FAMILY MED SHELF Flashcards
In SCD what is found on peripheral blood smear?
Howell- Jolly Bodies
What is a common symptom associated with Sickle Cell Trait?
Painless Gross Hematuria + Nocturia
What complications can arise from Sickle Cell Trait?
Kidney Dysfunctions: UTIs, CKD, Renal Papillary Necrosis, Renal Medullary Carcinoma
When does DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip) occur?
In Infancy
What is a common osteopathic complication in SCD?
Avascular Necrosis
Symptoms of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Dark Urine in Morning Fatigue, Abdominal Pain, Jaundice Pancytopenia Intravascular Hemolysis Negative Coombs Test
What indicates Intravascular Hemolysis?
Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Elevated LDH
Low Haptoglobin
Hemaglobinuria
Indications of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia
Positive Antiglobulin (Coombs) Test
PBS: RBC + Polychromasia
Symptoms of Intravascular Hemolysis
Reticulocytosis
Elevated LDH
Low Haptoglobin
HEMOGLOBINURIA
Symptoms of Extravascular Hemolysis
High LDH
Low Haptoglobin
NO HEMAGLOBINURIA
What is Pancytopenia?
Low counts in all blood cell lines
What Drugs can cause Aplastic Anemia
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Carbamazepine Methimazole NSAIDs Chloramphenicol Propylthiouracil
How is Hep A Transmitted?
Fecal- Oral, Shellfish Tropical Environments
What Immunoglobulin indicates acute Hep A?
Anti-HAV IgM
Treatment of HPV-1 Plantar Warts?
Topical Salicylic Acid
Fluorouracil Cream
Clinical Presentation of HSV-2
Genital Ulcers
Fever
Tender Inguinal Lymphadenopathy
Clinical Presentation of Treponoma Pallidum
STI Syphyllis-
Primary- non-disappearing painless genital ulcer and inguinal lymphadenopathy
Clinical Presentation of Lymphogranuloma Venerum
Chlamydia
Small Painless Papule- disappears in 1 week
2-4 weeks later- painful suppurative bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy
fever, malaise, chills, myalgia
Clinical Presentation of PID
Lower Abdominal Pain Dysuria Dyspareunia Purulent Vaginal Discharge Cervical Motion Tenderness
Initial Treatment of PID
Combo Antibiotic Therapy
IM Ceftriaxone (N. gonorrhoeae)
IM Doxycycline (Chalmydia Trachomatis)
Metronidazole (anaerobic bacteria)
Most common pathogens which cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?
Neisseria gonrrhoeae
Chlamydia Trachomatis
PID Follow up Test
HIV Test
Clinical Presentation of Herpangina?
Painful Oral Erosions with erythematous halo
On Palate, Posterior Pharyngeal Wall
Fever, Throat Pain
Cause of Herpangina?
Coxsackie A Virus
Dx and Tx: oral mucosal ulcers with regular margins, yellow fibrinous base in buccal or labial mucosa.
Dx: Apthous Stomatitis (Canker Sores)
Tx: Resolve without Treatment in 10-14 days
Local Chronic Muscle Pain, Restricted ROM, Local Palpable Mass with History of Overuse
Myositis Ossificans
Fx of Marijuana
Slurred Speech + conjunctival Injection (Eye Redness)
Ataxia, Poor Concentration, Euphoria
Acute Fx of Cocaine
Euphoria + Irritability (15-60 mins duration)
Withdrawal Symptoms of Cocaine
Depression, Anxiety, Increased Appetite
Chronic Fx of Cocaine Use
Change in Behavior Poor Concentration Decreased Appetite Chronic Rhinitis Perforation of Nasal Septum
Acute Fx of Phencyclidine
PCP (effects last for hours)
Bizarre Behavior, Irritability
Ataxia- diaphoresis, seizures
Violent Behavior + Hallucinations
Withdrawal symptoms of Phencyclidine
Anxiety and Irritability
Acute Fx of Aerosol Inhalant Use
Rapid Mood Swings, Irritability Poor Concentration, Slurred Speech Anorexia Conjunctival Injection Ataxia (Dysdiadochokinesia) Eczematous Rash in peri-oral area
Chronic/Severe Fx of Aerosol Inhalant Abuse
Cardiac Arrhythmias
CNS Toxicity (seizures, coma)
Death (via respiratory depression)
How to detect Legionella Pneumophila?
