Internal Medicine Shelf Flashcards
What is commonly seen in patients with a Pulmonary Embolism?
elevated alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient
What causes wheezing in Pulmonary Embolism?
cytokine-induced bronchoconstriction in response to hypoxia and infarction
Risk factors for females for DVT
Obesity
Endometrial Cancer
Oral Contraception Use
Most Common Causes of Secondary Finger Clubbing?
Lung Malignancies, Cystic Fibrosis, Right-to-Left Cardiac Shunts
Does COPD cause Finger Clubbing?
NO
Dx: Asthma (intermittent wheezing, chest tightness), Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Nasal Congestion, Frontal Headaches with Nasal Polyps), Worsening of pulmonary symptoms with NSAIDs
Dx: Aspirin- Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
increased production of leukotrienes
What does Paradoxical movement of the abdomen during inspiration indicate?
weak diaphragm, use of accessory inspiratory muscles
draws the flaccid diaphragm upward, and abdominal wall inward during inspiration (opposite to normal movement)
Dx: post cardiac surgery, dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, paradoxical breathing movement
diaphragmatic weakness– phrenic nerve injury
CVP
PCWP
SVR
SvO2
CVP = central venous pressure
PCWP = pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
SvO2 = mixed venous oxygen saturation
SVR = systemic vascular resistance
Characteristics of Hypovolemic Shock
CVP: Low
PCWP: Low
Cardiac Output: Low
SVR: high
SvO2: low
Characteristics of Cardiogenic Shock
CVP: elevated
PCWP: elevated
LV Output: low
SVR: elevated
SvO2: low
Characteristics of Obstructive Shock
CVP: elevated
PCWP: low
LV Output: low
SVR: elevated
SvO2: Low
Characteristics of Distributive Shock
CVP: Low
PCWP: Low
LV Output: elevated
SVR: low
SvO2: elevated
Urinary Stones > 10mm First Line Therapy
Ureterorenoscopy (URS)
Urinary Stones < 10mm First Line Treatment
Observation for Spontaneous Stone Passage
Dx + DGx + Tx: flank pain + wt loss, fatigue, fever + palpable flank mass in a patient recently treated for pyelonephritis
Dx: Perinephric abscess
DGx: Abdominal CT scan with contrast- hypodensity in perinephric space w/ gas inclusions
Tx: Percutaneous Drainage + Abx treatment
asymptomatic microhematuria+ > 35 y.o
Cytoscopy + CT urography- evaluate entire urinary tract
Dx + DGx + Tx: bilateral colicky flank pain + increase in BUN and Cr + BUN:Cr <10: 1 in context of herpes zoster
Dx: Intrinsic Renal Damage
DGx: hematuria, pyuria, crystalluria
Tx: discontinue offending agent + IV fluids
Glycosylation of glomerular basement membrane
Diabetic nephropathy + Intrinsic Renal Injury
Anti- GBM antibody formation + deposition
Goodpasture Disease- Intrinsic Renal failure
Nephritic Syndrome
HTN + edema + hemoptysis, cough, dyspnea
Dx: UTI + hematuria with CHOP therapy for non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hemorrhagic Cystitis
CHOP therapy
Cyclophosphamide
Doxorubicin
Vincristine
Prednisolone
Metabolism of cyclophosphamide can lead to
Hemorrhagic cystitis- destroying bladder urothelium
Tx: with urinary excretion of cysteine, adequate hydration + frequent voiding
Long term Treatment of hyperkalemia in patients with cystic kidney disease
Hemodialysis
Dx, DGx, Tx: hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, weight loss, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, loss of libido.
