Medicine Qbank Flashcards
A1c in diabetes
> 6.5
A1c prediabetes
5.7-6.4
give in ischemic strokes
fibrinolytics (tPA) within 3-4.5 hours
treat acute limb ischemia
direct arterialial fibrinolytics or emboletomy
confidence interval 95%
p-value >.05
confidenceinterval 99%
p>.01
wider confidence intervals
more likely the null is in it, smaller sample sizes
positive anti HBsAg
immune to hep B
negative HBSAg
Hep B negative
fever, leukoctosis, n/v, murphy’s sign, RUQ pain radiates to right shoulder
acute cholestystis (leads to acute gallbladder infxn in 50-70% of cases)
onset over 40, assymetrical
secondary raynaud’s (vascular or autoimmune, check ANA, Rh factor)
gout prevention
indomethacin, decrease alcohol, decrease purines
warm water pruritis, headache, dizziness, splenomegaly
polycythemia vera (low EPO, hyper viscocity)
to increase appetite in cancer pts
progesterone analogs
tx atypical bipolar and trigeminal neuralgia
carbamazamine
compare likelihood of adverse events in 2 drugs
compare hazard ratios
treatment for restless legs
dopamine agonists: pramipexole, ropinorole
restless legs plus insomnia, pain, anxiety
gabapentin (alpha2delta calcium channel ligand)
pulsus paradoxus, hypotension, distended neck veins
tamponade
pleuritic chest pain, friction rub, diffuse ST elevation
pericarditis
pleuritic chest pain, friction rub, no ST elevation
uremic pericarditis, tx: dialysis
HIV initial test
anyone 16-65, anyone positive for TB, STI
HIV test annually
IVDU, MSM, prostitution, HIV positive partner, more that 1 partner since last test, homeless shelter, prison
over 40, indolent progressive anterior hip pain, worse w/exercise, relieved by rest
osteoarthritis
food poisoning: vomitting only
staph aureus, bacillus cereus, norovirus
food poisoning: watery diarrhea
c. perfringens, eneterotoxin e.coli, enteric viruses, crytposporidium, cyclospora, tapeworms
bloody diarrhea
salmonella, campylobacter, shiga-toxic e.coli, enterobacter, vibrio, yersinia
food poisoning: descending paralysis
botulism
food poisoning: parasthesias
ciguatera
food poisoning: flushing, urticaria
scrombroid
food poisoning: meningitis
listeria
cellulitis, sepsis
vibrio vulnifaesus
food poisoning: jaundice
hepA
fever, arthralgia
brucellosis
low-risk lung nodule
rounded, opacity,
high risk nodule
> 60y, irregular margins,
nontender firm hyperpigmented nodule, less than 1 cm, dimples when pinched
dermatofibroma
pearly nodule in sunexposed area w/small telangiectasias
bal cell carcinoma
multicentric red, purple, brown nodules, macules, papules
karposi sarcoma (HHV8)
high output heart failure
anemia, hyperthyroidism, beriberi, paget’s, AV fistula
rheumatoid arthritis preserves
dips
rheumatiod arthritis tests
antiCCP, IgM RhF, high CSR, ESR
rheumatoid arthrihritis and surgery
cervical xray befor intubation (osteoporosis, subluxation)
postop pneumonaia
VAP! gram stain, culture, aempiric abx
lupus limited to skin, joints tx
hydroxychlorquine
may cause retinopathy
fatigue in TB tx
isoniazid, sideroblastic anemia
also in B6 deficiency! give pyridoxine
tx megaloblastic anemia
folate and B12
bone deformity, hearing loss, increase alk pkos, lytic/sclerotic bone lesions
paget’s
pagets tx
bisphosphonates
excess mineralization of periosteum
excess vit A
excess deposition of poorly mineralized ostium
low vit D
androgen excess, oligo or anovulation, cysts on ovaries, no other endocrine explanation
polycystic ovarian syndrome. dx with two criteria (hyperadnrogenism, irregular menses, pelvic US)
steriod infertility
low GnRH, LH, FSH
tx polycystic ovarian syndrome
wt loss, OTCs (for hyperandrogenism, mentrual dysfucntion) metformin for DMII (fasting over 140, oral >200), clomiphene to induce ovulation
skin blisters enlarge and rupture
impetigo
normal skin turns into lizard
ichthyosis
silver scales on elbows, knees, scalp, trunk
psoriasis
most syphilis tx
penicillin
doxycyclin if allergic
tertiary syphilis tx
penicillin for two weeks
ceftriaxone if allergic
syphilis in pregnancy
penicillin, desensitive if allergic
increased pth, low normal Ca
