PCM 2 Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the risk factors for type 2 diabetes?
age >45, BMI >25, 1st degree relative with disease, sedentary lifestyle, history of gestational diabetes, hypertension (140/90), dyslipidemia, A1c >5.7 or fasting >100, PCOS, vascular disease
What are the top 3 the clinical presentations for type 2 diabetes?
poylyuria, polydypsia, and polyphagia
What are some other clinical presentations of type 2 diabetes?
rapid weightloss, increased hunger and weight gain, dehydration, fatigue, blurry vision, acanthosis nigricans, <b>impaired healing</b><b>, </b><b>recurrent UTI</b><b>, </b><b>candidal vulvovaginitis</b>, tingling, pain, numbness in extremities</b>
What is the ADA criteria for diagnosis of DM
A1c > 6.5%, fasting glucose > 126, 2 hour glucose > 200 with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia
What should the initial workup after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes include?
fasting lipid, liver enzymes, renal function, microalbuminuria, dilated eye exam, and a foot exam
What should a diabetic foot exam include?
Look for callus/corn formation, breaks in skin, erythema or dryness. Check pulses and sensation including vibratory sensation and monofilament testing
What should be included in therapeutic intervention for type II diabetes?
lifestyle changes, oral metformin or other oral agents, insulin if needed
How often should you check HbA1c for type 2 diabetes management?
every 3 months while adjusting treatment, then every 6 months when stable
What other interventions are recommended for type 2 diabetes management?
smoking cessation, blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia control
What is the ominous octet of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes?
increased glucose reabsorption, decreased gluose uptake, decreased incretin effect, increased hepatic glucose production, increased glucagon, impaired insulin secretion, NT dysfunction, increased lipolysis and reduced glucose uptake
What organs or cells are involved in the ominous octet?
kidney, muscle, GI, liver, pancreas X2, brain, fat cells
What are the microvascular diseases associated with type 2 diabetes?
retinopathy (blurred vision), nephropathy (CKD), neuropathy (numbness, tingling)
What are the macrovascular diseases associated with type 2 diabetes?
MI, stroke, peripheral vascular disease
What abnormal infections are increased with type 2 diabetes?
necrotizing fasciitis, malignant otitis externa, etc as well as an increase in other common infections
What are the signs of DKA?
mental changes, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, signs of dehydration, Kussmaul respirations, fruity smelling breath
What are the signs of dehydration?
decreased skin turgor, dry oral mucosa, tachycardia, hypotension
What are Kussmaul respirations?
deep, rapid respirations characteristic of acidosis
What is the glucose level requirement for DKA vs HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state)?
DKA is >200, HHS is >600
Which pathological hyperglycemic state has metabolic acidosis?
DKA. Venous pH <7.3 or plasma bicarb <15
What is the venous pH and serum bicarb in HHS?
venous pH >7.25, serum bicarb >15
Which pathological hyperglycemic state is in ketosis?
DKA. HHS usually has absent or mild ketosis with marked elevation in serum osmolality (>320)
What is the management for DKA/HHS?
admit to hospital. IV fluids, IV insulin, and potassium replacement. DO NOT MANAGE OUTPATIENT
What are the risk factors for Type 1 DM?
genetic susceptibility, possibly environmental trigger
What is the clinical presentation for Type 1 DM?
polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss with hyperglycemia and ketonemia or ketonuria, DKA
What are the associated conditions with type 1 DM?
autoimmune thyroiditis, celiac disease, and addison’s disease
What is the management of type 1 DM?
education and insulin
What are the risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
overweight/obesity, sedentary lifestyle, genetics, aging, DM type 2, CVD, lipodystrophy
What is the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome? (3 of the following)
abdominal obesity (waist circumference >40 inches for men, 35 for women), triglycerides >150, HDL <40 in men and 50 in women, BP > 130/85, fasting glucose >100.
What are the associated conditions with metabolic syndrome?
PCOS, obstructive sleep apnea, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, hyperuricemia
What is the management for metabolic syndrome?