Dx: Addison Disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) - hypoaldosteronism, hypocortisolism, hypoandrogenism
DGx: Cosyntropin Stimulation Test- cortisol will not rise
Tx: Depends on etiology
Etiology of Grave’s Disease
Thyrotropin receptor autoantibodies (TRAbs)—> induce hyperthyroidism
Workup for differentiating Diabetes insipidus vs. Primary polydipsia
Plasma Na and Osm Urine Osms
- hyponatremia, pOSMs low, Urine osms <250 = primary polydipsia
- hypernatremia, pOsms high, Urine osms <500 = diabetes insipidus
Water deprivation Test
- pOsm- normal (270-290), urine Osm >600 - primary polydipsia
- POsm- high > 290, urine Osm <500- diabetes insipidus
Desmopressin admin—> urine Osm up - Central diabetes insipidus, Urine osm low- nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Most Common thyroid cancer
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Dx: painless cervical lymphadenopathy, hyperechogenic punctate regions (microcalcifications)
Most common type of thyroid cancer: Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Dx, DGx, Tx: woman, prior exposure to radiation, thyroid nodule, psammoma bodies, cells with clear, ground glass empty nuclei
Dx: papillary microcarcinoma
DGx: Fine needle aspiration biopsy
Tx: total thyroidectomy
Dx and Tx: Altered mental Status, hypothermia, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory acidosis, periorbital and lower extremity edema- severe hypothyroidism
Myxedema Coma
Tx: liothyronine/levothyroxine, glucocorticoids,
Dx: dysphagia, hoarseness, elevated calcitonin, neck US- irregular margins, microcalcifications
Medullary thyroid Carcinoma
Dx: throbbing headaches, diaphoresis, heart palpitations
Pheochromocytoma
Dx: constipation, recurrent kidney stones, elevated Ca and ALP, decreased phosphorus
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Dx: medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, primary hyperparathyroidism
Dx: MEN 2A- Altered RET proto-oncogene expression
Dx and Tx: elevated BMI, constipation, non-pitting edema, carpal tunnel syndrome, bradycardia
Dx: hypothyroidism
Tx: levothyroxine- improvement in several weeks
Dx & Tx: oliguria/anuria, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, altered mental status
Dx: hypercalcemia of malignancy common to metastatic thyroid cancer
Tx: normal saline + calcitonin/bisphosphonates/denosumab
Dx: chest pain, racing pulse, dizziness, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness,
ECG: narrow QRS 100ms, regular R-R, and absent p waves
PSVT or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, AVNRT- atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)
- alternative electrical conduction pathways - nonextinguishable circulating electrical impulse
Dx: dizziness, syncope, sinus bradycardia, elderly patient
Sick Sinus Syndrome- fibrosis of sinoatrial node + surrouding myocardium
Dx and Tx: Angina with ST elevation but negative troponin, later no abnormalities on ECG
Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal Angina)
Diltiazem (CCBs) + Lifestyle Modifications
Acute: Nitroglycerin
Diastolic sound over the left sternal border =
Pericardial knock
Dx and Tx: JVP increase with inspiration, early diastolic sound over left sternal border, hepatic dysfunction, anasarca, low amplitude QRS complexes, CXR- calcifications over the left cardiac sihouette, Cardiac Catheterization- elevated right ventricular diastolic pressure with dip-and-plateau waveform.
Dx: Constrictive Pericarditis
Tx: Pericardiectomy
Muffled heart sounds, hypotension, JVD =
Beck Triad
Beck Triad following penetrating trauma, drop in systolic blood pressure > 10mmHg during inspiration.
Dx: Cardiac Taponade
Key Sign: Pulsus Paradoxus
Pathophysiology of AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
Accumulation of Foam Cells in the Tunica Intima
Strongest Predisposing factor for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (T2DM, HTN, ETOH, FHx, Obesity, HLD, or Tobacco?)
