Practice Test Flashcards
macular degeneration hallmark
drusen bodies
central vision loss
affects detail and color vision
Charcot joint
destructive neuropathic joint arthropathy, assoc w/ DM
fleck fracture
fx at base of 2nd metatarsal
highly suspicious for lisfranc injury
PKD patients are at risk for
MVP, diverticulosis, berry aneurisms (subarachnoid hemorrhage)
stills murmur
mid systolic, musical, vibratory, noisy, high pitched murmur on inferior aspect of LLSB and apex
venous hum
grade 1 or 2 harsh systolic ejection murmur on LUSB
graham steell murmur
high pitched early diastolic murmur left sternal edge 2nd ICS w/ patient in full inspiration
assoc w/ pulmonary HTN
phenelzine can cause hypertensive crisis by combo with
tyramine containing foods (aged cheese and wines)
pill rolling tremor
shuffling gait with lack of arm movements
fixed facial expression
seborrhea of the skin
parkinson
Parkinson tx
levidopa/ carbidopa
first line tx idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
CCB: reduces pulmonary arterial pressure
Menkel diverticulum from what embryonic structure
vitelline duct
isotrentinoin AE
teratogenic, psych AE, hepatitis, inc triglycerides, hypercholesterolemia
increased estrogen
increased LH, increased FSH
FH/LSH secreting pituitary adenoma
decreased estrogen, decreased LH, decreased FSH
hypothalamic or pituitary failure
mixing study results in no correlation of increased PTT
clotting factor inhibitor (antiphospholipid syndrome)
meds that can be used in severe hypercalcemia
furosemide
IV NS
calcitonin, bisphosphonates
legg calve perthes classic presentation
loss of abduction and internal rotation of leg
MC therapeutic agents that can be used intrapleurally for pleurodesis in recurrent malignant pleural effusions
bleomycin
diverticulitis MC site
sigmoid colon
anthrax causative agent
bacillus anthracis
Q fever causative agent
coxiella burnetii
chancroid causative agent
Haemophilus ducreyi
conn’s syndrome tx
spironolactone
protocol for chemical exposure in eye
irrigation -> check pH -> visual acuity
med that can decrease psychotic episodes in patients w/ resistance to 1st line meds
clozapine
blurring of optic disk w/ optic disk swelling + neurologic sx diagnosis
head CT to r/o cranial tumor
sarcoidosis tx
oral prednisone
dubin johnson syndrome labs
isolated direct (conjugated) bilirubinemia
isolated increased indirect bilirubin
gilbert syndrome
criggler najjar syndrome
poison ivy presentation
erythematous pruritic rash arranged in linear or streak like configurations (where plant made contact w/ skin)
tx urge incontinence
oxybutinin
tx stress incontinence
pseudoephedrine
dawn phenomenon
decreased insulin sensitivity from nightly surge in glucagon and cortisol during nighttime fasting (normal glu evening then increased during late night or early morning, elevated when awake)
somogyi effect
nocturnal hypoglycemia then rebound early morning hyperglycemia. normal evening glucose then early morning hypoglycemia then hyperglycemia when waking
pronator syndrome
median nerve compression at level of proximal forearm
best treatment modality for patient w/ neuroleptic malignant syndrome
bromocriptine
tx trigemical myalgia
carbamazepine
atrial flutter tx
CCB (verapamil)
mycobacterium avium complex tx
clarithromycin + ethambutol or rifampin
Test for lithium induced nephrogenic DI vs central DI
Arginine vasopressin challenge test
high dose dexamethasone suppression test
Cushing’s syndrome
fluid challenge test
suspected prerenal azotemia
PCA occlusion
visual hallucinations, ipsilateral cranial nerve deficits, comas, drop attacks
contralateral muscle weakness
acute anterolateral infarction PE
4th heart sound
empiric management bacterial meningitis
IV ceftiaxone + IV vancomycin
Bowen’s disease
SCC in situ: epidermal and dermal cells w/ large pleomorphic hyper chromatic nuclei
refractory ITP tx
splenectomy
patho of positive sx in schizophrenia
excess dopamine receptors in mesolimbic pathway
patho of negative sx of schizophrenia
dopamine dysfunction in mesocortical pathway
parkinson pathology
idiopathic dopamine depletion in substantial nigra
bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, noncaseating granuloma
sarcoidosis
swollen painful LN in groin, axilla, and cervical w/ multiple flea bites. safety pin appearance