1st- Urine Antigen Assay
2nd- PCR
Tx of Legionella Pneumophila
1st- Fluoroquinolones (Levofloxacin)
2nd- Macrolides (Azithromycin)
Dx - Female- foul-smelling, frothy, vaginal discharge
yellow-green color; pH > 4.5
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Treatment of Trichomonas Vaginalis
Oral Metronidazole
Dx: Dyspnea, Dry Cough, Low-Grade Fever, Watery Diarrhea, Bilateral Patchy Infiltrates, Hyponatremia
Legionnaires’ Disease (Legionella Pneumophila)
Dx: Mild Fever, Headache Muscle Aches
Flu or Pontiac Fever
Dx: RUQ Pain + Fever + Hypoechoic Lesion + Liver Abscess
Amebiasis , Entamoeba Histolytica
Dx: Vaginal Discharge- Gray + malodorous, clue cells positive whiff test. pH >4.5
Gardenerella Vaginalis
Dx: Vaginal Discharge, odorless + purulent, positive nucleic acid amplification test
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Dx: Vaginal Discharge, Yellow-green, frothy, pH > 4.5, flagellated protozoa
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Dx: Vaginal Discharge- odorless, white, crumbly, pruritis, burning, pH < 4.5, pseudohyphae
Candida Albicans
Dx: vaginal discharge, odorless, purulent, creamy dysuria, dyspareunia, intermenstrual bleeding
Neisseria Gonorrheoeae
Dx: Bloody Stool + Rectal Pain + Perianal Discharge
Anal Fistula
Treatment of Anal Fistula
Tract Curettage
Treatment of Recurrent Anal Fissures
Anal Spincterotomy
Treatment of Anal Fissures
Sitz Bath (warm water buttocks bath) Topical Calcium Channel Blocker (nifedipine, diltiazem)
Dx: Pain + Paresthesias in distal extremities symmetrically, concurrent ascending flaccid muscle paralysis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Dx: Bilateral non-bloody nipple discharge, normal prolactin
Normoprolactinemia Galactorrhea
Common cause of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
prolactinoma (pituitary adenoma)
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism symptoms
Blocks GnRH–> Low FSH + Low LH—> Low Testosterone
ED, decreased libido, low testicular volume, infertility, gynecomastia, loss of axillary hair
Chronic Hep C Symptom on Dorsal Hand
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
Hep B and Hep C genetic Makeup
Hep B: DNA
Hep C: RNA
Treatment of Scabies
Topical Permethrin for 8-12 hours, Oral Histamines + Prophylatic Treatment for Contacts
Dx: Fever, Myalgia, Pharyngitis, Posterior Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Young Patient, Mononucleosis
Ebstein Barr Virus (EBV)
Diagnosis + Treatment of EBV
Dx: Heterophile Antibody Test
Tx: Symptomatic Analgesic + Antipyretics
Common Symptom of EBV?
