FM cases 3 Flashcards
A primary relative with an MI under what age is an increased risk for an MI?
Myocardial infarction (MI) at a young age (male <55; female <65) in a first-degree relative does increase an individual’s risk for CAD.
What is the role of low HbA1cs in the prevention of ACS?
Not significant past 7ish
What is the role of rapid weight loss in the prevention of ACS?
Rapid weight loss increases risk, while normal, slower weight loss improves
True or false: adding a beta blocker to a pt who had an MI is advisable, even if their BP is normal
True
When is a daily ASA indicated?
- in adults aged 50 to 59 years who have a 10% or greater 10-year CVD risk, are not at increased risk for bleeding,
- Adults aged 60 to 69 years with a ≥10% 10-year CVD risk:
Which is more likely to produce CHF, ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy?
Ischemic
a very large S wave in V3 is strongly suggestive of what?
LVH
True or false: new onset CHF should always go to the ER
True, for the most part
What is the most common cause of diastolic heart dysfunction?
Untreated HTN
What are grades A-D of the ACCR/AHA stages of heart failure?
A = at risk, but without changes B = Structural heart disease, but no s/sx of HF C = Structural heart disease with prior or current symptoms of HF D = Refractory HF requiring specialized interventions
When is digoxin indicated?
Grade C or NYHA classes II and further
True or false: there is no difference between the benefits of ACEIs vs ARBs in terms of HF outcomes
True
What is the role of Beta blockers in the treatment of HF?
Improves outcomes in the long term, but should be titrated up very slowly
What is the role of CCBs in the treatment of chronic HF?
Calcium channel blockers do not have a major role in the management of heart failure. Amlodipine (B) has been demonstrated to increase peripheral edema and therefore may be avoided.
Which DM drugs worsen HF?
Thiazolidinediones such as rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos) (G) have been demonstrated to worsen heart failure. They are contraindicated in this setting
What is the role of eplerenone in the treatment of HF?
Eplerenone reduced both the risk of death and the risk of hospitalization among patients with systolic heart failure whose ejection fraction was no more than 35% and who had mild symptoms
What are the stress tests to use in a pt with moderate pretest probability of heart disease?
Treadmill stress test
Nuclear
Stress echo
What are the two major risk factors for the development of primary dysmenorrhea?
Depression/anxiety
Smoking
True or false: primary dysmenorrhea is associated with a lower socioeconomic class
False
When do the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea occur? How long do they typically last?
a day prior to the onset of menses, and last up to 72 hours.
Unless a woman is pregnant, a normal uterus in not larger than (___) weeks in size
Eight
True or false: Nabothian cysts are normal on pevlic exam
True
What is the normal periodicity of menstruation?
21 to 35 days
Anything longer than (___) days is most likely menorrhagia.
Seven
What is metrorrhagia?
Irregular, frequent bleeding but it doesn’t have to be heavy.
What is menorrhagia?
Excessive bleeding
What is menometrorrhagia?
Irregular frequent and heavy bleeding.
What are the symptoms/clinical criteria to diagnose premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
5 of the following:
- Mood lability
- irritability/anger
- Depressed mood
- Anxiety and edginess
- Food craving
- Changes in sleep
- Anhedonia
- Fatigue
- physical symptoms
What is adenomyosis? What are the usual s/sx?
a gynecologic medical condition characterized by the abnormal presence of endometrial tissue (the inner lining of the uterus) within the myometrium
Chronic pelvic pain, menorrhagia, menometrorrhagia, dyspareunia
Enlarged, symmetric uterus
When should von Willebrand testing be done in a pt with menorrhagia?
Only if under 15 years, and even then debateable
What type of contraception is recommended for the treatment of fibroids in a woman who wants to maintain fertility?
progesterone-releasing IUD
OCPs
DEPO
What are the three drugs that can be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
- Danazol
- OCPs
- SSRIs
What is the MOA and use of danazol?
androgenic medication with progesterone effects. It lowers estrogen and inhibits ovulation
What is the best treatment for premenstrual syndrome?
Continuous SSRIs
What are the “dizzy” symptoms associated with aminoglycoside toxicity?
Vertigo and hearing loss
What is vestibular neuritis (labyrinthitis)?
Vertigo 2/2 inflammation of the middle ear, usually after a URI.
What are the major differences in the characteristics of the nystagmus in central vs peripheral causes?
- Peripheral is unidirectional, and does not change directions
- Peripheral can be inhibited with focused gaze
- onset lag with peripheral
What is the difference between acute labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis?
- Acute labyrinthitis occurs when an infection affects both branches of the nerve resulting in tinnitus and/or hearing loss as well as vertigo.
What is the head thrust test that is used to differentiate between peripheral and central causes of vertigo?
Normally, when you face your patient and ask them to keep looking at your nose, his eyes will stay fixed on your nose if you move his head suddenly to the side. If there is a peripheral lesion in the vestibular system, the vestibular ocular reflex will be disrupted and his eyes will move with the head and then saccade back to center when his head is moved in the direction of the lesion. A normal head thrust test in the presence of vertigo means the peripheral vestibular system is intact and that the lesion is central.
Which is able to be inhibited with visual fixation: central or peripheral causes of nystagmus
Peripheral
Which type of nystagmus changes direction: central or peripheral lesions?
Central can change directions
What are the three major risks of a mother under the age of 20 having a child?
- Increased risk for lower birth weight 2/2 HTN
- Poorer developmental outcomes
- Increased chances for infection of baby
What are the distinctive effects of marijuana on fetuses?
