✅FACTIONLESS Flashcards
(⬜ dx?) is typically caused by ⬜
Pts with risk factors should undergo ⬜ and make Modifications to their ⬜-2 to prevent recurrence
Lung Abscess; [aspiration of anaerobic bacteria]
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[speech/swallow evaluation] ;
Diet (thickened liquids) and/or Positioning (chin tuck)
Describe the Chest CT
What’s the dx?
Lung [AIR FLUID LEVEL] amid pulmonary consolidation = LUNG ABSCESS
these pts also have sour tasting sputum
In addition to skin, Patients with Rosacea may also experience ⬜ symptoms
Ocular
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burning/foreign body sensation/blepharitis/keratitis/conjunctivitis/recurrent chalazion
[Actinic solar Keratosis] is a precursor to ⬜ and should be biopsied if concerning
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Tx -4
SQC
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isolated AK = [liquid nitrogen cryotherapy]
diffuse AK = [topical 5-fluorouracil] vs imiquimod vs tirbanibulin
Actinic solar Keratosis cp
chronic scaly papules or scaly plaques with sandpaper texture in sun damaged areas
Tx for Rosacea -5
- Avoid Triggers (hot/spicy foods/EtOH/cold/stress)
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[Erythema + Telangiectasia] only
- 2.* Topical Brimonidine
- ________________*
- papules or pustules*
3. Topical Metronidazole
4. Azelaic acid
5. oral abx (severe / refractory)
- papules or pustules*
What’s the tx for Severely depressed patients who require URGENT treatment
Electroconvulsive Therapy
When should [Actinic Solar Keratosis] be biopsied? -5
≥ 1 cm
rapid growth
ulcerated
TTP
initial tx failure
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1-20% transforms to SQC
Electroconvulsive Therapy indications -6
- unipolar depression (with psychosis or suicidality)
- bipolar depression (with psychosis or suicidality)
- bipolar mania
- depression requiring rapid treatment
- depression during pregnancy when rx contraindicated
- catatonia
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ECT is safe for pregnancy!
Buproprion MOA
NorEpinephrine \ Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
⬜ side effects are common when 1st starting an SSRI, but should improve over a recommended drug trial of ⬜
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what should u do if side effects are intolerable or inadequate response?
GI ; 6 weeks
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change antidepressant
infant pt presenting with undescended testis = ⬜
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At what age should this infant be referred for Orchiopexy?
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When should Orchiopexy occur?
Cryptorchidism
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≥ 6 months old
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Orchiopexy before 1 yo
What kind of study should be used to investigate an
acute infectious disease OUTBREAK?
Case-Control Study
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allows quick localization of outbreak source
What is [Root Cause Analysis] ?
QA tool that identifies and addresses factors leading up to an adverse medical event
1st line tx for Heat Stroke is ⬜, which should be used to ⬇︎core body temperature by ⬜C/min .
Describe it
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List 3 adjunct Heat Stroke therapies
[augmentation of EVAPORATIVE COOLING] ; [0.2C/min]
(naked pt is sprayed with tepid (warm) water mist or pt is covered in wet sheet – while large fans circulate air ➜ ⇪ evaporative heat loss)
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ice water lavage / ice packs / cold IVF
[mild/mod Aortic Stenosis] differs in cp than [SEVERE Aortic Stenosis]
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How does [SEVERE Aortic Stenosis] affect heart sounds? -2
- [1 soft single second heart sound]
- [LATE peaking systolic murmur] (early = mid/mod Aortic Stenosis)
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(normally, inspiration ⇪ blood into right heart ➜ pulmonic valve closes after aortic valve – but in SEVERE Aortic Stenosis, the stenotic Aortic valve will have delayed closure also ➜ single second heart sound)
When are IV medications preferred over oral? (4)
- Hemodynamic INstability
- PO INtolerance
- PO meds failed
- < 2 yo
Reconstruction of cleft lip is generally performed at (⬜age)
10 weeks old
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(in accordance with rule of 10s = 10 lbs|10 weeks old|10 g hgb)
Breastfeeding contraindications -7
- active TB
- HIV (unless in poor country)
- Herpes breast lesion
- Active varicella
- Chemoradiation
- Active Substance Use Disorder (but methadone regimen for tx is OK)
- Galactosemia
At what HIV viral load count is Vaginal Delivery safe?
Vaginal Delivery ≤ 1000 HIV copies
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> 1000 copies = C Section
How do you manage HIV in a newly pregnant patient?
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How is the newborn managed once it’s born?