<b>lifestyle changes</b>, weight loss medication or surgery, statin medication, fibrate medication, BP medication, metformin</b>
What are the three broad causes of endocrine dysfunction?
hormone excess, hormone deficiency, or hormone resistance
What falls under the category of hormone excess?
hormone secreting neoplasm, autoimmune disorders, or excess exogenous hormones
What falls under the category of hormone deficiency?
autoimmune destruction, destructive tumor, surgical removal, infection, inflammation, and hemorrhage
What falls under the category of hormone resistance?
inherited defects for receptors, altered pathways for feedback, etc, genetic, and immunologic
What type of tests can be used to conduct endocrine testing?
suppression (assesses hyperfunction) and stimulation tests (assesses hypofunction)
What are the broad treatment options for endocrine disorders?
replacing deficient hormone and suppressing excessive hormone production
What are examples of benign neoplastic endocrine disorders causing hyperfunction?
pituitary adenomas, hyperparathyroidism, autonomous thyroid or adrenal nodules, pheochromocytoma
What are examples of malignant neoplastic endocrine disorders causing hyperfunction?
adrenal cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid
What are examples of ectopic neoplastic endocrine disorders causing hyperfunction?
ectopic ACTH, SIADH secretion
What are examples of multiple endocrine neoplasia causing hyperfunction?
MEN1, MEN2
What are examples of autoimmune endocrine disorders causing hyperfunction?
graves’ disease
What are examples of iatrogenic endocrine disorders causing hyperfunction?
Cushing’s syndrome, hypoglycemia
What are examples of infections/inflammatory endocrine disorders causing hyperfunction?
subacute thyroiditis
What are examples of activating receptor mutations causing hyperfunction?
LH, TSH, Ca2+, PTH receptors, and Gsa
What are examples of autoimmune endocrine disorders causing hypofunction?
hashimoto’s thyroiditis, type 1 DM, addison’s disease, polyglandular failure
What are examples of iatrogenic endocrine disorders causing hypofunction?
radiation-induced hypopituitarism, surgical hypothyroidism
What examples of infectious/inflammatory endocrine disorders causing hypofunction?
adrenal insufficiency, hypothalamic sarcoidosis
What are examples of hormone mutation endocrine disorders causing hypofunction?
GH, LH-beta, FSH-beta, vasopressin
What is an example of an enzyme defect causing endocrine hypofunction?
21-hydroxylase deficiency
What are examples of developmental defects resulting in endocrine hypofunction?
Kallmann’s syndrome, Turner’s syndrome, trascription factors
What are examples of nutritional/vitamin deficiencies resulting in endocrine hypofunction?
vitamin D deficiency, iodine deficiency
What are examples of hemorrhage/infarctions resulting in endocrine hypofunction?
Sheehan’s syndrome, adrenal insufficiency
What are receptor mutations leading to hormone resistance?
membrane receptor mutations failing to respond to hormones released by anterior pituitary as well as leptin and calcium, or nuclear receptor mutations
What is an example of a signaling pathway mutation resulting in hormone resistance?
Albright’s hereditary osteodystrophy
What are examples of postreceptor endocrine disorders resulting in hormone resistance?
Type 2 DM, leptin resistance
What are the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism?
weight loss, anxiety, diaphoresis, heat intolerance, palpitations, amenorrhea, tremor, polyphagia, frequent bowel movements, proximal muscle weakness
What are the potential causes for hyperthyroidism?
Graves’ disease, toxic multinodular goiter, toxic adenoma, subacute thyroiditis (De Quervain’s), hashimoto’s thryoiditis (initial phase)
Which drug main cause hyperthyroidism?
amiodarone via thyroiditis
Which disorders should be on the differential for hyperthyroidism clinical signs?
anxiety, acute psychiatric, mania, cancer, exophthalmos, atrial fibrillation, high estrogen states
What is the clinical presentation for hypothyroidism?
fatigue, weight gain, anorexia, dry skin, cold intolerance, weakness, cramps, arthralgia, impaired memory, depressed, hearing changes, hoarse voice, brittle hair, diminished sweating
Which drugs may cause hypothyroidism?
lithium, amiodarone, PTU, methimazole, sulfonamides
What are the potential causes of hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Subacute thyroiditis (after hyper phase), severe illness, deficient pituitary, Riedel’s thyroiditis
What should be on the differential with hypothyroidism?
depression, chronic fatigue, heart failure, irregular vaginal bleeding, anemia, amyloidosis
What is the mnemonic for hyperparathyroidism?
