Midterm Flashcards
Daytime symptoms >2 but <7 days per week.
Nocturnal awakenings 1-2 per month.
Minor interference with activities.
Exacerbations treated with OCS > or = to 2 in 6 months or > or = to 4 episodes of wheezing lasting more than a day in a year + risk factors for persistent asthma.
These are symptoms of what level of asthma in children <4 years old?
Mild Persistent asthma in children <4 years old.
Antibiotics will not help in what ear condition?
Otitis media with effusion (OME)
What comorbid conditions are associated with asthma?
GERD
Sinusitis
Rhinitis
Obesity
Step 1 treatment of intermittent asthma in Children 4-11 years old.
SABA as needed
Step 1Treatment for Intermittent asthma children <4 years old?
No daily treatment however a short course of daily ICS at the beginning of a respiratory tract infection.
What is the duration of the common cold?
1 week
Step 5 treatment of asthma in Children 4-11 years old
Preferred: Daily high dose ICS-LABA and SABA as needed
Alternative: Daily high dose ICS plus LTRA and SABA as needed
Add-On Therapy: A biologic agent (eg: omalizumab, mepolizumab) is an additional option for patients > or = 6 years of age.
Daytime symptoms < or = to 2 days per week.
Nocturnal awakenings < or = to 2 per month.
No interference with activity
Normal FEV1 and FEV1/FVC
Exacerbations < or = to 1 per year
These are symptoms of what level of asthma in children 4-11 years old.
Intermittent
Step 6 treatment of Severe Persistent asthma in adolescents and adults.
High dose ICS-LABA daily consider LAMA as substitute for LABA or as add on therapy if not done previously.
Oral glucocorticoids titrated to optimize asthma control and minimize adverse effects.
Possible addition of asthma biologics.
What are the most common first line abortive therapies for migraines?
NSAID’s and Triptans
This can be used as a reasonable alternative for treatment of Otitis Externa if the tympanic membrane is intact?
Cortisporin
There is NO documented role for decongestants or antihistamines in children for what ear condition?
Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)
What condition presents with severe eye pain, foreign body sensation, tearing, and photophobia?
Corneal Ulcers (Contact Lens Users)
What disease presents with gradual onset, low grade or no fever, non-productive cough, fatigue, person continues to work or go to school.
Atypical pneumonia
3 most common pathogens that cause ear infections.
Streptococcus pneumonia
Haemophilus influenzae
Moraxella catarrhalis
What is the most common (CAP) Community Acquired Pneumonia organism?
Strep Pneumonia
What are the five risk factors included in metabolic syndrome?
Abdominal obesity
High Blood Pressure
Elevated Blood Sugars
Elevated Triglycerides
Low HDL Levels
Symptoms all day
Nocturnal awakening nightly
Need for SABA several times per day
Extreme limitation in activity
FEV1 <60% predicted
Exacerbations > or = to 2 per year
These are symptoms of what level of asthma in adolescents and adults.
Severe Persistent asthma
Daytime symptoms < or = to 2 days per week.
No nocturnal awakenings.
No interference with activities.
Exacerbations treated with OCS < or = to 1 time per year.
These are symptoms of what level of asthma in children <4 years old?
Intermittent asthma children <4 years old.
Defined as a recent onset of headache with no prior history of similar episodes.
Acute Headache
What are the components of diagnosing dyslipidemia?
History, Family History, Medical and surgical
Exam which includes obesity
Arcus
Milky serum
Xanthomas (tendons, eye lids, knees)
5 Risk factors for Bell’s Palsy include:
DM
HTN
Toxins
Infections (Herpes, HIV, Shingles, Lyme disease, EBV)
Ischemia
What type of eye drops should be avoided?
Garamycin
What is the incubation period for COVID?
Approx. 14 days with most cases occuring 4-5 days post exposure.
What condition presents with a sudden flash of light before vision loss, veil or curtain over the eye, and sudden onset of floaters.
Retinal Detachment
Refer to ED
What are the two most important biomarkers identified for predicting major cardiovascular events?
BNP
Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio
What is the gold standard test for Pneumothorax?
Chest X-Ray
Step 4 treatment of Severe Persistent asthma in adolescents and adults.
Combination medium dose ICS-formoterol daily and 1-2 inhalations as needed up to 12 inhalations per day.
Alternative:
Medium dose ICS-LABA daily or medium dose ICS+LAMA daily and SABA as needed
or
Medium dose ICS daily + LTRA or zileuton and SABA as needed
Step 5 Treatment of Severe Persistent Asthma that is poorly controlled and treatment for severe persistent asthma not effective children <4 years old.
Preferred: Daily high dose ICS-LABA
Alternative: Daily high dose ICS + LTRA
What is the treatment for bronchitis?
Supportive treatment this is viral condition
What is one of the most important causes of asthma exacerbations?
Viral URI
What is the treatment for Bell’s Palsy?
10 day course of oral corticosteroids and 10 day course of Acyclovir
Step 4 Treatment of Severe Persistent Asthma children <4 years old.
Preferred: Daily medium does ICS-LABA
Alternative: Daily medium dose ICS + LTRA
Step 2 Treatment of Mild Persistent Asthma children <4 years old.
Preferred Treatment is daily low dose ICS
Alternative is a daily LTRA (Leukotriene)
True or False: Most cases of Acute bronchitis are bacterial
False
What blood pressure meds would be started for heart failure?
Ace Inhibitors
Diuretics
What are red flags in headache presentation?
Persistent, severe, sudden onset, “different” than the usual one
Patient states worse headache of my life.
