Mix Flashcards
Abortion due to APLS
before week 10
Normal post-void urine volume
Less than 12 ml
BPH versus prostate cancer location
BPH involves the Center that is transitional zone
Prostate cancer more often involves the periphery of the gland and presents with firm asymmetric or nodular enlargement
The preferred initial treatment for uncomplicated benign prosthetic hyperplasia
Alpha-1 blockers
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors initiation of effect For treatment of BPH
6-12 mo
Pathology associate with analgesic nephropathy
Papillary necrosis
Chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
Polyuria/strile pyuria with WBC cast are early findings
Microscopic hematuria and renal colic may occur following sloughing of renal papilla
Proteinuria/impaired urinary concentration
Consequences of chronic analgesic abuse
Premature aging
atherosclerotic vascular disease
urinary tract cancer
Muddy brown granular cast seen in
Acute tubular necrosis
When to report to the coroner or medical examiner?
Patients in the hospital who died due to an unknown cause, a medical complications, suspected illegal activities, or within 24 hours of presentation
Pick’s disease symptoms
Fronto-temporal dementia: Personality changes (euphoria, disinhibition, apathy ) compulsive behaviors (peculiar eating habits), hyperorality, impaired memory. visual and spatial functions are usually intact
General paresis type of neurosyphilis
Decreased concentration and memory loss, dysarthria, tremor of fingers and lips, irritability and mild headache
PPSV23 vs PCV13
PPSV23: Contains 23 polysaccharides. Induces a relatively T-cell-independent B-cell-response that is less affective in young children and the elderly.
PCV13: contains 13 polysaccharides that have been covalently attached to inactivated diphtheria toxin protein. Induces a T-cell-dependent B-cell response resulting in improved immunogenicity due to the formation of higher affinity antibodies and memory cells
Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations
PCV 13 for all infants and young children.
PPSV 23 administered to adults less than 65 years old with predisposing conditions for example chronic heart/lung disease, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis.
Both vaccines for immunocompromised patients and all individuals above 65
Vaccines producing a predominantly CD8+ T cell response
MMR
Intranasal influenza
Duchenne inheritance pattern
X-linked recessive
Duchenne screening test
CPK, aldolase
8 AM cortisol level/ ACTH levels in adrenal insufficiency
Cortisol <5 + high ACTH, confirms adrenal insufficiency
Both low, suggests central AI
Cortisol >15 rules out AI
Initial evaluation of pts with suspected adrenal insufficiency
8AM Cortisol
Plasma ACTH
ACTH stimulation test
Normal chloride levels
96 to 106
Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease
Asthma
Chronic rhinosinositis
Nasal polyposis
Nasal congestion/bronchospasm following NSAIDs
Adrenal destruction to produce insufficiency
90%
e.g. metastasis from SCLC
Infectious agents causing adrenal destruction
TB
Fungal
CMV
The most common cause of vitreous hemorrhage
Diabetic retinopathy
Difficulty to visualize eye fundus or its details
Vitreous hemorrhage
Treatment of choice for malignant otitis externa
IV cipro
Others:
Piperacillin, ceftazidime
Medications causing priapism
Trazodone Prazocin (the most common)
Treatment of premature ejaculation
SSRIs (delay orgasm)
Intussusception in HSP versus other cases
More likely to be small-bowel or ileo-ileal in HSP. If do not reduce spontaneously often require surgical management.
Not evident contrast enema. Diagnosis with target sign on ultrasound
Acyclovir nephrotoxicity
When the acyclovir concentration in the collecting duct exceeds its solubility crystallization crystalluria and renal tubular damage may result.
Usually transient
Can be prevented and treated with adequate hydration and dosage adjustment and slowing the rate of intravenous infusion.
Treatment of acute prostatitis
TMP-SMX or Fluoroquinolone 4-6 wk Urethral catheterization should be avoided
Salicylate intoxication
Tinnitus, fever, tachypnea, nausea, GI irritation
Causing respiratory alkalosis+ anion gap metabolic acidosis
pH usually around normal
Rx: alkalanization and dialysis
Prevention of bladder complications of cyclophosphamide
Drinking plenty of fluids
Voiding frequently
Taking MESNA
Cochlear dysfunction is as side effect of
Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Aminoglycosides
Optic neuritis is a side effect of
Ethambutol
HCQ
Peripheral neuropathy is adverse effect of
Phenytoin Isoniazid Vincristine Heavy metals Chronic alcohol
Raynaud is side effect of
Beta blockers
Ergotamines
Gout is side effect of
Cyclosporin
Brain abscess etiology in non-HIV patients
Viridans streptococci (the most common)
Staph aureus
Gram negatives
Brain abscess on CT scan
Typically reveals cerebritis initially, but within 1 to 2 weeks the infection consolidates to ring- enhancing and Central necrosis
Brain abscess treatment
Prolonged antibiotic therapy (metro, ceftriaxone, vancomycin) and aspiration
The most common source of a single brain abscess
Direct extension from adjacent infection for example otitis media, sinusitis, dental infection
Penile fracture management
A urological emergency and urgent surgical management is necessary
Retrograde urethrogram if: blood at the meatus, hematuria, dysuria, urinary retrntion
Adversely effects of Tamoxifen
Hot flashes(most common) VTE Endometrial hyperplasia/carcinoma
The most common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroid
Oropharyngeal candidiasis
Trichotillomania subtype in DSM5
Obsessive compulsive related disorder
Treatment for trichotillomania
Habit reversal training which is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy
Eye complication of neurofibromatosis
Optic gliom Causing: Slowly progressive unilateral visual loss Dyschromatopsia Exophthalmus
Whistling noise during respiration following rhinoplasty
Septal perforation
Usually due to septal hematoma but also septal abscess
Mild proteinuria(microalbuminuria)
30-300 mg/d
Clues for reasons other than DM accountable for proteinuria in DM pts
Onset of proteinuria <5y after disease onset
Active urine sediment
>30% reduction in GFR within 2-3 mo of ACEI/ARB initiation
Respecters for developing diabetic microangiopathy
DM>10y Poor glycemic control Elevated blood pressure Smoking Increasing age Ethnicity (African-American, Mexican-American)
Gall stone formation in pts on TPN is due to:
No protein/fat in duodenum, no secretion of CCK, gall bladder stasis.