Bones, stones, abdominal moans, and psychic groans
What is Trousseau’s sign?
carpopedal spasm caused by inflating the blood-pressure cuff to a level above systolic pressure for 3 minutes. Associated with hypocalcemia
What is Chvostek’s sign?
contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles elicited by tapping facial nerve anterior to ear. Associated with hypocalcemia
What are the signs of excess of PTH?
signs of hypercalcemia, bone disease, nephrolithiasis, hypophasphatemia, increased calcitriol, proximal renal tubular acidosis, hypomagnesemia, hyperuricemia, gout, anemia
What are the signs of hypercalcemia?
polyuria, nephrolithiasis, constipation, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer, lethargy, muscle weakness, confusion, decrease QT interval, bradycardia, hypertension
Which clinical manifestations are more common primary hyperparathyroidism?
nephrolithiasis and bone disease
Which clinical manifestations are more common with rapid hypercalcemia?
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, polydipsia, and polyuria
What are the potential causes of hyperparathyroidism?
adenoma, hyperplasia, carcinoma, MEN syndromes, chronic renal failure
What should be considered in the differential for hyperparathyroidism?
hypercalcemia of malignancy, multiple myeloma, familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, vitamin D intoxication, sarcoidosis, hyperthyroidism
What is the most common cause of hypocalcemia?
Hypoparathyroidism
What are the potential causes of hypoparathyroidism?
surgical removal, DiGeorge’s syndrome, and hereditary autoimmunity syndrome
What are the signs of hypoparathyroidism?
Chvostek’s sign, Trousseau’s sign, seizures, dementia, parkinsonian syndrome, paresthesia around mouth and fingers/toes, muscle stiffness, myalgia and spasms, CHF, hypotension, prolonged QT interval, diaphoresis, cataracts, hyperpigmentation, steatorrhea
What is the clinical presentation of Cushing’s syndrome?
HTN, central obesity, weakness, ecchymosis, hirsutism, depression, abdominal striae, moon face, buffalo hump
What should be the differential considerations in Cushing’s syndrome?
chronic alcoholism, DM, depression, osteoporosis, obesity, primary hyperaldosteronism, anorexia nervosa with high free urinary cortisol
What are the potential causes of primary adrenal insufficiency?
autoimmune (addison’s), surgical removal, infection (TB, histoplasmosis), adrenal hemorrhage, cancer, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hemochromatosis or amyloidosis
What are the potential causes of secondary adrenal insufficiency?
pituitary failure, exogenous steroids
What are the clinical manifestations of adrenal insufficiency?
hyperpigmentation, weakness, fatigue, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, salt craving, syncope
What other differentials should be considered with adrenal insufficiency?
hypotension, hyperkalemia, rhabdomyolysis, occult cancer, SIADH, cirrhosis, abdominal pain
Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary?
ACTH, GH, FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, and MSH
What hormones are released from the posterior pituitary?
ADH and oxytocin
What non-endocrine related symptoms usually occur with pituitary tumors?
headache, visual loss, or diplopia
Which hypothalamic diseases cause hypopituitarism?
tumors, radiation, sarcoidosis, langerhans cell histiocytosis, TB meningitis, traumatic brain injury, stroke
Which pituitary diseases cause hypopituitarism?
tumors, surgery or radiation, hypophysitis, hemochomatosis, infection, Sheehan syndrome, apoplexy, genetic mutations, empty sella
Where does the isthmus of the thyroid lie?