Thunderclap
What ear condition requires urgent referral to the ER for immediate treatment?
Mastoiditis (a bacterial infection of the mastoid process).
Low back pain 2nd to common problems is?
Spondylogenic back pain
Risk factors for a Pneumothorax
Blunt trauma to chest
COPD
cystic fibrosis
Thin male age 15-30 (spontaneous)
True or False: Headache that is present in the morning but gets worse as the day progresses is due to ICP?
False
True or False: Migraines can be progressive so treating early in life can increase future quality of life.
True
What are the 4 levels of asthma?
Intermittent
Mild Persistent
Moderate Persistent
Severe Persistent
Hearing loss resulting fromtraumatic ruptureof the tympanic membrane accompanied by vertigo, persistent bleeding, or profuse clear otorrhea requires?
Semi Urgent Referral
What is the most important factor in the pathogenesis of Otitis Media (OM)?
Abnormal function of the Eustachian tube.
What are 8 important questions to ask regarding past medical history for a patient with asthma?
**History of ER visits
**Hospitalizations
***Intubation or mechanical ventilation
**Need for systemic or oral corticosteroids
Age of onset
Cough that is worse at night
Pattern of symptoms
Precipitating factors (smoking, exercise, environment, weather changes)
What medication can be used in the treatment of all stages of asthma children <4 years old?
SABA as needed
This condition is not caused by herpes simplex virus.
Herpetiform Aphthous Ulcers
What is the strongest identifiable predisposing factor for developing asthma?
Atopy (IgE mediated response)
In children with MEE (Middle Ear Effusion) remember
signs of acute inflammation are necessary to differentiate AOM from OME.
Step 2 treatment of Mild Persistent asthma in adolescents and adults.
Low dose ICS daily and SABA as needed
or
Low dose ICS-SABA
or
Low dose ICS + SABA given together as needed
Alternative: Daily LTRA or SABA as needed
Antibiotic treatment for pneumonia in patients with no comorbidities <65 years old, non-smoker or non-drinker.
1st line: Amoxicillin + a macrolide or doxycycline
2nd line: Cephalosporin + a macrolide or doxycycline
3rd line: Fluoroquinolone
Step 6 Treatment of Severe Asthma that is poorly controlled children <4 years old.
Preferred: Daily high dose ICS-LABA + OCS
Alternative: Daily high dose ICS + LTRA and OCS
Name some patient’s symptoms with a PE.
Most common sudden onset with sudden dyspnea
2nd most common presentation is hemoptysis, SOB & chest pain w/inspiration, wheezing, tachypnea, restlessness, and apprehension (SENSE OF DOOM*)
Chest pain
Gripping stabbing pain
Moderate to severe pain
Pain radiates to neck or shoulder
What are the 2 most informative biomarkers for predicting major cardiovascular events
BNP
Urinary albumin to creatinine ratio
Which type of headache has tender points?
Tension
What are the five components in diagnosing and treating hypertension?
Epidemiology
H&P
Diagnosis
Lifestyle Prescription
Pharmacology
True or False Temporal/giant cell arteritis should be immediately referred to the emergency department?
True
Classification of headaches
Acute
Acute recurrent (episodic)
Chronic nonprogressive
Chronic progressive
The most helpful diagnostic tool for evaluation of seizures by neurology?
EEG (electroencephalogram)
Name the 9 risk factors that would warrant a referral for immediate imaging for suspected TBI.
Age <2
Recurrent Vomiting
Loss of consciousness
Sever injury mechanism
Severe or worsening headaches
Amnesia
Non-frontal scalp hematoma
GCS <15
Clinical suspicion for skull fracture
What blood pressure meds would be started for DM?
ACE Inhibitors
Preventative therapy for cluster headaches include
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
What 3 patient statistics are needed to figure an asthma plan and peak flow?
Gender
Age
Height
What are the 2 most common presentations with a PE?
Most common sudden onset with sudden dyspnea
2nd most common presentation is hemoptysis, SOB & CHEST PAIN w/inspiration, wheezing, tachypnea, restlessness, and apprehension (SENSE OF DOOM*)
Define asthma
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
Daily symptoms
Nocturnal awakening >1 a week but not daily
Need for SABA daily
Some limitation in activity
FEV1 60% to 80% predicted
Exacerbations > or = to 2 per year
These are symptoms of what level of asthma in children 4-11 years old.
Moderate Persistent
You should never use a tongue depressor in patient’s suspected of having this condition due to risk of laryngeal obstruction?
Epiglottitis
What are the 2 most common pediatric headaches
Migraine
Tension
What is the treatment for Cholesteatomas?
Refer to ENT for Surgical Incision
What type of headache presents with unilateral, pm pain, lacrimal tearing, waxes and wanes, and can be treated with 100% oxygen
Cluster Headache
Symptoms throughout the day
Nocturnal awakenings >1 per week
Need for SABA several times per day
Extreme limitation in activity
Exacerbations treated with OCS > or = to 2 in 6 months or > or = to 4 episodes of wheezing lasting more than a day in a year + risk factors for persistent asthma.
These are symptoms of what level of asthma in children <4?
Severe Persistent Asthma children <4 years old.
What are the 4 components of asthma management?
Component 1: Routine monitoring of symptoms and measuring lung function
Component 2: Patient education: create a partnership between patient and provider
Component 3: Control of environmental factors & comorbid conditions that affect asthma
Component 4: Medication
If an itchy maculopapular skin rash appears when treating a patient suspected of having strep throat with Amoxicillin or Augmentin what should you do?
Stop the antibiotics as they may have Mono