Midterm Lectures Flashcards
When performing an internal bimanual exam on a female, it is important to move the cervix gently side to side and observe the pt for any expression of pain or discomfort. What can cervical motion tenderness suggest?
PID
What is Tinea Cruris?
- fungal infection that affects the skin of your genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks
- Causes an itchy, red, often-ring shaped rash in warm, moist areas of your body
At 65yo, cervical cytology can typically be discontinued, when is this not the case?
if the pt has a history of CIN2 or CIN3, then they need to continue pap for 20yrs after even it it extends >65yo
What allergens are mandatory to be listed on a food label?
milk
eggs
peanuts
What is the classic presentation of genital herpes?
- single or clusters of vesicles on the genitalia
- may have burning, tingling and pain prior to vesicle appearance
What is the treatment for HSV-2?
Acyclovir
What immunizations should be given to women 19-39yo?
- Tdap booster every 10yr
- HPV -> one series for those who are not previously immunized between ages of 9-45
- influenza annually
- MMR and varicella if not previously immunized
What is Vernix?
- white cheesy stuff that babies have all over (esp inguinal/axillary), appears about 35wks and may be gone at 41 weeks
**Long nails, lack of vernix, peeling/dry skin = signs of post-maturity
What are Epstein pearls?
epithelial cysts made of collagen that are found in the mouth
____________ is a potential peripheral complication of IV therapy that presents with pain, increased skin temp and redness
Phlebitis
What routine lab tests should you run on women age 65yo and older?
- bone mineral density screening no more than every 2 yrs unless they have new risk factors
- lipid profile assessment every 5yrs starting at 45yo
- mammography annually
- TSH every 5yrs beginning at 50yo
- diabetes testing every 3 yrs after 45yo
What are the sources of niacin?
meats, poultry, fish
legumes
wheat
synthesized in body from tryptophan
What nutrients are affected by tetracyclines?
Ca
Mg
Fe
Vitamin B12
What gynecological labs should be done periodically for women 13-18yo?
- chlamydia and gonorrhea if sexually active -> urine based screening is an efficient method without a speculum exam
- HIV if sexually active
What is the classic presentation of Gonorrhea in men vs women?
- men = penile discharge and dysuria or can be asymptomatic
- female = pelvic pain or mucopurulent vaginal discharge
**Can cause in fiction of urogenital, anorectal or pharyngeal infections
What nutrients are affected by neomycin and kanamycin?
fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamin B12
Albumin <3.5 is considered to indicate a ___________________ response
Mild systemic inflammatory response
The ACOG recommends the initial visit to the OB/GYN for screening and the provision of preventative health care services and guidance to take place between the ages of ___-___
13-15 -> just gathering a hx, only do pelvic exam if indicated by hx (vaginal d/c, menstrual do, pelvic pain, STIs can be tested by urine)
**the major things you want to get from this appt are FH, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use, sexual abuse
What is Naegeles rule?
It establishes the estimated date of confinement (EDC) AKA the due date -> subtract 3mo and add 7 days to LMP or add 9mo and 7days
What is the treatment for syphilis?
Penicillin
What are the components of 0.9% NaCl and is considered isotonic, hypotonic or hypertonic?
- Na and Cl -> 154 mEq/L
- isotonic (osmolality 250-375) -> 308
Why vitamin K is injected and topical erythromycin ophthalmologic ointment is applied immediately after birth
a. Vitamin K = to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn bc newborns are born with low levels of vitamin K
b. Topical erythromycin ophthalmologic ointment = prevention of gonococcal conjunctivitis; less against chlamydia
How long does it take for a vitamin B12 deficiency to develop?
may take 3-6yrs after GI abnormalities develop
____________ is a potential peripheral complication of IV therapy that is defined as leakage of IV solution or medication into the extravascular tissue
Infiltration
What is the most common solid tumor among males 15-34yo?
testicular cance r
What are the 2 specific questions you should ask to every pt in every office visit to assess for depression?
- During the past month, have you been bothered by feeling down, depressed or hopeless?
- during the past month, have you been bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things?
**Yes to these questions prompts a more detailed questionnaire -> Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
What nutrients are affected by hypolipidemics such as cholestyramine or colestipol?
fat and fat-soluble vitamins
Differentiate between the presentations assoc with the various stages of syphilis
- primary = chancre
- secondary = joint pains, fatigue, LAD, maculopapular rash
- latent phase = may be asymptomatic
- tertiary = neurosyphilis (confusion, HA, stiff neck, vision loss)
What nutrients are affected by sulfa drugs?
Folate
What is urge incontinence?