seconday hyperparathyroidism, as in ckd
most common hyperparathyroidism, low or normal PTH
primary hyperparathyroidism
hypercalcemia with suprreessed PTH, 2/2 extrarenal vitamin D conversion
sarcoid
weight loss, chronic abdominal pain, food aversion, bruit fifty percent
mesenteric ischemia
hearts in marfan’s
aortic dilitation, regurg (early diastolic decrescendo murmur),dissection
fever, leukocytosis, LUQ abdominal pain, hx of mitral prolapse, +/- splenomegaly
infective endocarditis (staph, strep, salmonella)
painless, white-yellow retinal patches, hemorrhages, CD
CMV retinitis, tx genciclovir, foscarnet
fluffy white necrosis in retina
ocular toxoplasmosis
dendritic ulcer in eye (acute painful necrosis)
herpes simplex keratinitis
benigh cotton wool spots on retina
HIV retinopathy
burning pain in eyes, fever, malaise, vesiculr rash in V1 distribution
herpes zoster opthamicus
post seizure BMP
anion gap acidosis (lactic acidosis), resolves in 60-90 min
tx MALT lymphoma, no mets
omeprazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin (for h. pylori!)
proton pump inhibitor for heartburn, ulcers, GERD
omeprazole
women >50, widespread pain, weakness, elevated ESR, creatine kinase and other muscle enzymes
fibromyalgia
symmetrical proximal weakness sparing hips, shoulders
polymyositis
myalgia associated w/temporal artertis
polymyalgia rheumatica
no goiter or exopthalmos, low TSH, high T3, T4, low thyroglobulin
exogenous thyrotoxicosis
leads to Barrett’s esophagus, adenocarinoma of esophagus
GERD
reticular nodular opacites on CXR, fibrosisor honeycomb on CT
interstitial lung dz
PFTs in interstitial lung dz
increased FEV1/FEC, decreased TLC, impaired gas exchange, high alveolor/arterial gradient
fremitus in lobar pneomonia
increased over consolidation
renal failure w/o response to fluid
hepatorenal syndrome, need liver xplant
ascites w/PMN>250, SAAG>1.1
bacterial perotinitis (gram neg: e.coli, klebsiella)
tx bacterial perotinitis
empiric w/cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones for weekly prophylaxis
mild asthma:
albuterol only
moderate asthma: weekly >2, monthly
add inhaled steriods (AE: thrush!)
severe asthma: daily symptoms, frequent awakenings
add long acting b2 blockers
leukocytosis w/elevated alk phos
leukemoid reaction (infection, inflammation)
leuocytosis w/o elevated alk phos
CML
sudden SOB in COPD
spontaneuos pneumothorax (dilated alveolar blebs)
eggshell cysts in dog owner
hydatid cysts, echinococcus granulosus
tx symptomatic idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
bosetan, sildenafil, prostanoids
class I antiarrhythmics
block Ca channels
antiarrhythmics causing wide QRS w/exertion
class 1C: flecainide, propafenone
new onset afib, most common cause
hyperthyroidism
inhibits Na/K ATPase, causes bradyarrhythmia in young, ventricular ectopy and tachyarrhythmia in old
digoxin
middle age woman, OCP hx, benign hepatic mass (rare)
benign epithelial adenoma
most common hepatic tumor
mets! multiple masses, atypical cells
exopthalmos in Graves
antithyrotropin Abs lead to tissue expansion, worsens with radioactve iodine
thyroidectomy risk
recurrent laryngeal nerve damage
adverse effects of hyperthyroid drugs
thionamides. agranulocytosis; tertagen, cholectasis (methimazole); hepatic failure, ANCA vasculitis (propylthiourcil)
antihistamines and heat stroke
anticholinergics decrease heat dissipation
P-ANCA, ankylosing spondyitis-type arthritis, diarrhea
IBS/UC
diarrhea, wt loss, migratory arthritis
t. whippelii
frothy foul-smelling steatorrhea
giardia
exertional syncope associated murmur
aortic stenosis: systolic ejection
capillary pulsations in fingers and lips
aortic regurg
late diastolic murmur, opening snap
mitral stenosis (pulmonary edema, a.fib)
holosystolic, apical, radiates to axilla
mitral regurg
aneorbic, gram +, filamentous branching bacteria that colonized the mouth
actinomyces
actinomyces tx
high dose penicillin
aneorobic gram +, partially acid fast filamentous rod that infecs brain, soft tissue, skin and lungs in immunocompromised pt
nocardia. cavity lesions!
