Interdisciplinary Medicine Flashcards
Submandibular swelling and edema of the mouth floor, drooling, neck pain, dysphagia, or dysphonia
Ludwig angina
MKSAP 20
Ludwig angina is a serious, potentially life-threatening cellulitis of the submandibular space.
First test for premenopausal AUB
Pregnancy test
MKSAP 20
AUB stands for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Most effective smoking cessation pharmacotherapy
Varenicline with nicotine replacement therapy
MKSAP 20
Varenicline is a non-nicotine medication that helps reduce cravings.
Test result that should prompt evaluation for hereditary or clonal mast cell diseases
Tryptase level >8 ng/mL
MKSAP 20
Elevated tryptase levels can indicate mast cell activation disorders.
Pharmacologic treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Topical trimethoprim-polymyxin B or erythromycin
MKSAP 20
These are commonly prescribed antibiotics for treating bacterial conjunctivitis.
Difficulty managing oral secretions, severe odynophagia/dysphagia, tachypnea, and stridor
Epiglottitis
MKSAP 20
Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis that can obstruct the airway.
USPSTF recommendation for peripartum depression prevention in at-risk patients
CBT or interpersonal therapy
MKSAP 20
CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy.
Purpose of cerumen
Protect, clean, and lubricate the external auditory canal
MKSAP 20
Cerumen is commonly known as earwax.
First-line therapy when antibiotic treatment is indicated for acute rhinosinusitis
Amoxicillin-clavulanate or amoxicillin
MKSAP 20
These antibiotics are effective for treating acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.
Most common cause of tinnitus
Hearing loss
MKSAP 20
Tinnitus is often associated with age-related hearing loss.
First-line treatment for premature ejaculation
Daily SSRI, on-demand clomipramine, or topical penile anesthetic
MKSAP 20
SSRIs are often used off-label for treating premature ejaculation.
Oral antibiotic treatment of acute bacterial prostatitis
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, or levofloxacin
MKSAP 20
These antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial prostatitis.
Early-adult onset of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or catatonic behavior
Schizophrenia
MKSAP 20
Schizophrenia typically manifests in late adolescence to early adulthood.
Criteria for diagnosis of any female sexual disorder
Persistent symptoms and distress >75% of time for ≥6 months
MKSAP 20
This criterion helps in diagnosing various female sexual dysfunctions.
Acute painful vision loss, afferent pupillary defect, central scotoma
Optic neuritis
MKSAP 20
Optic neuritis is often associated with multiple sclerosis.
Evaluation of recurrent unilateral epistaxis
Nasal endoscopy
MKSAP 20
This procedure helps visualize the nasal cavity and identify bleeding sources.
Testicular pain and absent cremasteric reflex
Testicular torsion
MKSAP 20
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that requires immediate intervention.
Fever, rash (including urticaria), headache, and polyarthritis 1-2 weeks after starting rituximab
Serum sickness
MKSAP 20
Serum sickness is an immune complex-mediated condition that can occur after certain medications.
Early complement deficiency infection risk
Encapsulated organisms
MKSAP 20
Patients with complement deficiencies are at increased risk for infections by encapsulated bacteria.
Antidepressants capable of causing the serotonin syndrome
SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, MAO inhibitors
MKSAP 20
Serotonin syndrome can occur with excessive serotonergic activity.
Duration of postpartum period
Begins after birth and extends up to 1 year thereafter
MKSAP 20
The postpartum period is crucial for maternal recovery and bonding.
Approach to sudden-onset hearing loss (within 72 hours)
Urgent audiology referral, MRI, consideration of glucocorticoids
MKSAP 20
Early intervention can be critical for recovery of hearing.
Food allergy often occurring 2-6 hours after ingesting mammalian meat
α-Gal syndrome
MKSAP 20
α-Gal syndrome is associated with tick bites and leads to delayed allergic reactions.
Microbial origin for acute bacterial sialadenitis
Commonly polymicrobial, often with Staphylococcus aureus and anaerobes
MKSAP 20
This condition involves inflammation of the salivary glands.