MOM = [TRIPLE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY] THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY
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newborn = Zidovudine ≥ 6 wks
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viral load/CD4 count labs q 3 months
Tx for [Scleroderma renal crisis] -2
Captopril = HTN
+
Nitroprusside IV = (if CNS or papilledema)
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etx: abnormal deposition of collagen in multiple organ systems
4 clinical features of [Scleroderma renal crisis]
[HTN (Captopril tx)]
renal failure
Raynaud phenomenon (scleroderma)
GERD (scleroderma)
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etx: abnormal deposition of collagen in multiple organ systems
6 major causes of Syncope
MVC BSD
- ⬇︎ Cardiac Output (Valvular Dz/HOCM/Pulm HTN/PE/Tamponade/myxoma/aFib)
- Bradyarrhythmia (SA Node dysfunction/AV Block)
- [VANS - Vasovagal Autonomic Neurocardiogenic Syncope]
- Dehydration
- Stroke
- Metabolic (⬇︎Glucose vs ⬇︎Na+)
OBTAIN ECHOS ON ANY PT WITH SUSPICIOUS SYNCOPE!
clinical presentation for Disseminated Histoplasmosis - 4
“Histoplasma spreads to PBS L”
- Pulmonary
- [Blood (pancytopenia 2/2 marrow infiltration)]
3 [Skin (Mucocutaneous papules/nodules)]
- [Lymphatic RES involvement]
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- RES = ReticuloEndothelial System (Lymph node/Spleen/Liver)*
- Dx = serum or urine Histoplasma antigen immunoassay*
Acute Leukemia will present with signs of _____
Which acute leukemia is associated with Auer rods (eosinophilic inclusions)?
PANcytopenia ; promyelocytic M3 (chromo 1517)
Dx = smear showing blast –> flow cytometry for confirmation
what is the major potential adverse effect of Ginkgo?
INC bleeding
(especially if combined with ASA/antiplatelet drugs)
Licorice is commonly found in ⬜
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how does iv z dlldfx affect BP?
herbal teas;
A pt has a single episode of major depression but responds well to antidepressant SSRI tx
What do you do when he ask to stop the SSRI since he’s now feeling “great”?
At Remission, Cont Antidepressant rx for an additional 4-9 months then d/c
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- This is called continuation phase tx*
- Pt with multiple episodes of MDD should cont SSRI for additional 1-3 years after reaching remission and indefinitely if their depression is SEVERE*
[LEMS - Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome] Clinical Presentation - 3
- Weakness of [Proximal limbs and trunk] mimicking myopathy, better with exercise
- Autonomic sx (Dry mouth /Orthostasis / Impotence)
- ⬇︎Deep Tendon Reflexes
A: Potters Sequence etx
B: Clinical Presentation - 6
A: [Fetal Renal Agenesis bilaterally / Dysfunction] –> Oligohydraminos (No Amniotic Fluid)
B: POTTER
Pulm hypOplasia
Oligohydraminos
Twisted Face
Twisted and shortened Limbs
Ears set low
Renal agenesis = cause
management of Acute Mastoiditis -2
[middle ear drainage (via mastoidectomy or {tympanostomy +/- ear tube placement})]
+
IV Abx
Between [Prerenal failure] and [Acute Tubular Necrosis -Intrinsic renal failure]
which responds to aggressive IVF?
[Prerenal failure]
Acute Tubular Necrosis (a type of ⬜ renal failure) is caused by what 3 things?
intrinsic
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ATN comes from SIN
Sepsis
Ischemia
Nephrotoxic meds
Patient s/p severe hypOtension subsequently develops oliguria
Dx?
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Management? -4
Acute Tubular Necrosis
- look for muddy brown cast & FENa>2%*
- ________________*
1. Maintain Euvolemia
2. Maintain Electrolytes
3. Maintain Nephrotoxin avoidance (ACE inhibitors/ARBS/NSAIDs)
4. Hemodialysis if AEIOU (ph<7.1/hyperK/intoxication/overload-Fluid/uremia)
Adolescents have ⇪ risk for peripartum complications
What are the fetal complications?
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etx?
- PRETERM DELIVERY
- low birth wt
- perinatal Mortality
- [Maternal anemia]
- [Maternal Preeclampsia]
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Inadequate nutrition and physiologic immaturity
After receiving anesthesia, pt develops hypOtension, elevated peak pressures and DEC end tidal CO2. This is concerning for ⬜
how should you work this up? Tx?
ddx: Anaphylaxis (to rocuronium/abx/skin antisepsis products/blood);
dx: PHYSICAL EXAM (look for cutaneous rash/flushing!)
tx: Epinephrine
All women planning pregnancy should take
[⬜ mg (or ⬜ mg if HIGH RISK) of ⬜ for ⬜] prior to conception to ⬇︎risk of Neural Tube Defects
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[0.4 (or 4 IF HIGH RISK) mg daily] of folic acid B9 ; ≥1 month
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high risk = antiepileptics / prior NTD pregnancy
Anaphylaxis is difficult to diagnose in peds
describe the criteria
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Tx for peds Anaphylaxis
after allergen exposure, pt has acute allergic sx in ≥2 systems
- [Skin/Neurologic/Respiratory/CV/GI]*
- ________________*
[Epinephrine 0.1 mg/kg IM]
Anemia of Chronic Disease
MOD
normocytic normochromic anemia that occurs in patients with chronic medical conditions
Describe the Approach to a patient who’s resistant to disclosing genetic test results with relatives also at risk? -2
[acknowledge their resistance] + [open ended questioning/motivational interviewing]
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“You have reasons for not wanting to contact your brother; what are some possible benefits of sharing the results?”
at what hgb should you consider blood transfusion?
hgb < 7
Metformin can dangerously cause ⬜
Name Metformin contraindications? -5
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how is iodine contrast related to Metformin?
lactic acidosis ;
- renal failure
- liver dysfxn
- EtOH abuse
- sepsis
- CHF (especially if GFR < 30)
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[large dose IV iodine contrast] ⇪ lactic acidosis risk … so Metformin IS HELD ON DAY contrast is given ➜ Metformin restarted 2 days later
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common SE = GI upset and VB12 malabsorption
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) etx and CP-3
Ca+ otoliths accumulated within semicircular canals –> Dizzines, Nystagmus and Nausea only
By 18 years old, a fully immunized patient should have ⬜ total [TETANUS toxoid vaccines] .