In case of resection of distal ileum, no resorption of conjugated bile acids And Ca, increased concentration of cholesterol in hepatic bile.
Gallbladder stone formation in pregnancy is due to
Estrogen, increased cholesterol secretion
Progesterone, decreases reduces bile acid secretion and gallbladder motility
Lambert-Eaton involved receptor
Autoantibodies against Presynaptic membrane voltage-gated Ca channels in motor nerves
Lambert-Eaton features
Proximal muscle weakness Autonomic dysfunction Cranial nerve involvement Diminished or absent DTR Vigorous muscle activity can improve reflexes and muscle strength temporarily
Lambert-Eaton Rx
Guanidine
3,4-diaminopyridine
IVIg
Immunosuppressants
Mixed upper and lower motor neuron symptoms
ALS
Adenomatous polyps with higher chance of malignancy
Sessile
Villous
Increased size (esp >2.5cm)
The mist common type of polyp found in colon
Adenomatous
Prevalence of adenomatous polyps
30-50%
Risk of malignancy in adenomatous polyps
<1%
People with colon polyps having positive FOB
5%
The null value of RR
1
Hyperkalemia definition
> 5
K sparing diuretics
Triamterene
Amiloride
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
K decreasing diuretics
Hydrochlorithiazide
Furosemide
K increasing drugs
Non selective BB ACEI ARB NSAIDs Cardiac glycosides K sparing diuretics
Gender dysphoria duration for diagnosis
At least six months
Vaginismus duration for diagnosis
At least six months
Normal calcium range
8.5 to 10.3
Ionized calcium 4.4 to 5.4
Hypercalcemia features
Stones, bones, abdominal moans, psychic groans
Deficiencies in chronic alcoholism
Hypomagnesemia Hypokalemia Hypophosphatemia Hypoalbuminemia Vit B1
Reason for refractive hypokalemia in people with chronic alcohol consumption disorder
Hypomagnesemia
IgA nephropathy (vs PSGN)
Within 5 days after infection (vs 10-21d in PSGN)
Young male adults, 20-30y (vs children 6-10y)
Normal complement (vs low C3)
The most common cause of GN in adults
IgA nephropathy
GNs with low complement level
PSGN (C3)
Lupus (C3, C4)
Hemorrhagic transformation definition
Deterioration of neurological status in less than 48 hours after the initial ischemic stroke,
Patients more susceptible to hemorrhagic transformation
If stroke affects a large area
If stroke is due to an embolic cause
If a stroke has been treated with thrombolytics
Management of hemorrhagic transformation
Emergent noncontrast CT scan of the head
Urgent surgical decompression
Saline responsive metabolic alkalosis (volume loss)
Vomiting (low urine chloride)
NGT (low urine chloride)
Prior diuretic use (low urine chloride)
Current diuretic (urine chloride high)
Saline unresponsive metabolic alkalosis
Bartter Gitelman Primary hyperaldostronism Cushing Ectopic ACTH
All with high urine chloride
The difference between previous and current diuretic consumption
Low urine chloride level in prior diuretic use
Extrathyroidal manifestations of secondary hyperthyroidism
None
Normal TSH range
0.45 to 4.12
Normal T4 level
4.6 to 12
Normal T3 levels
80 to 180
MPGN Pathology/pathogenesis
Dense intramembranous deposits that stain for C3. (Type2, dense deposit disease)
Due to IgG Ab against C3 convertase of the alternative complement pathway (C3 nephritic factor). These Abs lead to persistent complement activation and kidney damage
Nephrotic syndrome complications
Increased TG, Cholesterol Hypercoagulability state Increased risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, MI Decreased Vit D, increased PTH Decreased iron, alb, protein Loss of transferrin, microcytoc anemia Loss of TBG, decreased T4 levels Decreased immunity
The most common manifestation of coagulopathy in nephrotic syndrome
Renal vein thrombosis
Usually due to membranous glomerulopathy
Associations of ADPKD
Hepatic cysts Berry aneurisms Mitral valve prolapse Aortic regurgitation Colonic diverticuli Abdominal wall/ inguinal hernia
Oligohydramnios in late-term with normal fetal screening tests
Delivery
Mg excretion
Solely by kidneys, therefore needs dose adjustment based on kidney function
Mg toxicity management
Stop Mg therapy
Give IV Ca Gluconate
Flushing
Headache
Nausea
Hyporeflexia
mild Mg toxicity
Hypocalcemia
Areflexia
Somnolence
Moderate Mg toxicity
Anosognosia
Lack of insight
Brain lobe damage resulting receptive aphasia
Left temporal lobe
Brain lobe damage responsible for motor aphasia
A frontal cortex lesion if the dominant lobe is involved
Urine osmolality in primary polydipsia
<100 mOsm/kg
Nephrolithiasis <5mm Rx
NSAIDs
Fluid intake> 2 litter/d
Indication of complete and detailed metabolic evaluation and patients with urinary stones
Recurrent stone
A complete urinary evaluation for recurrent stone includes
Calcium, citrate, creatinine, uric acid, oxalate, pH, sodium levels
MgSO4 for PTL up to
To all < 32 wk
Tocolytic+betamethasone for PTL
To all <34 wk
For 35th, 36th, 37th wk PTL
+/- Betamethasone
GBS prophylaxis in cesarian versus vagina delivery
Not needed for cesarian unless indications present AND PROM
Body habitus in MEN2B
Marphanoid
Kyphosvoliosis
Lordosis
Test necessary for pts with MTC
RET mutation (to look for pheo before operation of MTC)
Cystinuria
Hexagonal crystals in urine Defective transport of dibasic aa Radio-opac, hard Recurrent stones since childhood Positive family history Positive urinary cyanide nitroprusside test (screening, comfirmation)
The greatest risk factor for variant angina
Smoking
Associations of variant angina
Raynaud
Migraine
Factors worsening variant angina
Exercise Hyperventilation Emotional stress Cold wxposure Cocaine use
Prinzmetal ECG
ST elevation during attack (during the night)
Rx of variant angina
CCB
Nitrate
+smoking cessation
Drugs that should be avoided in prinzmetal
BB
ASA
Migraine preventative Rx
BB Topiramate Valproate TCA (amitriptyline) Venlafaxine
Migraine abortive Rx
NSAIDs Acetaminophen Antiemetics Ergots Triptans
Anti epileptic drugs causing low folate levels
Phenytoin
Primidone
Phenobarbital
(Inhibit intestinal absorption)
Drugs antagonizing dihydrofolate reductase
Trimethoprim
MTX
At which GFR will there be metabolic acidosis due to renal failure?
