HWK SB5 (-6) Flashcards

W# HWK blocks (74-85,B1-B3) Missing blocks 74,75,76,77,78,79

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what kidney condition will not improve w/ IVF?

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hepatorenal synd

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what do the labs look like in renal hypoperfusion?

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  • AKI
  • decr uNa (<10 mEq/L)
  • no casts, protein or blood in urine
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when should you suspect prerenal cause of AKI?

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  • low BP
  • dehydrated state
  • BUN:Cr > 20
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sudden onset resp distress (coughing, choking, wheezing) + air trapping on CXR are suspicious for what?

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foreign body aspiration

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what are the radiographical signs of air trapping?

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unilat hyperinflation + mediastinal shift away from blocked side

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what test confirms/tx foreign body aspiration?

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immediate rigid bronchoscopy

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how does fibromuscular dysplasia present on P/E?

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  • abd bruit

- subauricular bruit

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what are 2 common presenting s/s in fibromuscular dysplasia?

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  • HA (2/2 internal carotid a. stenosis)

- 2* HTN (RAS)

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what presents w/ internal male genitalia, external female genitalia, female phenotype @ birth and virulization @ puberty?

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5-alpha-reductase def

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why do m w/ 5-alpha-reductase def only develop internal male genitalia?

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have T –> nL internal genitalia development

can’t make DHT –> no external genitalia or prostate development

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what conditions can present w/ pulsus bisferiens (biphasic pulse)?

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  • severe AR
  • HOCM
  • large PDA
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viral myocarditis + large pericardial effusion 2/2 viral infx both present w/ h/o recent infx, fatigue, SOB, incr JVP and cardiomegally. how do you distinguish the 2 on p/e?

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viral myocarditis –> S3 + vasc congestion on CXR

Lg pleural effusion –> clear lungs + nonpalp PMI

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what is erythema toxicum neonatum?

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-benign neonatal rash w/ blanching red papules/pustules

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how do you tx erythema toxicum neonatum?

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you don’t. it’s seld-limiting and w/ resolve w/in 2 wks of birth

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what is enthesitis?

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achilles tendon inflammation/pain

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outside of the triad (can’t see, pee, or climb a tree), what symp are common in reactive arthritis?

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  • enthesitis

- mucocutaneous lesions (oral ulcers)

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when should you suspect reactive arthritis?

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asymmetric oligoarthritis assoc w/ urethritis, conjunctivitis and/or mouth ulcers

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what is the 1st line tx for reactive arthritis?

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NSAIDS

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how long does it usually take an MS flare to resolve?

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days –> weeks

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what LE condition can present like MS but resolves in a few hours?

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common peroneal neuropathy (2/2 n. compression)

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how does common peroneal neuropathy present?

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  • foot drop + decr sensation of dorsal foot and lat. shin
  • decr dorsiflexion
  • decr big toe extension
  • nL plantar flexion
  • nL DTRs
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chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are C/I in ____?

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liver dz

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what are the IV benzos?

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  • lorazepam
  • diazepam
  • midazolam
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what causes menieres dz?

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incr vol or pressure of endolymph

