ITE Flashcards
SMART choice inhaler
Budesonide/Formeterol
Treatment in Hypothermic patients
Warm NS. Cant metabolize lactate
PMR treatment
Steroids and Methotrexate?
Soft tissue masses to investigate futher
If more than 5 cm, stuck to other structures, suddenly presented or rapid growth
Fluoride supplementation
Varnish is applied when primary tooth erupts then twice yearly
Supplement at 6 months IF water is deficient
Which MSK condition can a steroid injection be curative?
Dequirvein Tenosynovitis
When do Trangenders start hormonal therapy?
Tanner stage 2 (initial stage of puberty
Choice of treatment for post menopausal women?
SSRI/SNRIs, systemic estrogen (add progesterone if they have uterus), GABAPENTIN
Cord compression symptoms
Hypereflexia, loss of sensation in 4 extremities, urinary/bowel issues, gait issues
How much life can be increased in a patient receiving hospice?
3 months
Treatment of stable angina in CAD
Sublingual nitrates>BB>CCBs>Ranexa/nitrates
Trigger finger
Locking/catching sensation while extending and flexing finger. May feel a nodule. Steroids work really well.
Posterior tibialis tendinopathy
Overuse injury.
Posteromedial pain
If not treated, can lead to flat foot.
Further reducing BP to <135/85 reduces mortality of what?
MI
Jersey Finger
FDP rupture. Usually involve hyperextension at ring finger. Cannot flex. Needs immediate surgical referral.
RBBB and LBBB
V1 and V6 is involved
- LBBB (MI): WilliaM
- RBBB (PE): MarroW
Hypertension work up and management in kids
Stage 1 and >6Y + Overweight: If considering medication, need Echo
Stage 2 and >6Y: Would need work up for secondary causes
Peroneal Tendinopathy
Pain from lateral heel to midfoot.
Uncommon side effect of SSRIs
Boobs and inc risk of GIB
Treatment of Metatarsus Adductus
Orthotics. Sx rarely needed.
Syphilis PPx
Give one dose of penicillin if contact <90 days
Trigger finger first line treatment
Splinting in extension can resolve symptoms
False positive for Opioids
Wellbutrin, Trazadone, labatolol
FPs for benzos
zoloft
FPs for cannabis
PPIs
FPs for Opioids
Screening for colorectal survivors
Just CEA
Cardiac resynchronization in HF
Symptomatic HF EF <35% and LBBB
What to do if a patient cant tolerate statins?
Can start ezetimibe and a statin together
Cardinal signs of chronic rhinosinusitis
Nasal drainage and obstruction, facial pain/pressure, hyperosmia/Anosmia, objective finding on exam or radio. 2/4 need to be met.
H pylori testing
Not for simple GERD but yes for dyspepsia
AV Nodal Ablation for A.fib
If patients refractory to medical treatment. Need to be anti-coagulated for at least a month prior.
Acute uncomplicated LBP with or with or without radiculopathy need imaging?
NO