Splenomegaly- Avoid Contact Sports to Avoid Splenic Rupture
Malignancies associated with EBV
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Burkitt’s Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma
Dx: Epistaxis (bloody nose), painless cervical lymphadenopathy, recurrent otitis media
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Virus associated with Kaposi Sarcoma
HHV-8
Dx: Multiple Nodular purplish submucosal painless skin plaques in AIDS patient
Kaposi Sarcoma
Dx: Fragile Bones, Blue Sclerae, Poor Hearing, Dental Abnormalities, Triangular Facial Structure, Short Child
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Type I Collagen Defect)
Dx: Frontal Bossing, Nodular Deformities at Ribs (Beading at Ribs), Widened Wrists, Bowing Legs, Erosion of Tooth Enamel
Rickets (Vitamin D Deficiency–> Defective Growth Plate Mineralization)
Dx: Weakness, Fatigue, Mucosal Bleeding, Curly Hair, Poor Wound Healing, Severe Infections
Scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency)–> low cofactor of prolyl/lysyl hydroxylase)
Dx: Short stature/extremities, frontal prominence, microcephaly, scoliosis, trident hands
Achondroplasia (Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3)
Dx: cranial nerve palsies, hip abnormalities, long bone fractures
Osteopetrosis (low osteoclast-mediated bone resorption
Dx: Low Calcium, Low Phosphates, Elevated PTH, Elevated ALPs
Vitamin D Deficiency
Dx: Normal Ca, Phosphates, PTH, Elevated ALPs
Paget’s Disease of the Bone
Dx: Low Calcium, Elevated Phosphate, Elevated PTH Elevated ALPs
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
Dx: Obesity, Round Face, Short Metacarpals, Soft Tissue Calfications, Dental Hypoplasia
Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy (Pseudohypoparathyroidism)
Dx: Diarrhea, Bloating, Wt Loss, Microcytic Anemia
Celiac Disease
Dx: Bone Pain/Tenderness, Fractures, Waddle Gait, Myopathy, Hypocalcemia, Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia (Vit D deficiency + Hypocalcemia)
ACEi negative side effects
elevated bradykinin–> angioedema, edema of tongue/larynx, upper airway obstruction
Dx: fever, arthralgia, low C4
Serum Sickness
Drugs which can cause Serum Sickness
Bupropion, IVIG, Rituximab, Infliximad, Cefaclor, Cefprozil, Penicillin, Minocycline
Dx: angioedema, dyspnea, pruritis, urticaria
Anaphylactoid Reaction
Drugs which cause anaphylactoid reactions
IV radiocontrast, aspirin, vancomycin, opiates
Dx: flushing, severe diarrhea, cramps, dyspnea, increased serotonin, GI mass
serotonin syndrome via Carcinoid tumors
Dx: dull, persistent headache worsening in morning, gradual vision changes, mass in head
Meningioma
Dx: hypernatremia, hypokalemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, elevated aldosterone
Aldosteronoma
Dx: severe headache, hypertension, bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, acute onset
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Dx: episodic hypertension, excessive sweating, headache, tachycardia, palpitations
Pheochromocytomas
Adult presents with cough, dyspnea, whitish sputum for 5 days. What is first step in management
Supportive Treatment: Rest , Hydration, NSAIDs
Dx: dyspnea, orthopnea, decrescendo diastolic murmur, after S2, left midclavicular line, opening snap, carotid pulses diminished
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Dx: Dyspnea on Exertion, Orthopnea, holosystolic murmur, apex
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Dx: lower extremity edema, hepatomegaly, holosystolic murmur, 4th intercostal space on left sternal border
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
Dx: exertional, nocturnal dyspnea, early diastolic decrescendo murmur, left sternal border, S3 gallop
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Dx: fatigue, dyspnea, (can be asymptomatic), high frequency mid-systolic click, 5th intercostal mid clavicular line
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Dx: Dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur, S4, delayed low carotid pulses
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dx: Glass factory worker, dyspnea, dry cough, fatigue, fine crackles, calcifications of hilar lymph nodes (egg shell calcification), upper lobes
Silicosis
Complications of advanced silicosis
Pulmonary TB (silica disrupts phagolysosomes/macrophage function)—->Annual TB skin testing recommended Lung Cancer, Cor Pulmonale, RA
Complication of Asbestosis
Malignant Mesothelioma
Dx: Fungal Ball in Lungs, Repositions with Movement
Aspergilloma (Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Dx: mold spores, asthmatic, fever, chest pain, hemoptysis
Aspergillosis
Common Pneumonia in Immunosuppressed Patients
Pneumocystis Jirovecii
Biopsy of Kaposi Sarcoma
Abundant Lymphocytes
Dx: AIDS CD4<100, multiple cutaneous papules/nodules, red flesh color- bleed easily, diarrhea, wt loss, hepatosplenomegaly
Bartonella Henselae
Biopsy of Bartonella Henselae
Vascular Proliferation + Neutrophilic Infiltrate
Treatment of Bartonella Henselae
Abx: erythromycin or doxycycline
Dx Test for Acute HIV
HIV Viral Load
How long does HIV symptoms take to develop?