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how does menieres dz present?
- episodic vertigo - sensorineural hearing loss - tinnitis or ear fullness
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what causes benign positional vertigo?
Ca debris in semicircular canals
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how do you tx SSRI induced mania?
1. D/C the offending SSRI | 2. tx underlying bipolar disorder if needed
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meth use during pregnancy can cause ___.
- spontaneous abortion - pre-term labor - IUGR - pre-eclampsia - placental abruption
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randomization is use to control for what?
confounders during study design
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when does selective survival bias occur?
- case control studies | - cases chosen from entire pop instead of newly dx cases only
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how do simple renal cysts typically present?
- asymp | - can cause HTN, flank pain, hematuria, or proteinuria if very Lg
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how do simple renal cysts look on imaging?
boring (round, monochromatic, unilocular)
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how do malig renal masses look on imaging?
- multi-locular - irreg walls - thick septae - contrast enhancement
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which benzos do you give an alcoholic w/ liver dz?
LOT Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam
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what do you not do if you suspect a pt is presenting w/ toxic megacolon?
-colonoscopy -enema (both incr risk of perforation)
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what are the most likely causes of brain mets?
lung > breast > unknown 1* > melanoma > colon
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which Ca --> mult lesion brain mets?
- lung | - malig melanoma
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what does lung Ca brain mets typically look like on imaging?
multiple well circumscribed lesions w/ vasogenic edema @ grey-white matter junction
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how does toxic megacolon present?
- systemic toxicity (incr HR, low BP, F) - bloody diarrhea - abd distension/ peritonitis - marked colonic distension on imaging
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what is the MCC death in ESRD?
cardiovascular dz
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cardiovascular dz vs infx account for what % of cause of mortality in ESRD?
cardiovasc = 50% | infx >20%
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what cause of joint pain presents w/ F + D + wt loss + PAS+ staining mphages?
whipple's dz | infx that causes malabsorption and arthritis
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seeing straight gridlines are curved suggests what?
decr fine visual acuity 2/2 macular degeneration
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when does the pt lose the right to refuse tx?
when doing so poses a serious threat to public health and wellbeing
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which vessels are occluded if inferior MI?
RCA or LCX
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STEMI leads 2, 3, avF. what additional findings would suggest RCA occlusion?
ST depression in leads 1 and avL
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STEMI leads 2, 3, avF. what additional findings would suggest LCX occlusion?
ST elevations in leads 1 and avL
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how do you distinguish between RCA and LCX occlusion w/ STE of leads 2, 3, avF?
look at leads 1 and avL | if elevated = LCX. if depressed = RCA
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what clinical symp are associated w/ inf. STEMI?
low BP, low HR, AV block
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what meds have been show to decr mortality in pts w/ severe PCP infx?
corticosteroids
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when do you give corticosteroids in PCP?
paO2 < 70 mmHg on room air | A-a > 35 mmHg on room air
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how do you manage uncomplicated low back pain?
1. NSAIDS 2. m. relaxers * *continue nL/moderate activities
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what gifts are OK to accept from a 3rd party?
gifts that are non-monetary, low value and of direct benefit to pts
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what is the most likely cause of pancytopenia if no splenomegally and no abn cells on peripheral smear?
aplastic anemia
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what will be found on P/E if pancytopenia is 2/2 myelofibrosis (i.e. incr collagen or reticulin deposition in BM)?
hepatosplenomegally (2/2 extramedullary hematopoeisis)
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when is prosthetic joint infx more likely to be caused by s. aureus than s. epidermidis?
< 3mos s/p implantation | > 12mos s/p implantation
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clinically, how can you distinguish s. aureus prosthetic joint infx from s epidermidis infx?
s aureus = SICK (F + hot, red joint) | s epi = nL looking pt w/ chronic pain
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what meds are associated w/ acute angle-closure glaucoma?
anti-cholinergics used for parkinson's dz
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what is trihexyphenidyl?
- an anticholinergic used to tx parkinson's dz | - can cause glaucoma
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what are the clinical features of GAD?
- excessive, incontrollable worry (mult. issues) >= 6 mos | - physical s/s >=3 mos (restlessness, fatigue, irritability, decr concentration, muscle tension, sleep disturbance)
