Missed Cumulative Exam Study Things

Question 1

Bacterial Conjunctivitis - pathogens + tx

Answer 1

1. Contact Wearer: pseudomonas –> cipro drops
2. Anyone Else: s. aureus, h. flu, m. cat –> erythromycin drops

Question 2

Peritonsillar Abscess tx

Answer 2

• drainage via needle asp (preferred)
• PO abx: Augmentin or Clinda
• IV abx: Clinda or Zosym

Question 3

components of Maisonneuve fx

Answer 3

distal fibula spiral
2+ unstable ligaments
+/- medial malleolus fx

Question 4

discontinuation syndrome

Answer 4

occurs when withdrawing off of serotonin meds; Paxil (paroxetine) is the worst d/c syndrome, Prozac (fluoxetine) is lowest risk d/c syndrome; sx include Flu like sx, Insomnia, Nausea, Imbalances, Sensory disturbances, Hyperarousal

Question 5

what is rigler’s sign

Answer 5

1. gallstone outside GB
2. SBO
3. pneumobulia

Question 6

seborrheic dermatitis vs keratitis

Answer 6

• Dermatits: proliferation of m. furfur on sebaceous glands –> yellow white scaling on scalp/face; tx is anti fungal shampoo or topic (ketoconazole)
• Keratitis: “wisdom” spots; greasy/stuck on appearance of velvety lesions; dx is clinical; tx is nada

Question 7

hemicord lesion

Answer 7

• contralateral loss of pain/temp
• ipsilateral vibratory, proprioception, fine touch