Practice Exam Questions! Flashcards
Side effects of antipsychotics in elderly?
BLACK BOX: ALL cause mortality! Adverse cardiac events Gait UTIs Edema Somnolence Falls Anticholinergic side effects Orthostatic hypotension Weight gain Diabetes Dyslipidemia Sedation EPS
How long is AP trial in geris?
Deprescribe if for insomnia!
Also deprescribe if had adequate trial (3 mo) or if unresponsive/stabilized!
BASELINE BLOODWORK FOR ANTIPSYCHOTIC MED INITIATION?
Fasting blood glucose HDL, LDL, TChol/triglycerides (lipid panel is INCORRECT) AST, ALT Prolactin Amylase
Clinic physical exam for initiation of antipsychotics?
Height
Weight
Waist circumference
Blood pressure
45 yo F with neck lump. What are RF’s for Thyroid CA on history?
Constitutional symptoms
Rapid growth
Radiation (head/neck OR total body for Bone Marrow transplant)
Familial thyroid carcinoma
Thyroid cancer syndromes (MEN 2, Cowden’s dz, familial adenomatous polyposis)
Physical exam findings in neck mass are concerning for malignancy?
Lymphadenopathy Fixated to surrounding tissue Dysphonia Dysphagia Dyspnea
You find a SINGLE FIXED nodule on the thyroid. What is the SINGLE MOST important blood test to order now?
serum TSH
What are the four steps to trauma informed care?
- Bear witness to patient’s trauma experience
- Create a safe space
- Include patient in healing process
- Believe in the patient’s strength and resilience
What do you call when patient’s hurt themselves but don’t want to kill themselves?
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)
What conditions are associated with nonsuicidal self-injury?
Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Higher risk of suicidal behaviour
Childhood sexual abuse
What are three things on your differential when somebody presents with restless legs at bed?
Periodic limb movement disorder Leg pain Akathisia Nocturnal leg cramps Volitional movements
What are 4 risk factors for restless leg syndrome
Iron deficiency Pregnancy Uremia Neuropathy Multiple sclerosis Parkinsons Medications (antiemetics, antihistmines, antidepressants and anticonvulsants)
How do you treat restless leg syndrome?
List 3
Iron replacement Dopamine agonist (pramipexole) Gabapentin, pregabalin Benzodiazepines Exercise/stretching
What are three ways to remove a cast safely?
Use a guard Cut from both sides Stop patient if patient says stop Mark the cast prior to cutting Display that the cast does not cut skin
What diagnosis are you worried about with pain in cast?
Compartment syndrome
Does early introduction of allergens increase the risk of allergy?
No. It lowers it. Introduce allergens no earlier than 4 months.
What two conditions put children at higher risk for having a peanut allergy?
Severe eczema
Egg allergy
List 6 conditions that would be associated with intellectual disabilities
Dementia/Diabetes Infectious conditions Menopause Addictions Psychiatric conditions Epilepsy
What are additional psychosocial steps in caring for developmentally disabled?
Support in community Educating family Ensuring follow-up Engaging with inter professional services Monitoring for drug reactions Monitoring for abuse
What are three of the essential eligibility requirements for MAID?
Capacity
18 years old
Irremediable medical condition that causes suffering
Ab advanced state of irreversible decline and death is reasonably foreseeable
Decision not made as a result of external pressure
If patient’s are having difficulty with BGMs, what management do you offer?
Reduce BGMs or Stop daily monitoring.
What diet is prescribed for IBS?
Low FODMAP
What does FODMAP stand for and give two examples of each
Fermented Oligosaccharides - Wheat, rye, onions, garlic
Disaccharides - Milk, yogurt, soft cheese
Monosaccharides - mangos, honey
Polyols - Blackberries, lychie and sugar alcohols
What are the physical exam findings of Leprosy?
Painless pale or red lesions without loss of sensation
Extensive sensory loss
Thickening of nerves
List four countries where Leprosy is endemic?