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what are the physical manifestations of GAD?
- restlessness - fatigue - irritability - decr concentration - m. tension - sleep disturbance
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what is the sole focus of social anxiety disorder?
fear of negative evaluation by society
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what do kids w/ GAD present w/ ?
GI upset
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what is subconjunctival hemorrhage?
- completely asymp red eye 2/2 minor injury/bruising | - MC self-resolves in 24-28 hrs
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how does glaucoma present?
- vision loss - dilated pupils - erythema - hard on palpation - incr IOP
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in the 1st 2yrs s/p kidney transplant, what condition might occur leading to decr renal f(x)?
RAS of the allograft
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how does RAS present?
- HTN - decr renal f(x) w/ onset of ACEi use - abd bruit - recurrent flash pulm edema
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how will pt present if kidney transplant rejection is occurring?
AKI + F + graft site tenderness
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what are the steps for the precocious puberty w/u?
1. xray (will see advanced bone age) 2. check LH (incr LH = central PP) 3. if decr LH, do GnRH stim test (incr LH = central PP. decr LH = peripheral PP) 4. imaging (brain MRI for central. Abd CT/pelvic U/S for peripheral)
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you should have high suspicion for what condition if pt has jejunal ulcers?
zollinger ellison synd
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when should you suspect ZES?
- multiple refrac duodenal ulcers - jejunal ulcers - ulcers + chronic diarrhea
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what causes malabsorption in ZES?
incr stomach acid --> inactivation of pancreatic enzymes
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how does Gilbert syndrome present?
jaundice provoked by stress
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gilbert synd and G6PD def both present w/ jaundice provoked by stress. how do you distinguish between the two?
G6PD def = hemolytic anemia (low Hgb, incr LDH) | Gilbert synd = inability to conj bili (nL Hgb, nL LDH)
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what are the labs for Gilbert synd?
- incr total (unconj) bili - nL direct (conj) bili - nL LFTs
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direct hyperbilirubinemias that present w/ nL AST, ALT, and ALP = ?
- Dubin johnson synd | - rotor synd
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elevated conj bili in urine suggests what?
- defect in bilirubin excretion | - hepatobilliary dz
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what is dubin johnson synd?
- benign hereditary condition | - defect in hepatic excretion of conj bilirubin
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how does hemochromotosis present?
- fatigue, arthralgias, hyperglycemia, skin hyperpigmentation - abn LFTs
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which chronic liver condition leads to black liver w/ pigments on bx?
dubin johnson synd
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which organs are typically affected by graft vs host dz?
skin, intestine, liver
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what causes graft vs host dz?
donor T cells attack recipient major and minor HLA antigens
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how does acute interstitial nephritis present?
- AKI + F + rash + pyuria - U/A = eosinophilia + WBC casts - WILL NOT SEE FLANK PAIN OR WT LOSS
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how will renal/perinephric abscesses present?
- F + flank pain + wt loss | - h/o UTI (=< 1-2 mos ago)
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what features will 2* reynauds present w/ to distinguish it from 1* reynauds?
+ tissue injury (finger ulcers) | + incr ANA and ESR
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how do you w/u 2* reynauds?
- CBC, CMP - U/A - ANA, RF - ESR, C3/C4
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rare pts w/ cirrhosis may develop what condition?
cirrhosis --> ascites + sm defects in diaphragm --> hepatic hydrothorax
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what pts are at low risk (<10%) for CAD?
- asymp (all ages) | - atypical chest pain F < 50 yo
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what pts are at high risk (>90%) for CAD?
- typical angina M > 40 yo | - typical angina F >= 60 yo
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what are the 3 features of classic angina?
- typical pain (substernal, dull ache/pressure, duration) - provoked by exercise or emotional stress - relieved by rest/nitroglycerin use
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what electrolyte abn are common in chronic EtOH?
- low Mg - low K - low phos
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how does Mg affect management of K?
inhibits renal K excretion | so low Mg --> incr K excretion and low serum K
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low K that is difficult to replenish w/ K replacement is likely 2/2 what?
low Mg
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type 1 and 2 RTA cause low K and are typically assoc w/ what metabolic derangement?
met acidosis
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in met acidosis what do you expect bicarb level to be?
decr HCO3-
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what is likely causing the esophagitis in an HIV pt if there is NO dysphagia and NO oral thrush seen on exam?
viral cause = CMV or HSV