<20
Normal AG metabolic acidosis with hyperkalemia (+ mild/moderate RF)
Hyperkalemic RTA (type4) Aldosterone deficiency/resistance
RTA in DM pts
RTA 4 (damage to juxtaglomerular apparatus) They have: K: 5.2-6 HCO3: 15-20 GFR: 20-50
How to discontinue lithium
Slow tapering
Neurocysticercosis Rx
Albendazole
CS seizure/ICH Rx
Tinea solium infection route
Fecal-oral, ingested eggs
Myasthenia crisis onset symptoms
Generalized and bulbar muscle weakness
Factors precipitating myasthenic crisis
Infection
Surgery
Drugs (azithromycin, aminoglycosides, BB)
Myasthenic crisis Rx
If deteriorating respiratory status, intubate
Pyridostigmine temporarily held (to reduce secretions)
CS
IVIG or plasmaphresis (preferred) once stabilized
+/- MFM, AZA
Chlorthalidone drug category
Thiazide diuretic
Thiazides metabolic effect
Increased insulin resistance, increased BS
Increased TG, Cholesterol
The thiazide diuretic with most hyperglycemic effect and most cardiovascular beneficial effect
Chlorthalidone
Late-onset CAH symptoms
Premature adrenarche/pubarche Severe cystic acne (resistant to Rx) Accelerated linear growth Advanced bone age Normal electrolytes
Idiopathic precocious puberty
Almost exclusively in girls
Accounts for 80% of gonadotropin-related puberty
Center (gonadotropin-dependent) vs peripheral (gonadotropin-independent) puberty
Baseline level of LH is increased or will Increased with GnRH stimulation
Neurological symptoms in Plagra
Affective symptoms, memory loss, psychosis
niacin deficiency observed in:
Corn products as main food (deficient in B3) Alcoholism Chronic illness Carcinoid syndrome Hartnup disease Prolonged INH
Post void residual volume diagnostic of retention
> 50 ml
Uncomplicated cystitis w/u
Just urinalysis
Culture not needed unless failure of initial treatment
Complicated cystitis
Associated DM, pregnancy, RF, obstruction, catheter, procedure, ImSupp, hospital acquired
Rx for uncomplicated cystitis
Nitrofurantoin 5 d
TMP/SMX 3 d
Fosfomycin single dose
Q if above not possible
Rx of complicated cystitis
Urine culture
Q (cipro, levo) 5-14 d
Ampi/genta , ceftriaxone if severe
Pyelonephritis Rx
U/C
Outpatient: Q (cipro, levo)
Inpatient: Q, AG +/- ampi
If symptoms of UTI with negative U/A (dipstick)
U/C
Positive nitrite in U/A indicates
Enterobacteriaceae
Tx of a single bone eosinophilic granuloma (LCH)
Conservative
Spontaneously resolves
Most common etiology of nephrotic syndrome associated with renal vein thrombosis
Membranous glomerulopathy
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
Culture > 100,000 colonies/ml
Rx of UTI/ asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
Nitrofurantoin 5-7 d Amoxi, amoxi-clav 3-7 d Fosfomycin single dose Cephalexin Avoid: Q Avoid: TMP-SMX in 1st and 3rd T Test of cure
Pyelonephritis treatment during pregnancy
Hospitalization
Intravenous antibiotics (b-lactams, meropenem)
Avoid aminoglycosides unless other agents cannot be used
Change to 10 to 14 day course of oral antibiotics after afebrile for 24 hours
Other name for osgood-schlatter
Traction apophysitis of tibial tubercle
PAS-positive material in intestinal lamina propria
Whipple
Whipple symptoms
White men 4th-6th decades of life Wt loss Abd pain, diarrhea, malabsorption,distention, flatulence, steatorrhea Migratory polyarthropathy Chronic cough Myocardial, valvular involvement Dementia, Supranuclear ophthalmoplegia, myoclonus Intermittent low grade fever Skin pigmentation LAP
Indication of renal Bx in children with nephrotic syndrome
> 10 y/o
Unresponsive to Tx
Progressive
Intervention based on APGAR
< 7, further evaluation and resuscitations,
If apnea/gasping, HR< 100, positive pressure ventilation, +/- ETT
HR< 60, intubate, chest compression, 100% O2
Children stroke etiologies
SCD (Hx of pain crisis, dactylitis, ethnicity)
congenital diseases
Infections
Systemic illness
Diagnosis of fat emboli
Presence of fat droplets in urine
Intra-arterial Fat globules on fundoscopy
CXR in fat emboli
Diffuse bilateral pulmonary infiltrates
Time of fat emboli
12-72 hr after injury
Rx of fat emboli
Respiratory support
Mediastinal germinal cell tumor markers
Seminoma (beta in 1/3)
Non- seminomatous (AFP, beta
Esophageal coin Rx
If asymptomatic: observe for 24 hours
If symptomatic, time unknown: flexible endoscopy
Batteries, sharp objects, multiple magnets in esophagus Rx
Immediate endoscopy
Dx of wilson
Low serum ceruloplasmin (<20)
Increased urinary copper excretion
Kayser-Fleischer
PAS positive, diastase resistant granules on hepatic Bx
Alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency
Mallory bodies on liver biopsy
Wilson
Dx of Ogilvie syndrome
Abdominal CT
Spinal cord complication years following a cord injury
Syringomyelia (whiplash injury)
Post operative mediastinotis presentation
Within 14 days
Acute mediastinitis Rx
drainage
debridement
Immediate closure
Antibiotics, prolonged
Anabolic steroid abuse signs
Infertility Acne Gynecomastia Hepatic failure Cholestasis dyslipidemia Elevated Hb Elevated Crdecreased testicular size Aggressiveness Psychosis Decreased FSH, LH, GnRH
Pts with CAD who should refrain from sex
Ongoing stable/unstable angina Incomplete revascularization LV dysfunction Symptomatic heart failure High risk arrhythmia Within 2 wk of MI
Until appropriately evaluated and stabilized
1st line Tx for erectile dysfunction in CAD
Sildenafil
Contraindicated with nitrates and a-blockers
Blue discoloration of vision
Sildenafil
First line treatment for erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients
Sildenafil
Chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms
Pelvic pain for more than three months without an identifiable cause Irritative voiding symptoms Pain with ejaculation Blood in the semen Afebrile Little or no prostate tenderness Normal urinalysis and urine culture Treatment includes:alpha blockers, 5alpha reductase inhibitors, antibiotics (Q)
Testicular tumor with increased testosterone and estrogen
Leydig
Isolated Diminished or lost Achilles reflexes in old ages
Normal finding
Cryptochidism Tx
Surgery before one year of age
Neonatal hydrocele management
Both communicating and non-communicating hydroceles will resolve spontaneously by the age of 12 months and can be safely observed during that period.