2nd-4th tracheal rings
If the thyroid is enlarged on palpation, what other step should be performed during the physical exam?
listen over lateral lobes for bruit, which may be heard in hyperthyroidism or toxic multinodular goiter
What would the thyroid feel like in a patient with Graves disease?
soft
What would the thyroid feel like in a patient with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or malignancy?
firm
What could a tender thyroid indicate?
thyroiditis
What is exopthalmos associated with?
hyperthyroidism (Graves disease)
What is the Chvostek sign and what is it indicative of?
twitching of facial muscles in response to tapping over the facial nerve. Found in hypocalcemia
What is Trousseau’s sign?
BP cuff inflated and causes a carpal spasm. Found in hypocalcemia
What other physical exam finds are present in hypocalcemia?
cataracts, dry coarse skin, hyperpigmentation, eczema, steatorrhea
What should be completed during a diabetic foot exam?
- inspection of feet, b/w toes, and nails. Check for warmth or other signs of infection<br></br>- DTRs<br></br>- Pulses<br></br>- 10-g monofilament pressure sensation PLUS vibration sensation, pinprick sensation, or ankle reflexes
Where on the foot should you use the 10-g monofilament?
- Big toe<br></br>- Little toe<br></br>- Ball of the foot under the big toe, middle toe, and little toe<br></br>- Heel
What is the normal fasting glucose?
70-100 mg/dL
What is the normal 2 hour post-prandial glucose?
<140 mg/dL
What is the normal random glucose?
<200 mg/dL
When palpating the sinuses, what are you asking the patient to identify?
An area that is more tender than another. Palpation of sinuses will usually be tender, so increased tenderness should alert you
At what age do frontal sinuses develop?
8-10 years old
What do normal turbinates look like?
non-erythematous, not swollen, moist.
What could brown spots on the inner oral mucosa be indicative of?
addison’s disease
What could a beefy red tongue be indicative of?
Vitamin B12 deficiency due to megaloblastic anemia
What is cobblestoning of the pharynx indicative of?
post-nasal drip due to viral rhinitis or anything that is irritating that lymph tissue. It may also be due to uncontrolled GERD
What is Torus palatinus?
A bony overgrowth at the midline of the hard palate. also called oral exostosis. Most likely hereditary
What do normal tympanic membranes look like on physical exam?
Clear, not-bulging, non-erythematous, cone of light<b>*</b><b>*</b>
What do the tympanic membranes look like in otitis media?
Bulging TM, varying degrees of erythema, loss of cone of light<b></b></b>
What are signs of strep throat?
- Beefy red soft palate<br></br>- Uvulitis<br></br>- prepalatine petechiae<br></br>- small red hemorrhages on the soft palate
What are the common symptoms associated with viral pharyngitis?
- Coryza<br></br>- conjunctivitis<br></br>- malaise or fatigue<br></br>- hoarseness<br></br>- low-grade fever
Why do people sometimes feel nauseated when they have pharyngitis?
due to the proximity of the pharynx on the homunculus to the intra-abdominal organs
What factors contribute to the likelihood of a diagnosis being Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS)?
- Children 5-15<br></br>- Winter and early spring<br></br>- Absence of cough<br></br>- Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy<br></br>- Tonsillar exudate<br></br>- Fever
What is the centor score?
indicates whether or not you need to pharyngitis with antibiotics. Greater than or equal to 4 points you would empirically treat for strep
What would give you a point towards the centor score?
- Fever<br></br>- Tonsillar exudate<br></br>- Absence of cough<br></br>- Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy<br></br>- Age 3-14
What would give you 0 points toward the centor score?
15-44 years old
What would give you -1 points towards the centor score?
Age >44
What is the treatment for strep throat?
Amoxicillin
How would acute suppurative otitis media appear on PE?
inflammation of the middle ear with purulent material in the middle ear. Usually caused by bacteria or virus
How would serous otitis media appear on PE?
inflammation and effusion in middle ear w/out bacterial or viral infection. Usually due to dysfunction of Eustachian tubes
What is considered chronic otitis media?
otitis media lasting longer than 6 weeks
How would otitis externa present?
Pain with touching the external ear. May report drainage from the ear. May be caused by bacteria entering a small break in the skin of the canal. Treated with ear drops
What is otosclerosis?