Name the vaccines and what age they’re given
5
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[DTaP = (2 / 4 / 6 / 15 ) months old]
+
[TDaP at 11 years old]
Causes of Papillary Necrosis - 5
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MOD
NSAID
- NSAIDs
- Sickle Cell
- Analgesic/ASA/APAP abuse
- Infection from PYELO
- DM
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NSAID ➜ BL ATiN ➜ [vasa recta vasoconstriction] ➜ [chronic renal papilla necrosis] ➜ [papilla sloughing]
➜ gross hematuria/ proteinuria / [pyuria with WBC cast] / [neg urine cx] + renal colic
tx = correct underlying etx
[Cell-free fetal DNA test] is routinely offered at ⬜ weeks gestation prenatal screens to ⬜ patients due to ⬜
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What does [Cell-free fetal DNA test] screen for? -4
≥10WG ; [Advanced Maternal age > 35 yof] ; higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities in this group
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- [Pateau trisomy 13]
- [Edwards trisomy 18]
- [Down syndrome trisomy 21]
- Sex Chromosome aneuploidies
Cerebral Palsy is a group of clinical syndromes generally characterized as ______
What are the 3 types? What’s the greatest risk factor for Cerebral Palsy?
Nonprogressive motor dysfunction ;
Cerebral Palsy is just SAD
- Spastic
- Ataxic
- Dyskinetic
Greatest RF = prematurity ( < 32 wks gestation) but EtOH is second
Childhood Absence Epilepsy
cp
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Dx?
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Tx?
multiple brief (< 20 seconds) lapses in consciousness every day
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[EEG 3 Hz Spike] ; Ethosuximide
clinical course for Guillain Barre syndrome
[progressive ascending motor weakness +/- paralysis over 2 wks] ➜
[plateau x 2-4 wks] ➜
[spontaneous recovery over months]
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tx (plasma EXchange/ IVIG ) shortens course duration by 50%
describe clinical course for this infant
[superficicial infantile hemangioma] proliferate and grow the 1st year of life
BUT REGRESS EARLY CHILDHOOD
= observation only unless cosmetic/bleeding/functional impairment
clinical course for [Dengue Yellow Fever]
[4-7d incubation by Aedes mosquito] ➜ SEVERE [break bone MARF] + [hemorrhagic sx (tourniquet petechiae)]
—–(POSSIBLY)—->
[DENGUE SHOCK = LIFE THREATENING CAPILLARY LEAKAGE ➜ CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE, 3RD SPACING, END ORGAN DAMAGE]
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[break bone MARF =Myalgia/Arthralgia/Retroorbital Pain/FEVER]
Clinical presentation for Illness Anxiety disorder
Anxiety over the possibility of having a specific Illness even though there are little to no symptoms
In Somatic symptom disorder….Somatic symptoms ARE present!
PML Clinically Presents like Multiple Sclerosis
Describe PML-Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
Opportunistic infection 2º to [John Cunningham PolyomaVirus]—-> [multiple white matter lesions] (Hyperintense Flair signal on radiology) –> Death vs. Severe Neuro injury
Conflict arises between multiple children of a terminally ill patient regarding his medical decisions
Management?
Hospital ETHICS Committee
Congenital Rubella
Sx -3
- eye❌
- hearing❌
- heart❌
Congenital Toxoplasmosis is given to baby via ⬜ but acquired by Mom via ⬜-3
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Sx-4
Transplacental
- Raw undercooked meat
- unwashed produce (contaminated soil)
- cat feces
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Tox- HICH
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial Calcifications
Chorioretinitis
(also Hearing impairment)
Tx for Congenital Toxoplasmosis -3
Pyrimethamine
SulfaDiazine
Folinic acid
cp for Febrile Seizure -4
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⬜ is the primary management. When do you give [Abortive Antiepileptics]?
- [child [6 month - 5 year old] with [< 15m nonfocal seizure]]
- NO previous afebrile seizure within prior 24h
- NO signs of CNS infection (meningismus, bulging fontanelles)
- NO acute metabolic derangement (hypOglycemia)
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tx = AntiPyretics ➜ [AntiEpileptics if seizure ≥5 min]
cp for Meckel’s Diverticulum
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dx
PAINLESS hematochezia
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technetium 99 pertechnetate scan
cp for [Measles rubeOla] -2
[fever + conjunctivitis + coryza + Koplik spots + cough] prodrome –(2-4days)–> [maculopapular rash sspreading head to body]
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tx = supportive +/- [Vitamin A if hospitalized]
cp for [Suppurative Bacterial Otitis Media]
[fever + cranky] ➜ [purulent ear drainage + resolution of cranky]
and [NO pinna manipulation pain]
[Suppurative Bacterial Otitis Media] etx
GASP (from nasopharynx) infects middle ear ➜ TM pressure/bulging –(if untreated)–> TM perforation ➜ otorrhea purulent ear drainage with [NO pinna manipulation pain] = SBOM
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[fever + cranky] ➜ [purulent ear drainage with resolution of cranky] but with [NO pinna manipulation pain]
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria is self-limited to 2 weeks, and defined as ⬜ + ⬜
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Which 3 populations should actually be treated for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria?