Hypertension
Dx: Dull abdominal pain radiating to lower back, CT- retroperitoneal mass + hazy margins
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Tx: Acetominophin + Warfarin interactions—> retroperitoneal hematoma/hemorrhage
Phytonadione (Vitamin K supplement) + Prothrombin complex concentrate (replenish Vitamin K dependent factors II, VII, IX, X
B symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss) are classically associated with
Lymphomas
Dx: weight loss, fever, night sweats, lymphadenopathy
Biopsy = CD15/CD30 antigens and large cells with bilobed nucleus
Cx:
Dx: Hodgkin Lymphoma
Reed Sternberg Cells
Hypercalcemia- 1alpha- hydroxylase activity
Dx: painless nontender cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, leukocytosis in >65 yo
CLL Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Characteristic of Peripheral Blood Smear for CLL
Smudge Cells
Tx of CLL
Ibrutinib, rituximab
Dx: left sided abdominal discomfort, spleenomegaly, anemia, leukocytosis, no lymphadenopathy
CML
Dx: erythema in linear, longitudinal band appearance, painful, edema, high fevers, common with Group A strep (strep pyogenes) or Sporothrix Schenckii
Lymphangitis
Dx: dermatonecrosis, sometimes with fever, rashes, myalgias, or rarely with DIC/end organ damage
Brown Recluse Spider Bites
Dx: pustular skin lesions, migratory poly arthralgia, tenosynovitis
Disseminated gonococcal infection
Dx: well refined region of raised induration and erythema, infection of the upper dermis, superficial lymphatics, most commonly Strep Pyogenes
Erysipelas
Dx: infection with mixed flora, acute onset of pain—-> anesthesia, gas formation (crepitus, bullae, severe pain out of proportion to physical exam
Necrotizing Fascitis
Joint fluid- needle shaped negatively birefringent crystals in first metatarsophalangeal join-
Gout
Microcytic anemia + HbA2 elevated >4%
Beta- Thalassemia Trait
Dx and Tx: episodic memory loss, dizziness, double vision, burning pain in toe, itching (pruritic), painless bluish- red discoloration of toe - elevated HgB, HCt, Leukocytes, Platelets
Polycythemia Vera- JAK-2 Mutation
Increased cell production/hematocrit- hyper-viscosity syndrome (blurred vision, CNS symptoms)
Erythromelalgia- burning red-blue discoloration in extremity vessels
Tx: Phelbotomy
Dx and Tx: transfusion of PRBC, fever and chills tachycardia,
Dx: acute febrile transfusion reactions
Tx: acetominophen + IV fluids
Dx: transfusion reactions plus coombs test= positive and hemoglobin in serum
Hemolytic transfusion reaction
Dx and Tx: risky sexual behavior, diaphoretic (sweating), no lymphadenopathy, painless lesion over glans penis, Serum rapid plasma reagin negative
Dx: syphillis, treponema pallidum, false negative primary stage, dark field microscopy is more sensitive
Tx: penicillin G IM injection
Match Dx with Treatment
Syphillis
HSV
Chlamydia
Syphillis: Penicillin
HSV: Acyclovir
Chlamydia: Doxycycline + Azithromycin
Match Neuro Tract
- ALS (anterolateral spinothalamic tract)
- CST (corticospinal tract)
- DC-ML (dorsal columns-medial lemniscus tract)
ALS—> fine touch (pinprick) + temperature
CST- motor function
DC-ML- vibration + proprioception
Match- Tract with Lesion
- Brain Stem Lesion
- Cerebral Hemisphere Lesion
- Peripheral Nerve Lesion
- Spinal Cord Lesion
- Brain Stem—> Ipsi lateral cranial nerve function + contralateral spinal cord function
- Cerebral Hemisphere—> contra lateral focal neurologic deficit
- Peripheral nerve lesion- lower motoneuron weakness, paresthesias, numbness in specific dermatone/ nerve distribution)
- Spinal Cord—> assymetric physical exa ispilateral + contralateral
Most important risk factor in decreasing stroke?
Hypertension Management > 140/90 is increased risk of stroke
Most important risk factor in preventing atherosclerosis?
Smoking cessation
Dx and Tx: diabetic/immunocompromised, pain with pulling ear, discharge, fluid/red external ear canal + granulation tissue, severe
Necrotizing otitis externa- pseudomonas
Dx: children, ear pain, fever, red tympanic membrane, retrotympanic pus, middle ear effusion
Otitis Media
Match Treatment:
1. Topical Erythromycin
2. Topical Hydrocortisone
3. Oral Docloxacillin
- Acne vulgaris
- Eczema
- MSSA
Side Effects of Atenolol
Bradycardia + AV block
Dx: vertebral pain + fever
Dx: Discitis- Osteomyelitis, Staph Aureus or Pseudomonas, normally throug hematogenous dissemination of infection (IV drug users/ children)
Dx: serum creatinine= 3, blood alcohol 200 mg/dL, unresponsive to painful stimuli, UA- pigmented casts
Rhabdomyolysis- necrosis of large muscle groups, myoglobin in blood— pigmented casts in urine, AKI from ATN,
Chronic ILD—-> Pulmonary HTN —> decreased lung expansion, neck vein distention, parasternal heave, diffuse inspiratory crackles, Shortness of Breath can lead to?