3-6 weeks
Tx of Postpartum Depression
Sertraline (SSRI)
Dx: mild-transient depression, episodes of sadness, insomnia, difficulty concentrating after birth
Post-partum blues
Dx: 2 weeks post-birth: depressed mood, anhedonia, significant wt loss, daily insomnia/hypersomnia, slowed down-psychomotor agitation, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness/guilty, difficulty concentrating, recurrent thoughts of death
Postpartum Depression
Tx of Adolescent MDD
Follow up within a month and start fluoxetine (or SSRI) on further evaluation
Dx: alopecia, scaly patches, inflammatory plaques, thick crusting, pustules, boggy feel
Kerion, tinea Capitis
Tx of Kerion
Oral griseofulvin, Oral Terbinafine
Decrease preload in Mitral Regurgitation Murmur
Standing or Valsalva Maneuver
Dx of Ascites SAAG > 1.1 g/dL
Portal Hypertension: cirrhosis, liver metastasis, portal vein thrombosis, alcoholic hepatitis, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Heart Failure, Constrictive Pericarditis
Dx of Ascites SAAG <1.1g/dL
Pancreatitis Nephrotic syndrome TB Serositis Peritoneal carcinomatosis
Tx: CIN 2
LEEP (loop electrosurgical exicision) + Repeat Pap/HPV test in 12 months
Tx: of UTI and Uncomplicated Bacteriuria in pregnancy + uncomplicated cystitis
Nitrofurantoin
Contraindication for Rotavirus Vaccine
Increased Risk of Intussusception
Live Attenuated Vaccines
MMR Varicella Zoster Yellow Fever Rotavirus Influenza Small Pox Adenovirus Typhoid
Contraindications for administering Live attenuated vaccines
<9 months age (except rotavirus)
Pregnant individuals
Immunodeficient Individuals
Inactivated Whole Vaccines
Polio (Salk) Hep A Rabies Typhoid Influenze Pertussis Cholera Japanese Encephalitis Tick Borne Encephalitis
Inactived Fractionated Protein Vaccines
Hep B Influenza Pertussis HPV Anthrax Diptheria Tetanus
Inactivated Fractional Polysaccharide Vaccines
Hib
Pneumococcal
Meningococcal
Salmonella
Immunizations for Travel
Japanese Encephalitis- Southeast Asia- 2 doses month apart
Yellow Fever- Africa, Central/South America- 1 dose, 10 days before departure
Rabies- Everywhere- 3 does- month
Typhoid/Paratyphoid- developing countries- 1 or 4 doses
Meningococcal- Africa
Pathogens affecting unvaccinated children
Measles Rubella Varicella Zoster Mumps Diphtheriae HIb Strep Pneumo Meningitis Polio Tetanus Pertussis Hep A/B
Dx: High Fever, Erythematous Maculopapular Rash starts neck—> body, bluish-gray spots on buccal lining, generalized lymphadenopathy, malaise, cough, conjunctivitis
Measles
Dx: low grade fever, pink maculopapular rash head—>body, postauricular/suboccipital lympadenopathy, malaise, cough, conjunctivitis
Rubella
Dx: low fever, macules/papules/vesicles- hypopigmented lesions, rash starts at trunk—> moves out, severe itching
Varicella Zoster- Chicken Pox
Dx: fever, malaise, inflammation of salivary glands, unilateral parotitis, orchitis
Mumps
Dx: gray-white pseudomembranes, cervical lympadenopathy, bull neck, foul breath, inspiratory stridor
Diphtheriae
Dx: high fever, sore throat, dysphagia/odynophagia, drooling, muffled/hot-potato voice, respiratory distress
HIb
Dx: Fever, Headache, Neck-stiffness, photophobia, N/V, Altered mental status, seizures
Meningitis (Hib, Strep Pneumo, Neisseria, Polio)
Dx: Fever, headache, neck stiffness, pharyngitis
Hib Meningitis
Dx: Fever, Headache, Neck Stiffness, Sinusitis
Strep Pneumo Meningitis
Dx: Fever, Headache, Neck Stiffness, Myalgia, Petechial/purpuric rash
Neissseria Meningitidis
Dx: Fever, Headache, Neck Stiffness, Assymetric flaccid paralysis- legs, proximal muscles
Polio Meningitis and Poliomyelitis
HBsAg + Anti HBs - HBeAg - Anti- HBe + Anti- HBc IgM - Anti Hbc IgG +
Chronic Hepatitis with Low infectivity
Global Increase of Alveolar Surface Tension associated with
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema + CHF
Decreased Pulmonary Compliance Associated with?