[clean catch urine > 100,000 CFU/mL of ≥1 organism]
+
[No UTI sx(SUD)]
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Pregnant / [urologic procedures] / [within 3 mo kidney transplant]
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SUD: Suprapubic TTP/Urinary Freq-Urgency/Dysuria
Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) CP - 3
DLB at the DMV
- Dementia confusion periodically
- MichaelJFox Parkinsonism (PARK + hamp) tht does NOT respond to dopaminergic tx
- Visual Hallucinations
Lewy Body= [LABS (Lewy α-synuclein BodieS)] that are Eosinophilic intracytoplasmic accumulations
Describe insulin regimen for IDDM or Type 1
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Basal + [3 prn meal]
- basal = [NPH BID] or [GluLargine QD]*
- ________________*
- 3 prn meal = [3 reg insulin c meals]*
Describe what Transferrin measures?
The amount of iron being transferred in the blood
Describe what Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) measures?
The Capacity of Iron transferrin can actually carry
In peds > 1 yo ⬜ and/or ⬜ are primary contributors to the development of iron deficiency anemia
How does this present?
[excessive milk intake > 24 oz/day] ; [low intake of iron-rich food]
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microcytic anemia + elevated RDW
Frontotemporal Pick’s Dementia
Sx -2
Prounouced Frontal & Temporal lobe atrophy –>
[Socially inappropriate Behavior] + aphasia
OCCURS MORE IN FEMALES!!!
Demographic of Frontotemporal Pick’s Dementia?
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Mode Of Inheritance
50-60 yo Females
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AUTO DOM
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Alzheimers >60 yo
⬜ can be confirmed with ⬜. | (⬜3) are major risk factors
candida Intertrigo ; KOH exam
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obestiy / DM / immunosuppresion
Diagnosis? Tx?
candida Intertrigo
(occurs in inguinal/perineal/genital/intergluteal/inframammary)
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Topical Antifungals
diagnosis? | tx?-2
[Tinea capitis ring worm]
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[PO griseofulvin] or [PO terbinafine]
cp = scaly pruritic erythematous patches of hair loss
Diagnosis?
What other syndrome is this disease a/w?
Hirschsprung disease
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DOWN SYNDROME trisomy 21
Diagnostic criteria for Panic disorder - 2
- Panic attacks +
- Persistent concern about additional attacks and +/- attempts to avoid them
Be sure to r/u medical conditions that mimic them
Disulfiram MOA
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How do you decide if you should give a patient Disulfiram or Naltrexone?
[inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase ➜ SEVERE NV with EtOH] ;
Disulfiram for [Die-Hard ABSTINENTS who want to stay Abstinent]
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Naltrexone ( ⬇︎EtOH cravings) for [moderate/SEVERE Alcoholism in opioid-free patients that are Alcoholic]
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[acamprosate (glutamate modulator)] is also used in Alcoholism
During pregnancy, what’s Oxytocin indicated for?
labor protraction 2/2 inadequate uterine contractions < every 3-5 min
dx for Acute Cholecystitis -2
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What if this method is inconclusive?
Ultrasound showing
[cholelithiasis]
+
[gallbladder wall thickening] OR [sonographic Murphy sign]
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➜ HIDA (if above inconclusive)
Dx for Creutzfeldt Jakob disease - 6
- [PRNP prion protein] genetic testing
- EEG Biphasic vs Triphasic sharp wave complexes
- Postmortem brain biopsy
- ⬆︎CSF 14-3-3 proteins
- MRI Cortical Ribbons
- MRI basal ganglia hyperintensity
Dx?
Varicella Zoster shingles
Dx?
[Poison Ivy Type 4 Contact Dermatitis]
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pruritic linear papules and clear fluid-filled vesicles on exposed areas - after camping
Management? -3
[Poison Ivy Type 4 Contact Dermatitis]
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[Minimize spread (remove contaminated clothes + gently clean exposed areas)] ➜ [Symptomatic Tx (topical CTS+cool compress] ➜
[PO CTS if SEVERE/facial/genitalia dermatitis]
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pruritic linear papules and clear fluid-filled vesicles on exposed areas - after camping
Dx? | Management?-2
Vetebral Compression Fracture
pain control + resume normal activity ASAP (NO unnecessary bed rest)
Dx? Clinical Course?
[Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum] ; [benign asx erythematous papules/pustules in 1st 2 weeks of life ➜ resolve within 1 week]
dx? organism that causes it?
Tinea Cruris ; Trichophyton rubrum
Endometrial Polyps cause what type of vaginal bleeding?
intermenstrual vaginal bleeding
⬜ is a risk factor for developing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (which is triggered by ⬜)
cp? -3
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Tx?
