Final Flashcards
What is the role of glucagon in your body?
increases the amount of glucose in your blood
What is the role of insulin in your body?
decreased the amount of glucose in your blood
Where is insulin produced?
B cells in pancreas
What is the pathophysiology of type 1 DM?
absolute insulin insufficiency: type 1a caused by autoimmune attack on beta cells of pancreas; B cells are not producing insulin
What are the clinical manifestations of type 1 DM?
increased blood glucose due to no insulin
What are the 3 P’s of Type 1 DM?
- polyuria: urination (sugar spills into urine and water follows, increased urine output)
- polydipsia: thirst (body senses hypovolemia, drinking triggers thirst
- polyphagia: hunger (decreased weight due to fluid loss, fat stores broken down, protein broken down; cells need energy)
What is the evaluation for type 1 DM?
- H and P
- ketones and glucose in urine
- blood glucose
- HgA1c above 6.5
What determines diabetes from blood glucose test?
- random sampling: blood glucose > 200 mg/dl with classic s/s
- fasting: blood glucose > 126 mg/dl
- 2 hours post 75-g oral glucose load: blood glucose >200 mg/dl
What are the treatments for type 1 DM?
- insulin therapy
- diet/meal planning
- activity/exercise
- monitoring for complications (acute hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, chronic changes)
What are the s/s of type 1 DM?
frequent urination, increased thirst, hunger, weakness, weight loss, blurred vision, nausea, slowed healing time, tingling in hands
What are s/s of hypoglycemia?
sweating, pallor, irritability, hunger, lack of coordination, sleepiness
What are the clinical manifestations of hypoglycemia?
TIRED: tachycardia irritability restless excessive hunger diaphoresis, depression
What can cause hypoglycemia?
increase in exercise, too much insulin
What are the causes of diabetic ketoacidosis?
not managing insulin, stress; result of increased lipolysis and conversion to ketone bodies (ketones and proteins)
what are the clinical symptoms of DKA?
metabolic acidosis (adipose -> ketones -> acidic)
What are some clinical manifestations of DKA?
- hyperkalemia (buffer system H+ -> K; Na-K pump has no insulin so increase in K)
- too much H+: breath deeper and faster (Kussman Respirations)
- fruity breath: acetone
Who is most at risk for type 2 DM
non Caucasians and elderly
what are risk factors for type 2 dm
age, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, genetics, metabolic syndrome (pre diabetes: obesity, pre HTN, dyslipidemia)
How does type 2 DM work
resistant to the action of insulin on peripheral tissues - requirement for more insulin AND lowered glucose utilization
Evaluation of type 2 DM
- H and P (more subtle)
- glucose in urine
- blood glucose tests
- HbA1C above 6.5
treatment for type 2 dm
lifestyle - diet, exercise, weight loss (improves glucose tolerance)
medications
monitoring complications (chronic changes)
long term consequences of hyperglycemia
eyes, kidneys, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, neuropathy, peripheral vascular infection
pathophysiology of gestational diabetes
glucose intolerance during pregnancy; thought to occur because placental hormones and weight gain during pregnancy cause insulin resistance and inability to produce the increased amount of insulin needed during pregnancy; glucose tolerance test around 28 weeks
treatment of gestational diabetes
nutritional counseling and exercise; insulin (if needed)
complications of gestational diabetes
baby >4kg, neonatal hypoglycemia, still birth
what are the functions of the adrenal cortex
- glucocorticoids (cortisol): energy conversion, immune response, inflammation, stress
- mineralcorticoids (aldosterone): Na/H2O retention
- androgens (sex hormones)
What is Addison’s disease?
adrenal insufficiency
What is Cushing’s Disease?