Varicocele treatment
If fertility desired: ligation of gonadal vein
If fertility not desired: Scrotal support and NSAIDs.
The most common form of shoulder dislocation
Anterior
Anterior versus posterior shoulder dislocation
Anterior: arm slightly abducted externally rotated
Posterior: arm adducted and internally rotate had
Duchenne vs Becker muscular dystrophy
Absent vs reduced Dystrophin
Under 5 vs older than 5 y/o
Friedriech ataxia
The most common type of spinocerebellar ataxia AR Presentsbefore 22 y Gait ataxia Dysarthria Concentric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy DM Hammer toe Scoliosis Dysmetria Nystagmus Ansent DTR
Bacterias causing HUS
EHEC
Shigella
Pneumococ
Iridodonesis
A rapid contraction and dilation of the iris in Marfan
Marfan mutation
Fibrillin-1
AD
Homocystinuria
AR Deficiency of cystathion synthase (Metabolism of methionine) Fair complexion Thromboembolic events Intellectual disability Downward lens dislocation
EDS
Collagen disorder
Fibrillin2 mutation
Congenital contractional arachnodactyly
No ocular/ cardiovascular disorder
Joint contractures
Narrow forehead
Almond-shaped eyes
Downturned mouth
compulsive binge eating
Prader-Willi syndrome
Maternal uniparental disomy
Prominent forehead
Macrorchidism
Fragile X
Hyperuricemia Self mutilation Mental retardation Dystonia Choreoathetosis
Lesch-Nyhan
Precocious puberty
Cafe-au-lait
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
+/- (hyperthyroidism, prolactin- , GH-secreting pituitary adenoma, adrenal hypercortisolism)
McCune-Albright
Sporadic
Chlamydia/gonorrhea screening
NAAT method (on urine, endocervical, urethral, vaginal specimens)
Target:
High risks
Sexually active <25
If positive NAAT
AB
Abstinence from sex
Testing of partner within past 2 mo
ECG, Echo, exercise test in athletes indicated when:
Marfan Chest pain DOE FHx of CMP, long QT Syndrome Premature cardiac death/disability in close relative <50
Clenched hands with overlapping fingers Micrognathia Low set ears Heart defect Renal defect Limited hip abduction Rocker-bottom feet
Trisomy 18
Aplasia cutis Microphthalmia Microcephaly Holoprosencephaly Polydactyly Cleft palate Cardiac defect Umbilical hernia/omphalocele Renal defect Rocker-bottom feet
Trisomy 13
Lymphedema
Cystic hygrome
Fetal hydrops
Horse-shoe kidney
Turner
C1q and C4 levels in angioedema
C1 q normal in hereditary angioedema, depressed in acquired form.
C4 levels depressed in all forms of angioedema.
Angioedema due to ACEI occurs at:
Anytime
Tx: epinephrin if life threatening
Drug causing HUS
Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine neurotoxicity
Often reversible Headache Visual disturbance Seizure Mild tremor Akinetic mutism
Tx Of hypertension due to cyclosporine
Calcium channel blocker
The most common side effect of cyclosporine
Nephrotoxicity
Reversible or irreversible
Drug with gout as side effect
Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine side effects
Nephrotoxicity, hypertension, neurotoxicity, glucose intolerance, infection, malignancy, gingival hypertrophy, gout, hirsutism, GI manifestations, hyperkalemia, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia
Tacrolimus versus cyclosporine regarding side effects
Tacrolimus does not cause hirsutism or gum hypertrophy
And has a higher incidence of neurotoxicity diarrhea and glucose intolerance
Chronic granulomatous disease
XLR
Inability to produce hydrogen peroxide, impaired intracellular killing in phagosomes.
Recurrent pulmonary and cutaneous infections, suppurative adenitis, osteomyelitis.