ATOPY (asthma/food allergy/eczema) ; food antigens
- dysphagia
- reflux/regurgitation
- epigastric abd pain
- [eosinophilic esophageal linear furrows on endoscopy]
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elimination diet | PPI | Topical CTS (fluticasone spray)
Erysipelas, most commonly caused by ⬜, presents as (⬜2) . The 1st line Tx is ⬜
GASP; fever + [acute rapidly spreading erythema with well demarcated and raised borders]
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PCN
Explain what an XR with a posterior fat pad indicates?
[nondisplaced OCCULT fracture (usually supracondylar)]
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fat pad = radiolucency posterior to humerus that represents displaced fat 2/2 traumatic elbow effusion
Genetic Consultation for recurrent miscarriage is required for women with ≥ ⬜ spontaneous abortions
≥3
When it’s indicated, Group B Strep prophylaxis abx must be given ≥4 hours before delivery to be adequate!
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How do you manage postpartum neonatal GBS prevention
When it’s indicated, Group B Strep prophylaxis abx (which consist of ⬜ ) must be given ⬜ hours before delivery to be adequate!
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How do you manage neonatal GBS prevention POSTpartum
[PCNor ampicillin or ceFAZolin] ; ≥4
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in kids p/w ⬜ secondary to which 2 microbes?
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Name the 3 clinical features of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
bloody diarrhea ; [EColi O157:H7] or [Shigella dysenteriae]
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[HUS HAT]
[Hemolytic Anemia (schistocytes)] / AKI / Thrombocytopenia
[Hidradenitis Suppurativa Acne Inversa] etx
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cp?
chronic recurring inflammatory occlusion of the FolliculoPiloSebaceous units –>
Painful intertriginous nodules that can –> abscess and scarring
[Hidradenitis Suppurativa Acne Inversa] management for:
mild
Moderate
SEVERE -2
[Topical Clindamycin]
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sinus tracts/scar formation
[PO Doxy]
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EXTENSIVE SINUS TRACT/DIFFUSE
[surgical incision + infliximab (TNFα-inhibitors)]
how do you diagnose Bronchogenic Carcinoma (or any endobronchial obstructing lesion) ?
Name an alternative
[CONFIRMATORY FLEXIBLE BRONCHOSCOPY]
________or_________
[alternative nonConfirmatory HRCT]
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HRCT: High Res CT
Describe the Pre-operation management for aFib
How do you manage newly diagnosed [LCIS (Lobular carcinoma in situ)]
LCIS is nonmalignant, but still has ⇪ risk for development into [invasive breast CA or DCIS] = excisional biopsy + lifetime surveillance
how do you mitigate [DEC appetite] in kids taking Stimulants for ADHD? -3
- [monitor growth (if compromised ➜ drug holiday vs nonstimulant alternative)]
- adjust administration time (i.e. after breakfast)
- eat nutrient-dense meals around medication’s active period
how do you treat acute asthma exacerbation in pregnant patients? -3
same as non-pregnant asthma exacerbation = BOC
[BronchoDilator (albuterol+ipratropium ➜ terbutaline ➜ Magnesium IV)]
CTS PO
Oyxgen to SaO2 ≥95% (nonpregnant ≥90%)
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short term CTS benefit > minor risk in pregnant patients
How does [GnRH agonist] help treat Leiomyoma?
GnRH agonist ➜ temporary amenorrhea ➜ ⬇︎Leiomyoma size and ⬇︎vaginal bleeding
How is smoking related to surgery?
smoking cessation ≥4 weeks prior to surgery ⬇︎ pulmonary complication risk postop
PFT, ABG, etc. preop will not help
Huntington’s Dz Clinical Presentation (2)
- “Hunting 4 food is way too aggressive & dancey”*
1st: Aggressive Dementia w/ strange behavior
2nd: Dance-like Chorea mvmnts - AUTO DOM = Affects BOTH sexes equally!!*
[Nausea/Vomiting in Pregnancy] ranges from mild to severe. Severe NVP is AKA ⬜
What’s sx discern [mild NVP] from [SEVERE NVP] -3
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How do you manage mild NVP? -3
- SEVERE NVP = HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM*
- ________________*
[Nausea/Vomiting in Pregnancy] ranges from mild to severe. Severe NVP is AKA ⬜
What’s sx discern [mild NVP] from [SEVERE NVP] -3
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How do you manage [SEVERE NVP]? -3
- SEVERE NVP = HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM*
- ________________*
On a Central Tendency Graph below Identify
Mean, Median, Mode
cOIN
central tendency graph =
1: mOde
2: medIan
3. meaN
Injury to the ⬜ causes ⬇︎ ability to Dorsiflex
[(DCP) Deep Common Peroneal nerve]
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Damaged DCP ➜ DEC Dorsiflex
Select mode of Delivery (Vaginal | Cesarean) for [Dichorionic Diamniotic twins] positioned:
Vertex/Vertex
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Vertex/BREECH
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BREECH/Vertex
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BREECH/BREECH
Malrotation and Volvulus are both diagnosed with ⬜
What would Volvulus look like on this diagnostic?
[Upper GI series barium swallow]
corkscrew image
Try not to use CT scans in kids
Malrotation and Volvulus are both diagnosed with ⬜
What would Volvulus look like on this diagnostic?