nocardia tx
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
serum alpha-fetoprotein elevatin
hepatocellular carcinoma
looks like mono, no lyphadenopathy, negative heterophile antibody, large basophils with vacuolated appearance
CMV mononucleosis
leukocytosis, splenoegaly, smudge cells in pt over 60
CLL
“succussion splash”
gastric outlet obstruction
pneumonia, CXR shows solid mass w/radiolucent crescent (Monod’s sign)
aspergillosis (immuncomprise)
atypical pneumonia, bilateral diffuse interstitial infiltrates beginning perihilar
pneumocystis jiroveci
painful ulcer with purulent base, violaceus border, in pt with systemic illness such as IBS, rheumatoid arthritis, hematologic conditions
pyroderma gangrenosum
multiple tender nodes or plaques on lower extremeties, do not ulcerate, resolve w/out scarring. associated w/meds, infections, or autoimmune dz
erythema nodosum
inflammatory scarring nodules at axilla, groin, or scalp
hidradentis suppurativa (acne inversa)
fungal infection from breaks in skin, from rose bushes or plant material
sporotrichosis
fungus spreads along lymphatics, forming subcutaneous nodules and ulcers
maculopapular rashes on palms and soles, ulcers on mucous membranes
secondary syphilis
ring-shaped scaly patches with central clearing and distint borders
tenea corporis, treat w/antifungal lotions (2% terbinafine) or systemic antifungal (griseofluvin)
treat diabetic neuropathy
gabapentin, TCAs (amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline), or NSAIDs
resistant HTN, abdominal bruit
renal artery stenosis (also assymetric kidneys, increased creatinine)
resistant HTN, high plasma adosterone renin level, hypokalemia
primary aldosteronism
resistant HTN, increased 24hr free cortisol
Cushings, usually other symptoms (central obesity, facial plethora, muscle wasting, hirsutism)
resistant HTN, headaches, palpitations, diaphoresis, urinary vanillylmandelic acid
pheochromocytoma
resistan HTN (usually in child), continuous machinary murmur, rib notching on CXR
coarctation of aorta
ecchymosis w/leukopenia and anemia
bone marrow failure (thrombocytopenia)
mild DM, necrolytic migratory erythema, weight loss, diarrhea, anemia
glucagonoma
chronic hypercapnia (leading to respiratory acidosis, compensatory renal bicarb retention and chloride loss), hypoxia, respiratory failure, secondary erythorcytosis, PHTN, and cor pulmonale
obesity hypoventilation syndrome
pain with active shoulder motion, tender in passive internal rotation, forward flexion
subacromial bursitis
lateral epicondyle pain
tennis elbow
inflammatory mediators damage alveoli. dyspnea, tachypnea, hypoxemia, bilateral alveolar infiltrates
ARDS (setting of sepsis, severe bleeding or infection, toxic ingestion or burns)
ARDS tx
low tidal volumes, PEEP, FiO2 at nontoxic levels (
indication for packed RBCs
never if hgb>10, always if hgb
PEEP complications
barotrauma, tension pneumothorax
exertional dyspnea, elevated JVP, pulsatile hepatomegaly, signs of fluid overload
constrictive pericarditis
most common cause of tricuspid stenosis
rheumatic heart dz
aortic stenosis is most commonly senile calcific or bicupid aortic valve
painful abcess associated with hair follicle
furunculosis
acute well-defined erythematous plaques with satellite vesicles in axilla, groin, skin folds
intertrigo
elevated BNP and S3 signal
increased cardia filling pressures. cough, SOB, CHF
risky polyps
villous adenoma, sessile adenoma, siza>2.5
less than 5% of adenomas become malignant
white granular patch on buccal mucosa
leukoplakia (reactive precancerous squamous epithelium)
steatorrhea and vit. D deficiency
vitamin deficiency from malabsorption (as in celiac)
hypocalcemia, low phosphorous, eleated PTH
CHF 2/2 to alcoholism tx
no more EtOH