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what should be suspected if infective endocarditits pt developes an AV block?
perivalvular abscess
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how does renal vein thrombosis present?
flank pain + hematuria + scrotal edema
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why might you see scrotal edema in a M pt w/ nephropathy?
nephropathy --> decr antithrombin 3 --> hypercoag state --> renal v. thrombosis
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what are the CI for the rotavirus vaccine?
- anaphylaxis to active ingredient - h/o intussusception - h/o uncorrected GI malformation - SCID
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can vaccines be given safely during minor infx (URI)?
yes
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sudden onset SOB + CP + tachy w/ NO consolidation on CXR = ?
PE
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what lung condition can cause unilat/bilat pleural effusions (typically sm. exudative and bloody)
PE
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how do malig pulm effusions typically present?
- large volume - progressive SOB - take days--> wks to develope (subacute)
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what are vascular rings?
congenital anomaly where the aortic arch vessels wrap around the trachea and/or esophagus
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GERD predisposes to what 3 complaints?
1. barrett's esophagus 2. erosive esophagitis 3. esophageal stricture formation
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how does PCKD present?
- HTN - polyuria - flank pain - renal dysf(x) - liver cysts - cerebral aneurysms
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what unilat flank mass typically presents w/ hematuria, F, and wt loss?
RCC
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how does cryptosporidium infx present?
- large volume watery diarrhea - no blood in diarhea - low fever - wt loss
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how does MAC diarrhea present?
- watery diarrhea - HIGH fever (>102.2) - wt loss
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what systems does CMV typically attack in AIDS pts CD4 < 50?
- retina - neuro - GI
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how does GI CMV infx present in AIDS pt?
- freq sm vol bloody diarrhea - abd pain - low fever - wt loss
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which organism will cause bloody diarrhea in an AIDs pt?
CMV
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how do you tx cervicofacial actinomyces?
- penicillin 2-6 mos | - sx (severe dz only)
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what types of infx are tx w/ metronidazole?
- anaerobic infx | - parasitic infx
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what is the tx for TCA OD?
- NaHCO3- (for heart) | - Benzos (for seizures)
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why is nL/incr K seen in HHS/DKA despite total body K deficit?
intracellular K shifts into s in an attempt t replace the K being peed out (looks deceptively high)
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why do HSS/DKA pts develop total body K deficit?
glucosuria induced osmotic diuresis --> incr u K
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in HSS, will ADH be incr or decr?
incr (triggered by low BP and incr K 2/2 shift)
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what metabolic derangement is to be expected w/ ASA OD?
anion gap metabolic acidosis + resp alkalosis (comp)
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what are the clinical features of OCD?
obsessions + compulsions
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what are the obsessions that are seen in OCD?
recurrent, intrusive, anxiety producing urges or images (can mimic psychosis)
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what are compulsions? (hint: think OCD)
- response to obsessions w/ repeated behaviors or mental acts - behaviors won't realistically prevent the feared event but still serve to calm anxiety
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what are the 1st and 2nd line pharm tx for OCD?
1. SSRI | 2. gen 2 antipsychotics
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what is the 1st line tx for OCD?
exposure and response prevention based CBT
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what is the tx for severe low Na w/o seizures?
NS + freq Na level rechecks
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when would you give 3% hypertonic saline for low Na?
- pt presents w/ seizures | - low Na 2/2 SIADH
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what is the tx for severe low Na in SIADH?
3% hypertonic saline
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why do you give 3% saline for low Na 2/2 SIADH?
IVF [electrolyte] > urinary [electrolyte] to correct problem
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what are the approx osm of NS and 1/2 NS?
- NS ~300 mOSM / kg H20 | - 1/2 NS ~150 mOSM / kg H2O
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when do you suspect HIT?
- on day 5-10 of heparin therapy | - pt presents w/ low plt + thrombus + > 50% reduc in plt from pre-heparin tx baseline
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which is more likely to cause HIT enoxaparin or unfractionated heparin?
unfractionated heparin
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what labs will be seen 2/2 cell lysis in tumor lysis synd?
- incr K, incr phos, incr uric acid | - decr Ca (2/2 phosphate binding)
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pain w/ ejaculation suggests what?
chronic prostatitis
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how does chronic prostatitis present?