Catalase positive organisms (staph A, serratia, Burkholderia, aspergillus, nokardia)
Test: Neutrophil function testing:
Dihydrorhodamine 123 test
Nitroblue tetrazolium test
Normal CBC
Tx: prophylaxis with: TMP-SMX, itra. IFN gamma injection if severe
Chediak-Higashi
Staph A, strep pyogenes
Leukocyte adhesion efficiency
Impaired neutrophil migration Delayed umbilical cord separation (>21d) Recurrent nonpurulent skin infection Severe Periodontitis, omphalitis Marked neutrophilia Poor wound healing Staph A, G negative bacilli
CVID
Recurrent respiratory and G.I. infections: Pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis Salmonella, campylobacter, giardia AI disease: RA, thyroid Chronic lung disease: Bronchiectasis G.I. disorders: Chronic diarrhea(spru-like) , chronic giardiasis IBD-like conditions Granuloma development Increased risk for NHL
CVID diagnosis
Low IgG, IgA/IgM
No response to vaccination
Tx: Ig Replacement therapy
The most common primary immunodeficiency in adults
CVID
Hyper IgM shndrome
Absence of CD40 ligand on T-cells
Increased IgM
Decreased other classes of Ig
Nl B-cell count
Recurrent sinopulmonary infections with encapsulated bacteria
Increased risk of opportunistic infections (PCP)
FTT
Tx: prophylactic ABs, interval IVIg admenistration
Bruton
X-linked Agammaglobulinemia Low Igs Absent/low B-cells Absence of lymphoid tissue
The most common primary immunodeficiency
Selective IgA deficiency
Selective IgA def
Usually asymptomatic
Recurrent Sinopulmonary and gastrointestinal infections
Associated with Autoimmune diseases and atopy
Anaphylaxis during transfusion
Low or absent IgA
Traveling to north Africa
Vaccins: Hepatitis A (the most common vaccine preventable disease) Hepatitis B Typhoid Polio booster
Yellow fever vaccine
For those traveling to sub-Saharan Africa and equatorial South American countries
Meningococcal vaccination
Hajj
Contraindication to pertussis vaccine
Progressive neurologic disorder (until treatment is established and condition stabilized)
Encephalopathy within a year of previous vaccine dose
Precautions for dT vaccine:
Moderate-severe acute illness
Guillain Barré within 6 wk of vaccine
Arthus type hypersensitivity following dT containing vaccine
Precautions for pertussis vaccine
Moderate or severe acute illness
Reaction to previous doses
Seizure within three days
Temperature 40.5 or higher within two days
Hypotonic hyporesponsive episode within two days
Inconsolable persistent crying within two days
Vaccinations in stable preterm infants
According to chronological age
The exception to hepatitis B vaccine at birth in a premature infant
Weight under 2 kg
Rota vaccine contraindication
Anaphylaxis
Hx of intussusception
History of uncorrected congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract for example Meckel’s diverticulum
SCID
SCID
Failure of T cell development
X linked recessive
Autosomal recessive
Recurrent severe viral fungal or opportunistic infections
FTT
Chronic diarrhea
Low Ig levels
Low T cell count (viral, fungal, opportunistic)
B cell dysfunction (sinopulmonary, GI infections)
Chronic diarrhea
Absence of lymphoid tissue on examination
Treatment: stem cell transplant
Vaccines contraindicated in CLA (Bruton)
Live vaccines
Randomization is a method to control
Confounding
Selection bias
Statistical modeling for example multi variant analysis is to control
Confounding
The null value for correlation coefficient
0
Confounding versus effect modification
Can be elucidated via stratification:
If stratification leads to no significant difference in the stratified groups then it is confounding.
Conversely if there is a significant difference between the two groups then the variable is an effect modifier.
When is the odd ratio a good approximation of relative risk in a study
When the disease is rare
The medication reconciliation intervention most likely to result in a decrease in adverse drug events and healthcare utilization
Pharmacist directed interventions
High-risk patients targeted interventions
Respondent bias
Is present when the outcome is obtained by the patient’s response and not by objective diagnostic methods
For example migraine headache
The effect of sample size on confidence interval
Smaller sample size=increased CI=decreased power
Larger sample size=decreased CI=increased power
Hazard ratio
The ratio of an event rate occurring in the treatment group compared to an event rate occurring in the non-treatment group. A ratio less than 1 indicates that the treatment group had a significantly lower events rate while values greater than 1 indicate that the treatment group had a much higher event rate.
Factorial design
Involves two or more experimental interventions, each with two or more variables that are studied independently
Susceptibility bias
When is the treatment regimen selected for a patient depends on the severity of the patient’s condition, a form of selection bias known as susceptibility bias can result (confounding by indication)
Intention to treat analysis
To avoid selection bias in studies patients are randomly assigned to treatments to minimize potential confounding variables. many studies also perform any intention to treat analysis to deal with the selection bias. An I TT analysis compares 2 initial randomized treatment groups (the original intention) regardless of the eventual treatment, to avoid counting crossover patients.
As-treated analysis
Conversely to ITT, as-treated analysis compares the groups based on the actual treatment received. An as-treated analysis is performed to gauge the effectiveness of the treatment itself, with less regard for potential confounders.
Drugs associated with photosensitivity reaction
Tetracyclines Chlorpromazine Prochlorperazine Furosemide Hydrochlorothiazide Amiodarone Promethazine Piroxicam
Infection organisms in burn patients
Staphylococcus aureus and other gram-positive organisms immediately after a severe burn
After more than 5 days most infections are due to gram-negative organisms (for example pseudomonas aeruginosa) or fungi (for example Candida)
Burn patients more susceptible to infection
If more than 20% surface area is involved
The earliest signs of infection in a burn patient
A change in appearance ( partial thickness injury turns into a full thickness injury) of the wound or the loss of a viable skin graft
Burn wound sepsis findings
T<36.5 or >39
Progressive tachycardia>90
Progressive tachypnea>30
Refractory hypotension (systolic blood pressure <90)
Diagnosis of burn wound infection:
Quantitative wound culture (>100,000/g)
Biopsy to determine tissue invasion depth
Treatment of burn wound infection
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Carbapenem
+/- vancomycin (MRSA)
+/- AG (MDR pseudomonas)
Burn wound infection symptoms
A change in appearance of the wound Reduce or increase temperature Tachycardia Tachypnea Hypotension Oliguria Unexplained hyperglycemia Thrombocytopenia Mental status changes
Erysipelas vs cellulitis
Raised edges vs flat edges
Rapid spread vs indolent spread
Early fever vs later fever
Self resolution of molluscum
Within 6 to 12 months
Molluscum virus
Pox
Treatment of low risk BCC on trunk and extremities
Electrodesiccation and Curettage
Treatment of high-risk BCC on trunk and extremities
Total excision with 3 to 5 mm margins
Treatment of BCC on face
Mohs
Conditions associated with PTC
Hepatitis C HIV Excessive alcohol consumption Estrogen use Smoking
Treatment of PCT
Hydroxychloroquine
Phlebotomy
Treatment of the underlying condition
Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis
First line: emollience and non-medicated shampoos
Second line: topical antifungals or low potency glucocorticoids
medications causing drug-induced acne
Steroids Androgens Azathioprine EGFR inhibitors Phenytoin Antipsychotics Isoniazide Cyclosporine
Chloracne locations
Head, neck, axilla
Exposure to pollutant dioxin
The most common reason for black dot Tinea capitalist
T. Tonsurans
Pityriasis versicolor micro-organism
M. Gobosa
The infection causing TEN
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Potassium levels in primary adrenal insufficiency versus Central adrenal insufficiency
Those with PAI usually have hyponatremia and hyperkalemia due to concurrent mineralocorticoid insufficiency. by contrast potassium is normal in patience with Central adrenal insufficiency, although hyponatremia can be present due to increased release of antidiuretic hormone
Treatment for adrenal crisis
Should be started empirically with intravenous hydrocortisone or Dexamethasone and with aggressive fluid support
Doses of corticosteroid Needing stress does during acute illness
Three weeks in patients taking prednisones 20 mg/day or higher. Patients taking less than 5 mg have minimal risk and usually do not require a stress dosing. Intermediate does (5 to 20) can cause HPA suppression and require pre-operative evaluation with an early morning cortisol levels to determine risk.
