✅MAIN Flashcards
what is Length-Time Bias
[progressive benign] disease cases have LONGER lifetime duration -> they are more likely to be detected incidentally by a screening xm -> artificially inflates the “detection success” of that screening xm
what is the Hawthorne effect
when pts modify their behavior just because they know they’re being studied
what is lead time bias
occurs when, even though [pt Test A] and [pt Test B] both die 5 years after the same disease..
bc [pt Test A] test diagnosed their dz 2yrs earlier…it’ll SEEM like [pt Test A] had longer survival time when actually they’re both only 5 years
what is Observer bias
when Observers (researchers) subconsciously (or conciously :-( ) manipulate the study b/c of preconceived notions
what is sampling bias?
sampling pts in a NON-random manner -> lky to exclude certain members of the target population than others
how do you mitigate Observer bias
Blinding
(Observer bias = Observer [researcher] alters elements of the study (like over reporting a dz) either consciously or subconsciously)
Active TB is transmitted up to ___ months before sx even start
what’s the Mgmt for for ppl exposed to Active TB?- 2
3
- 1 of 2 [tuberculin skin or interferon gamma] screening
if #1 is…
2A.#1 NEGATIVE = 2 of 2 [tuberculin skin or interferon gamma] screening 8-10 wks later
2B. #1 POSITIVE = CXR + [acid fast sputum testing]–> if BOTH negative –> [latent ( -IP- ) TB tx], othw [ACTIVE (RIPE) TB tx]
Dx Celiac Disease- 3
- SMALL INTESTINAL BX = gold standard
- Anti-Endomysial Ab
- Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase Ab
Triad for Disseminated Gonococcal infection
STD
- Several migratory arthralgias
- Tenosynovitis pain along tendon sheaths
- Dermatitis pustular rash
pts may NOT have urinary or pelvic sx with Disseminated Gonococcal infection!
Describe Serology for Hepatitis B -7
S - SEC - SCEb - Core - CEbSAb - CSAB - SAb
- unvaccinated pts acutely exposed to Hep should STILL get vaccinated in addition to the immunoglobulin*
- CSAB = RESOLVED HEP B INFECTION*
Tx for Neurosyphillis
(drug) (route) x (duration)
PCN IV x 10-14 days
How do you know when a pt is fully cured from Syphilis?
Must be [4-fold FTA titer DEC] by 12 month mark
Name the specific signs of congenital syphilis - 3
- Rhinorrhea
- Maculopapular rash ofo the palms and soles that dequamates or becomes bullous
- Abnormal long bone xrays (i.e. metaphyseal lucency)
Describe the type of rash you’ll see with secondary syphilis
Diffuse Maculopapular rash starting at trunk and spreading to extremities TO INCLUDE PALMS AND SOLES
PCN IM is the first line tx for Syphilis.
The alternative tx to Syphilis is ____. When is it indicated to desensitize and still give PCN?-3
- Pregnancy (No DOXY for POXY)
- 3° CNS syphilis
- refractory to initial tx
Why is RPR not reliable when on a person first develops syphilis?
There is a possible false negative result early in infection - follow with FTA
What is the Jarisch Herxheimer Rxn?
acute fever right after starting syphilis tx
48H
NO TX FOR THIS!
what are the indications for giving Abx to pts with Anal Abscess? - 4
- Cellulitis extensively
- Immunosuppression (DM, HIV, CA)
- Valvular Heart Disease
* 50% of Anal Abscesses –> Fistula!! Tx = I & D that mofo!*
List Main differences between Esophageal SQC and ADC :
- Location
- What each are associated with
[SQC = UPPER esophagus = Tobacco , EtOH]
[ADC = lower esophagus = GERD/Barrett’s]
What is the TRIAD PRIORITY for managing [Brain-Dead Organ Donors] ?
MUST MAINTAIN NORMAL PET w IVF / Desmopressin
Pressure
Euvolemia
Temperature (or mild hypothermia)
Prognosis for Rabies
VERY POOR ONCE HAPPY SX START! = Die within weeks
Remember! Post-Exposure Px IgG and Vaccine are ONLY HELP TO PREVENT ONSET OF SX. Once HAPPY sx starts….it’s Over
HAPPY RABIE = Sx of Rabies
Sx of Rabies - 5
HAPPY RABIE = Sx of Rabies
HYDROPHOBIA (fear of water triggering Pharyngeal spasms) = PATHOGNOMONIC FOR RABIES!
Aerophobia
Pharyngeal spasms
[Paralysis (Spastic –> Ascending flaccid)] -> respiratory failure within wks
Yankin’ Agitation
What Lipase level is c/f Acute Pancreatitis in kids?
GOE 7 x upper limit of nl for that age group
What Lipase level is c/f Acute Pancreatitis in Adults?
