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Exam 1 - GI, GU, STI Flashcards

1
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3 signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis

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  1. Pain starting in epigastrium with migration to LLQ
  2. Abdominal rigidity
  3. Acute onset
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Where is McBurney point

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Area between the umbilicus and anterosuperior iliac spine

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After acute onset pain from appendicitis, symptoms

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  1. Anorexia
  2. N/V
  3. constipation
  4. Rarely diarrhea
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What is rovsing sign

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Palpate LLQ and illicit RLQ pain

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What is obturator sign

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Flex knee and hip, internally rotate, illicit pain

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What is psoas sign

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Raising straight and right leg against resistance, elicits pain

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7
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What are the 2 most common causes of peptic ulcers

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  1. H pylori
  2. NSAIDs
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2 Most common presenting symptoms of PUD

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  1. Dyspepsia
  2. Epigastric pain
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3 types of medication treatments for PUD

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  1. H2RA antagonist (-tidine)
  2. PPI (-prazole)
  3. Prostaglandin therapy (misoprastol)
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H pylori treatment for patients with risk factors for macrolide resistance

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Bismuth quadruple therapy - bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline, PPI

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H. Pylori treatment in patients without risk factors for macrolide resistance

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Clarithromycin based triple therapy - clarithromycin, amoxicillin, PPI

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What is the most common reason for GERD

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Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLERs)

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7 types of medications that lower esophageal sphincter tone

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  1. Anticholinergics
  2. Morphine
  3. Theophylline
  4. Calcium channel blockers
  5. Nitrates
  6. Benzodiazepines
  7. Aspirin
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What is 1st line treatment for GERD

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Antacids, alginic acid, or H2RAs taken PRN

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What is the criteria for starting 2nd line therapy for GERD

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More days than not without symptoms, ex 4 or more days per week

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16
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What is treatment for moderate to severe GERD or GERD without any complication

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PPI therapy - once daily for 8 weeks

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What would u do if a patient only partially responded to a PPI

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A dosage increase or change in PPI

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What is phase 1 of constipation management

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Lifestyle - diet, exercise, increase fiber, increase fluids

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What is phase 2 of constipation management

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Bulk forming laxatives - ex. Metamucil

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What is phase 3 of constipation management

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Stool softeners - ex. Colace

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What is phase 4 of constipation management

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Osmotic laxatives - ex. Mom, poylethylene glycol, lactulose

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What is phase 5 of constipation management

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Stimulant laxatives - ex. Senna, bisacodyl

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What is phase 6 of constipation management

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Intestinal secreatagogues - ex, lupiprostone, linaclotide

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24
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What is phase 7 of constipation management

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Enemas/suppositories

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25
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Which medication should not be given to pregnant women for constipation

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Lubiprostone

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26
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Med Treatment for mild diverticulitis outpatient (there’s 2)

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Cipro 500mg q12 or metro 500mg q8 or both for 7-14 days

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27
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What is Charcot triad and which duct is affected

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RUQ pain, fever, jaundice - common bile duct

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28
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What is biliary colic and how does it present

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Epigastric or RUQ pain for 30-60 min, cystic duct affected

29
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What is +Murphy’s sign

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Ask pt to exhale then palpate under right rib cage and ask to inhale. If pain with palpation it is positive for cholecystitis

30
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Normal ph of vagina

31
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What might an elevated ph of vagina indicate

32
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What might a ph less than 4.5 indicate

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Yeast infection

33
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Is BV symptomatic or asymptomatic

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Most often asymptomatic

34
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Type of discharge with BV

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Heavy thin/grayish/yellowish/white malodorous

35
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What are the 4 Amsels criteria for BV (need 3/4 to diagnose)

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  1. PH greater than 4.5
  2. Clue cells
  3. Amine odor, *whiff test
  4. Homogeneous discharge (thin, white coats the walls)
36
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Recommended treatment for BV (there are 3)

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  1. Metronadizole 500 PO BID for 7 days
  2. Metronidazole gel 0.75% intravag daily for 5 days
  3. Clindamycin cream 2% intravag qhs for 7 days
37
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Treatment of BV in pregnant women (3 options)

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  1. Metronidazole 500 PO BID for 7 days
  2. Metronidazole 250 PO TID for 7 days
  3. Clindamycin 300 PO BID for 7 days
38
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What do you give for recurrent BV treatment

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Boric acid NOT PO

39
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What is most often the cause of VVC (yeast infection)

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Candida albicans

40
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What kind of discharge present in yeast infection

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Thick, non odorous, clumpy

41
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Recommended treatment for VVC in pregnancy

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NOT ANYTHING PO. Only topical azole therapy for 7 days

42
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Uncomplicated VVC treatment

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Oral fluconazole 150 PO for 1 dose and topical azole for 1-14 days

43
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Complicated VVC treatment

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Oral fluconazole 150mg on day 1 and 3 and topical azole for 1-14 days

44
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How many times per year is considered recurrent candida

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3 or more infections in 12 months

45
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Should partner be treated for VVC

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No - unless they have balanitis x- treat with topical antifungal

46
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Do the majority of people have trichomonas symptoms

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No - 70-85% have minimal to none

47
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What type of discharge associated with trichomonas

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Yellow-green, Frothy, profuse

48
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What is the characteristic sign of trichomonas on cervix

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Cervical petechiae “strawberry cervix”

49
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What kind of ph would you see on a wet mount for trichomonas

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Greater than 4.5

50
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Recommended treatment for trichomonas among women

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Metronidazole PO 500mg BID for 7 days

51
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Recommended treatment for trichomonas among men

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Metronidazole PO 2g in a single dose

52
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How long after trichomonas treatment should re-testing occur

53
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What classifies a UTI as recurrent (2 options)

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  1. Greater than or equal to 2 infections in 6 months
    Or
  2. Greater than or equal to 3 infections in 1 year
54
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Which medication not to be used during last trimester for UTI

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Nitrofurantoin

55
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1st line tx for UTI in pregnancy

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Amox/amp/augmentin TID for 7-14 days

56
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What is cremasteric reflex

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Stroke inner thigh - normally testes should elevate on ipsilateral side

57
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What is prehns sign

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Elevation of scrotum causes pain relief (positive) - sign of epidydymitis

58
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What is the causative agent for chlamydia

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Bacteria - chlamydia trachomatis

59
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What is the other type of STD caused by c. Trachomatis and what does it cause

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Lymphogranuloma venereum - proctitis

60
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1st line treatment for chlamydia

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Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID for 7 days

61
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What is the causative agent for gonorrhea

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Neisseria ghonnorrhoeae - bacteria

62
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Which 2 STDs do you treat for together in most cases

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Gonnorrhea/chlamydia

63
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Treatment for gonnorhea (2 types based on weight)

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Ceftriaxone

500mg IM for less than 150 kg

1G for greater than 150 kg

64
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Which HPV strains cause the highest risk of cervical cancers

65
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Which HPV strains cause 90% of genital warts

66
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How many HPV vaccines required for someone older than 15

67
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HSV treatment for initial outbreak

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Either acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir in different concentrations, varying frequencies based on dosage, for 7-10 days

68
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What frequency of outbreaks warrants HSV suppressive therapy

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Greater than 4 clinical infections in 12 months

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