Cor pulmonale—> Right Heart Failure because of Pulmonary HTN
Most Common Cause of HF?
Systemic HTN
High urea in blood = nausea, asterixis, encephalopathy, platelet dysfunction, pericarditis
Uremia
Complication of ACEi with renal artery stenosis
Hypoperfusion of kidneys- dx with CT/MR angiography of renal arteries
Target for Lipid Levels for diabetic patients
LDL < 100mg/dL + HDL> 40mg/dL + TG <150
Dx: worst headache of my life, history of hypertension,
Dx: subarachnoid hemorrhage (ruptured aneurysm)
Berry aneurysm in Circle of Willis + thunderclap headache, neck stiffness, photophobia
Lumbar Puncture- RBCs,
Epidural + subdural hematoma occur
In trauma
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension occurs in
Young, overweight females taking Vitamin A, oral contraceptives,or danazole—> holocephalic headache + blurry vision + bilateral papilloedema + elevated opening pressure on LP
Apical pulmonary opacity with fibrocaseous cavitary lesion + prolonged fever, night sweats, weight loss, skeletal muscle wasting, hemoptysis
Dx: Tuberculosis
Tx: rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, respiratory isolation
Dx: elderly, stroke, dementia— cough,fever, consolidation in right middle/lower lobes
Dx: aspiration pneumonia
Dx: non-caseating granulomatous in hilar lymph nodes and lungs, coarse reticular pulmonary opacities, restrictive lung disease
Sarcoidosis
Dx: endocarditis of tricuspid valve + fever, dyspnea
Septic pulmonary emboli
Dx: multifocal cavitary pulmonary nodules in setting of URTI (perforarated nasal septum, chronic sinusitis and glomerulonephritis (hematuria)
Wegener granulomatosis
Tx: mild persistent asthma —> > 2days a week or > 2 nights per mont
Albuterol + ICS (fluticasone)
Dx Tx & Cx: acute SOB + nonproductive cough, consistent history, no chest pain, smoking habits, new pool/hot tub use, mild respiratory distress, fine crackles at lung bases, no wheezing, mild fever
Hypersenstivity Pneumonitis: Mixed Type III/IV reaction, bird droppings or hot tubs
Tx: avoid antigen
Cx: alveolar thickening, noncaseating granuloma formation, upper lobe predominant pulmonary fibrosis
Dx: semi- acute history of SOB, non productive cough, intermittent wheezing, history of intubation, high-pitched end-expiratory wheezes/stridor in anterior aspects of lung.
Tracheomalacia- softening/deteriorationof tracheal cartilage- excessive end expiratory collapse
Dx & Tx: impact to chest, severe chest pain on inspiration, hypoxia, clear lungs on auscultation, CXR-> bilateral interstitial infiltrates
Dx: Pulmonary Contusions- penetrating trauma to chest—> leakage of intra/extravascular fluid into pulmonary interstitium/alveolar airspaces
Tx: supportive—> pain control, pulmonary toilet, lung expansion, maintain V/Q perfusion
Esophageal ulcers in HIV vs. esophageal white plaques
HSV/ CMV vs. Candida
Dx: semi-acute history of constant increasing abdominal pain, not related to eating, generalized pruritis, mild epigastric tenderness, alk phose elevated AST/ ALT normal, amylase normal. Ab U/S—> common bile duct/ pancreatic duct
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Dx: Acute RUQ + epigastric pain + N/V following a fatty meal. Pt has gallstones
Dx: Choledocholithiasis
Dx, DGx, Tx: middle aged females, jaundice, pruritus, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, anorexia, elevated ALK phos
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis- destruction of intrahepatic bile ducts
DGx: positive serum antimitochondrial antibody + biopsy
Tx: Ursodeoxycholic Acid —> Liver Transplant
Dx: history of ulcerative colitis, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, malabsorption
Sclerosing Cholangitis- inflammation and chronic fibrosis of biliary trees— beaded appearance of biliary tree
Dx: transient pain with dilated biliary and pancreatic ducts
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction
