FM 4 Flashcards
1
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hearing is better in loud places makes you think
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conductive hering loss
2
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hearing is btter in quiet places makes you think
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sensorineural loss
3
Q
WEBER TEST RESULTS
- —- lateralization to AFFECTED ear
- —-Lateralization to UNAFF ear
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affected ear= conductive
unaffected ear=sensorineural
4
Q
Bone conduction > Air
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conductive
5
Q
Air conduction > Bone
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Sensorineural
6
Q
labyrinthitis
- mcc
- CM
- dx
- tx
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mcc=viral
- bacterial
- *infection of the inner ear
CM
-dizziness, vertigo, ear pressure, hearing loss with episodes lasting 1-2 weeks
dx=clinical
tx
*sympotamtic— antihistamines, bed rest
BACTERIAl=abx broad spectrum
7
Q
acute onset of vertigo, hearing loss tinnitus lasting several days to weeks
+/- nausea vomiting fever HA
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labrynthitis
8
Q
Laryngitis
- mcc
- cm
- when would you do a laryngoscopy
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mcc= inflammation of larynx from voice strain or virus
***follows URI
CM= voice hoarsenss or loss of voice
DO laryngoscopy if > 3 weeks
***GERD is mcc of chronic– but want to r/o CA
tx= supporitve
9
Q
what is MCC of irreversible vision loss
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macular degeneration
10
Q
gradual painless loss of central vision
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macular degen
11
Q
+ metamrphopsia
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WET macualr degeneration
- ** wavy or distorted vision measuring with the Amsler grid
- *curving of straight lines
12
Q
difference b/w wet and dry mac degen
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DRY– 85% cases
- progressive loss of vision
- atrophic changes with age— slow and gradual central vision loss–usally bilateral
CM
*drusen spots— yellow retinal deposits
*atrophy
____________________________
WET— central vision loss occuring rapidly– days to weeks– and is more severe— this leads to blindness
- metamorphopsia— curving of straight lines
- usually unilateral
CM
- neovascularization
- hemorrhages
- exudate
13
Q
TX for dry and wet mac degen
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BOTH= daily supplements of Zinc Oxide, Copper, Vit C, Vit E and Lutein/Zeaxanthin (Vit A)
WET
- intravitreal VEGF inhibitors—– Bevacizumab— helps decr new abnromal vessel formation
- Laser photocoagulation
14
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Meniere Disease
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Peripheral vertigo + low-frequency hearing loss aka sensorineural + tinittuis/ear fullness
MC adults 40-60
IDIOPATHIC
episodes last minutes to hours and decr with age
PE
- A > B
- weber will lateralize to unaffected side
TX
avoid triggers=== caffine, etoh
low sodium diet
Meds– diuretics (HCTZ + triamterene), histamine analogues, anticholinergic antiemetics
15
Q
multiple polyps seen on exam— what do we think
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cystic fibrosis
polyps look like tear drop shaped growths
16
Q
Chronic congestion, decreased sense of smell
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nasal polyps
17
Q
tx for nasal polyps
A
- topical nasal corticos for 3 MO= initial tx of choice
* ***good for small ones and reduces need for surgery
18
Q
OE
-rhinne test finding
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B > A
**conductive hearing loss
19
Q
tx for malignant OE in DM
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-IV ABX bc of aspergillus
HD ciprofloxacin 6-8 weeks 1st line
20
Q
causes for papilledema
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malignant HTN brain tumor/abscess meningitis cerebral hemorrhage encephalitis
disc appears swollen, marigns blurred
INCR ICP*
21
Q
Parotitis
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mumps
22
Q
parotitis
-tx
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self limiting
vaccination
congatious for 9 days after onset
23
Q
mcc of pharyngitis
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viral
***adenovirus
24
Q
+ heterophile agglutination test
A
monospot test
**EBV
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bacterial pharyngitis mcc
group a beta hemolytic strep
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centors criteria
1. no cough
2. exudates
3. fever > 100.4
4. cervical lymphadenopathy
3/4= get rapid strep test
if negative-- culture is GS
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tx for group a strep
PCN first line
azitrhomycin if allergic
COMPS= rheumatic fever and post strep glomerunonpehriits
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which abx can cause rash if given for EBV
amoxicillin and ampicillin
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elevated, superficial fleshy, triangular shaped growth/ mass in the inner corner/nasal side of eye
pterygium
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ptergium assoc with
incr sun exposure, climates where wind, sand and dust
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sudden vertical curtain comding down.... curtain of darkness
+/- floaters or flashes
PAINLESS
retinal detachement
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PE finding for retinal detachemet
* asymmetric red reflex
| * flap in the viterous humor
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RF for retinal detachement
nearsightedness aka myopia
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what kind of vision loss with retinal detachement
peripheral
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tx for retinal detaachement
IMMED REFERAL
| -stay supine with head towards the side of detachement
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cherry red spot at fovea with pale opaque fundus and arterial attenuation
