Gotchas Flashcards
Genu valgum
knock knees
Genu varum
bow legged
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis primarily affects the hip joint, not the knees. It usually manifests as pain in the hip, groin, or knee and a limp.
HTN screening in kids
Every visit if they have HTN risk factors
aphthous ulcers
also known as canker sores, are characterized by painful, gray ulcerations with surrounding erythema
ADHD Dx
Interferes with social / school
Symptoms 6 months
Six defined specific symptoms
Most common pneumonia pathogen all age groups
Strep pneumonaie
Osteosarcoma
pain in a long bone, loss of function, a tender mass, or a limp
Another test for PCOS
LH
Suspect B12 def. anemia (megoblastic anemia) in:
Vegan
Gastric bypass
Crohn’s
PPI overuse
Metformin use
scrotal mass that doesn’t transilluminate
Ultrasound, then refer for further testing if suspected tumor
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
most commonly seen in adolescents at the time of the growth spurt
Obesity is a significant risk factor
dull, aching knee, thigh, or groin pain and altered gait.
Physical activity aggravates the pain. externally rotated lower extremity, decreased range of motion at the hip, and abnormal gait. Physical exam of the knee is often normal.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
avascular necrosis of the hip. It typically presents in children 4–8 years old. Children present with hip pain and a limp with insidious onset.
Dx Crohn v UC
Colonoscopy is only test
Contemplation stage of change
Open to the idea, giving it thought but no action (not even preparation)
Tension headache
primary headache that present with bilateral, non throbbing pressure and pain of mild to moderate intensity, typically without other associated symptoms.
-Nsaids then TCAs
Keratitis key info
Over/improper use of contact lenses
Blepharitis
nflammation of the eyelid margin, resulting in a red, swollen, and often itchy eyelid.
Confirm Celiac Dx
Duodenal endoscopy with biopsy
Malaria prophylaxis
atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone)
Most common causes of ED
DM
HTN
Psych
Exposure to aquatic creatures can result in this bacterial infection -
Salmonella
Mid systolic click
MVP
Radiate to axilla
Mitral Regurg or Mitral Stenosis
Radiate to neck
Aortic