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M w/ weeks of b/l hand pain, headache, HTN x1 week. BP 210/110. Cr 2.8, Plt 130, Hb 10, schistocytes on smear
scan with reticular fibrosis

(a) Most likely dx
(b) First line tx

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(a) Scleroderma renal crisis- systemic sceroderma pt w/ acute onset hypertensive urgency and kidney failure due to b/l renal artery stenosis (from deposition of collagen and vascular wall thickening 2/2 scleroderma)
(b) First line tx (most studied) = Captopril- rapid onset, short duration of action ACEi

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Radiation pneumonitis

(a) Timeline
(b) Clinical features
(c) Tx

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Radiation pneumonitis

(a) Typically 4-12 weeks after radiation
(b) Fever, cough (looks just like regular PNA), often is tx first as regular PNA w/ abx then symptoms refractory
(c) Steroids

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What type of extrapyramidal symptoms are the following

a) Sudden muscle contractions
(b) Subjetive restlessness
(c) Repetitive involuntary behavior (ex: lip smacking

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Extrapyramidal symptoms

(a) Sudden muscle contractions = dystonia/ dystonic reaction
(b) Akathisia = subjective restlessness, pacing
(c) Lip smaking = tardive dyskinesia

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Malaria prophylaxis options

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Atovaquone-proguanil often first line
Second line- doxy

-used over hydroxychloroquine given high resistance

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When is daily acyclovir for HSV-1 ppx indicated?

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Daily acyclovir if

  • more than 4 outbreaks per year
  • painful outbreaks w/o prodromal features (so can’t start oral acyclovir at signs of prodromal features)
  • complications (ex: aseptic meningitis)
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Most common bug causing culture negative endocarditis

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Coxiella burnetti (Q-fever)

-HACEK organisms are actually usually found on cultures now

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Q-fever

(a) Mechanism of transmission
(b) Most common clinical course

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Q-fever = zoonotic infection 2/2 coxiella burnetti

(a) Zoonotic- farm animals, manure/straw/dust
(b) Most common clinical course = self-limited febrile illness w/o complications

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Scleroderma renal crisis

(a) Clinical features
(b) Lab abnormalities
(c) Acute management

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Scleroderma renal crisis
-scleroderma = 2/2 collagen deposition, vessel wall thickening

(a) Acute-onset hpertensive emergency and renal failure in pt w/ signs of systemic scleroderma (skin/joint findings)
(b) Renal failure (Cr elevated), also can have MAHA (so anemia) and thrombocytopenia

(c) Acute mgmt = captopril to resolve to normal BP within 72 hours

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Possible cardiac complication of Q-fever

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Q-fever (coxiella burnetti) can cause culture-negative endocarditis

Endocarditis associated w/ high antiphospholipid titer

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38M works on farm, presents w/ fever and conjunctival redness

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Conjunctival effusion = buzzword for leptospirosis

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+blood cultures with which 3 organisms necessitates removal of tunneled catheter line (and not just salvage w/ antimicrobial lock)

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3 organisms in which long-term catheters must be removed (don’t just try to antibiotic lock them)

  1. pseudomonas
  2. staph aureus b/c makes biofilms
  3. candidemia/fungemia
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What blood test to get for any pt diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer

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RET germline mutation

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57M w/ unilateral pleural effusion, recent negative TST, bulky mediastinal lymphadenopathy on imaging

Effusion exudative with turbid white fluid

(a) Most likely diagnosis

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Chylothorax- TG > 110, due to thoracic duct obstruction from lymphoadenopathy

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Type of double vision seen in myasthenia gravis

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Fattiguable diplopia- worse at the end of the day, after prolonged periods of staring etc

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How to diagnosed myasthenia gravis

(a) Gold standard
(b) Second step

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Diagnose myasthenia gravis

(a) First with antibodies- most will be anti-ACHreceptor positive, then a few that are AChR negative will be anti-MUSK positive (muscle receptor tyrosine kinase)
(b) Suspicion still high despite negative antibodies- do EMG for fatigability with repetitive nerve stimulation

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Once diagnosed with myasthenia gravis what other 2 things should be checked?

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Need to check for other concomittant issues

  1. TSH given high crossover with autoimmune thyroid issues
  2. CT neck for thymoma (often place where autoantibodies are made)
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When is hemodialysis indicated in severe hypercalcemia?

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Only if you can’t flood the patient w/ fluids essentially
ex: already renal failure, CKD/oliguria, heart failure

Otherwise even if Ca super high (15/16) still just use fluids, bisphosphonate, calcitonin

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List 2 benefits of liraglutide over saxagliptin

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Liraglutide (GLP-1 agonist) promotes weight loss and improves A1C by 1%

While saxagliptin (DPP-4 inhibitors) are weight neutral and modest A1C (0.5%)

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62M smoker w/ GERD, claudication symptoms on walking, ABIs 1.45 on R, 1.40 on L

Dx?