Interstitial Lung Disease (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pneumoconiosis, Sarcoidosis)
Local accumulation in kinins—> cough, What drug?
ACEi
Irreversible Inflammatory Widening of Bronchi
Bronchiectasis
Loss of Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
Restrictive Lung Disease (Pneumonia)
Diagnostic Test for Lactose Intolerance
Hydrogen Breath Test >20 ppm
Dx: Dyspnea, productive cough, 4-6months/2years chronic smoker
Chronic Bronchitis
Diagnostic Test for Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Duplex Ultrasonography
What B blockers should be avoided in COPD/Asthma patients?
Non-selective Beta Blockers- abetolol, propranolol, nadolol, pindolol, timolol, carvedilol
High ALP (alphafetoprotein) in liver disease suggests?
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Autoimmune hepatitis specific labs
Anti Smooth muscle antibodies (ASMA)
Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA)
High Serum IgG
Specific Labs for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Anti Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA)
Cholestatic process symptoms
Jaundice + Pruritis
Dx: low ceruloplasmin, neurlogic symptoms, brown rings around iris, hepatitis
Wilson Disease
Dx: Cirrhosis, HF, DM, bronze skin, arthralgias, high transferrin saturation >50%
Hemachromatosis
PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) specific test?
pANCA (perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
Side FX of ARBs
hyperkalemia
Side Fx of non-selective B-blockers?
Bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm
Side Fx of ACEi
Dry Cough, Angioedema, Hyperkalemia
Side Fx of CCBs
Peripheral Edema, Headaches, Dizziness, Facial Flushing, Reflex Tachycardia
Complication of untreated group A strep tonsillopharyngitis?
Acute rheumatic fever
Dx: child with arthritis, involuntary irregular non-repetitive movements of limbs, subcutaneous nodules, pink rash on trunk and limbs, mitral regurgitation, post infection
Acute Rheumatic fever secondary to untreated group A streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis
Dx: dorsal side of each hand pressed together produces pain, tingling pain in thumb, index, and middle finger. Nerve and syndrome?
Median Nerve
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Dx: Back Pain, Fever, Leukocytosis, cortical destruction, bone marrow edema
Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Most common causative pathogen of vertebral osteomyelitis
Staphylococcus Aureus > Staphylococcus Epidermidis, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Streptococci
Dx: Oliguria, elevated Cr, elevated BUN, hyperkalemia, fractional excretion of Na > 2%
Acute Tubular Necrosis
WBC cast in urinary sediment—-> DDx
Pylonephritis and Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN)
Dx: dysuria, frequency, fever, costovertebral angle tenderness, flank pain WBC cast in urinary sediment
Pyelonephritis
Dx: hematuria, sterile pyuria, eosinophilia, flank pain, fever, rash, WBC cast in urinary sediment
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Pigmented Casts —-> DDx
Rhabdomyolysis + Hemolysis
Dx: proteinuria >3.5g, edema, hyperlipidemia, fatty casts
Nephrotic syndrome
Dx: proteinuria > 3.5g, edema, hyperlipidemia, fatty casts
AKI secondary to Rhabdomyolysis or Hemolysis
Most common cause of intrinsic AKI
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Risk Factors of ATN (Acute Tubular Necrosis)
Advanced Age
History of sepsis
DM
Treatment with ACEi
Cast Cells associated with ATN (Acute Tubular Necrosis)
Muddy Brown Casts (Granular Casts)
Dx: red/cola colored urine, proteinuria < 3.5 g edema, RBC casts
Glomerulonephritis
Dx: persistent elevated BP despite treatment, bilateral carotid bruits, abdominal bruits, elevated plasma renin activity, hypokalemia
Renal Artery Stenosis secondary to atherosclerotic disease
Complication of RAS (Renal Artery Stenosis)
Unilateral Kidney Atrophy
Dx: Headache, depressed mood, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, sensory disturbances, irritability, ataxia, tremor, and myalgia within 4 days of stopping anti-depressant
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS)
Dx: single genital lesion—> raised papule—> painless firm ulcer with indurated borders and smooth base + lymphadenopathy
Treponema Pallidum- Primary Syphillis
Dx and Tx: large painless vascular lesions on genitalia, no inguinal lymphadenopathy, appear up to 1 year after exposure.