[Upper GI series barium swallow]
corkscrew image
Try not to use CT scans in kids
Name 4 distinguishing features for differentiating NonAllergic rhinitis from Allergic Rhinitis
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Tx for NAR? -2
- > 20 yo
- Nasal sx mostly (little ocular sx) - blockage/rhinorrhea/postnasal drip
- No identifiable allergen
- sx throughout the year
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[Intranasal Fluticasone] or [Intranasal Azelastine (antihistamine)]
Name the 7 most common manifestations of Marfan Syndrome
etx = mutation of fibrillin 1 gene
“Marfan BAATHES a lot! “
- Ectopia Lentis
- Arm-to-Height Ratio ⬆︎
- Heart issues (MVP or [idiopathic Aortic cystic medial degeneration]–> Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm)
- Scoliosis vs. Kyphosis
- Breastbone structural abnormalities
- Arachnodactyly (Steinberg thumb & wrist)
- Tall / slender / flat feet
etx = mutation of fibrillin 1 gene
Newborn failure to pass meconium within 48 hours of birth likely indicates ⬜
how is this diagnosed? -3
Hirschsprung Disease
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Abd XR ➜ [contrast enema showing transition zone] ➜ [RECTAL SUCTION BIOPSY (gold standard)]
Newborn failure to pass meconium within 48 hours of birth likely indicates ⬜
MOD
Hirschsprung Disease
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[absence of ganglion cells in rectosigmoid (confirmed by rectal suction biopsy)] ➜ transition zone cutoff between
[narrow aganglionic rectosigmoid] and [markedly dilated innervated descending colon] EARLY AFTER BIRTH
Octreotide is a ⬜ used to treat ⬜
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explain how
[somatostatin 14 analogue] ; [Somatotrope - Functional Pituitary Adenoma]
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inhibits [pituitary somatotrope] from releasing Growth Hormone in a [functional pituitary adenoma]
Oligohydramnios –> ⬜ sequence.
Name the 3 most common causes of Oligohydramnios
Oligohydraminos –> POTTER Sequence
POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVES are the most common cause of obstruction in newborn boys (which causes renal damage –> oligohydramnios during utero)
Oligohydramnios –> ⬜ sequence.
Name the 3 most common causes of Oligohydramnios
Oligohydraminos –> POTTER Sequence
POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVES are the most common cause of obstruction in newborn boys (which causes renal damage –> oligohydramnios during utero)
Patient is diagnosed with HOCM
what would an [Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator] be used to prevent in HOCM pts?
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diagnostic criteria? -2
Sudden Cardiac Death
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HOCM + ≥1 risk factor
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risk factors: [SCD in close relative<50 yo]/suspected syncope from Vt Arrhythmia/LV<50%
Patients with bicuspid aoritc valve are also at risk for developing what 3 aortic abnormalities?
aortic DISSECTION
aortic ANEURYSM
aortic DILATION
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screen aortic root and proximal aorta
Pediatric patient comes in with c/f PNA
What are the 4 classic symptoms of PNA?
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How do you work up pediatric PNA ?
PNA? FACT
Fever / Adventitious lung sounds / Cough / Tachypnea
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Which abx is used for [Community Acquired PNA]?
high-dose oral AMOXICILLIN
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PNA? FACT
[Nevus Simplex] are ⬜ , classically located on ⬜-3
[blanchable pink patches ➜ fade with time]
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[eyelids / glabella (between eyebrows) / nape of neck]
[Port-Wine Stain (Nevus Flammeus)] are [⬜ common | uncommon] and may be a/w with what syndrome? Explain
UNcommon ; sturge weber = possible leptomeningeal vascular malformations = obtain brain MRI for evaluation
Prolactin level of ⬜ = Prolactinoma
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Tx? -2
> 200
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[Cabergoline (dopamine agonist)] < 1cm < [Surgery for MACROademona]
Pt presents with Fever, Jaundice and RUQ pain
Management? -2
[ERCP biliary decompression/drainage - within 48h]
+
enteric abx
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dz = Acute Cholangitis
postop
CXR shows [linear opacifications in the b/l lung bases]
dx?
Atelectasis
Postoperative atelectasis is common ⬜ days after operation
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how is this managed? -2
2-5
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+respiratory secretions = [Chest Physiotherapy + suctioning]
NO respiratory secretions = CPAP
Name the 6 major causes of Postoperative Hypoxemia
⬜ is the leading cause of death in pts with Acromegaly. What other comorbidity are they at risk for?
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which comorbidity is reversible with treatment?
[Cardiovascular disease (REVERSIBLE)] ; Colon CA
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Cardiovascular Disease is reversible with tx
Pts with Giardiasis should refrain from attending ⬜ to minimize disease transmission
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Tx for Giardiasis? -3
[Tinidazole or NiTazoxanide]
➜ [metronidazole (2nd line/kids)]
Giardiasis is transmitted via ⬜-2
What are the Risk factors for Giardiasis -3
Fecal-Oral or ingestion
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Contaminated food/water
Fecal incontinence with crowding (day care/nursing home)
Immunodeficiency
⬇︎ with hand sanitizer
SjoGren Syndrome sx -4
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Dx labs -2?
