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Tuberous Sclerosis classic findings

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rhabdomyomas of the heart during intrauterine/neonatal period, ash leaf macules (hypopigmented lesions present at birth- but often unrecognized), neurologic findings in early childhood (autism, epilepsy, developmental delay), angiofibromas/shagreen patches in childhood

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CT or MRI Brain findings in Tuberous sclerosis

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tubers, subependymal nodules, subependymal giant cell astrocytomas

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3
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axillary freckling is associated with what genetic disorder?

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neurofibromatosis 1

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4
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Brushfield spots of the iris are associated with what disorder?

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Downs Syndrome

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5
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Coloboma (misshaped iris) is associated with what disorder?

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CHARGE syndrome AND trisomy 13

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A unilateral port wine lesion is seen in what disorder?

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Sturge-Weber Syndrome (lesion usually follows path of trigeminal nerve)

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What is the most commonly affected artery in peripheral artery disease?

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superficial femoral artery

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What type of heart conditions require antibiotics before dental procedures?

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prosthetic heart valves, previous endocarditis, complex unrepaired cyanotic congenital heart disease, L-to-R shunts, repaired congenital heart defects with residual defects, repaired congenital heart defects w/in 6 months, cardiac transplant (if valvulopathy develops)

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What is the purpose of an intraaortic balloon pump?

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temporary device in cardiogenic shock to decrease afterload (also increases myocardial oxygen supply)

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What cardiac biomarker rises first in ischemia?

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myoglobin (rises 1 hr later, peaks at 6, back to normal in 1 day)

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What is the timeline for CK-MB?

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rises 4-6hrs onset of CP, peaks at 1 day, returns to normal in 2-3 days

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What is the timeline for troponin?

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begins to rise in 2-6 hours, peaks at 2 days, returns to normal in 4-10 days (T in 10-14 days, I in 7-10 days)

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13
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What medication is FDA approved for osteoarthritis of the knee in patients that cannot have NSAIDs?

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duloxetine

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14
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What is the first step in management of stable SVT?

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adenosine

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15
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What is the first step in management of unstable SVT?

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synchronized electrical cardioversion

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16
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what are the Hs in cardiac arrest?

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hypovolemia, hypoxia, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hydrogen ions (acidosis), hypoglycemia, hypothermia

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what are the Ts in cardiac arrest

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toxins, tamponade (cardiac), tension pneumothorax, thrombosis (MI or PE)

18
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What is Beck’s triad?

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JVD, hypotension, and distant heart sounds, indicative of pericardial tamponade

19
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Neonatal lupus erythematous is associated with what cardiac condition?

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third degree heart block

20
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What are the signs and symptoms of neonatal lupus erythematous?

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third degree heart block, hepatomegaly, elevated LFTs, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia (at 1-2 weeks), rash (at 4-6 weeks, secondary to UV light)

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What heart sound is suggestive of an ASD?

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a fixed split S2

22
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What are the guidelines for fasting bloodwork?

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No food, drink, exercise, or smoking in preceding 12 hours. No alcohol in preceding 24 hours.

23
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What causes type 2 second degree heart block?

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conduction disturbance distal to AV node, most often in His-Purkinje system

24
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When is amiodarone used in cardiac arrest?

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VF and pulseless VT on pulse check between epi doses

25
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treatment for acute delerium

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haloperidol

26
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first line treatment for tourette’s?

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aripiprazole IRL, often haldol or pimozide on exam b/c they are FDA approved

27
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MOA of aripiprazole

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partial agonist at D2 receptor

28
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What receptors do hallucinogens bind to?

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serotonin (5-HT2A)

29
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Cotard Syndrome

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delusional syndrome in which individual believes one’s own body or body parts are dead or dying; may expand to the world being not real; most commonly seen in schizophrenia or depression; chronic is associated with dementia

30
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Capgras Syndrome

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familiar person/relative has been replaced by an imposter who shares the same appearance; most commonly in schizophrenia

31
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Fregoli Syndrome

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belief that several different people/strangers are actually one person, usually a familiar individual or persecutor, who is in disguise or can change their appearance; often paranoid

32
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treatment for schizoid personality disorder

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NOT CBT/DBT like others, share dx and make lifestyle modifications

33
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How do you treat a woman with bipolar stable on lithium when she wants to or gets pregnant?

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continue lithium at same dose; risk of relapse is worse than teratogenicity

34
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bipolar woman starting treatment during pregnancy gets?

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Lamotrigine