Dx: Klebsiella granulomatis
Tx: Azithromycin until ulcers have completely healed
(Screen for otjer STIs)
Dx: grouped painful vesicles, pustules, and erosions on genitalia, painful inguinal lymphadenopathy within 2-7 days of exposure
HSV-2 (Herpes)
Dx: painful genital ulcers with gray necrotic base + painful inguinal lympadenopathy
Dx: Haemophilus ducreyi
chancre lesions
Dx: painless transient painless papule, then lymphadenopathy, fever, malaise, chills 2-6 weeks after.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (L1-L3 serotypes of Chlamydia Trachomatis
Dx: fever, fatigue, productive cough with foul smelling sputum, lung cavity with air-fluid level o CXR
Lung Abscesses
Common causes Nosocomial (Hospital Acquired) of Lung Abscess
Aerobes- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Nocardia Species, Staphylococcus Aureus
Exposure to Bat droppings/ Cave exploration leading to pneumonia is most likely caused by what organism?
Histopasmosis
Lung abscesses or tricuspid valve by septic emboli in IV drug users is most commonly associated with which organism?
Staphylococcus aureus
Most common cause of lung abscesses
Periodontal diseases via anaerobic bacteria
Peptostreptococcus, Prevotella, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium
Dx: women 30-50 y/o- post URTI with fever, malaise, neck/jaw pain, painful swelling in front part of throat, anxious and sweaty state, elevated ESR, reduced radioiodine uptake
Subacute thyroiditis (De Quervain’s thyroiditis)
Tx of Subacute thyroiditis
Self-limiting: Triphasic—> initial hyperthyroidism (tachycardia, widened pulse pressure, sweating, resting tremor) then hypothyroidism (fatigue, bradycardia, cold intolerance, constipation, weight gain) back to euthyroidism
Most common lung cancer in non-smokers (and women)- located peripherally
Adenocarcinoma - CXR for initial evaluation, CT-guided transthoracic biopsy confirms diagnosis
Large peripheral mass on CXR in a smoker
Large cell carcinoma
Centrally located cavitary lesions on CXR in a patient who smokes
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dx: weight loss, fatigue, dry cough, peripheral lymphadenopathy, eye pain and redness, tender nodules and plaques bilateral hilar adenopathy
Sarcoidosis
Dx: diarrhea, flushing, wheezing, lesions in bronchial area
Carcinoid Tumor (Neuroendocrine Tumor)
Common Bacterial Infections with CD4+ count < 200
Pneumocystis, Mycobacterium Avium, Toxoplasmosis
Prevention of disease in CD4 < 200 patient
TMP-SMX + Azithromycin
Dx: Obesity, hepatic lipid accumulation, abnormal hepatic findings, no history of alcohol use, Hep A,B,C
NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis)
Dx and Tx: Fever, Headache, Bilateral diffuse reddening of eyes, muscle ache, living in Hawaii
Leptospirosis (infection with Leptospira)]
1st line: doxycycline 2nd line: amoxicillin/azithromycin
Dx: inability to maintain pregnancy, no contractions, recurrent pregnancy losses/ preterm births
Cervical Insufficiency
Dx: constipation, nonpitting pretibial edema, hoarse boice, indurated cool dry skin, obese patient