India
Indonesia
Brazil
Congo
What are 3 risk factors for leprosy?
Exposure (Droplet/contact)
Low - SES
Genetic
What are three risks of bento receptor agonist (BZRA) in elderly?
Falls
Physical dependence
Psychological dependence
What should you do for elderly patients on benzodiazepines?
Taper.
Not applicable with co-morbid psych disease.
Can patients swab themselves for STI screening?
Yes. More sensitive than health care providers.
What are three types of urinary incontenence?
Giggle micturition
Stress incontenance
Urge Incontenance
List 4 diseases for abnormal uterine bleeding?
Leiomyoma Leiomyosarcoma Clotting disorders - Hemophilia, Von willebrands Endometrial polyp Endometrial carcinoma Endometriosis Endometrial hyperplasia
Elbow pain in kid following trauma?
Subluxation of the radial head (nursemaid’s elbow)
What imaging would you order for Nursemaid’s elbow?
None.
How do you treat nursemaid’s elbow?
Hyperpronation maneuver.
What is on your differential for a suspected nursemaid’s elbow?
Non-accidental injury
Supracondylar fracture of humerous
What 5 things do fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalitis-chronic fatigue syndrome and environmental sensitivities have in common?
Allodynia Fatigue Sleep disturbance Cognitive symptoms Neurologic symptoms
What is distinctive about myalgic encephalitis (chronic fatigue syndrome) fatigue?
It does not get better with rest
Chronic and profound fatigue
Post-exertional malaise
What does environmental sensitivity suffer from after exposure? List 3.
Fatigue
Neurocognitive depression
Relief when inciting agents removed.
What tests do you order for somebody with celiac disease?
Vitamin D annually
BMD
What do you recommend to celiacs for bone health?
Calcium and Vit D supplementation Weight bearing exercises Don't smoke Don't drink Gluten free diet
What are red flag of back pain?
List 6.
Fecal incontenance Urinary retention Saddle anesthesia Fever Weight loss Night sweats Loss of rectal tone
What imaging do you order for back pain with no red flags?
None.
What on history, physical exam or labwork would lead you to believe a patient has appendicitis.
History - migratory pain, nausea
Physical exam - Fever, Rosving’s, Obturator, Psoas, Cough tenderness
Labwork - Leukocytosis with neutrophilia
What is one thing you must check in peds patients with suspected appendicitis
Check balls for torsion
What organism causes whooping cough?
Bortadella Pertussis
How long is whooping cough contagious?
3 weeks
How long is an individual contagious of pertussis after receiving antibiotics?
5 days
Who do you prioritize vaccines for whooping cough if there is an outbreak?
Pregnant women >26
Infants
What are red flags for tinnitus
Unilateral
Pulsatile
Abnormal autoscope findings
What is best for ruling out a vascular cause for tinnitus?
MRA venogram of brain and neck
What are 6 risk factors for plantar fasciitis?
Obesity Deconditioning Smoking Male gender Excessive running Flat footed (pes planus) Extra arch in foot Reduced ankle dorsiflexion Leg length discrepancy Foot and calf muscle tightness Occupations requiring prolonged standing or walking.
How do you treat plantar fasciitis? Name 6
NSAIDs Heel padding Stretching Ice Activity modification Massage Weight loss Glucocorticoid injection
What are 5 things on your differential for heel pain?
Plantar fasciitis Bone spur Calcaneal fracture (acute or stress) Spondyloarthropathies Tumour
What are 5 pregnancy conditions linked to future cardiovascular disease risk?
GDM GHTN Pre-term birth Delivery of IUGR Abruption placental
What are 4 medications safe to use in treatment of hypertension while breastfeeding?
Captopril
Enalapril
Labetalol
Nifedipine
What are features of mono on history (4) and physical exam (2)?
Fever Pharyngitis Chest pain Fatigue splenomegaly Head and neck lymphadenopathy