Sydenham chorea is one of the Major features of ⬜
Describe Sydenham chorea clinical presentation
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tx for Sydenham chorea?
Acute Rheumatic Fever
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[DANCING: MIND(emotionally labile) / FACE / HANDS / FEET (rapid jerky movements)]
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[PCN until adulthood] (to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever)
Acute Rheumatic Fever requires (2M) or (1M/2m) for dx
List the
5 MAJOR clinical features
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4 minor clinical features
late sequelae = Mitral regurgitation/stenosis
CP of VertebroBasilar TIA - 4
Brainstem: Diplopia, Dysarthria
Cerebellum: BL Clumsiness
Spinal Cord: BL Weakness
Labyrinths
Transient Synovitis is a common cause of HIP pain in peds age ⬜.
Describe the clinical presentation -3
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Tx?
[3-8 yo]
- [Hip pain + Limp but able to bear weight still]
- often s/p postinfection
- small hip effusions on US
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NSAIDs (since self limited to 1-2 weeks)
Treatment?
Icanthosis
topical Lactic Acid (keratolytic)
How do you diagnose Catatonia?
Lorazepam challenge =
[Lorazepam 2 mg IV] ➜ observe patient ➜ if pt relieved within 5 min = catatonia.
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note: a negative response does NOT rule out catatonia
Tx for Catatonia - 2
Lorazepam
and/or
ECT
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consider Lorazepam challenge = Lorazepam 2 mg IV ➜ observe result (if pt relieved within 5 min = catatonia)
What are the clinical features of a Supracondylar Fracture -2
Tx for Supracondylar Fracture that’s:
Nondisplaced ?
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Displaced?
long arm split/sling
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surgical reduction/pinning
how do you prevent Tumor Lysis Syndrome? - 2
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how do you treat Tumor Lysis Syndrome (with AKI) -2?
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Why do these differ?
AF ➜ RF
px = AF: [Allopurinol (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)] +Fluids IV]
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TX (for AKI 2/2 TLS) = RF: [Rasburicase (urate oxidase analogue)] + Fluids IV]
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[Allopurinol prevents Additional serum uric acid formation] whilst [Rasburicase metabolizes Realtime (already existing) serum uric acid]
What are the clinical features of Tumor Lysis Syndrome - 4
[cytotoxic chemotherapy] or [high grade lymphoma] ➜ tumor cell lysis ➜ release of [intracell (PUK)] ➜ makes you PUKE
- [⬆︎ Phosphate serum (binds and ⬇︎ serum Ca+ )] ➜ CaPO4 stones
- [⬆︎ Uric acid serum from pUrines (px = allopurinol and IVF) = DIAGNOSIS
- [⬆︎ K+ serum ( ➜ cardiac arrhythmias)]
- Electrolyte kidney stones ➜ AKI
What are the toxicities for MTX?
What are the major functions of [Vagus CN10] - 5
VAGUS
Vocal Cord Phonation
[Aortic baro/chemoreceptor Parasympathetics]
[Gag reflex - EFFerent (loss of Gag = CN9 problem)]
U‘ll COUGH reflex- when vagus receives signal afferently
[Swallowing & Palate Elevation]
Image: Left Ipsilateral CN10 palate dysfunction
What are triggers of VAN (Vasovagal Autonomic Neurocardiogenic) Syncope? -8
- EMOTION
- PAIN
- Carotid Stimulation
- Prolonged Standing
- Coughing
- Meals
- Defecation
- Urination
VAN Syncope is preceded by nausea, sweating and dizziness
Full term infant = 37 -42WG
How do you manage Preterm Labor 32 to 33+6 WG - 3
Pregnant Bitches Take
Full term infant = 37 - 42WG
How do you manage Preterm Labor < 32WG - 4
Pregnant Bitches Take Money
Full term infant = 37- 42WG
Most Tocolytics are not used in managing Preterm Labor 34 to 36+6 WG
Why specifically is Nifedipine not used?
Pregnant Bitches
Maternal hypOtension with reflex tachycardia
Full term infant = 37- 42WG
Most Tocolytics are not used in managing Preterm Labor 34 to 36+6 WG
Why specifically is Nifedipine not used?
Pregnant Bitches
Maternal hypOtension with reflex tachycardia
Full term infant = 37- 42WG
Most Tocolytics are not used in managing Preterm Labor 34 to 36+6 WG
Why specifically is Indomethicin not used? - 2
Pregnant Bitches
- Premature closure of ductus arteriosus
- Oligohydramnios
Full term infant = 37- 42WG
Most Tocolytics are not used in managing Preterm Labor 34 to 36+6 WG
Why specifically is Mg not used?
