Packrat review Qs 2 Flashcards
Which antiarrhythmic drug can be associated with hyper- or hypothyroidism following long-term use?
Amiodarone
is structurally related to thyroxine and contains iodine, which can induce a hyper- or hypothyroid
state.
Dx test after MVA to determine C-spine stability?
A cervical spine series (Xray)
which view of the Xray of Cervical spine detects 80% of traumatic spine injuries? what are the other two views?
consists of a lateral view, anteroposterior (AP) view, and an odontoid view. The lateral view detects up
to 80% of traumatic spine injuries.
Decreased tactile fremitus and dullness to percussion would be found in what pulmonary pathology?
pleural effusion
MC location of venous stasis ulcer?
medial ankle
where are diabetic ulcers usually found?
pressure points on the foot (occur from atherosclerosis + arterial insufficiency + diabetic neuropathy)
what 3 groups need hospital care if bitten by a black widow?
children, pregnant women, and patients
with preexisting cardiovascular disease.
what 3 groups need hospital care if bitten by a black widow?
children, pregnant women, and patients
with preexisting cardiovascular disease. (symptomatic care)
most accurate way to measure spine of scoliosis?
Cobb angle (uses AP and lateral Xray films
treatment of croup - mild vs moderate/severe
mild- oral dexamethasone
moderate/severe - (stridor at rest or hypoxia) - nebulized (racemic) epinephrine
When instituting diuretic therapy for patients with heart failure, which of the following is considered the treatment of
choice as first-line therapy in a failing kidney due to its improved sodium clearance
bumetanide (bumex) [loop diuretic]
megaloblastic anemia (like from B12 deficiency) shows what early signs?
neuro manifestation - parasthetias hands/feet
jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly are signs of what type of anemia?
hemolytic
This compensatory mechanism is common in any type of anemia due to the hypoxemic effects of the anemia.
tachycardia
A 20 year-old male presents with 3 weeks of constitutional and upper respiratory symptoms, including malaise, sore throat, dry cough, and fever. Lung auscultation demonstrates diffuse crackles bilaterally. What is the most likely infectious agent involved?
mycoplasma pneumonia (MC atypical PNA: indolent onset of constitutional symp) [ strep pneumo (typical) would present w/ a more severe/fulminant course]
5months growing lesion, reveals a one centimeter, firm nodule at the right temple with heavy keratinization. There is no fluctuance or skin discoloration. Dx?
squamous cell carcinoma
older patients with light skin tones as a rapidly growing, firm, nontender, shiny, flesh-colored or bluish-red, intracutaneous nodule
merkel cell carcinoma (neuroendocrine)
benign chronic skin condition that causes raised reddish or skin-colored bumps (lesions) in a ring pattern, usually on the hands and feet. MC kids
granuloma annulare
In addition to supportive treatment, the most commonly used medications for neuroleptic malignant syndrome
are ________ and ________
dantrolene (Dantrium) and bromocriptine (Parlodel).
first line txt for PMS
SSRI (rather than birth control)
mechanism of injury for ACL tear
mechanism of injury can be due to a
direct blow to the knee or as a result of sudden deceleration and rotation of the knee
What is the recommendation for primary prevention of stroke in a patient under sixty years of age with atrial
fibrillation?
none
Which of the following is first-line treatment for a symptomatic bradyarrhythmia due to sick sinus syndrome?
permanent pacemaker
penile epispadias vs glandular epispadis vs penile/glans hypospadias
penile epispadias: opening on the dorsal penis.
glandular epispadias: opening occurs on dorsal glans penis
hypospadias: abnormality occurs on the ventral surface of the penis or glans
What is the most likely mechanism responsible for retinal hemorrhages and neurologic complications in a patient with infective endocarditis?
embolization of vegetations
During the stages of fracture healing which of the following is responsible for producing collagen?
fibroblasts
child w/ cold-like symptoms, then gross hematuria (coca cola urine) = ?
IgA nephropathy
how does post-strep glomerulonephritis present?
2-3 weeks after a streptococcal infection (pharyngeal or skin) –> nephritic symptoms (edema, hypertension, cola-colored urine). This is due to trapping of the
streptococcal antigen within the glomerulus
what are 4 risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity?
low birth weight, perinatal O2 therapy, prematurity and sepsis
Which of the following medications inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?
ASA