GOE 1,000
Name the most effective predictors of SEVERE Acute Pancreatitis - 5
HOBCO hurt the Pancreao
- Hematocrit > 44%
- Obesity
- BUN GOE 20
- older age
- obesity
- CRP > 150
Serum Sickness is a Type __ reaction
Describe the reaction
3
Antibodies+ Antigens –> Compliment activation
(Ab bind to antigens -> Compliment activation -> fever, polyarthritis, Dermatitis)
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is a Type __ reaction
Describe the reaction
2
Autoantibodies directed against the host cells
Contact Dermatitis is a Type __ reaction
Describe the reaction
4
[T-CELL-mediated hypersensitivity] rxn
Anaphylaxis is a Type __ reaction
Describe the reaction
1
[IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity] rxn
pts with Recurrent PNA should make you think of ______ as the cause
Endobronchial Obstruction
Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Carcinoid Tumor
GOLD STANDARD DX = FLEX BRONCHOSCOPY
7 common causes of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
“the PIG PAID for Dilated Cardiomyopathy”
- Post Viral Myocarditis (Coxsackie B)
- Alcohol related (direct toxicity vs. nutritional deficiency)
- [Doxorubicin & Daunarubicin Chemo] (dose-dependent)
- Peripartum (late in pregnancy vs 5 mo. post partum)
- Genetic (affects cytoskeleton)
- Iron Overload: [Hereditary Hemochromatosis] or [Multiple Blood Transfusion Hemosiderosis] = Iron accumulates and interferes with metal-dependent enzyme system in myocytes
-
Idiopathic
* DILATED IS MOST COMMON CARDIOMYOPATHY and CAN BE ACUTE*
List the common causes of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - 8
RAMILIES
- Radiation Fibrosis (includes coronaries and valves)
- Amyloidosis (heterogenous misfolded proteins)
- Sarcoidosis= [Noncaseating granuloma formation] in multiple organs 2º to [CD4 Helper T] attack on unidentified antigen
- Metastatic Tumor
- Inborn metabolism errors
- Endomyocardial fibrosis= Common in [African/Tropic children]
- [Loeffler Endomyocardial fibrosis] = (Has [Peripheral blood eosinophilia and infiltrate])
- Idiopathic
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis dx- 3
Peritoneal fluid with:
- [Peritoneal Neutrophils GOE 250]
- [Peritoneal Protein < 1]
- [SAALG GOE 1.1]
mgt = IMMEDIATE EMPIRIC ABX + IV ALBUMIN
How do you prognosticate advanced Liver disease?
MELD “B SIC” score (90-day survival) based on BSIC!
Bilirubin
Sodium
INR
Creatinine
What size is concerning for a skin lesion?
How is an excisional biopsy done?
GOE 6 mm
Excise ENTIRE SKIN LESION with 1-3 mm margins of surrounding fat
Optimal BG range while pts are in the hospital?
140-180
How do you determine Tetanus Mgmt? - 3
WTF, Tetanus!
- Wound simple or Complex?
- TOTAL tetanus vaccine Lifetime [unknown/LOE 3]?
- Final/LAST one [>10y] vs [>5y] ago?
Lichen Planus is associated with what infectious disease?
Advanced Liver Disease 2/2 Hep C
T or F
It is NEVER acceptable to allow industry-sponsored programs to influence lecture content
TRUE
Physicians have to retain FULL CONTROL over psntn content
Dengue Fever Sx- 4
- Break Bone Fever
- [Thrombocytopenia w POSITIVE TOURNIQUET TEST]
- RetroOrbital Pain
- Rash
what are the hallmarks of Splenic Vein Thrombosis? - 2
- [isolated stomach fundal varices] -> variceal hematemesis
- [splenomegaly] -> anemia/thrombocytopenia
Splenic Vein Thrombosis is commonly a/w pancreatitis
What supplements will pts s/p RYGB (Gastric bypass Surgery) require? - 6
[B-1, 9, 12]
Calcium
D3 vitamin
Fe
Classic Sx of Sarcoidosis-8
CCUBBEDD
Cardiac (Restrictive Cardiomyopathy)
HYPERCalcemia
Uveitis –> Vision loss
Bilateral Hilar LAD!
Bell’s Palsy
Erythema Nodosum (SubQ Fat lesions)
[Dry cough & Dyspnea]
Diffuse interstitial fibrosis
- elevated ACE and 1-25VitD production –> HYPERCalcemia and HYPERCalciuria*
- Image showing b/l Hilar LAD*
Sarcoidosis Etx-2 (Etiology)
[CD4 Helper T] inappropriately respond to environmental triggers + Suppressed TRegs –> Non-Caseating Granulomas in Lung
Image showing b/l Hilar LAD