FULLY RANDOMIZED PART IV Flashcards
Early onset Alzheimer’s is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. Defects may occur in the following chromosomes and genes:Chromosome 1 (PSEN2)Chromosome 21 (APP)Chromosome 14 (PSEN1)Which inheritance of these defective genes is most commonly the cause of early onset Alzheimer’s?
PSEN1, on chromosome 14
Comparing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, which features remitting inflammation that is continuous?
Ulcerative Colitis
True or false: most cases of acute HBV are self-limiting.
True.
The CDC allows diagnosis of and treatment for Lyme disease based on their definition of EM and known exposure. Serological “two-tiered” testing is another way to try and diagnose this condition. Briefly describe two-tiered testing.
Start with an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) or an immunofluorescence assay (IFA). If negative, consider another diagnosis. If positive, continue to a Western Blot (for IgM and IgG if S/S less than 30 days, for IgG only if S/S for more than 30 days).
The following are isoforms of the gene APOE on chromosome 19. Which of these isoforms is detrimental, and found in late onset Alzheimer’s? What does it cause?APOE-ε2APOE-ε3APOE-ε4
APOE-ε4. It increases beta-amyloid clumping, affects microtubule function, affects choline acetyltransferase activity in the hippocampus, and is associated with vascular disease.
Wilson disease can present with liver, brain, and ocular symptoms. Name the liver symptoms.
Hepatitis, liver failure, cirrhosis
True or false: the majority of patients infected with H. Pylori develop peptic ulcers.
False; only 10-15% of patients infected with H. Pylori develop peptic ulcers.
Guidelines for starting ART are rated based on the recommendations and the evidence. What is the scale for rating recommendations?
A=strong recommendationB= moderate recommendationC=optional
What would an EEG show in a patient with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
Periodic sharp wave complexes
Peripheral chemoreceptors would trigger increased respiration in resonse to what change in the blood?
Low O2 levels, high CO2 levels, or increased acidity.
The National Dysphagia Diet consists of three levels, numbered 1-3, depending on the severity of the swallowing difficulty. Which level refers to a moderate to severe difficulty, in which the patient’s foods must have a pudding/puree-like consistency?
Level 1
Treatment for specific cystic fibrosis mutations exists. Which two treatments were discussed in class, and what is their mechanism of action? What percentage of the cystic fibrosis population does each treatment reach?
Ivacaftor helps keep chloride channels open, but by itself is good for only 5% of the cystic fibrosis population.Adding lumacaftor (moves chloride channels) to ivacaftor (keeps channels open) increases the percentage to 25% of the cystic fibrosis population.
What is the 5-year survival rate for hepatocellular carcinoma in the US?
10-12%
What two conditions make up inflammatory bowel disease?
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
What are the symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?
Abdominal pain (from the ulcer), heartburn, diarrhea.
What are the adverse effects of sulfa drugs?
SJS, aplastic anemia, hepatitis, ARF, pruritus, photosensitivity, hematuria, plus non-specific
What are the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer?
Pain*, jaundice, weight loss, dark urine, pale stools, diarrhea, vomiting.
Male patients with PPMS have the worst prognosis.
Free card.
Which Cluster A personality disorder is characterized by suspicion without reason, and being unable to forgive?
Paranoid
What ocular finding is a concern with interferon therapy?
Interferon retinopathy (CWS, superficial hemorrhages around ONH and posterior pole; also possible are subconj hemorrhages, BRAO, RD, ONH edema, and vitreous hemorrhages)
What drugs for Huntington’s disease work by blocking dopamine receptors?
Risperidone, olanzapine, haloperidol.
True or false: you should treat all patients with toxoplasmosis
False; immune competent, non-pregnant patients are usually not treated. If a patient is a newborn or immunocompromised, or if there is an ocular lesion threatening the macula, optic nerve, or papillomacular bundle, then treatment is usually pursued.
What is the main possible complication for newborns with chlamydia?
Pneumonia; occurs 4-12 weeks after birth, no fever(FYI: otitis and vaginal or rectal infections also possible)
What percentage of dementia are classified as Alzheimer’s?
60-80%