Primary vs secondary adrenal insufficiency
Primary: hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, hypotension, hyperpigmentation. Other AI disorders.
Secondary: normal K, normal acid-base, normal/low Na.
Acute adrenal crisis symptoms
Abdominal pain
shock
fever
Altered mental status
Adrenal insufficiency due to HIV
can be due to opportunistic infections
Or due to treatment with Azoles
Initial evaluation of adrenal insufficiency
8 AM cortisol
Baseline ACTH
Cosyntropin stimulation
The most common electrolyte abnormality in PAI
Hyponatremia
Ovary dysfunction syndrome’s discovered by karyotyping
Turner
Fragile x
Diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome
24 hour urinary excretion of 5-HIAA
CT/MRI of abd, pelvis
OctreoScan to detect metastases
Echo if symptoms of carcinoid heart disease
Carcinoid syndrome treatment
Octreotide ( if symptomatic/prior to surgery or anesthesia)
Surgery for liver metastasis
Heart problem with carcinoid syndrome
Tricuspid regurgitation
Effect of hypomagnesemia on Ca, P, PTH
PTH level is variable (decreased mg induces PTH resistance, decreases PTH secretion)
Ca level is low
P level is normal
Effect of renal failure on Ca, P, PTH, Calcitriol
Decreased GFR -> increased P -> increased PTH, decreased D3, decreased Ca (binding) -> more decrease in Ca, more increase in PTH
The effect of decreased vitamin D on serum P calcium and PTH
P: low to low-normal
Ca: normal
PTH: high
The age of percentile drop in children with constitutional growth delay
Between 6 months to 3 years of age
Cushing disease
ACTH producing pituitary adenoma
Normal serum osmolality
275 to 295
Normal serum sodium
135 to 145
Normal urine osmolality
300 to 900 usually 500 to 800
Labs in Primary polydipsia
Hyponatremia (<137)
Urine osmolality <100 (<1/2 of plasma)
Urine osmolality < serum osmolality
Which urine osmolality rules out DI?
> 600
Serum Na in central vs nephrogenic Na
Central DI: high serum Na (>150 due to thirst impairment)
Nephrogenic DI: nl (intact thirst)
HbA1c levels
6.5 and more, DM
<5.7, Nl
5.7-6.4, increased risk
FBG interpretation
> 125, DM
100-125, increased risk
<100, Nl
Oral hypoglycemic agent helping weight reduction
GLP-1 receptor agonist:
Exenatide, liraglutide
OHA after metformin failure
Usually sulfonylurea
But also TZD, GLP-1 inh,…
Second agent for metformin failure
Depends on pt’s condition
OHA with adverse effect of bone fracture
TZD, pioglitazone
OHA with adverse effect of bladder cancer
TZD: pioglitazone
Can pioglitazone be used in Renal failure?
Yes
Wt neutral OHAs
Metformin
DPP-4 inhibitors (sitagliptin)
Sitagliptin
Wt neutral
DPP-4 inh
Low risk of hypoglycemia
Ok in renal insufficiency
OHA with adverse effect of pancreatitis
GLP-1 agonist
OHA acting via increase of incretin
DPP-4 inh
The primary intervention to slow decline in GFR after development of azotemia diabetes mellitus
Intensive blood pressure control
Initial risk of initiating ACE inhibitors or ARB in patients with diabetic nephropathy
Acute decline in GFR
Hyperkalemia
The amount of daily protein recommended for patience with diabetic nephropathy and azotemia
0.8 mg/kg/d
First line antihypertensive treatment in Black pts with or without CKD
With CKD: ACEI, ARB
Without CKD: diuretics, CCB
Rx for painful diabetic neuropathy
TCA
duloxetine
Pregabalin
Gabapentin
Pregabalin Mechanism of action
It is a structural analog of GABA and decreases pain by inhibiting the release of excitatory neurotransmitters by binding to voltage gated calcium modulators on nerve terminals.
Amitriptyline not good for:
> 65 y
Cardiac disease
Tests for sensory deficits in diabetic foot
Sense of pressure: 10 g monofilament Vibration: tuning fork Pain: pinprick Temprature Proprioception Ankle jerk
Small fiber versus large fiber neuropathy in DM
Small fiber: positive symptoms: pain, paresthesia, allodynia.
Large fibers: negative symptoms: numbness, loss of vibration/proprioception, diminished ankle reflexes
When to start K in DKA pt?
If levels reach<4.5
When to add bicarbonate in DKA pt?
If pH< 6.9
When to add P in DKA pt?
If < 1
The best markers indicating resolution of ketonemia
Serum anion gap
Betahydroxybutirate
Also: rise in serum bicarbonate and pH
Measurement of parameters in DKA
Glucose: every hour
Electrolytes and anion gap: every 2-4 h
When to add dextrose in DKA?