Types of Inguinal Hernias
Reducible- reduce with gentle pressure, or valsalva
Incarcerated- do not return, obstruction can result
Strangulated- herniated content lose blood supply- necrosis/perforation
Dx: pink-tinged urine (hematuria), hx of URTI, UA- RBCs, complement within normal range
IgA nephropathy- episodic gross hematuria after an infection- large amounts of RBCs, normal Complement, negative anti-streptolysin O, anti-DNase titers
Dx: hematuria following infection low serum C3 complement
PIGN- post infectious glomerulonephritis
Dx and Tx: urinary retention, frequent loss of small amounts of urine at night (nighttime overflow incontinence), tender suprapubic mass, poor urinary stream, U/A- WBC elevated, 1+ bacteria
Dx: BPH —> relieve with catheterization of the bladder —> prevents complications
Prevent contrast induced nephropathy
IV .9% Saline infusion
Etiology of Hypocalcemia in CKD patient
Diminished native vitamin D synthesis (1,25 dihyrdoxycholecalciferol concentration)- decrease absorption of Ca, elevations of PTH, secondary hyperparathyroidism
Urticaria + Perioral Swelling + Rash + Hypotension + Respiratory Compromise + GI symptoms < 1hr
Anaphylaxis- Type I hypersensitivity
Treat with Epinephrine
Use and SFx
Tacrolimus
Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis
Diarrhea, Hypertension, Hyperglycemia
Use and SFX
Daclizumab
Renal Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis
Diarrhea, Pancytopenia, Skin Rash, Lymphadenopathy, Elevated Liver Enzymes
Use + SFX
Methotrexate
Neoplasms + Rheumatic Diseases
Myelosuppression and Diarrhea
Use and SFx
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis
Myelosuppression, GI symptoms (NVD), Infections, lymphoid neoplasms, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Use + SFX
Cyclosporine
Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis
Diarrhea + Hypertension + Tremors + Nephrotoxicity + Gingival Hyperplasia + Hirsutism
Liver Transplant < 6months —> Acute Liver Transplant Rejection Symptoms
Vomiting, Jaundice, Rising Bilirubin, Pain in Graft Region
DGx: U/S
Churg- Strauss Syndrome (Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangitis)
Adult Onset Asthma, Sinusitis, Mononeuritis Multiplex (Foot Drop + Loss of Sensation in ulnar distribution), SubQ skin nodules, palpable purpura, fatigue, fever, eosinophilia + renal symptoms
Tx: glucocorticoid immunosuppression
Polyarteritis Nodosa
SubQ Nodules, Renal Impairment, Polyneuropathy, palpable purpura, abdominal pain, melena, myalgia
Henoch- Schonlein Purpura
Children, Palpable Purpura, Renal impairment, arthralgias, arthritis, , hematuria, nausea, vomiting, occult blood in stool
, IgA
resolves on its own
CD4 counts symptoms and diseases:
1. Kaposi Sarcoma
2. TB
3. Pneumocystitis Pneumonia (PCP)
4. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
5. Pulmonary Aspergillosis
6. Candida Esophagitis
7. Cryptococcus Neoformans
8. Toxoplasma Gondii
9. CMV Retinitis
- violaceous skin lesions <500
- cavitations on CXR <400
- Ground Glass opacities on chest CT <200
- Multifocal Brain Demylination on Brain MRI <200
- Cavitary Lesions on CXR <100
- White Plaques on EGD <100
- Encapsulated Yeast on India Ink <100
- Multiple Ring Enhancing Lesions on Brain MRI <100
- Cotton Wool Spots on Fundoscopy <50
Sign of Immunocompromised
Oral Thrush scraps –> causes bleeding
Elevated Beta-D-Glucan, Respiratory Distress, Dry Cough, Diffuse Interstitial Infilitrates,
Pnumocystitis Jiroveci Pneumonia
DGx: Bronchoalveolar Lavage- Visualization of PJ cysts (disc shaped with central spores) on silver staining (ideal induced sputum samples)
Tx: TMP-SMX
child, cough, dyspnea, failure to thrive, meconium ileus, diarrhea, steatorrhea, abdominal distension
Cystic Fibrosis
fever, arthritis, increased photosensitivity, painless oral ulcers
SLE
Symptoms and Marker for Dz:
Microscopic Polyangitis
