
Chinese letters under microscope, gray Pseudomembrane, heart block, suffocation = death, ADP Ribosylates EF2, Elek’s Test
What is Epididymitis?
Unilateral scrotal pain decreased by support
What is the Adverse effect of Biguanides?
Lactic Acidosis (Contraindicated in renal failure) Stop use in patients undergoing studies using contrast
What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
Automatic stuff… i.e. breathing, heartbeat
What causes Neonatal Blindness
Chlamydia
What is Eclampsia?
HTN with seizures
What is Condylomata Lata?
Flat fleshy warts, ulcerate = secondary syphilis
How much weight should a woman gain during Pregnancy?
1 lb/ week
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Perfectionist, doesn’t show feelings, detail oriented, uses isolation
Which cytokine is released when a macrophage is activated?
IL-1
How does an epidural hematoma present?
Intermittent consciousness (lucid interval)
What has a friction rub while holding breath?
Pericarditis
What does biotin donate methyl groups for?
Carboxylation
What is associated with H. Influenzae?
Gram-negative Pleomorphic Rod, Factors V and X, 5 carbon Ribose capsule, HiB type causes Meningitis, Epiglottitis, and Sepsis
What is Tuberous Sclerosis?
Ashleaf spots (hypopigmentation)Primary brain tumorsHeart RhabdomyolysisRenal cell CAShagreen spots (leathery)
What is Vernix?
Cheesy baby skin. (protects the baby’s skin from the outside world and helps with passage through the birth canal)
What is Postpartum Depression?
Depression post-delivery for more than 2 weeks
What does Vit B1 do?
Dehydrogenasestransketolase (PPP)cofactors
What does DES taken by Mom cause in her Daughter?
Adenomyosis, menorrhagia, clear cell CA of the vagina, recurrent abortions
What are the Osmotic Laxatives?
Magnesium hydroxide, mag citrate, polyethylene glycol, Lactulose
What diseases have metabolic alkalosis?
Low volume state: vomiting, diuretics, GI blood loss
What are the Class IA antiarrhythmic?
Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramide
What bacteria cause diarrhea <8 hours after introduction?
“CBS”C - ClostridiumB - Bacillus CereusS - Staphylococcus aureus
What is Maple Syrup Urine disease?
Defective metabolism of branched aa (Leu, Iso, Val) -> aa leak out, urine smells like Maple syrup/ burnt sugar, defect of branched chain alpha Keto acid Dehydrogenase
What is Milia?
Neonatal white or pale yellow heads on malar area
What is Toxoplasmosis?
Multiple ring enhancing lesions, loves parietal love, from cat urine and feces
What is Apocrine?
Apex of the cell is secreted
What states have increased Estrogen?
Pregnancy, liver failure, P-450 inhibition, and obesity
What are the adverse effects of Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine?
HTN, CNS stimulation/ anxiety
What is von Gierke?
G-6 Phosphatase deficiencysevere fasting hypoglycemiahepatomegalyincreased lactase and uric acid levels
What hormones produce Basophila?
“B FLAT”: Basophils, FSH, LH, ACTH, and TSH
What is Huntington’s?
Occurs in the caudate/putamen, Trinucleotide repeat disorder (Chromosome 4, CAG), choreiform movements, changes in personality, anticipation
What is Oligomenorrhea?
Too few periods
What bug loves the temporal love?
HSV
What is an Encephalocele?
Brain tissue herniation
What is Karyolysis?
Nucleus dissolves
What is Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding?
Diagnosis of exclusion, usually due to anovulation
What has a friction rub while breathing?
Pleuritic
What is Hemochromatosis?
Fe deposit in organs
What is an Acute Rejection?
Occurs 4 days to months later. T-cell and macrophage response
What are the indications for Methyldopa?
HTN
What does secretin do?
Secretion of bicarbonate, inhibit gastrin, tighten Pyloric Sphincter, and secreted by S-cell Duodenum
When does Implantation occur?
1 week after fertilization
What is Comedocarcinoma?
Multiple focal areas of necrosis (blackheads) DCIS
What is Vestibular Neuritis?
Inflammation of the vestibular portion (CN8), Could be associated with viral infection, characterized by vertigo and dizziness
What is the MOA of Potassium on the heart?
Depresses ectopic pacemaker in hypokalemia
What is a Nephroblastoma?
Abdominal mass due to enlarged “Wilm’s Tumor”, hemihypertrophy and Aniridia
What is the most common cause of delayed speech developement?
Hearing loss
What is the Peripheral Nervous System?
Everything except the brain and spinal cord. Myelination by the schwann cells
What is Imitation?
Replicating another’s behavior
What is Cholelithiasis?
Formation of gallstones
What is the most common cause of Vaginal Bleeding in Post-menopausal women?
Endometrial CA
Can you die during Opiod Withdrawal?
No, just very painful
What are the symptoms of Amniotic Fluid Emboli?
Mom just delivered Baby and mom has SOB, due to PE, leads to death
What is Nephritic Kidney Disease?
Inflammation with protein loss <3.5 in urineIncreased size of Fenestrations, RBC casts, HTN
What is your maximum heart rate?
220 minus the person’s age
What are the indications for Reserpine?
HTN
What is seen in Calcium deficiency?
Poor bone and teeth development
What is Eisenmenger’s Syndrome?
Physiological shunt from left to right now changes right to left
What are some PPIs?
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole
What kind of Patients does Staph and Pseudomonas like to attack?
DM, CF, Burn Patients, Neutropenic patients