Glucose 200
When to change serum in DKA?
First: NS
When glucose reaches 200: HS+ D5% + K 20mEq/L
Dx of DKA:
pH: <7.3
Bicarbonate <15-20
BG> 250
The most common pattern of sick euthyroid disease
TSH: Nl
FT4: Nl
Total and FT3: decreased
If disease continues:
All decrease
Recovery:
Transient increase in TSH
Factors inhibiting peripheral T4 to T3 conversion:
Caloric deprivation Increased CS Increased inflammatory mediators Free fatty acids Certain medications
Positive prussian blue stain in urine indicates
Hemosiderin
Diabetic gastroparesis treatment
Metoclopramide
Erythromycin (IV in acute exacerbations)
Cisaoride (risk of arrhythmia and death)
Gaucher manifestations
Severe splenomegaly, hepatomegaly
Anemia, thrombocytopenia
Bony pain
FTT, delayed puberty
Glucocerebridase deficiency
Tx: enzyme replacement
Glucagonoma
NME
Mild DM, easily controllable by OHA & diet
Wt loss m, diarrhea
Ataxia, dementia, proximal muscle weakness
VTE
Anemia
Glucagon >500
The major gluconeogenic aa in the body
Alanine
Onset of gluconeogenesis
After 12 hour of fasting
Von-Gierkes disease
Glucose 6-phosphotase deficiency Type 1 glycogen storage disease 3-4 mo of age Liver, kidneys, intestinal mucosa Hypoglycemia Lactic acidosis Hyperuricemia Hyperlipidemia Seizures (hypoglycemic) Doll-like face Thin extremities Short stature Protuberant abdomen (enlarged liver and kidney) Normal heart/spleen
Type2 glycogen storage disease, pompe
Acid maltase deficiency First few weeks of life Floppy baby Macroglossia Heart failure
Type 3 GSD
Deficiency of glycogen debranching enzyme activity Hepatomegaly Hypoglycemia Hyperlipidemia FTT Elevated liver enzymes, fasting ketons Normal lactate, uric acid
Gynecomasia in pubertal boys
In up to 2/3 of boys in mid-late puberty Uni/bilateral Resolves within several weeks to 2 years Due to testicular production of estrogen and peripheral conversion of androgen to estrogen No W/U or Rx
Normal testis volume
Prepubertal <3 ml
Post pubertal 8-18 ml
Androgens in women
Ovary and Adrenal:
Androstenedione
DHEA
Tes
Predominantly Adrenal:
DHEAS
Androgenic activity of DHEA & DHEAS
negligible and due to conversion to Testosterone and androstenedione
Effect of oral and transdermal estrogen on TBG levels
Oral, increases TBG (so increased TSH and decreased FT4 in hypothyroid pts who receive Levothyroxin)
Transdermal, no change
Effect of androgens in TBG
Decrease
Confirming the Dx if primary hyperaldostronism
Adrenal suppression test after oral saline load
Easily induced hypokalemia after diuretics
Suspect hyperaldostronism
Check A/R ratio
Milk alkali syndrome
Excessive intake of Ca & absorbable alkali: CaCO3
Increased risk if: concomitant thiazide diuretic, ACEI/ ARB, NSAIDs
Hypercalcemia -> renal vasoconstriction -> decreased GFR
Hypercalcemia -> inhibition of Na-K-2Cl cotransporter and impaired ADH function -> increased Na and water loss -> hypovolemia -> increased reabsorption of bicarbonate
The most common cause of PTH independent hypercalcemia
Humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy
Ca>14
Effect of increased/decreased pH on Ca
Increased pH-> H+ leaves albumin, therefore Ca binds to Alb -> hypocalcemia (total Ca level unchanged)
Decreased pH -> H+ binds Alb -> Ca leaves alb -> increased ionized Ca
Type of hypercalcemia with Li
PTH dependent
Effect of PTH on urine Ca levels
Increased urine Ca (despite resorption from distal tubule)
Elevated PTH + Hypercalcemia + low urine Ca (<100mg/24h)
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Neonatal thyrotoxicosis
Only with graves (passage of Ig through placenta)
Tx: Self-resolves within 3 mo
Methimazole + BB
Agranulocytosis with anti-thyroid drugs
With both methimazole and PTU Mostly during the first 90 days No need for routine CBC Check CBC if fever/ sore throat D/C promptly If WBC > 1500, fever and sore throat are unlikely to be due to antithyroids
Tx of thyroid adenoma, multinodular goiter
Initial: BB + methymazole/PTU
Definitive: surgery, RIA
Ophthalmopathy, neonatal thyrotoxicosis in Thyroid adenoma and multinodular goiter
Not seen
Normal TSH levels
0.4-4
Normal total T4
4.6-12
Treatment that worsens thyroid ophthalmopathy
RIA
(Administered withCS if mild ophthalmopathy)
Surgery preferred over RAI if mod-sev
TFT in suppurative thyroiditis
Nl
Tx of thyroid storm
BB
PTU ( to decrease hormone synthesis)
SSKI (1h after PTU to decrease hormone release)
CS ( to prevent T4 to T3 conversion)
Thyrotoxicosis with Normal or increased RAIU
Graves
Toxic multinodular goiter
Toxic nodule
Painless thyroiditis
Anti TPO+ Variant of Hashimoto Decreased RAIU Excludes pts within a year of delivery A self-limited hyperthyroid phase Then hypothyroid phase (persists or returns to eu) No Tx required except BB for hyper phase
PVR in hypo vs hyperthyroidism
Increase in Hypo
Decrease in Hyper
BP rises in both
Normal Mg levels
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
If hypocalcemia (confirmed with repeat measurement)
R/O: Hypoalbuminemia Drugs Mg Transfusion
If all Ok, measure PTH
Normal P levels
2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Mg and PTH
Hypomagnesemia decreases PTH secretion and induces resistance to PTHo
Hypoparathyroidism induced by low Mg levels vs hypoparathyroidism induced by other reasons
The first one is not associated with increased phosphate levels
P levels are normal or low in Mg deficiency)
Injectable drugs that can reduce serum Ca levels
Citrate ( via transfusion with hepatic problems)
EDTA
Foscarnet
Lactate
The most common non-surgical reason for hypoparathyroidism
AI
At this glucose level there is near complete suppression of insulin
60
Secondary hypogonadism in men, evaluation:
PRL
+/- MRI (if elevated PRL, mass-effect symptoms, test<150, abn other pituitary hormones)
Transferrin
Reasons for secondary hypogonadism in men
Kallman Hyperprolactinemia GC (cushing) Opiates Tumors damaging gonadotroph cells Pituitary apoplexy Infiltration (hemochromatosis) Systemic disease Morbid obesity DM
Recovery of HPA function after discontinuation of GC
May take up to 6-12 mo
Non-functioning hypophysis adenoma vs prolactinoma
PRL>200 in prolactinoma
Mild-mod elevation in non-functional adenoma
Alcohol effect on LH and testo
Suppresses LH
Directly inhibits testo production
Hypothyroidism and Serum lipid profile
Increased LDL or
increased LDL and triglyceride
Myopathy of hypothyroidism
Elevated CK ESR, CRP: normal or mildly elevated Associated Delayed DTR and additional features of hypothyroidism Proximal weakness EMG: normal or non-specific
Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism?