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Still peripheral arterial disease even though ABI not low

normal is 0.5 to 1.3 actually, so elevated is b/c of calcified/stiff vessels that are non-compressible in advanced PAD

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Nocardia

(a) Most common site of primary infection
(b) Feared CNS complication

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Nocardia = gram positive rod, branching, partially acid fast staining

(a) Lungs/inhaled, PNA
(b) CNS/brain parenchymal consolidation

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Brain abscess with culture + partially acid-fast GP rods

Dx?

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Nocardia

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Features of disseminated blastomycoses

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“Blasts, bones, balls, and skin”

Blastomycosis:

Bones- osteomyelitis in 1/4 of pts w/ disseminated disease, often w/ soft tissue swelling or draining sinus tract adjacent to focus of osteo

Balls- prostatitis, epidiymoorchitis

Skin- verrucous lesions w/ irregular borders, microabscesses, subcutaneous nodules

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Which 2 endemic mycoses are typical for Mississippi and Ohio River Valley

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Mississippi/Ohio River valley, midwest

-histo and blasto (not coccidio- thats arizona/Cali/New Mexico)

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Aside from diabetes, name 2 other associated endocrinopathies seen in hereditary hemochromatosis

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Hereditary hemochromatosis causes iron deposition in

  1. pituitary gonadotrophic cells => low TSH/LH, low tesosterone
  2. thyroid follicular cells => hypothyroidism
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Spotaneous PTX with surrounding ground in HIV pt w/ LDH > 450 Dx?
PCP- LDH > 450 is rather specific for PCP | -5% of PCP cases have spontaneous PTX
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Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase- dx?
Anti-GAD = LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood) Adults 30-50, type 1 diabetes so need insulin sooner, not obese typically
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When to use high vs. low potency topical steroids for psoriasis
Psoriasis: Low potency for face or intertriginous regions with high risk for skin atrophy High potency for mild/moderate skin findings
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24M HIV negative, s/p IM PCN 1 day ago for rash presumed to be secondary syphilis Returns w/ fevers, chills, progressed rash (a) Dx (b) Mgmt
(a) Jarish-Herxheimer reaction 2/2 spirochete release/death | (b) Symptomatic mgmt, tylenol/NSAID
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29F w/ complicated vaginal delivery 1 yr ago, presenting w/ fatigue and hair loss x months BP 90/60, sparse axillary/public hair TSH and free T4 low, thyroxine (T4) wnl (a) Next diagnostic step (b) Dx?
(a) Cosyntropin sim test- basically r/o adrenal insufficiency (b) Likely pituitary apoplexy from Sheehans => low TSH released => low thyroid hormones But need to r/o AI first b/c if give thyroid hormone and there's adrenal insufficiency, can precipitate adrenal crisis
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When to give antibiotics after I&D of abscess
If abscess > 2cm, or significant surrounding erythema c/f cellulitis
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When is PPI indicated for pt requiring DAPT
``` High risk pts on DAPT requiring PPI for GI bleed ppx - prior GI bleed - prior PUD - active H. pylori in adult over 65 years old ```
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85M prior depression tx with TCA, now recurrent severe depression: 15 lb weight loss, hears voices and has thoughts of suicide First line tx?
ECT- first line for severe depression w/ psychotic features especially w/ life-threatening features (SI, unwilling to eat) - especially efficacious in elderly
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Which alzheimer medication can cause sinus bradycardia?
Donepazil = cholinesterase inhibitor => more ACh around = affects SA node can cause symptomatic bradycardia
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Features of latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood (a) Age of onset (b) Response to oral meds (c) BMI (d) Serologies
LADA (a) Age 30-50 yoa (b) Typically dont respond to oral meds and require insulin earlier b/c its a form of type I (no islet cells left) (c) BMI low, typically not obese like in type 2 (d) Anti-GAD antibody
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In DKA when to (a) Remove K from fluids (b) Hold insulin gtt (c) Start D5
DKA (a) Add K to fluids unless K is over 5.3 (b) Hold insulin for K under 3.3 (c) Start D5 when FS under 200
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57M smoker w/ R thigh pain/fatigue w/ walking and ulcer at R toe. ABI 1.0 on R Next diagnostic step?
High enough suspicion for PAD but ABIs not diagnostic- do exercise ABI Reduction in ABI for 20% is diagnostic for exercise-induced claudication -wouldn't go straight to CTA without diagnosis b/c that's a lot of contrast exposure for surgical planning