central artery occlusion
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painless profound visual loss over a few seconds-- unilateral
central artery occlusion
**amaurosis fugax
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tx for retinal artery occlusion
1. prompt tx
2. high [ ] O2 and digital massage over eyelid
3. IV Acetazolamide to decr IOP or timolol
4. Anterior chamber paracentesis
5. Direct infusion of thrombolytic agent into opthalmci artery
6. work up and management of atherosclerotic disease
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Central vein occlusion
- cm
- pe
- tx
MC than central artery
**sudden painless loss of vision
PE--- "blood and thunder apperance"---dilated veins, heomrrahged and edema and exudates-----, retinal hemorrahges, optic disc swelling,
tx
TX: vision resolves with time (partially); workup for thrombosis
Neovascularization treated with intravitreal injection of VEGF inhibitors
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what is leading cause of blindness in adults
retinopathy
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causes of retinopathy
uncontrolled DM or HTN
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what is Sialadenitis
- cm
- mcc
- dx
bacterial infection of a salivary gland causd by sialolithiasis aka obstructing stone--- in salivary gland
CM
* acute swelling of the cheek that worsens with meals
* affects parotid or submandibular gland, occurs with dehydration or chronic illness (Sjogren syndrome), ductual obstruction
MCC=staph A
DX
* CT
* US
* MRI
TX
IV Nafcillin
hydration, warm compress, sialogogues (lemon drops) massage gland
PO ABX less severe cases--- dicloxacillin, 1st gen cephalosporin, clindamycinn
2-3 weeks to resolve
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pain, otorrhea, and hearing loss/reduction
tm perf
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only class of abx that are non ototix are?
Floxin drops
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Gout
- dx TOC
- tx--- acute attack, chronic and then manintenance
- drugs to avoid
TOC= arthrocentesis-- negatiely birefringent needle shaped crystals
tx
lifestyle: elevation, rest, decrease purines (meats, beer, seafood, alcohol), weight loss, increase protein, limit alcohol
DOC for non acute attacks is Allopurinol ****** or colchicine
ACute ATTACk---- NSAIDS 1st like Indomethacin or colchicine-- but bad GI SE
Maintenance is colchicine
avoid ASA and thiazide diuretics
DO NOT START SOMEONE ON ALLOPURINOL DURING ACUTE ATTACK
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mcc of patellar dislocation
- cm
- dx
* *POSTERIOR MC
* *MVA
CM= deformity to knee + diffuse edema
dx
*ap and lateral xr
+ apprehension sign--
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tx for fibromyalgia
1. Duloxetine (cymbalta)
2. Milnacipran (savella)
3. Pregabalin (Lyrica)
+stress reduction
-sleep
-exercise
0
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conjunctivitis, uveitis, urethritis, arthritis
reactive arthritis
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Reactive Arthritis
| -mcc
GC/ C *******
or
GI: salmonella, shigella, campylobac
+ HLA-B27 in 80%
TX
* NSAIDs
* Azitrhomycin for chalmy
* IM Ceftri for gon
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(+) Anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies
most specific for RA
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tx for RA
prompt start of DMARDS;
1. Methotrexate ************
2. Hydroxycholorquine--- can be added to methotrexate--less effective as monotx
3. Sulfasalazine-- can be added to the two above for triple tx
4. Leflonomide
NSAIDS prn
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(+) Anti-double-stranded DNA
SLE
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Anti-Smith Ab:
SLE
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tx for SLE
TX: Manage with sun protection, hydroxychloroquine (for skin lesions), NSAIDs or acetaminophen for arthritis
Pulse dose steroids; cytotoxic drugs (methotrexate, cyclophosphamide)
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tx for hookworm or cutaenous larva migrans
albendazole
or
self limitng
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single large oval plaque with central clearing and scaly border--- then later develops a diffuse pruritis erythematous plaques with central scalling
Pityriasis rosea
| ***christmas tree pattern
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Erythematous, yellowish greasy scales, crusted lesions either on scalp or body folds
seborrheic dermatitis aka cradle cap
**infants its on the scalp
**adults/teens-- body folds
tx= ketoconazole
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macules that are hypo or hyperpigmented
| *do not tan
tinea versicolor
| *upper trunk, neck, proximal arms and areas where there is sebum--like face
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A 20-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents complaining of patchy tanning. He states that he has been out in the sun without a shirt several times. Areas on his chest and back just don’t tan, and he is becoming self-conscioust
tinea versicolor
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tx for tinea versicolor
selenium sulfide
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bright red blood on TP
anal fissure
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odynophagia, dysphagia, substernal CP
esophagitis
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causes of esphagitis
INFECTIOUS
*Candida---DM or immunocomp
+/- oral thrush at the same time
*CMV---uncommon but seen in PT with AIDS---ulcerations at LES
*HSV--immunocomp or hx of HSV--vesicular lesions
NON-INFECTIOUS
* esosinophilic----- chronic, immun emediated, severe dysphagia tht can cause pt to avoid food,
* pill esophagitis--mcc seen with NSAIDs or bisphosponates
* GERD MCC*****
* Caustic Esophagitis--- household cleaners--- button batteries most corrosive
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Punched out lesions on EGD
HSV esophagitis