Pregnant Bitches
It’s a weak tocolytic so it doesn’t actually help with slowing contractions down in preterm delivery
Charcot Triad consist of [⬜3] and indicates ⬜
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Describe this disease
[Fever + Jaundice + RUQ pain] = Acute Cholangitis = [bile duct gallstone obstruction] ➜ impaired biliary drainage ➜ ascension and infection of enteric bacteria in biliary duct
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What is the diagnostic clinical criteria for Panic Disorder? - 4
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DSM5 no longer considers this its own DO but now as a Specifier for other conditions
- Recurrent Panic Attacks
- Unexpected Panic Attacks
- ≥1 attack is followed by ≥1 mo. of [Anticipatory Anxiety and/or behavior ∆] (details below)
- AA = persistent worry of having another panic attack
- behavior ∆ to try and avoid future panic attacks
4. ≥ 4 Panic Attack Specifiers - image - And obvs can’t be 2/2 drugs or other condition*
Why are abx NOT used in treating Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
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What is the management for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
HUS HAT
killing bacteria could ➜ ⇪ release of Shiga toxin
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SUPPORTIVE CARE ONLY
(fluid/electrolyte mgmt | blood transfusions | dialysis)
What is the most common cause of Fatal Sporadic Encephalitis in the U.S.? Should you use CT or MRI for dx?
Herpes Encephalitis ; MRI (and then CSF PCR=Gold Standard Dx)
What is the purpose of Palliative Care? -2
★ [interdisciplinary ⬇︎of unnecessary medical interventions] while [⇪ quality of life for terminal/seriously ill patients (and their family)].
★ Can occur concurrently with life-prolonging tx
What’s important to remember regarding BNP in Obese patients?
Obesity causes FALSELY LOW BNP levels
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Bigger people have Bigger BNP than they show
Which 2 organisms cause ABSCESS?
MsSA
MRSA
Which areas of the brain are affected by [HSE-Herpes Simplex Encephalitis]? - 2
- Medial temporal
- Inferior frontal
Which Second Generation Antipsychotics are most associated with
Prolonged QTc -5
ZIPRASIDONE >> CORQ
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CORQ = Clozapine/Olanzapine-Risperidone/Quetiapine
Which Second Generation Antipsychotics are most associated with
Weight Gain -4
CORQ
[Clozapine | Olanzapine] > [Risperidone | Quetiapine]
Why are pts who’ve experienced 1 shoulder dislocation, at even higher risk for experiencing recurrent shoulder dislocations? -2
[residual ligament instability/laxity]
+
[incomplete healing of prior labral tears]
s/s of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation -5
- Flattened shoulder
- Acromion prominent
- Humeral head prominent
- ABduction of Arm
- External Rotation of Arm
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ANT shoulder dislocation of [glenohumeral shoulder joint]
[Anabolic Androgen Steroids] ➜ symptomatic ⬜ from DEC ⬜
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how long after d/c does it take to naturally recover?
hypOgonadism ; endogenous testosterone
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recovers weeks/months after d/c but will be permanently suppressed if chronic abuse
[Functional Pituitary Adenomas] consist of what 3 adenomas?
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Describe etx for [NONFunctional Pituitary Adenoma]
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Tx?
Functional Pituitary Adenoma=
Lactotrope > Somatotrope > Corticotrope
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[NONfunctional pituitary adenomas] arise from [LH/FSH Gonatrope cells of the PITUITARY GLAND ➜ unique [isolated ⇪ α subunit (nonfunctional)] ➜ low LH/FSH gonadotropin levels (from negative feedback) ➜ hypOgonadism
+
mass effect if tumor large enough
Tx = Trans-Sphenoidal Surgery
[PSPST (Pancoast SUP Pulmonary Sulcus Tumor)]
has 4 main clinical symptoms
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⬜ is the most common PSPST sx
> ⬜ and ⬜
which are > [⬜ (only present in 25% PSPST pts)]
- SHOULDER PAIN
- [Horner’s Syndrome (PAM)] (2/2 sympathetic chain/stellate ganglion invasion)
- [Hand atrophy/weakness] (2/2 C8-T2 invasion)
4-[Spinal Cord Compression ➜ asymmetric LE HYPERreflexia] = only 25% of PSPST pts
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Tx = CTS + Radiation + Surgery
[Serous Otitis Media with effusion] etx
sOME = asymptomatic middle ear effusion in the absence of infection /inflammation
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SBOM (➜sOME)
⬜ is the GREATEST risk factor for Male Breast Cancer.
⬜ is the second greatest risk factor for Male Breast Cancer.
And ⬜ is the third greatest risk factor for Male Breast Cancer
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Etx for Greatest risk factor? ; etx for 2nd greatest risk factor?
BRCA mutation > > > Klinefelter Syndrome
> [LAME (Liver failure/(Always Eating {Obese})/Marijuana/(Estrogen:androgen ratio ⇪ {gynecomastia})]
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BRCA = auto DOM mutations ➜ [⇪ Male Breast CA risk x 100]
[klinefelter syndrome XXY] = male having extra “X” chromo ➜ [Estrogen:androgen ratio ⇪] ➜ [⇪ Male Breast CA risk x 20]
⬜ is the most late (months/years after exposure) complication of Lyme Disease
What is the tx for this?
[DOXY (or Amoxicillin) PO x 28 days]
Lyme Disease (Arthritis)
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septic arthritis = synovial fluid WBC > 50K
⬜ is the most late (months/years after exposure) complication of Lyme Disease
How is Lyme Disase diagnosed? -2
Lyme Arthritis [synovial fluid WBC 20-50K];
[serum ELISA + Western blot]
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septic arthritis = synovial fluid WBC > 50K
