June 3rd Flashcards
Birbeck granule
EM of dendritic cell with Langerhans cell histiocytosis
What causes the LES to relax?
NO
Medical tx for alcohol withdrawl
Benzos
Enzyme responsible for tRNA charging
Aminoacyl tRNA syntheses
Side effect of Clozapine
Agranulocytosis
Side effect of Olanzapine
Weight gain and diabetes
Recurrent Neisseria infections caused by what complement deficiency
MAC Complex any of C5-C9
Acute gout exacerbation Tx
NSAIDS–> Indomethacin
Colchicine
Corticosteroids
Infxn with an IL-12 deficiency
Mycobacterial
Triad of Sjogrens Syndrome
Xeropthalmia
Xerostomia
Arthritis
Ebstein Anomaly
Tricuspid leaflets displaced inferiorly
RV hypoplasia
Tricuspid stenosis/regurg
+/- patent foramen ovale
SE of TCA’s
Cardiotoxic = prolong QT, cause postural hypotension, arrhythmias
CNS toxicity = confusion and hallucinations
AntiCholinergic = tachy, urinary retention and dry mouth
Antidepressant without sexual dysfunction
Buproprion
Antidepressant causing priapsm
Trazdone “TrazoBONE”
What antidepressant lowers the seizure threshold?
Buproprion
Elderly depressed lady who needs to eat more
Mirtazapine
Serotonin Syndrome Triad and Tx
Altered Mental Status
Autonomic Hyperactivity
Neuromuscular abnormalities
Tx with Benzos and cyproheptadine
Major side effect for MAOI’s
Hypertensive crisis due to ingestion of tyramine found in many aged foods like cheese and wine
Tricyclic OD Antidote
Sodium bicarb to prevent arrhythmia and trap weak acid in urine
Polymyositis vs Polymyalgia Rheumatica
PM= muscle weakness, increased CK, aldolase +ANA and +Antijo1 PMR = joint pain but no muscle weakness or pain, normal CK/aldolase
Tx of guys who needs an MRI but is too claustrophobic for one
Benzos
Which personality disorder has a high rate of suicide?
Borderline personality disorder
Which personality disorder uses splitting as a defense mechanism?
Borderline personality disorder
CREST Scleroderma Sx
Calcinosis Raynauds Esophageal dysmotility Sclerodactyl Telangiectasias