hypercorticolism
causes of addison’s disease
- destruction of adrenal cortex - decreased secretion of mineralcorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens
- removal of adrenal gland, neoplasms, TB, histoplasmosis, CMV (cytomegalovirus), autoimmune disease
clinical manifestations of addisions disease
- decreased cortisol: can’t make energy (hypoglycemic)
- decreased mineralcorticoids (aldosterone): Na loss, H2O loss, hypotension
- hyperkalemia: acidosis
- decreased androgens: body hair changes
- ACTH suppressed: changes in pigmentation
evaluation of addison’s disease
- H and P
- lab: plasma cortisol levels
- ACTH stimulation test (normal - rise in cortisol)
- imaging: CT/MRI of adrenal glands
treatment of addison’s disease
- replace hormones
- stress dosing (education)
causes of cushings disease
pituitary secretion of ACTH, tumor, admin of synthetic glucocorticoids or steroids
evaluation of cushings disease
- H and P
- lab: dexamethasone suppression test
- imaging: US, CT, MRI of pituitary or adrenal
treatment of cushings disease
surgery or radiation for tumors, pharmacotherapy (anti-HTN, K, diuretics)
3 mechanisms that characterize asthma
- bronchospasm( obstruction)
- inflammation and edema (mucus)
- reactivity to variety of stimuli
What are 4 classifications of asthma
- intrinsic/non allergic: usually adult onset, no hx of allergies, respiratory infection/psychological stress
- extrinsic/allergic (peds population): triggered by pollen, dust, dust mites, cockroach dropping, drugs, chemicals, MS,G, alcohol
- exercise induced
- status asthmaticus
pathophysiology of asthma early response
inflammation: allergen binds to IgE on mast cells –> degranulate –> mediators released (histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandin, TNF, IL-1) –> vasodilation, increased permeability, bronchospasm and edema and mucus secretion
pathophysiology of asthma late response
chemotactic recruitment causes latent release of inflammatory mediators –> causes bronchospasms, edema and mucus –> synthesis of leukotrienes (prolonged smooth muscle contraction) –> neuropeptides (increased bronchial hyper responsiveness) and eosinophils (direct tissue injury - impaired mucociliary function) –> accumulation of mucus and cellular debris form plug in airways
most common clinical manifestations of asthma
wheezing, cough, sputum feeling or chest tightness, tachycardia (hypoxemia), tachypnea
severe manifestations of asthma
cyanosis, retractions, nasal flaring, decreased breath sounds, agitation, inability to speak full sentences, pulsus paradoxus (decreased systolic pressure during inspiration)
pathophysiology of bronchiolitis
viral attack leads to necrosis of bronchial epithelium (RSV or influenza) –> mucus production obstruction –>
- inflammatory exudate
- release chemical mediators (constriction)
- inflammation - fibrosis and narrowing
changes to breathing mechanisms with bronchiolitis
- air trapping = hyper inflammation
- decreased compliance = atelectasis
- increased WOB
clinical manifestations of bronchiolitis
- rhinorrhea and tight cough
- decreased appetite, lethargy, fever
- tachypnea and respiratory distress (retractions)
- abnormal auscultory sounds (wheezing, rhonchi)
- xray (hyperexpanded lungs, infiltrates, atelectasis)
tx of bronchiolitis
- supplemental O2
- increase hydration
- inhaled hypertonic saline
- NO bronchodilators, steroids, or ABX
Virchow’s Triad of PE
- vessel wall injury
- circulatory statis
- hypercoaguable conditions
clinical manifestations of a PE
restlessness, apprehension, anxiety, DYSPNEA, chest pain, tachycardia, tachypnea, hemoptysis?, progression to heart failure, shock and respiratory arrest
Dx of PE
- H and P: DVT, pulse ox, RR
- chest xray
- ABG (respiratory alkalosis)
- elevated d-dimer
- CT
tx of PE
- prevention - ROM, low dose meds
- respiratory support
- thrombolytic therapy and heparin
med priorities for asthma vs COPD
Asthma: anti-inflammatory and bronchodilators
COPD: bronchodilators and anti-inflammatorys
What are MDIs
metered dose inhalers; pressurized device that delivers dose with each actuation; wait 1 minute between puffs; only ~10% reaches lungs; requires hand-lung coordination and spacers
What are DPIs
dry powder inhaler delivered directly into lungs; no propellant used; breath activate d; doesn’t require hang-lung coordination; delivers ~20% dose to lungs
How do nebulization
small machine that converts drug solution into a mist; inhalation achieved through face mask or mouth piece; several minutes to deliver dose; not any better than MDI
most common AEs of beclomethasone
- oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush) - wash out mouth
- dysphonia (crackly voice) - can switch to different MDI
- can promote bone loss - some systemic absorption; calcium efflux from bone
prototype of inhaled corticosteroids
beclamethasone
prototype of inhaled bronchodilators
albuterol, ipratropium
MOA of albuterol
selective beta-2 agonist
use of albuterol
relieving acute bronchospasm and prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm
action duration of albuterol
immediate benefit, lasts 30-60 minutes
AEs of albuterol
tachycardia, tremor, hypokalemia (K will come back out of cell once tx stopped)
MOA of ipratropium
block muscarinic receptors in bronchi = bronchodilation
short-acting anticholinergic
use of ipratropium
relieve bronchospasm; increased dose won’t do much once muscarinic receptors saturated
onset of ipratropium
30 seconds, lasts 6 hours
AEs of ipratropium
minimal systemic effects - dry mouth, pharyngeal irritation
MOA of montelukast
suppresses effects of leukotrienes (can be used for seasonal allergies)
use of montelukast
reduce inflammation, bronchoconstriction, airway edema, mucus production
administration of montelukast
orally once daily (2 hours before exercise)
AEs of montelukast
generally well tolerated; metabolized by CYP450 - use with phenytoin may decrease levels of montelukast
where does UC affect?