fever, fatigue, myalgia, arthralgia, oral ulcers, purpura, hemoptysis
antibodies against myeloperoxidase (p-ANCA)
Sensitive Marker for many Immunodiseases
Antibodies to nucleus- ANA
Marker of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Factor- Fc Region on IgG
SLE specific marker for diagnosis
Anti Smith Ab- antibodies for nuclear Sm proteins
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
raltegravir, tenofovir, emtricitabine
Severe SFX of Methotrexate
Pulmonary Fibrosis, get a baseline CXR before starting MTX
Kit Mutation indicates
systemic mastocytosis - diarrhea, flushing, pruritis, leads to gastric ulceration
Tx: antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers (Cromolyn), corticosteroids
leukocytes with basophilic granules
mast cells
Dx and Tx: Purulent Conjunctivitis, Suppurative lymphadenitis, pneumonia, skinning/hunting wild animals + tick bite, single ulcerative lesion on cutaneous
Dx: Tularemia- gram - coccobacillus- Francisella Tularensis
Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome
Purulent conjunctivitis + suppurative preauricular lymphadenitis- Francisella Tularensis + Bartonella Henselae + HSV
Dx and Tx: acute influenza-like prodrome + rapid-onset of erythematous macules, vesicles, bullae, necrosis and sloughing of epidermis with new drug
SJS (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) <10% of body
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis > 30%
Tx: supportive + IVF + wound care
Match Skin infection to bug
1. Erythema Multiforme- targetoid lesions
2. Impetigo- red macules + papular lesions + honey crust
3. scalded skin syndrome- <6 yo
4. Toxic Shock Syndrome- diffuse erythema
- HSV
- Staph or Strep Skin infection
- Staph Aureus
- Staph Exotoxin
Dx: fatigue + > 1 Cytopenias can lead to DIC, fatigue, prolonged bleeding, pancytopenia, coagulopathy, elevated LDH, pallor, no lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly. Atypical promyelocytes
AML- APML
Dx: Syncope on progressive dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, exertion syncope
Severe AS: pulsu parvus/tardus—> delayed and weak carotid pulse (slow rising and weak), S2, mid to late peaking systolic murmur
Dx: focal enlargement of the bone, weakness, or bone fracture, bowing of legs, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, frontal bossing, headaches, cranial nerve dysfunction and hearing loss
Paget’s Disease of the Bone
Dx: post MI of RCA + SOB + hypotension + diaphoretic + tachypnea + soft early systolic murmur at apex + pulm edema
Papillary Muscle Rupture- 3-5 days
Dx: Post MI of LAD or RCA—> Chest pain + new holocystolic murmur
Interventricular septum rupture- 3-5days, Left —> Right ventricular shunt
Dx: Post MI LAD—> Chest Pain + Distant Heart Sounds + Rapid progression to Cardiac Arrest
LV Free Wall Rupture <5 days or 2 Weeks—> Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade
Dx: Post MI —> HF, Angina, Ventricular Arrhythmias
Thin Dyskinetic Myocardial Wall- Left Ventricular Aneurysm
Dx + DGx + Tx: multiple sex partners + maculopapular rashes, meningeal headache/N/V, neck stiffness, dizziness or ischemic stroke like- sudden onset unilateral weakness
Dx: meningovascular syphilis
DGx: CSF —> positive VDRL
Tx: IV penicillin 10-14 days
Dx: meningitis + petechial rash
Blood + CSF culture: meningococcemia
Menigitis + HIV + plaque rash
CSF India Ink Stain + Cryptococcus Neoformans
Meningitis + subacute + no rash
TB meningitis + CSF acid fast bacilli
Dx + DGx + Tx: recurrent upper ab pain + diarrhea/steatorrhea + wt loss + Diabetes
Dx: Chronic Pancreatitis
DGx: CT with calcifications in pancreas + dilated ducts + enlarged pancreas
Tx: Pain management, Alc/Tobacco Cessation + Frequent Small Meals, Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements
SFx of hydroxyurea
Myelosuppression (neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia)
Hashimoto Thyroiditis antibodies?