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Linear yellow/white plaques
Candida esophpagitis
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Large solitary ulcers OR erosions on EGD
CMV esophagitis
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____ ulcers worsen with food
| ____ ulcers get better with food
gastric ulcers worsen with food
| duodenal ulcers get beteter with food
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H Pylori tx
CAP
Clarythromycin
Amoxicllin--alternative metronidazole
PPI
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PT has a lot of vomiting/retching--mc etoh abuse or bulemia
mallory weise tear
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The 4 cardinal signs of strangulated bowel:
fever
tachycardia
leukocytosis
locazlied abd tenderness
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mcc cirrhosis
| 2nd mc cause
mcc=etoh
| *hep b and c
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abdominal pain, ascites, and hepatomegaly
hepatic vein thrombosis
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polyps in distal colon are MC?
benign
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polyps in proximal colon are MC?
cancerous
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The most common cause of painless rectal bleeding in the pediatric population
colonic polyps
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once polyps ID-- how often do colonoscopy
every 3-5 yrs
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change in bowel habits, new iron def anemia, blood in stool
colon ca
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normally how often to do colonoscopy
q 10 yrs
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colon screening for avg risk pt starts when and ends when
at 45 and ends at 75
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sessile vs pedunculated polyps
sessile more likely to be malignant
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"Apple core" lesion on barium enema
colon ca
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causes of secondary causes of constipation
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dm
hypothry
MS
dehydration
meds
```
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1st line tx for constipation
| 2nd
bulk forming laxatives---- psyllium (metamucil), methylcellulose,
2nd= osmotic laxatives.... PEG
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Diarrhea breakout in a daycare center: ???????
| Diarrhea on a Cruise Ship: ????
daycare= rotavirus
| cruise=norovirus
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empiric tx for e-coli diarrhea aka travelers
Cpirofloxacin 500 mg BID and Loperamide if older than 2
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empiric tx for e-coli diarrhea aka travelers
Cpirofloxacin 500 mg BID and Loperamide if older than 2
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empiric tx for e-coli diarrhea aka travelers
Cpirofloxacin 500 mg BID and Loperamide if older than 2
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empiric tx for e-coli diarrhea aka travelers
Cpirofloxacin 500 mg BID and Loperamide if older than 2 cam
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empiric tx for e-coli diarrhea aka travelers
Cpirofloxacin 500 mg BID and Loperamide if older than 2 cam
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empiric tx for e-coli diarrhea aka travelers
Cpirofloxacin 500 mg BID and Loperamide if older than 2
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campy or shigella diarrhea tx
fluoroquinolone
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pregnant + infectious diarrhea
azithromycin
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traveler diarrhea prophylaxis
cirpofloxacin
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mucous and bloody stool
shigella
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shigella tx
Bactrim
or
ciprofloxacin
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contamination from shellfish or seafood
cholera
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rice water diarrhea
cholera
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dyspepsia + abd pain common indicators of
gastritis
| dyspepsia= bloating belching distenting HB
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three causes of gastritis
HP infection mc
NSAIDs or ETOH
Autoimmune or hypersensitivity rx--- pernicious anemia
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+ schilling test + decr intrinsic factor and +parietal cell abs
pernicious anemia
98
Test OC for GERD
endoscopy with biopsy
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when do you order upper GI series aka barium constast study for GERD
to ID complications of GERD---- strcitures/ulcers
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GS for diagnosis of GERD
PH Probe
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tx GERD steps
1. Life style mods
+/-
2. Antacids---- and H2--- like Famotidine can be used PRN
3. after failure of above-- then add Omeprazole-- MAX CAN BE ON IT 8-12 weeks
4. failre of all the above = Niseen Fundoplication
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diarrhea after camping trip
Giardia
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tx for Giardia diarrhea
Tinidazole is first line
| *Metronidazole also
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tx for pinworms
mebendazole or pyrantel pamote
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tx for tapeworm
Praziquantal
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what is tape worma ssoc with
b12 deficiency
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cough, weight loss, anemia, recent travel
hookworm
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tx for hookworm
mebendazole
albendazole
pyrantel
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barium enema show lead pipe apperance with loss of haustral markings
UC
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tx for UC
* colectomy
| * Prednisone and Mesalamine
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cobblestoning