Abnormal growth of bone in middle ear (specifically the stapes) resulting in progressive conductive hearing loss. Sensory loss is due to otic capsule sclerosis
If the weber test lateralizes to the right ear, then air conduction lasts longer than bone conduction in the right ear, what is the diagnosis?
sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear
If the weber test lateralizes to the right ear, then bone conduction lasts longer than air conduction in the right ear, what is the diagnosis?
conductive hearing loss in the right ear
What are some causes of conductive hearing loss?
- cerumen impaction<br></br>- foreign body obstruction<br></br>- middle ear fluid<br></br>- lack of movement of ossicles<br></br>- other obstruction
What are some causes of sensorineural hearing loss?
- Hereditary<br></br>- Meniere disease<br></br>- MS<br></br>- Trauma<br></br>- Ototoxic drugs<br></br>- Barotrauma
How does bacterial sinusitis commonly present?
- Double sickening (gets slightly better, then gets much worse)<br></br>- Pain over maxillary sinuses<br></br>- Fever<br></br>- Pressure when bending over
How does croup present?
- barking cough<br></br>- steeple sign on xray (subglottic edema)<br></br>- caused by parainfluenza, influenza, RSV<br></br>- Inspiratory stridor
What is the cause of epiglottitis? How does it present?
- Haemophilus type b influenza<br></br>- GABHS<br></br>Rapid onset of symptoms, sore throat, muffled voice, drooling, high grade fever, toxic appearance, stridor
What is the proper way to hold the ear in adults while using the otoscope?
pull up, out, and posterior
What is the proper way to hold the ear in children while using the otoscope?
pull down, out, and posterior
How is a normal whisper test performed?
stand behind patient and have patient occlude 1 ear. Whisper a combination of letters and numbers. The patient repeats the sequence. repeat with other ear
What should be performed if a patient fails to correctly identify the first sequence in the whisper test?
repeat with a different sequence. If the patient can identify 3 out of the 6 letters/numbers it is normal. If they cannot, it is abnormal
What external structures should be visualized on the nose exam?
- Ala nasi<br></br>- Columella<br></br>- Vestibule<br></br>- Bridge
What internal structures should be visualized on the nose exam?
- Septum<br></br>- Vestibule<br></br>- Turbinates
What are abnormal lymph node findings?
- Large<br></br>- Irregular shape<br></br>- Hard<br></br>- Tender<br></br>- Fixed<br></br>- Red, warm, edematous
What are aphthous ulcers?
canker sores
What is cheilitis and what is it a sign of?
red cracks at the corner of the mouth, usually a sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency
What is hypopnea?
decrease depth and rate of respiration
What is bradypnea?
regular rhythm, but slower than 14/min
What is hyperpnea?
increased depth and rate of respiration (usually in exercise)
What is tachypnea?
rapid breathing >20-25/min
What is Dyspnea?
feeling short of breath
What is the difference between hypoxia and hypoxemia?
Hypoxic is deficiency in amount of O2 reaching tissues, hypoxemia is an oxygen deficiency in arterial blood
What is atelectasis?
collapse of the alveoli in the lung
What is the pleximeter and plexor finger?
Pleximeter is the finger of the non-dominant hand for percussion. The plexor finger is the tapping finger of the dominant hand
Where is the needle decompression (thoracentesis) performed for a tension pneumothorax?
2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line
Where is a chest tube inserted?
4th intercostal space at mid or anterior axillary line just superior to the margin of the 5th rib
Where do the neurovascular bundles run in the ribs?
on the inferior border, this is why we insert chest tubes and needles at the superior margin
How do pulse oximeters work?
Oxygenated hemoglobin absorbs infrared light and allows red light to pass through. Deoxygenated does the opposite. The photodetector on the other side calculates the ratio of red to infrared and calculates the SpO2
What are causes of a bad wave form on pulse oximetry?
improper placement, hypo perfusion, hypothermia, motion artifact
What is the EtCO2?
end tidal CO2. Concentration of CO2 in exhaled air at the end of respiration. Normal PETCO2 is 35-40 mmHg