Mix3

Question 1

Rx for subacute thyroiditis:

Answer 1

B-b for Sx control, NSAID for pain relief.

Presents as fever, neck pain, Hi T4, Low TSH, tender goiter, ^ ESR. Generally post-viral

Question 2

Initial test of choice for suspected toxic megacolon?

Answer 2

Abdominal x-ray

Question 3

What’s the criteria for long term home O2 Rx for COPD/

Answer 3

1. Resting arterial tension (PaO2) < 55mmHg or pulse ox saturation (SaO2) < 88 on rm air.
2. PaO2 <59 mmHg or SaO2 < 89 in Pt w/cor pulmonale, evidence of R HF, or Hct > 55

Question 4

short systolic murmur at the cardiac apex that disappears with squatting is most consistent with:

Answer 4

MVP. This has nonejection clicks and mid-late systolic murmurs of mitral regurg (MR). Squatting increases venous return (preload)&raquo_space; ^ LV size and volume&raquo_space; delay in valve prolapse with later click and shorter murmur.

Question 5

What is brachytherapy?

Answer 5

Implant radioactive source directly into intracerebral mass or surgical cavity. Allows higher radiation doses to be delivered to brain without affecting other organs. Can be used after surgery or whole brain radiation.

Question 6

Best diagnostic tool to diagnose Parkinsons:

Answer 6

Phys exam (clinical dx)

Question 7

Rx for C diff

Answer 7

Oral vanc or fidaxomicin

Question 8

Rx for scabies

Answer 8

Topical 5% permethrin or oral ivermectin

Question 9

Hepatic adenoma is a benign liver tumor typically seen in young women and can cause RUQ pain. It is associated with what med?

Answer 9

OCP use