Chrons
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skip lesions
chrons
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tx for flares of chrons
prednisone +/- mesalamine +/- metronidazole or cipro
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maintenance tx for chrons
mesalamine
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abx approved for IBS-D
rifaximin (Xifaxan)
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Anti-HBc
means had/have infection
* IgM= acute
* IgG=not acute
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Anti-HBs
immunity from vaccine
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HBeAg
highly infectious
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HBsAg
ongoing infection
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tylenol hepatotoxicity tx
N-Acetylcysteine within 8-10 hrs
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AST > ALT ratio >2:1
ETOH hepatitis
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ALT > AST
fatty liver dz
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HBsAg +
and
Anti-HBc IgM
acute HBV finection
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Anti-HBs +
person got their immunization not infection
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MC RF for developing alzheimers
old age
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mc form of dementia
alzhierms
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fourth most common cause of death in the United States
alzhiemers
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which memory is lsot first with alzhiemers
short term--- like forgetting what u had for breakfaast
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tx for alzheimers
| *which drug to avoid
1st: Donepezil, rivastrigmine, galantamine------ cholinesterase inhibiotrs
* memantine--- for mod-severe
* AVOID ANTICHOLINERGICS
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bell palsy
- cn?
- common preceding event?
CN VII
URI Preceeding
unilateral facial weakness/paralysis--- upper and lower parts of face are affected-- CANNOT wrinkle forehead--where stroke you can wrinkle forehead
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55 yo F presents with gradual altered mental status and headache. Two weeks ago she slipped, hit her head on the ground, and lost consciousness for two minutes.
subdural hematoma
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delirium vs dementia (neurocognitive disorders)
delirium= acute, reversible, caused by. medication condiiton
| dementia aka neurocognitive= long term impairment in memory usually irreversible--- like alzheimres
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35 yo F presents with intermittent episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, and hearing loss over the past week
meiners
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How do you differentiate labyrinthitis from Meniere's disease
labrynthitis= assoc with recent URI and vertigo is continuous
Menieres= vertigo is episodic
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vertigo without positional changes + NO hearing loss + recent URI
vestibbular neruitis
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Unilateral, excruciating, sharp, searing, or piercing pain (often at night), lacrimation, and nasal congestion
cluster HA
| M >>> F
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tx for cluster HA
1. oxygen
| 2. Sumatriptan
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A headache of varying intensity, often unilateral, and accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound
migraine
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tx for migraines-- acute and prophlaxis
ACUTE
1. Triptans--- not use in haert dz
2. Ergotamine (NOT in preggo)
```
Prophylaxs
atenolol
propranolol
verapamil
TCAs
```
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HA that is bilateral, mild to moderate, dull pain,
Presentation: Bilateral, squeezing sensation, mild to moderate, dull pain
tension HA
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tx for tension HA
NSAIDs
| muscle relaxer
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tx PD
<65 use dopamine agonists: bromocriptine, pramipexole, ropinirole---
*use in younger PT to delay use of Levodopa
>65 use Sinemet (Levodopa/Carbidopa)
*AE: GI upset, NV, vivid dreams, psychosis, dyskinesias
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seizure with no alternation in consciousness only see abnormal movements or sensations
focal seizure aka simple partial seizure
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focal seizure with loss of awareness aka consciousness impaired
complex partial seixure
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tx for focal seizure (partial and complex)
1. Phenytoin
| 2. Carbamazepine
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SE TX order
1. IV benzo --- diazepam or lorazepam
2. Fosphenytoin or phenytoin
3. Barbituate
4. propofol
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Trauma--- lucid interval-- then HA, decr consciousness
epidural
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a 27-year-old mountain biker strikes a tree and was not wearing a helmet. He loses consciousness for several minutes but later regains consciousness and reports feeling fine. Several hours later his neurological state decompensates acutely.
epidural
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CT finding is lenticular, unilateral convexity, usually in the temporal region
epidural
150
lens shaped biconvex
epidural
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most specific test for hemophilia
functional assay for factor 8 and 9 to confirm diagnosis-- determines type and severtiy
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↑ PTT, normal PT and platelets,
hemophilia
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Secondary polycythemia is caused by
natural or artifical increases in production of EPO
- altitude
- hypoxic disease (COPD, sleep apnea)
- bloodletting
- genetics
- neoplasms: pheochromocytoma, liver tuomrs