Hypothydroidism (Hashimoto thyroiditis—> risk for primary thyroid lymphoma
Dx: nephritic sediment (hematuria, RBC casts, moderate proteinuria), elevated Cr + BUN, productive cough
Extra: chronic sinusitis, saddle nose deformity + cANCA positive
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome
Granulomatosis with Polyangitis (GPA or Wegener’s granulomatosis)
Dx: Toddler patient + multiple UTIs complications
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) (Dx with VCU)—-> renal scarring, pyelonephritis Tx: prophylatic antibiotics or surgical correction
Dx: Facial erythema, telangiectasia, papules, pustules
Rosacea
Triggers: stress, exercise, hot weather, sun exposure, alcohol consumption
Dx: dry, pruritic, erythematous skin rashes, beginning in childhood, improving in adolescence, worsening in adult hood in flexural creases
Filaggrin gene mutations-atopic dermatitis
Dx and etiology: fevers, fatigue, myalgias, arthritis
SLE
Complement Component 1q antibody deficiency
Complications of Carcinoid Tumors
Tricuspid Insufficiency + Pulmonary Stenosis
Dx: abdominal tenderness and cramps, nonbloody watery bowel movements, cutaneous flusing, telangiectasia, tachycardia, wheezing
Carcinoid Tumor
What is DAPT? When is it used?
Dual antiplatelet therapy (Aspirin + P2Y12 receptor inhibitor (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor)
Post- MI after stent placement
Tx: asymptomatic Baker’s cyst vs. symptomatic baker’s cysts
Asymptomatic popliteal cyst - reassurance and observation- resolve spontaneously in 1-2 years
Symptomatic secondary popliteal cysts- underlying disease treatment, arthrocentesis + intraarticular glucocorticoid injection, arthroscopic excision
Dx: younger than 50 y/o shortness of breath, with barrel chest, diminished breath sounds,
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD)
A1AD Complications
Liver damage, cirrhoss, hepatocellular carcinoma (i.e. toxic accumulation of misfolded A1A protein in liver.
Which drug has prophylatic medication for malaria for pregnant patients?
Chloroquine, Mefloquine (chloroquine resistant countries), Proguanil,
Tuberculin skin test diagnoses what?
Latent TB
What does Sputum Culture diagnose in TB?
Active TB
What does CXR diagnose in TB?
Active TB in high risk patients
Sputum Microscopy in TB?
Moderate to high risk active TB
PCR of sputum in TB?
Rapid Diagnosis active TB
Interferon-𝛄 release assay
Diagnose exposure to TB
Tx of sleep onset insomnia
Short acting drugs (Triazolam)
Doxepin Drug Uses
Tricyclic antidepressant Sleep maintenance (long acting effect)
Flurazepam drug uses
Benzidiazepine—> sleep maintenance- long-acting effect
Trazodone Drug Uses
Atypical antidepressant— MDD
Sedative effect which can cause daytime drowsiness
Suvorexant drug uses
Orexin receptor antagonists—> insomnia treatment—> sleep onset + sleep maintenance
Causes next day sleepiness and impairs driving performance.
Dx: secondary sexual characteristics, advanced bone age in girl < 8 y/o
Precocious puberty
How to differentiate central and peripheral precocious puberty?