Yes if high anti-TPO
Normal TFT
TSH: 0.4-4 TT4: 4.6-12 microgram/dl FT4: 0.9-1.7 ng/dl TT3: 80-180 ng/dl FT3: 240-480 pg/dl T3RU:24-37%
Thyroid lymphoma radiology
Donut sign in CT
Pseudocystic pattern in US
Core biopsy required
Evaluation necessary in all patients diagnosed with MTC
RET mutation
Plasma fractionated metanephrine assay
TFT during pregnancy
TSH: Decreased (B-hCG stimulates thyroid)
TT4: increased
FT4: normal or mildly increased
TBG: increased
Pregnancy in controlled hypothyroidism
Increase dosage of levothyroxin by 30% at the time pregnancy is detected.
Then adjusted every 4 wks
Gold standard test for detecting DM in PCOS
Oral glucose tolerance test
Isolated premature adrenarche is RF for:
PCOS
DM2
Metabolic syndrome
Symptoms of isolated premature adrenarche
Pubic/axillary hair Acne Oily hair and skin Body odor Normal bone age
W/U for gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty
Brain MRI with contrast
Primary Tx for gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty
GnRH agonist
No Tx in prolactinoma if:
Asymptomatic and <10 mm
Tx of prolactinoma
If: > 10 mm or symptomatic microprolactinoma
Tx-> cabergoline, bromocriptine
Surgery if: >3cm
Or increase in size while on treatment
If high PRL detected,
R/O: Pregnancy Renal failure Drugs Hypothyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia in prolactinoma vs other pituitary tumors
Prolactinoma >200
Deficient electrolytes in refeeding syndrome
Phosphorus is the primary deficient electrolyte
Also Mg, K (causing arrhythmia in atrophic malnourished heart) -> cardiopulmonary failure
Also B1 decrease
The reason behind refeeding syndrome
Increase in insulin
Tx of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Surgery (if<1-2cm, partial)
+ adjuvant radioiodine ablation (if large, extrathyroid invasion, lymph node mets, incomplete resection)
+ levothyroxin to suppress TSH
Invasion of follicular thyroid carcinoma
Capsule
Blood vessels
Hematogenous spread (not lymphatic)
Psammoma bodies in thyroid cancer
Papillary thyroid carcinoma
Hürthle cells
Non-specific
Follicular thyroid carcinoma
Benign adenomas
Hashimito
Large, polygonal, eosinophilic cytoplasm, large quantities of mitochondria
Thyroid nodule ultrasound suspicious for cancer
Hypoechoic
Microcalcification
Internal vascularity
stool osmotic gap
290-(2x stool Na + 2x stool K)
VIPoma
Pancrease tail Secretory diarrhea (stool osmolar gap<50) Flushing N/V Hypo/achloridia Hypokalemia Hypercalcemia Increased BG Lethargy Muscle weakness/cramp VIP level > 75 pg/ml
Osteomalacia radiology
Decreased bone density
Thinned cortex
Codfish vertebral bodies
Bilateral and symmetric Pseudo-fractures (Looser zone)
Lab findings in osteomalacia
Low VitD (primary reason) Low/normal Ca Low P High PTH High ALP Low urine Ca
Rickets vs osteomalacia
Rickets: Defective mineralization of growth plates
Osteomalacia: Ca or P deficiency at the mineralization front
A situation where hypophosphatemia is more marked than hypocalcemia:
VitD deficiency
Difficulty hearing in crowded or noisy environments
Presbycusis
Aspirin ototoxicity
Tinnitus
In very high doses it can cause hearing loss
Furosemide ototoxicity
Reversible or permanent hearing loss
Tinnitus
Hearing loss at lower doses if renal failure
HELLP
Severe form of preeclampsia
Results from: abnormal placentation, systemic inflammation,
Activation of coagulation system and complement cascade
Aromatase deficiency
In utero: masculinization of mother (resolves after delivery) Virilized XX child Nl internal genitalia Ambiguous external genitalia Clitoromegaly Delayed puberty Osteoporosis Undetectable estrogen High gonadotropins Polycystic ovaries
Test to assess ovarian reserve
Day 3 FSH
Unilateral bloody breast discharge
Intraductal papilloma
Irregular and heavy menses in teenagers recently experiencing menarche is due to
Anovulatory cycled
Evaluation of guaiac negative bilateral breast discharge
If lump, skin changes, nipple changes, LAP: mamo, sono
If non: B-HCG, TSH, PRL, guaiac, +/-MRI
Management of suspected ovarian tumor on U/S
Exploratory laparotomy
Tx of ovarian cyst rupture
If uncomplicated: conservative with analgesics
If fever, hypotension, tachycardia, hemoperitoneum, infection: surgical, AB…
Pelvic pain in a pt with a known ovarian mass
Ovarian torsion (esp dermoid tumor)