- pain w/ ejaculation - recurrent UTI - tender prostate (+/-)
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what is GGT?
marker of liver and bile duct damage
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what is GGT used for?
- to detect liver and bile duct damage | - to r/o bone source of incr ALP
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what GGT values are expected if cause of incr ALP is boney vs liver/biliary?
``` boney = nL ALP liver/biliary = incr GGT ```
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what is LFCN compression called and how does it present?
- meralgia parasthetica - lateral thigh pain, numbness, or parasthesia. - NO weakness
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what are some causes of incr maternal serum AFP?
- mult. gestation pregnancy - open neural tube defect (anencephally and open spina bifida) - ventral wall defects (omphalocele and gastroschesis)
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what are some causes of low maternal serum AFP?
aneuploides (trisomy 18 and 21)
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when do you check maternal AFP and what do you do if its elevated?
- wks 15-20 (ideal = wks 16-18) | - if elevated do thorough U/S looking for anatomical defects
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what is the underlying pathological process/state of wegner's?
vasculitis of sm and med-sized vessels
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how does wegner's present?
upper and lower resp tract granulomatous inflam + rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
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what is gluconeogenesis and why is it important?
- process by which alanine, glutamine, lactate and G3-phosphate are converted to glucose - after 24 hrs of fasting, gluconeogenesis is the body's sole source of glucose production
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why are benzos C/I in elderly pts?
- incr risk s/e (withdrawal, dependence, motor impairment) - can worsen aggitation - very long lasting (old ppl metabolize benzos slowly)
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how does cryptosporidium diarrhea present?
- self-limited if CD4 > 180. chronic if CD4 < 180. - large volume watery diarrhea - low fever - wt loss - NO blood in stool. NO pain
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what ABX = 1st line in suspected pneumococcal PNA?
1. macrolides 2. fluoroquinolones 3. doxycycline
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how does s pneumo PNA present?
F + pleuritic CP + SOB + productive cough w/ rusty sputum
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which congenital heart defect exhibits a heart that looks like a boot on CXR?
ToF
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is K incr/decr in met alkalosis 2/2 extensive emesis?
decr
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pt presents w/ 5/7 of the MDD dx criteria. what is your 1st Q?
are they suicidal
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what is the tx for PID?
``` outpt = IM ceftriaxone + PO doxy inpt = IV cefoxitin or cefotetan + PO doxy ```
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why can gastrectomy --> vit B12 def?
decr parietal cells --> decr intrinsic factor --> decr vit B12 absorption
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how does SAH present?
- HA (sudden onsent = thunderclap) - neck pain/stiffness (meningeal irritation) - FND = uncommon
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what is diabetic nephropathy?
incr GFR (hyperfiltration) --> decr GFR w/ incr Cr + incr u. protein
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how do you tx diabetic nephropathy?
- ACEi / ARB (slow progression) | - strict BG control (target HgA1c < 7%)
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which presents w/ skin findings ehlers danlos or marfans?
ehlers danlos = stretchy skin that bruises easily +/- velvety w/ atrophy/scarring (marfans only presents w/ striae)
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what are the distinguishing MSK features of ehlers danlos vs marfans?
``` ED = high arched palate marfans = tall w/ long extremities ```
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which presents w/ eye issues, aortic root dilation and spontaneous PTX, marfans or ehlers danlos?
marfans
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which presents w/ hernias +/- uterine prolapse, marfans or ehlers danlos?
ehlers danlos
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what is selection bias?
nonrandom sampling/tx allocation --> study population that is not representative of target pop
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what is power?
= the probability that the test rejects the null hypothesis appropriately = likelihood of avoiding a type 2 error
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what is a type 1 error?
- FALSE POS conclusion - diff in tx where there is not - rejecting the null hypoth when you shouldn't
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what is a type 2 error?
- FALSE NEG conclusion - no diff in tx when there is - not rejecting the null hypoth when you should
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what statistical value = % of T1 error occuring in a particular study?
p-value
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power = ?
1 - type 2 error (B)
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what is the defect in Dubin Johnson synd?
liver can't excrete conj bilirubin into the biliary system
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what are the expected labs in dubin johnson?
- incr direct (conj) bili - nL LFTs - nL ALP
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what is the defect in Gilberts?
can't conjugate bilirubin