Anti thyroid peroxidase- Anti-TPO
Recurrent pregnancy loss antibodies
Anti-cardiolipin
Lupus Anticoagulant
Fatigue + pruritis + elevated alk phos + Anti mitochondrial antibodies
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Graves disease antibodies
Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins
Dx: proximal muscle weakness, dry mouth, ptosis, diminished or absent deep tendon reflexes
Tx: Lambert-Eaton Syndrome: pre-synaptic membrane voltage gated calcium problem
Primary hyperaldosteronism—-> Hypokalemia—DGx:
Early morning plasma aldosterone concentration vs. plasma renin activity > 20 ratio with plasma aldosterone > 15 = primary hyperaldosteronism
Hypertensive Emergency treated with
Nitroprusside
Nitroprusside Cx in renal insufficiency
Cyanide toxicity— metabolic acidosis—> confusion agitation seizures- tachycardia, tachypnea
Diabetic ophthalmoplegia
Down and out position, normal reactive pupil, ptosis- CNIII- oculomotor nerve injury
Ischemic neuropathy of diabetes
Dx: red ulcerated oropharynx, drooling, conscious + alert, severe pain, hoarseness, airway compromise,
Caustic ingestion poisoning
Dx: xerostomia- dry mouth, altered mental status, tachycardia, urinary retention
Anticholinergic OD
Xerostomia + Altered mental status, sedation/delirium, cardiac arrythmias, hypotension, tachycardia
Tricyclic antidepressant toxicity
Visual blurring, epigastric pain, profound metabolic acidosis after being drunk
Methanol ingestion (drunk—> dead)
Salivation, bradycardia, miosis, increased urination, diarrhea
Organophosphate
Dx: painful vesicles (small ulcers with erythematous base) + tender lympadenopathy
HSV- genital herpes
Acyclovir, Vancyclovir
Dx: Painful large deep ulcer with gray yellow exudate, well demarcated borders, soft friable (bleedable base), Severe lymphadenopathy that may suppurate
Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)
Azithromycin
Dx: Painless single ulcer + indurated borders, hard non-purulent base
Treponema Pallidum (Syphilis) Chancre- penicillin
Dx: Painless small shallow ulcers—> painful fluctuant buboes
Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1-L3 (lymphogranuloma venerum
Doxycycline
Neurogenic back pain
Posture dependent, lumbar flexion relives pain, lower extremity numbness/tingling normal pulses, MRI of spine
Vascular back pain
Exertion dependent pain, relief with rest, lower leg cramping/tightness, no weakness, decreased pulses, cool extremities, decreased hair growth, pallor with leg elevation
Ankle- Brachial Index
Hyperpigmented, hypopigmentd, or salmon-colored macles on upper trunk in summer
Tinea versicolor —> KOH prep (thick walled budding yeast)—-> treat with selenium sulfide or ketoconazole
Infective Carditis Cx
Right sided valves, tricuspid regurgitation- systolic murmur increase on inspiration
Calculation of Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
MAP- ICP
How do you relieve elevated intracranial pressure in mechanically ventilated patients?
With therapeutic hyperventilation
Gait ataxia, truncal ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus, dysmetria, dysdiadochkinesia, and pronator drift
Cerebellar tumors- manifest ipsilaterally - left cerebellar— left beating nystagmus, left leaning ataxia, left sided pronator dirft
Common tumors after amputations
Neuroma
Monoarthritis + rhomboid shaped + positively birefringent crystals
Pseudogout
Secondary pseudogout can result from
Hyperparathyroidism—> increased calcium/decreased phosphorus—> calcium purophosphate crystal
Others-chondrocalcinosis, hemochromatosis, gout
Headaches, nausea, vomiting, diploplia, swishing sound in ear (pulsatile tinnitus), esotropia cross eyed CNVI damage, bilateral optic disc swelling
Elevated intracranial pressure
Pain/ temperature deficits in ipsilateral face and contralateral body
Dysphagia and hoarsenss and ipsilateral horner syndrome (miosis, ptosis, anhydrosis)
Lateral medullary syndrome- occlusion of posterior inferior cerebellar artery
Occlusion of right penetrating arteries
Left side motor weakness