GnRH stimulation test
Increase LH concentrations > 5mIU - central
Increase LH concentrations < 5mIU- peripheral
Breast Mass Screening for women <30 y/o and > 40 y/o
Breast Ultrasound <30
Mammography > 40
Dx: prolonged HTN + progressive dyspnea, lower extremity swelling, JVD
Decompensated left heart failure
Dx:holosystolic murmur on left lower sternal border
Tricuspid regurgitation
Dx: infant with central cyanosis, Tall peaked p-waves, left axis deviation 3 parts
Tricuspid Atresia : Absent Tricuspid valve, Atrial septal defect, Ventricular septal defect
Lab Tests for newly diagnosed HTN
Renal Function Tests: Serum electrolytes, Creatinine, UA, Urine albumin/creatinine
Endocrine Tests- HbA1c, Lipid Profile, TSH
Cardiac- ECG, ECHO
Other: CBC, Uric Acid
Effects of Direct Renin Inhibitors (aliskiren for HTN)
Natriuresis, decreased serum angiotensin II, decreased aldosterone production
FX of ARBs
Act on angiotensin receptors—> do not decrease Angiotensin II , but cause natriuresis and decreased aldosterone production
Dx: murmur heard at the first right intercostal space, unequal carotid pulses, differential blood pressure in upper extremity, palpable thrill in suprasternal notch
Supravalvular aortic stenosis
Complications of Aortic stenosis
Left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary artery stenosis, subendocardial ischemia
Dx: HTN with 3 or more antihypertensive medications
Resistant Hypertension
Causes of Resistant Hypertension
Renovascular Hypertension
- serum Cr > 30% after starting ACEi/ARB
- flash pulmonary edema
- diffuse atherosclerosis
- assymetric kidney size- small atrophic unilateral kidney)
- abdominal bruit
Most important Risk factors for HFpEF
Chronic hypertension
Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle
CAD and DM
Which non-pharmacologic intervention has the greatest impacts on reducing BP?
DASH diet- 11 mmHg Weight Loss- 6mmHg/10kg loss Aerobic exercise- 7mmHg Sodium intake changes- 5-8 mmHg Alcohol cessation- 5mmHg
Prevent DVT post surgery in high risk patients
Prophylatic low molecular weight heparin (Enoxaparin)- for at least 3 weeks post surgery
How do IgE mediated allergies present?
Immediate Anaphylaxis reaction in any age (<1hr) —> Urticaria (raised itchy rash), Vomiting/Wheezing, Angioedema (swelling underneath skin), hypotension
How do Non-IgE mediated food allergies present in infants <6 months?
Proctocolitis, Insidious onset— painless, bloody stools in a well appearing infant
How does non-IgE mediated food allergies present in infants <12 months?
Protein induced- enterocolitis syndrome- onset within hours- profuse vomiting, diarrhea (+/- blood), dehydration, lethargy, ill-appearing.
most common cause of protein-induced allergic proctocolitis?
Cow’s Milk
Labs of autoimmune hepatitis?
Elevated aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase,
Normal alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin
High autoantibody —> serum globulins + 𝛄 gap
Positive serology
Chromium deficiency manifestation
Impaired glucose control in diabetes
Copper deficiency manifestations
Brittle hair Skin depigmentation Neurologic dysfunction (ataxia, peripheral neuropathy) Anemia Osteoporosis
Selenium Deficiency Manifestations
Thyroid dysfunction
Cardiomyopathy
Immune Dysfunction
Zinc Deficiency Manifestations
Alopecia Pustular Skin Rash (perioral region/extremities) Hypogonadism Impaired wound healing Impaired taste Immune dysfunction
What are patients on parenteral nutrition at risk for?
Trace mineral deficiency
Risk factors of trace mineral deficiency?
Malabsorption
bowel resection
poor nutritional intake
dependence on parenteral nutrition
Dx: Recurrent episodes of mild jaundice (provoked by stress aka fever, fasting, dehydration, exercise, menstruation, surgery), elevated unconjugated bilirubinemia (indirect hyperbilirubinemia)
Gilbert Syndrome
Constipated Infant + Ill appearing
Serious Organic causes: Hirschsprung disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Dysraphism, Hypothyroidism
Constipated + well appearing infant + loose stools +/- blood mucous
Food induced protein enterocolitis
Constipated Infant + Well appearing + Normal Stool consistency
Normal Infant dyschezia
Constipated Infant + Well-Appearing + Hard or Pellet-like Stools
Functional constipation (+/- anal fissure if blood present)