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Differentiate acid/base disorder in vomiting vs. diarrhea
Acid/base disorder Vomiting- getting rid of HCl => metabolic alkalosis Diarrhea => metabolic acidosis b/c loss of organic acid anions (acetate, proprionate) and some HCO3 in stool
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Triad in fat embolism
Fat embolism after long bone fracture: typically 24-72 hrs after initial insult 1. SOB/ resp distress- often GGOs on CT chest w/ perfusion defect on V/Q scan 2. petechial rash 3. neurologic abnormality- seizures, confusion, focal deficit
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What CBC abnormality to expect in lead poisoning
Lead poisoning => anemia due to inhibition of heme synthesis Basophilic stippling on peripheral smear due to denatured RNA in RBCs
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Ways to reduce risk of fat embolism after long bone fracture
- immediate immbolization (have them not walk) | - urgent surgical evaluation (don't delay surgical repair
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35 y/oM from Turkey p/w painful oral lesions, anterior uveitis, skin lesions on face refuses lab work b/c gets skin bump and infections w/ blood draws Dx?
Not all Bechets have painful genital lesions too! Dx = Behcets - optho and dermatologic manifestations common - pathergy test = bump to needle in skin (hence why refusing lab work)
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60M from Rhode Island p/w fever, severe muscle aches, Hb 7.8, Plt 80, Tbili 3.1 (a) Dx (b) Diagnostic test
Acute febrile illness w/ hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia w/ tick exposure = babesia (a) Dx = babesiosis (b) Dx test = peripheral smear for intra-RBCs inclusions called maltese cross
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Utility of FRAX score
FRAX score = predicts 10 year fracture risk in pts over 50 with osteopenia (t-score between -1 and -2.5) and not on tx for osteoporosis Uses bone mineral density
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3 days after MI pt w/ pericardial chest pain and stable trops Best tx
Post-MI pericarditis Tx with increased dose of ASA (650mg-1g daily) NOT NSAIDs- that can worsen myocardial scar
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Describe change in flow volume loop due to vocal cord dysfunction
Vocal cord dysfunction = abnormal abduction (opening) during inspiration => variable extrathoracic obstruction Flattening/plateau of inspiratory curve on flow volume loop, normal expiratory loop
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66M smoker w/ COPD requiring increased use of albuterol PRN no exacerbations, no hospitalizations, but increasing DOE Next med to add?
Gold class B (low risk b/c no exacerbations or hospitalizations, but +symptoms): next step after PRN SABA is LAMA (tiotropium) Add LAMA -Not ICS/LABA: would add that for prior exacerbations or hospitalizations (class C or D)
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Schistocytes vs. spherocytes
Schistocytes = thrombotic microangiopathy (TTP or HUS) or MAHA Speropcytes in hereditary spherocytosis and AIHA
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Erythema multiforme (a) description of rash (b) Most common etiologies
Erythema multiform = (a) targetoid lesions w/ central redness surrounded by pallor (b) 90% infections, most common HSV also common mycoplasma 10% due to drug toxicity
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Symptomatic AFib refractory to many oral antiarrthymics- transcatheter ablation vs. MAZE
Transcatheter ablation first | MAZE is an open procedure, so only if another indication exists for open heart surgery
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Pulmonary manifestations of ANCA vasculitis | a) granulomatous polyangiitis (anti-PR3, c-ANCA vs. (b) microscopic polyangiitis (anti-MPO, p-ANCA)
ANCA vasculitis (a) GPA, anti-PR3, c-ANCA: pulmonary nodules (b) MPA, anti-MPO, p-ANCA: pulmonary hemorrhage due to pulmonary cappilarities
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Joint symptoms of parvovirus B19 vs. acute rheumatic fever
Parvovirus B19- acute symmetrical arthralgias typically of hands/wrists that can mimic RA vs. Acute rheumatic fever (JONES criteria) with migratory arthritis of large joints (knees, ankles, elbows)
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34 y/oF p/w acute R-sided weakness and dysphonia- exam w/ R hemiparesis and mild expressive aphasia. Hb 12, Plt 55k, PTT 54, INR wnl CT w/o bleed (a) Dx to consider (b) Next mgmt step
Young adult F w/ no other risk factors w/ acute ischemic stroke- need to (a) consider APLS (antiphospholipid syndrome) APLS lab abnormalities- prolonged PTT and 25% will have thrombocytopenia (b) Ischemic stroke- give ASA to prevent another within 48 hrs
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70M seeking testosterone replacement therapy- Hct 54%, TC 240, PSA 3.5, BMI 30, neck circumference 20 Why is supplementary testosterone a bad idea for him?