- detrusor muscle overactivity, leading to uninhibited (involuntary) detrusor muscle contractions during bladder filling
- detrusor muscle under activity or bladder outlet obstruction
5 clinical components of the APGAR score (all get a score of 0-2, w/7-10 being normal)
a. HR
b. Respiratory Effort
c. Muscle Tone
d. Reflex Irritability
e. Color
What is Central Cyanosis?
- bluish discoloration of tongue/mucus membranes
- Persisting after the first 10 mins of life is always abnormal -> think cardiac dz/pulmonary dz
What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?
- white females
- older white males
- postmenopausal females
- certain chronic medical conditions
- certain medications
- vitamin D deficiency
What is a Omphalocele?
abdominal wall defect where the gut comes through the umbilical cord and is covered with amnion and peritoneum
_______ is the term used for a woman who is or has been pregnant
Gravid
What are the 2 maneuvers used to examine the hips in a newborn baby?
Ortolani and Barlow
**Assess for dysplasia of the hip which is more common in females, if there are CNS abnormalities, or with breech presentation
Name the one common hypotonic solution
0.45% normal saline
What is the treatment for epididymitis?
- single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone with 10 days of oral doxycycline is the tx of choice for sexually active males 14-35
- ceftriaxone with 10 days of oral levofloxacin or ofloxacin is recommended for men who practice insertive anal intercourse
What is the Hegar’s sign?
in pregnancy the uterine consistency becomes softer and you may be able to palpate between the cervix and fundus -> this is the Hegar’s sign
What are the high risk factors for osteoporosis that would require a woman to get diabetes testing prior to 45yo?
- BMI >25
- First degree relative with DM
- High risk race (native american, Latuba)
- prior birth > 9lbs
- history of gestational DM, PCOS
What nutrient deficiencies cause pallor?
Fe
Vitamin B12
Folate
**these also cause conjunctiva pallor
What are the sx of protein deficiency?
- dry and scaly, cellophane appearance of skin
- interosseous muscle atrophy, squaring off of shoulders, poor hand grip and leg strength
- parotid enlargement
Small, shallow, painless, genital or rectal papule or ulcer with no induration and unilateral tender inguinal or femoral LAD is indicative of what STI?
LGV
What are the sx of Vitamin A deficiency?
- follicular hyperkeratosis of the skin
- night blindness
- Xerosis, keratomalacia, bitot spots -> all of the eyes
Explain Milia
1-2mm white, firm papules on the face and bridge of the nose that appear at 36 wks gestation and resolve spontaneously by a few months
How do you calculate the percent weight change of someone?
Their usual weight - current weight then divided by their usual weight x 100
Explain the sizing and usage of IV needles
- *The smaller the number, the bigger the needle/tubing**
- 22 gauge = children and older adults; slow infusions
- 20 gauge = crystalloid infusion for maintenance
- 18 gauge = fluid resuscitation or blood transfusion
- 16 gauge = fluid resuscitation or blood transfusion
St. Johns wart should not be combined with what type of antipsychotic?
SSRI’s -> serotonin syndrome
T/F: the acute phase reactants transferring and prealbumin are reliable tools in the assessment of nutritional status
FALSE! Transferring and prealbumin have not been found to be reliable tools int he assessment of nutritional status!
What are the components of a discharge summary?
- onsultants
- procedures w/dates
- pertinent H&P details
- Course -> brief summary of hospital course, tax and progress during stay
- discharge condition
- disposition -> home, skilled nursin, rehab center, etc
- meds
- follow-up -> who, when and why
How often should women 40-64 get clinical breast exams?
Yearly
Who needs a geriatric assessment?
> 65yo along with..
- chronic comorbid conditions
- cognitive changes
- high health care utilization
- change in living situation, risk of fall or functional status change
- polypharmacy
- change in health like weight loss, etc
Normal number of arteries and veins in an umbilical cord
2 arteries and 1 vein
When does the ACOG and ACS recommend clinical breast exams for women?
- every 1-3yrs for women 20-39yo
- every year with annual mammograms for women >/= 40yo
When can chemoprophylaxis for breast cancer be done?
For high risk women aged 35yo or older
____________ is a potential peripheral complication of IV therapy that is defined as inflammation of a vein
Phlebitis
What nutrient deficiencies cause glossitis?
riboflavin niacin B vitamins Fe Folate
Low-fat means ___g of fat or less per serving
3g
___________ is a painless cystic mass separate from the testis located superior and posterior to the testis
spermatocele
What immunizations should be given to women age 65yo and older?