hallmark: intestinal villous atrophy
celiac dz (also minor abdominal pains, Fe anemia, increased transaminases, arthritis, neuro symptoms)
hallmark: anal fistula
Crohn’s
also arthritis, skin disorders, nephrolithiasis
abdominal symptoms >3 days/month, >3 months, plus feeling better after BM
IBS
rectal bleeding, awakening for BM, wt loss, abnormal labs
not IBS
most likely to be hypothyroid after radioactive iodine test
Graves
common causes of priapism
sickle cell or leukemia (kids)
trauma (laceration of cavernous artery)
neuro (spinal cord injury, cauda equina)
meds: trazadone, prazosin
deep linear ulcers in esophagus
CMV esophagitis
candida esophagitis tx
fluconazole
progressive bilateral loss of central vision, straight lines appear wavy
macular degeneration
markers of resolving DKA
anion gap, beta-hydroxybutyrate levels
splenic rupture risk in mono
avoid sports for >3 weeks (can’t feel spleen in athletes)
induced hypokalemia after starting thiazide diuretic
primary hyperaldosteronism (may also have spontaneous hypokalemia)
biopsy a lymph node when
> 2cm (firm, nonmobile too)
AE: hemorrhagic cystitis, bladder carcinoma, sterility, myelosuppression
cyclophosphomide (2nd line SLE, vasculitis, cancers)
AE: cochlear dysfuntion
cisplatin, carboplatin (testicular, ovarian and bladder cancer), aminoglycosides (gram neg antinbacterial agent Gentamycin)
AE: optic neuritis
hydroxychoroquine (SLE, malaria, arthritis), ethambutol (TB)
AE: peripheral neuropathy
phenytoin, isoniazid, vincristine (leukemia), heavy metals, alcoholism
AE: Raynaud’s
beta-blockers, ergotamine (migraines)
AE: thyroid dysfunction
amiodarone(III antiarrhythmic, prolonges phase 3 of repolarization), lithium
AE: gout
cyclosporine (immune suppressant, xplant)
common cause of lower GI hemorrhage in elderly
diverticulosis
cardiac cath indications
STEMI (thrombolytics if not available), unresolving severe chest pain
tx cocaine induced chest pain
IV benzos, aspirin, nitroglycerin, Ca channel blockers (not beta-blockers!)
PE in renal insufficiency
unfractionated heparin!
warfarin takes 5-7 days to level, low-molecular weight heparin, fondaparinux, and rivoxaban are contraindicated
recurrent genital ulcers, oral ulcers, eye lesions, and skin lesions
behcet’s syndrome
turkish, asian, middle eastern
bilateral ankle arthritis plus bilateral hilar adenopathy, anterior or posterior uveitis
sarcoidosis. also skin lesions (erythema nodosum), cough, dyspnea, chest pain in Africa-American women in 20s-30s
urethritis, conjuctivitis, arthritis and mucocutanous lesions, can follow STIs
reactive arthritis
cyanide (fires!) causes lactic acidosis by, and tx
blocking oxphos by binding iron on cytochrome oxidase 3, promoting anearobic metabolism. tx: sodium thiosulfate!
live vaccines in HIV
contraindicated in CD4
hemorrhagic pustules evolving into necrotic ulcers in the setting of neutropenia
ecthyma gangrenosum (pseudomonas aeruginosa)
multisystem involvement post-cath: renal failure, livedo reticularis, blue toe, cerebral or intestinal ischemia, Hollenhorst plaques
cholesterol embolization
muddy brown granular/epithelial casts, resolves w/in 3-5 days
contrast induced nephropathy
active urinary sediment w/hematuria and red cell casts; rapid onset renal failure
cresentic glomerulonephritis
endocarditis after dental procedures
viridans group strep: s. mitis, s. sanguis, s. salivarius, s. mutans (most common, also causes dental caries)
endocarditis in DM, carcinoma, alcoholism, liver failure, and IV drug use
group B strep
bacteremia associated w/colon cancer
S. bovis (normal GI inhabitant)
Prosthetic valve or umbilical venous catheter endocarditis
S.epidermidis
old men after genitourinary procedures, young women after obstetric procedures endocarditis
enterococci