yersinia pestis
which cell isn’t affected by polycythemia vera
lymphocyte line
med that can cause hypokalemia
furosemide (loop diuretic)
most important RF for cervical carcinoma
HPV infx
1st line sickle cell crisis
IVF and oxygen
adrenocortical insufficiency ABG
metabolic acidosis
MMR vaccine CI
hx of HIV and CD4 of 100
PCP pneumonia presentation
immunocomp (CD4<200), F, dyspnea, O2 desat, extremely high LDH, bilateral diffuse interstitial infiltrates
PCP pneumonia tx
bactrim
hypermagnesemia presentation
decreased DTR
Panama, F, cough, anorexia, light red spotted maculopapular rash w/ photosensitivity and joint pain
rubella
COPD which pneumonia etiology
H. flu
abnormal gait, weakness leg > arm, abulia, urinary incontinence, which artery occluded
anterior cerebral artery occlusion
neuroleptic malignant syndrome sx
1-2wks after initiating or increasing dose of DA antagonist (1st gen antipsychotics)
autonomic instability, incontinence, hyper salivation, hyperthermia, lead pipe rigidity, hyporeflexia, possible rhabdo
serotonin syndrome sx
autonomic instability, tremors, hyperthermia
mydriasis, diarrhea, abdominal cramps
erythema marginatum
rheumatic fever: macular, erythematous nonpruritic enlarging annular rash w/ rounded sharp demarcated edges, no central clearing, blanches w/ pressure
erythema migrans
lyme, target appearance
erythema nodosum
painful erythematous inflammatory nodules on anterior shins. increased estrogen exposure (pregnancy), sarcoidosis, TB, fungal infx
erythema multiforme
type IV hypersensitivity reaction. dusty violet red purpuric macules w/ vesicles or bull in center (target appearance)
erythema infectiosum
5th disease, slapped cheek appearance
cryptococcus meningitis test
india ink
MC cancer for smokers
adenocarcinoma
huntington disease sx
behavioral changes, chorea, dementia
parkinsons sx
resting tremor. bradykinesia, rigidity
thoracid outlet syndrome test
adson test: loss of radial pulse when head is turned to the affected side
pheochromocytoma test
24h urine vanillylmandelic acid levels
aseptic (viral) meningitis CSF
increased WBC count, normal glu, lymphocytosis
etiology: enterovirus
causative agent hairy leukoplakia
EBV
Medication used for Parkinson pill rolling tremor in young patients
benztropine
auspitz sign
psoriasis: punctate bleeding spots when the plaques of psoriasis are unroofed
guttate psoriasis classic description
small erythematous discrete papules w/ fine scales
class 2 anti arrhythmic that blocks alpha 1, beta 1, and beta 2
carvedilol
labetalol
cardioselective BB that affect beta 1 receptor only
atenolol
metoprolol
nonselective BB that block beta 1 and beta 2
propranolol
nadolol
first line tx osteomyelitis w/ beta lactamase positivity
IV nafcillin
first line tx TTP
plasmapheresis
TOC tumor lysis syndrome from chemotherapy
allopurinol + IVF
ALS sx
difficulty swallowing, abn speech w/ hoarseness, progressive weakness. atrophic tongue w/ fasciculations, increased DTR, babinski sign w/ muscle atrophy on head neck and torso (mixed UMN/LMN sx)
mittelschmertz
ovulation pain: low abd or pelvic pain during ovulation
IT band syndrome sx
lateral knee pain and tenderness
runners MC
chondromalacia sx
anterior knee pain behind or around patella
hematuria test <40yo
UA and culture
hematuria test >40yo
cystoscopy
IV pyelogram
urine cytology
RF bladder cancer
white male, cyclophosphamide, pioglitazone, dye exposure, rubber and leather, schistosomiasis infx, chronic bladder infx
close PDA
indomethacin
keep PDA open
prostaglandins
aortic stenosis sx
pulses parvus et tarsus (weak and delayed pulse)
fixed cardiac output
aortic regurgitation sx
bounding pulses
wide pulse pressure
pyloric stenosis test
US
PTSD first line
paroxetine (SSRI)
first line tx for long term schizophrenia
olanzapine (2nd gen antipsychotic)
Parkinson patho
idiopathic depletion of dopamine in basal ganglia
EKG severe chronic bronchitis
negative QRS in lead 1, positive QRS lead AVF (RAD from hypoxemia)
longstanding systemic HTN or aortic stenosis EKG
depth in S wave V1 + height of R wave V6 >35mm
lansoprazole AE
macrocytic anemia
tx hepatitis C
pegylated alpha interferon + ribavirin
toxoplasmosis presentation
hx HIV, F, body aches, HA. ring enhancing lesion on CT
toxoplasmosis RF
cat exposure