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what are the expected labs in gilberts?
-incr total (unconj) bilirubin
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what will the synovial fluid look like in gouty arthritis?
- crystals (neg birefringent needle shaped) - nonpurulent - neg G stain
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what is alcoholic ketoacidosis?
an acute metabolic acidosis 2/2 recent binge drinking + little/no nutritional intake
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what reproductive system abn is seen in CF?
infertility (M > 95%, F ~20%)
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what vit def = common in CF?
vit ADEK def | 2/2 pancreatic insufficiency
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why are most M w/ CF infertile?
absent vas deferens (azospermia)
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how do you distinguish 1* ciliary dyskinesia from CF considering they present w/ the same resp s/s?
1* CD - 50 % situs invertus + immotile sperm + nL growth | CF - pancreatic inuff + azospermia + FTT
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how does pheochromocytoma present?
- paroxysmal severe HTN - HA - pallor - sinus tachy
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what can trigger pheochromocytoma s/s?
- sx - induction of anesthesia - nonselective BB - incr intrabd pressure (tumor palpation, positional changes)
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how do you tx kawasaki dz?
ASA + IVIG
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what is another name for NG tube placement?
nasogastric intubation
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what are the s/e of thiazide diuretics?
``` HyperGLUC + decr Na/K/Mg High BG High lipids High uric acid High Ca Decr Na Decr K Decr Mg ```
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what is migratory superficial thrombophlebitis (trousseau synd)?
hypercoag disorder that presents w/ unexplained superficial venous thrombosis @ unusual sites (arm and chest = common)
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what is migratory superficial thrombophlebitis (trousseau synd) commonly assoc w/ ?
pancreatic ca > acute leukemias, lung, prostate, stomach, and colon ca
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how does peripheral septic thrombophlebitis present?
- F + pain + edema @ infected site | - recent h/o catheter, venipuncture or IV injections
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what are the MCCs of sinus infx?
* *s pneumo** - h influ - m caterhallis
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what caues a hydrocele?
1. patent processus vaginalis | 2. failure of fluid w/in the tunica vaginalis to reabsorb after obliteration of the processus vaginalis
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what does a patent processus vaginalis lead to?
communicating hydrocele
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pt presents w/ decr ulnar n. distribution sensation + pain @ elbow. dx = ?
ulnar n. entrapment @ elbow
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what is the MC sire of ulnar n. entrapment?
elbow (@ medial epicondylar groove) >> wrist > forearm
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what comorbidity increases the likelihood of ulnar n entrapement in the forearm?
diabetes melitus
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what lab abnormalities can hypothyroidism cause? | hint: think lipids
- incr total cholesterol - incr LDL - incr TG
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your trauma pt is declared brain dead. what do you do?
- inform the family (empathetically) and answer any questions they may have. mention organ donation - contact organ donor ppl to get them on board ASAP
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what is the tx for menigococcal meningitis?
- Gen3 cephalosporin (ceftriaxone) + vanc | - NO steroids (WILL NOT help)
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how should resp contacts be ppx for meningococcal meningitis?
rifampin + ciprofloxacin + ceftriaxone
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how do you tx asymp UTI in pregnancy?
- nitrofurantoin - amoxicillin - cephalexin
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how do you tx IBS?
1. TCA (amitriptyline, nortriptyline) 2. SSRI * *add on anti-diarrheal meds and/or anti-constipation meds as needed
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how does hereditary hemachromatosis present?
- bronze diabetes - joint pain - incr LFTs --> cirrhosis --> HCC - 2* hypogonadism - 2* hypothyroidism - restrictive/dilated cardiomyopathy and conduction abn - incr listeria, vibrio vulnificus and yersinia enterolitica infx
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how do you decr risk of cirrhosis and HCC in hemachromatosis pts?
serial phlebotomy (drain excess Fe)
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what is the best test for dx diverticulosis/diverticulitis?
abd CT
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when is colonoscopy used to dx diverticulosis/itis?
- incidentally | - to find source of a GI bleed
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what is toxic epidermal necrolysis?
severe synd w/ sudden onset mucocutaneous lesions + skin sloughing + systemic toxicity
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what most commonly triggers TEN?
- ABX (sulfonamides) - anticonvulsants - allopurinol
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which anticonvulsants trigger TEN?
- carbemazepine - lamotrigine - phenytoin
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how do you distinguish between steven-johnson synd and toxic epidermal necrolysis?
SJS < 10% BSA affected overlap synd = 10-30% BSA affected TEN > 30% BSA affected