- herpes zoster if not already
- Tdap booster every 10yrs
- influenza annually
- pneumococcal vaccine once at 65yo or older
- varicella vaccine if no immunity
What nutrients are affected by laxatives such as mineral oil?
water
electrolytes
fat
fat-soluble vitamines
Isotonic solutions are the best choice with normal saline preferred. However, during high volume resuscitation with NaCl, its possible to overload the Cl and induce a _____________________ metabolic state
Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis (NAGMA)
What is overflow incontinence?
continuous urine leakage due to incomplete bladder emptying
Is the cremaster reflex present or absent with testicular torsion?
typically absent
How do you calculate BMI?
weight (kg)/height (meters)
What are the components of D10W and is considered isotonic, hypotonic or hypertonic?
- glucose (double the amount of D5W) -> 100g/L
- hypertonic (osmolality >375) -> 505
What are the sx of Zn deficiency?
- Flaking dermatitis
what is the classic presentation of acute orchitis?
- sudden onset of testicular pain and high fever
- nausea and vomiting are common
What nutrients are affected by diuretics such as thiazides and furosemide?
K
Mg
Ca
Zn
How does the treatment differ between phlebitis, infiltration and extravasation?
- D/C IV line for all
- use moist warm compress for phlebitis and infiltration but a cool compress for extravasation
- elevate extremity for filtration
- administer antidote if one exists for extravasation
Expected daily weight gain after the first week of birth
15-30g/day**
Age at which the majority of newborns regain their birth weight
10-14 days
What are the high risk factors for osteoporosis that would require a woman to get mammograms prior to 40yo?
- hx of breast cancer or FH of relatives who have hx of premenopausal breast or breast and ovarian cancers
- positive for BRCA 1 or 2 mutations
- hx of high-risk breast biopsy results (atypical hyperplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ)
What immunizations should be given to women 13-18yo?
- Tdap vaccine booster once between ages of 11-18
- HPV -> one series for those who are not previously immunized between ages of 9-45 (Gardasil 9 is the newest most broad coverage one)
- MMR and varicella if not previously immunized
- Influenza annually
What nutrients are affected by lithium and amiodarone?
Iodine
List sources for vitamin A
milk fish oil liver eggs carrots squash greens
What are the sources of vitamin B12?
eggs
dairy products
meats, liver
NONE in plants
What is the cause of presbycusis?
- loss of cochlear hair cells and ganglion cells in the vestibulocochlear nerve.
**Consider reviewing med list for ototoxicity
What labs should be routinely done on women 40-64yo?
- HIV
- Lipid profile assessment every 5 yrs starting at 45yo
- mammography yearly after 40yo
- TSH every 5yrs starting at 50yo
- diabetes testing every 3yrs starting at 45yo
What are the components of 3% NaCl and is considered isotonic, hypotonic or hypertonic?
- Na and Cl -> 513 mEq/L
- hypertonic (osmolality >375) -> 1026
Name the 4 common hypertonic solutions
3% saline
D5NS
D5LR
D10W
What immunizations should be given to women 40-64yo?
- Tdap booster every 10yrs
- influenza annually
- HPV between 9-45 if not already
- MMR and varicella alone if not already
- varicella zoster if 60yo or older**
What are the complications of untreated gonorrhea?
- PID
- fertility issues due to scarring of the fallopian tubes
It is Important to examine the lumbosacral spine in every infant. What can a dimple indicate?
a. possible “spinal dysraphism” (tethered cord); should US by 3 mos
What 2 STI’s most commonly cause painless genital ulcers and how can you tell them apart?
Syphilis and LGV -> LGV is assoc with inguinal or femoral LAD (groove sign)
What is the treatment for urge incontinence?
- fluid restriction
- kegels
- pessary
- beta-agonist
What are the only vitamins required by law to be listed on a food label?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Fe
What are the sources of saturated fats and trans fats?
- animal fats: meat, butter, whole milk, etc
- solid fats: margarine
- coconut & palm kernel oils
Trans fat free means the food has less than ____g trans fat per serving.
0.5
**This can still add up!
What should you be concerned for with post-coital versus post-menopausal bleeding?
- postcoital = cervical cancer
- postmenopausal = endometrial/uterine cancer
When can cervical cytology be discontinued in women?
In women age 65yo or older who have no history of CIN 2 or higher, 3 consecutive negative prior cytology results, or 2 consecutive negative co-tests pithing the previous 10yrs
____________ is a potential peripheral complication of IV therapy that occurs when the IV catheter becomes dislodged and medication infuses into the tissues
Extravasation
What nutrient deficiencies cause tetany?
Ca
Mg
Vitamin A is worse with what types of conditions?
those that have fat malabsorption
Explain a Caput Succedaneum
- blood that gets between the scalp and the periosteum so it can flow ACROSS suture lines
- Looks like a boggy area of edema and/or bruising
- present at birth and gone in days
- generally DOESN’t enlarge