mucosa of rectum and colon
patho of UC
inflammation at base of crypts of Lieberkuhr –> inflammation –> abscess formation –> abscess coalesce –> ulcer formation –> repair, but fragile and highly vascular tissue
clinical manifestations of UC
- progress variable
- diarrhea (inability of colon to absorb water
- increased chance of rectal bleeding r/t ulcers
- abdominal pain
dx of UC and crohns
H&P, biopsy
tx of UC and crohns
- corticosteriods, immunosuppressants, immunomodulating agents
- nutritional management
- ABX is systemic toxicity and hospitalized
- risk for colon cancer increased - biopsy and endoscopy
- consider colectomy if high grade dysplasia
affected areas of crohns
inflammation of GI tract extends through all layers of intestinal wall mouth to anus
cardinal feature of crohns
granulomas
patho of crohns
blockage of GI lymphoid and lymphatic structures –> engorgement and inflammation –> deep linear ulcers (granulomas) –> thickened by fibrous score, deep fistulas (leakage)
clinical manifestations of crohns
- incapable of adequately absorbing nutrients (weight loss, malnutrition, change in ht/wt peds)
- “skipping lesions”
- perianal fissures, fistulas, abscesses
inflammation UC vs Crohns
UC: mucosal layer only
C: entire intestinal wall
granulmoas UC vs Crohns
UC: rare
C: cobblestone appearance
Ulcers UC vs Crohns
present in both
anal and perianal fissures UC vs Crohns
UC: rate
C: common
abdominal pain UC vs Crohns
UC: mild to severe
C: moderate to severe
diarrhea UC vs Crohns
UC: common
C: may or may not
bloody stools UC vs Crohns
UC: common
C: less common
weight loss UC vs Crohns
UC: less common
C: more common
malabsorption UC vs Crohns
UC: none
C: common
clinical course of UC vs Crohns
remission and exacerbations for both
what is GERD
gastroesophageal refluc disease - backflow of gastric contents into esophagus through lower esophageal sphincter
3 causes of GERD
- issues with LES - closure strength and efficacy; ex. high fat diet, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, obese, meds
- increase in intrabdominal pressure; ex. pregnancy, constipation, overfed
- delayed gastric emptying; ex. infants
clinical manifesations of GERD
- heartburn, regurgitation chest pain, dysphagia
- no symptoms - physiologic reflex (infants)
2 complications of GERD
- highly acidic gastric contents in esophagus –> strictures (narrowing) of esophagus
- aspiration –> impacts respiratory system –> asthma, cough, laryngitis
tx of GERD
- dietary and behavior modifications (low fat, decrease caffeine/alcohol, no smoking, decrease weight
- antacids and histamine blockers
- proton pump inhibitors
peds specific GERD risks
- reflux normal in newborns
- other risks: cerebral palsy, head injury, neuro issues (affects signal to LES)
- highes in premies and decreases in 6-12 months (LES matures ~6mo)
tx of GERD
- small, frequent feedings and burbing
- thickened feeding with rice
- positioning
- medications
common presenting GERD symptoms (infants)
- feeding refusal
- recurrent vomiting
- poor weight gain
- irritability
- sleep disturbance
- respiratory symptoms
common presenting GERD symptoms (older children)
- abdominal pain/heartburn
- recurrent vomiting
- dysphagia
- asthma
- recurrent pneumonia
- upper airway problems (chronic cough, hoarse voice)
what is osteomyelitis?