Testosterone therapy contraindicated in - untreated OSA - polycythemia (can increase Hct b/c stimulates EPO) - PSA over 4
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65F p/w LLL PNA, BCx grow Strep pneumo Duration of abx?
7 days- bacteremia doesn't mean 14 days, only infective endocarditis requires 2 weeks
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27M s/p splenectomy after MVA has a fever x1 day, has augmentin in his medicine cabinet Next step?
Take the abx and come to the office -splenectomy and fever: aggressive abx
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27F at 25 weeks gestation dx with gestational diabetes- goal FS and when to start insulin
Can have one week of dietary modification, but then if fasting FS above 95 need to start insulin- way tighter control b/c of associated adverse fetal outcomes fasting FS under 95 1 hr postprandial under 140 2 hr postprandial under 120
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Differentiate clinical manifestations of granulomatous with polyangiitis vs. microscopic polyangiitis Renal Pulmonary ENT
Both will have pauci-immune glomerulonephritis GPA = c-ANCA = anti-PR3 more ENT symptoms Pulmonary nodules MPA = p-ANCA = anti-MPO pulmonary hemorrhage b/c of pulmonary capillarities
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Emergency mechanism of copper-containing IUD vs. levonorgesterol
Emergency contraception: two most efficacious are copper-IUD and plan B (levonorgesterol) Plan B (levonorgesterol) delays ovulation Copper-IUD prevents fertilization
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73M smoker with COPD, Zenker diverticulum p/w PNA, CXR with RLL cavitary lesion with air-fluid level Next step in management
Pulmonary abscess- next step = IV unasyn Not surgical- lung abscesses typically respond to abx and don't require surgery Not Bronch w/ washes- typically polymicrobial and are walled off so bronch w/ washes have low yield
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Which antibody goes with which ANCA vasculitis Anti-MPO vs. Anti-PR3
ANCA vasculitis anti-MPO = p-ANCA = MPA anti-PR3 = c-ANA = GPA
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CURB-65
CURB-65 = triaging tool for PNA, One point for each - Confusion - Urea over 20 - RR over 30 - BP under 90/60 - Age over 65 Zero points = outpt tx 1-2 points = intermediate, consider inpatient 3-4 points = high risk, def admit, consider ICU
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19 y/oM from Arizona found dead rat in his apartment, 2 days after p/w fevers/chills and enlarged non-fluctuant nodules in axilla and groin Dx
rat exposure, big bubae, bubonic plague! = yersinia pesis (gram negative bacilli) Tx = doxy -also prophylaxis w/ doxy for others exposed
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Exposure to what animals increase risk for (a) Francisella tularensis (b) Pasteurella multocida (c) Yersinia pestis
Zoonotic stuff (a) Francisella tularenesis = tulaeremia from bunnies (b) Pasteurella multocida = from domesticated animals, cats or dogs (c) Yersinia pestis = bubonic plague from rats
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Hydroxyzine vs. loratadine for chronic urticaria
Both histamine blockers Hydroxyzine = first generation so sedating ``` Loratidine = second generation, non-sedating Loratidine = drug of choice for chronic urticaria (symptoms for more than 6 weeks) ```
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Transvalvular velocity and mean gradient in mild vs. severe aortic stenosis
Transvalvular velocity higher (over 4 m/s) in severe than in mild (2-2.9 m/s) -need higher velocity to bust thru the stenosis Mean gradient higher in severe (over 40) than mild (under 20) -higher pressure gradient against more stenosis Severe AS - high transvalvular velocity - high gradient
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2 etiologies of bacteremia that require colo as further workup
1. strep bovis 2. clostridium septicum (not perfinges) Ex: 71M p/w gas gangrene, blood Cx + clostridium septicum- get colo to rule out GI source b/c clostridium septicum typically originates in GI tract and is associated w/ GI pathology (colon CA)
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Indication for repeat screening colonoscopy in 5 years vs. 10 years
10 years if only found small hyperplastic polyps 5 years if found 1 or 2 small tubular adenomas (b/c tubular adenomas are considered neoplastic vs. hyperplastic polyps are non-neoplastic) EX: 54 y/oM w/ 2 6mm sessile polyps, path w/ tubular adenomas w/ low-grade dysplasia => repeat in 5 years
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Differentiate bugs associated w/ watery vs. inflammatory predominant diarrhea
Watery diarrhea (ex: 3-4x/day, large volume) associated w/ intestinal toxin release: Clostridium, ETEC, cryptosporidium Inflammatory diarrhea (ex: frequent, small volume): salmonella, shigella, campylobacter, vibrio
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Differentiate symptoms of foodborne disease from campylobacter jejuni and norovirus
Campylobacter- inflammatory diarrhea predominant (many BMS per day, small volume) vs. Norovirus- vomiting predominant 2/2 preformed toxins

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