May 18th Flashcards
1
Q
Asterixis can be seen in what states?
A
Hepatic encephalopathy, uremic encephalopathy, and CO2 retention
2
Q
What exam maneuver can be helpful in distinguish benign pathologic murmurs in children?
A
Sitting/standing (decreasing preload) reduces the intensity of a benign murmur; if it increased with standing or valsalva it would be pathologic
3
Q
What are the lab findings of Paget disease of the bone?
A
Elevated alk phosphatase, elevated PINP and urine hydroxyproline, calcium and phos usually normal
4
Q
What is een on MRI in Alzheimer disease?
A
Temporal and parietal lobe atrophy
5
Q
What is the genetic inheritance of Hyper-IgM syndrome?
A
X linked defect in CD40 ligand (on T cells)