No distinct features
When can small for gestational age be diagnosed, as opposed to intrauterine growth restriction?
SGA = at birth IUGR = in utero
True or false: delivery after 37 weeks’ gestation is a risk factor for transmitting HIV to the fetus
False
Gestations of less than how many weeks is an indication for GBS treatment?
Less than 37
Membranes that have been ruptured for longer than how many hours is an indication to prophylax against GBS?
18 hours
True or false: a previous infant with GBS disease is an indication to prophylax against GBS
true
True or false: GBS bacteriuria during any trimester of the current pregnancy is an indication for treatment of GBS
True
A temperature of over how much is considered an indication for GBS treatment?
Over 100.4 F
What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric growth restriction?
Symmetric IUGR refers to a growth pattern in which head, length, and weight are decreased proportionately.
Asymmetric IUGR refers to a greater decrease in the size of the length and/or weight without affecting head circumference (“head-sparing phenomenon”).
What are three major risks for SGA newborns?
Hypoglycemia
Hypothermia
Polycythemia
What is the etiology and symptoms of hypoglycemia in a SGA infant?
Decreased glycogen stores and gluconeogenesis
Commonly asymptomatic, though may exhibit poor feeding and listlessness
What is the etiology and symptoms of hypothermia in a SGA infant?
Hypoxia, increased surfaces area
Commonly asymptomatic, though may exhibit poor feeding and listlessness
What is the etiology and symptoms of polycythemia in a SGA infant?
Chronic hypoxia
“Ruddy” or red color to skin
Respiratory distress*
Poor feeding
True or false: microcephaly is a possible consequence of maternal stimulant use
False
How are rubella, toxo, and CMV diagnosed in a neonate?
IgM titers for rubella and toxo
Urine culture for CMV (or PCR)
When can HBIG be given to neonates after diagnosis of maternal Hep B is confirmed?
Effective if given within 7 days
Erythromycin eye drops are routinely given to newborns to prevent what infection?
Gonococcal conjunctivitis
What are the common neurological findings of congenital CMV infections?
Lissencephaly
Sensorineural hearing loss
What is the treatment for congenital CMV infection?
Ganciclovir x 6 months
How often do neonates feed?
8-12 times /day
What is the recommended breastfeeding age?
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life, followed by breastfeeding plus complementary foods until the infant is at least 12 months of age.
True or false: there is a wide spectrum of disease with congenital CMV infections
True
What are the three common skin findings associated with CMV?
Petechiae
Purpura
Jaundice
What are the hepatobiliary findings associated with congenital CMV?
Elevated LFTs
Hepatomegaly
Hyperbilirubinemia
What eye finding is common to congenital CMV?
Chorioretinitis
A 19-year-old female in her 38th week of pregnancy goes into active labor. Shortly after birth her baby is noted to have a high-pitched cry, tremulousness, hypertonicity, and feeding difficulties. The baby is otherwise developmentally normal and the remainder of the physical exam also is normal. What is the drug the baby’s mother likely used during her pregnancy?
Heroin
What are the five criteria that are used to diagnose metabolic syndrome (only need 3)?
- Fasting plasma glucose > 100 mg/dL (or on medical therapy for hyperglycemia)
- BP ≥ 130/85 mmHg (or on medical therapy for hypertension)
- Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL (or on medical therapy for hypertriglyceridemia)
- High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol < 40 mg/dL for men, < 50 mg/dL for women (or on medical therapy for low HDL cholesterol)
- Abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 40” for men, > 35” for women)
What are the 5 A’s of behavioral counseling?
- Assess the patient’s dietary practices and related risk factors.
- Advise the patient to change dietary practices.
- Agree with the patient on goals.
- Assist the patient in changing dietary practices or addressing motivational barriers.
- Arrange follow-up, support, and/or referral for the patient.
Patients with untreated LDL cholesterol greater than or equal to (___) should be evaluated for secondary causes of their dyslipidemia
190
What causes Familial combined hyperlipidemia? Treatment?
- Elevated apolipoprotein B causes elevated LDL, triglycerides,
- Nicotinic acid
What causes Dysbetalipoproteinemia? Treatment?
Decreased ability to convert very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles in the blood
Statins or fibrates
What is the pharmacotherapy for reducing triglycerides?
Fibrates
What are the three types of pts that should receive high statin therapy?
- patients > 75 years of age with clinical ASCVD
- those with LDL cholesterol > 190 mg/dL
- diabetics aged 40-75 with estimated 10-year ASCVD risk of > 7.5%
Moderate intensity therapy is recommended for, what three types of pts?
- patients < 75 years of age with clinical ACSVD
- diabetics aged 40-75 with estimated 10-year ASCVD risk of < 7.5%
- patients for whom high-dose therapy would be recommended but who are not candidates for high-intensity statins.
True or false: cutting out etoh reduces cholesterol levels
False
How many calories are in a pound of fat?
3500
What are the four major appetite suppressant drugs used to control weight?
Phentermine
Diethylpropion
Phendimetrazine
Benzphetamine
What is the most common cause of syncope in pts with dilated cardiomyopathy?
Ventricular arrhythmia
What endocrine abnormality should be evaluated in the setting of extremely elevated cholesterol levels?
Hypothyroidism
Why should H2O2 be avoided in pts who have a TM occluded by cerumen?
If TM ruptured, will worsen
What happens to complement levels in PSGN and IgA nephropathy respectively?
PSGN = decreased IgA = normal
What is the major adverse effect associated with gene therapy for SCID?
Leukemia