severe infection of bone and local tissue
3 ways osteomyelitis can reach the blood
- bloodstream (from elsewhere)
- adjacent soft tissue injury
- direct introduction of organism into bone
high risk groups for osteomyelitis
- surgery
- open fractures or penetrating wounds
- IV drug users
- peds and older adults
2 most common organisms for osteomyelitis
- staphylococcus aureus
2. streptococcus pneumoniae
clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis
- pain, increased fever (high), muscle spasms, swelling, refusal to use limb
patho of osteomyelitis
- bacteria enters
- inflammation
- pus formation - spreads inward
- abscess forms
- interrupted blood supply = necrosis
dx of osteomyelitis
- xray (may take longer to show up)
- increased WBC, CRP
tx of osteomyelitis
- 4-6 weeks IV antibiotics or IV to PO
- debridement
- removal of prosthesis or othe rmaterials
3 pediatric bone differences
- less brittle, higher collagen to bone ration (+)
- stronger periosteum (+)
- presence of epiphyseal plate (-)
healing of cortical bone
- bleeding starts
- hematoma
- osteoblasts and calcium
- callus formation, new bone built, old bone destroyed
- callus reabsorbed
clinical manifestations of a fracture
- pain, tenderness
- impaired sensation
- decreased mobility
dx of fractures
H and P, 2 view xray (may repeat in 1-2 weeks)
tx of fractures
- Ice and elevation
- reduction (manual or surgical)
- immobilization/retention (cast or splint)
complications of fractures
- delayed healing
- nonunion or malunion
- osteonecrosis
- osteomyelitis
- compartment syndrome
5 Ps of compartment syndrome
Pain Paralysis Paresthesia (sensation) Pallor Pulses
classification of ranitidine
histamine2-receptor antagonist
MOA of ranitidine
suppresses the secretion of gastric acid by selectively blocking H2 receptors in parietal cells lining stomach
AEs of ranitidine
- caution in pregnancy
- drug interactions (CYP450 inhibitor)
- doses adjusted in renal function
- rare: thrombocytopenia
classification of omeprazole
proton pump inhibitor
MOA of omeprazole
irreversible inhibition of H+, K+-ATPase (proton pump) –> blocks gastric production
AEs of omeprazole
- long term use increases risk of osteoporosis (increased fracture risk r/t decreased absorption of calcium)
- increased risk of: pneumonia, c.diff, dementia, kidney injury
- drug interactions: inhibition of CYP2C19 –> Clopidogrel (Plavix) - prevents conversion of prodrug to active form (anti-platelet drug)
classification of sucralfate
mucosal protectant
transverse fracture
break occurs at right angles to the long axis of the bone
spiral fracture
twisted or circular break that affects the length (suspicion for child abuse), s shaped
longitudinal fracture
fracture along the length of the bone
oblique fracture
45 degree angle diagonal or slanting that occurs between horizontal and perpendicular planes of the bone
comminuted fracture
splintered into pieces
impacted fracture
telescopes or drives one fragment into the other (may be referred to as compression or buckle fracture)
greenstick fracture
break through the periosteum on one side while only bowing or buckling on the other side
stress fracture
fracture on the cortical surface - can be complete
avulsion fracture
ssmall fragment of bone fragments
complete fracture
break through the entire bone
incomplete fracture
partial break, not completely through bone
open fracture
open wound or break in the skin near the fracture (may also be referred to as a compound fracture)
MOA of sucralfate
acidic environment changes sucralfate into a thick substance that adheres to an ulcer for up to 6 hours and protects ulcer from further injury
AEs of sucralfate
- constipation
- caution in pregnancy
- use cautiously in renal failure (minimal absorption of aluminum salt which will accumulate)
- interferes with med absorption
classification of magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbone
antacids
magnesium hydroxide - milk of magnesia
calcium carbonate - tums
MOA of antacids
neutralize gastic acid and inactivate pepsin –> potential mucosal protection due to stimulation of production of prostaglandins
AEs of antacids
- constipation (CC)
- diarrhea (MH)
- caution in pregnancy
- avoid with GI perforation or obstruction
- caution in renal failure - salts
5 tx for IBD
- 5-aminosalicylates (antiinflammatory)
- glucocorticoids (steroids)
- immunosuppressants
- immunomodulators
- antibiotics
UC severe tx
colectomy, Infliximab, cyclosporine, experimental rx
UC moderate tx
Infliximab, immunomodulators, corticosteroids
UC mild tx
probiotics, PO/topical amninosalicylates
crohns severe tx
surgery, Adalimumab, clinical trials
crohns moderate tx
Infliximab, Immunomodulators, corticosteroids
crohns mild tx
ABX, aminosalicylates, PO corticosteroids, alternate therapies (fish oil, probiotics)
classification of sulfasalzaine
5-aminosalicylates (5-ASA)
mode of sulfasalazine
PO or rectal (topical)
MOA of sulfasalazine
decreases inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis
AEs of sulfasalazine
blood disorders ( decreased RBCs, platelets), anemia, contains sulfa (drug allergy)
4 types of genetic disorders
- chromosomal anomalies (mutations) - abnormal # or structure
- mendelian signle-gene disorders - autosomal dominant/recessive, x-linked
- polygenic/multifactorial disorders
- other
4 types of abnormal # genome mutations
- euploidy: 46 chromosomes
- aneuploidy: not 46 chromosomes
- monosomy: deficiency of chromosome
- polysomy: too many chromosomes
disorders involving sex chromosomes
most common, less debilitating
ex of autosomal recessive
cystic fibrosis
patterns of autosomal recessive
- males and females equally affected
- carrier may transmit to offspring
- may delay on onset, incomplete penetrance, variable expressivity
ex of autosomal dominant
huntingtons disease (fatal, delayed onset)
pattens of autosomal dominant
- males and females equally affected
- affected individuals usually have affect parents - no generation skipped
- carriers/unaffected do not transmit
patten of x-linked recessive
- more often in males
- can skip generations via female carrier
- never passed father to son (father passes y)
- passed from affected father to all daughters (affected or carrier daughters based on mom’s x)
- males: no other x to act as dominant