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Pt with episode of chronic, inflamed knee joint and crystals
What is seen on xray?
Acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis
Radiopaque lines on chondral surfaces of long bones called “chondrocalcinosis”
Ranolazine
Inhibits the Na+ current leading to decrease myocardial wall tension, O2 consumption
=>Decreased angina and increased exercise tolerance
What medications cannot be used w/ ranolazine?
Ketoconazole, azithromycin, ritonavir (strong CYP inhibitors)
Initial studies for FUO
CMP, CBC, Blood cx, UA, ESR, PPD, CXR, CT Abd
Orthopnea corresponds to what CWP
20mmHg
Patient w/ urticarial wheals that are lasting for >24hrs, are painful, and leave bruises
Urticarial vasulitis
-Is associated w/ other AI disease
Dx: Skin biopsy
Pt w/ stroke of undetermined origin and inpatient workup is all negative
Will require 30 days of cardiac rhythm monitoring
Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome
Disordered immunologic response to Lyme characterized by myalgia, arthralgia, fever,and fatigue up to 6 months after acute disease and may wax/wane
Difference b/w scleritis and episcleritis
Scleritis has PAIN
Causes of tricuspid regurgitation
Rheumatic disease Radiation Endocarditis Myxomatous degeneration Ebstein anomaly Carcinoid syndrome Trauma PACEMAKER/ICD PLACEMENT
ASD that is associated w/ mitral regurgitation
Ostium primum defect
Uncommon side effect of heparin
Hypoaldosteronism =» Hyperkalemia
-Especially common w/ CKD or DM
MCCo primary adrenal insufficiency
AI adrenalitis
- Test=21-hydroxylase antibodies
- Glands will appear atrophic on CT
Increase RF for having sclerodermic crisis
Presence of anti-RNA Polymerase III abs
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinurea
Intravascular hemolysis, pancytopenia, fatigue, abd pain
-Increased risk of malignancy, clots in unusual locations
*Test=Flow cytometry (lack of CD 55 and 59)
Lab to check prior to statin initiation
Hepatic profile
Hemoglobin BS
Pts have lifelong mild hemolytic anemia and microcytosis and detectable HgbA
-Amount of HgbA is inversely proportional to symptom severity
Amount of HgbS in Sickle Cell Disease
90% approx
First step to take in Parkinson’s patient w/ hallucinations
D/c any dopamine agonisist BUT don’t stop L-dopa
Pimavanserin
Non-dopaminergic atypical antipsychotic that is the ONLY FDA approved medicine for Parkinson’s psychosis
Alport syndrome diagnosis
Genetic analysis
Patient who has persistent supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
Excisional biopsy required
R-side=Thoracic malginancy; L side=abdominal malignancy or lymphoma
Tumor marker for gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
HER-2
-Can treat w/ Herceptin if positive
Cabergoline monitoring for hyperprolactinemia tx
1 month; then 3-4; then maybe stop at 6
1st line tx of comedonal acne
Topical retinoid
3 drugs approved for fibromyalgia
- Duloxetine
- Pregabalin
- Milnacipran
Pregabalin MoA
Inhibits glutamate release in the DRG =» decreased perception of pain
Recovery from Guillan-Barre
Typically, the disease reaches a peak in <4 weeks and then will slowly improve w/ most pts becoming ambulatory within 6 months
-Therefore, once a pt starts to improve, they no longer need inpatient monitoring
Management of acute hemolytic crisis splenomegaly
Observation; only perform splenectomy if CHRONIC
Tx of severe allergic contact dermatitis
2-3 weeks of systemic glucocorticoids
D-lactic acidosis
Form of LA presenting in patients specifically w/ short-bowel syndrome
- Think of this w/ history of small bowel resection or jejunal bypass
- Typically occurs after pt consumes large carbohydrate load
Acute management of severe head injury
Maintain pO2 > 60mmHg SBP >90mmHg Treat fever (common complication)
Follow up after acute diverticulitis
Colonoscopy within 4-8 weeks
Young women needing chemo needs what before starting treatment
Fertility doctor consult
Pts who receive radiation therapy during childhood have an increased risk of developing what type of cancer
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Fingolimod
Sequesters lymphs in LNs =» decreased MS relapse rate by 50% over 2 yrs and also decreases disease progression
*0.5% risk/year of macular edema =» Needs annual ophthalmology f/up
Drug that reactivates JC virus
Natilizumab (Tysabri)
First test to look at with metabolic alkalosis
Urine Cl
If <15 =» Saline RESPONSIVE
If >15 =» Suspect mineralcorticoid excess
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosis
Photodistributed, burning rash w/ light pink tone
Causes of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosis
TNF-a inhibitors (adalimumab), HCTZ, ACEIs, NSAIDs, PPIs, Terbinafine
Treatment of refractory MS-fatigue after trying lifestyle management
Modafanil, amantadine, methylphenidate
Screening needed 2 weeks prior to cardiothoracic or orthopedic surgery
MRSA surveillance
3-2-1-1-0 Rule
3 family members affected
2 successive generations affected
1 family member is a first-degree relative of the other 2
1 cancer diagnosed at age <50
O chance of FAP; tumor histological diagnosis
Gene deletions associated w/ Lynch Syndrome
MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2
Screening for Lynch Syndrome
Age 20 or 2 years prior to earliest affected family member
Tx of Lynch Syndrome if cancer found
Colectomy + annual surveillance of remaining rectum
MCCo muscle disease in elderly
Inclusion Body Myositis
Infertility eval in 35 year old
Starts at 6 months of no conception
Initial eval for ICU-acquired weakness
Medical Research Council (MRC) muscle scale
Lupus pernio
Variant of sarcoidosis involving non-caseating, granulomatous inflammation of the skin around the nares producing plaques and nodules on the central face and nose
Has chronic, refractory course
Tx of alcoholic ketoacidosis
D5W + NS’
-Need D5W to induce insulin secretion
Restrictive Lung Disease findings
Decreased TLC (should be normal in obstructive)
If RV and FRC are preserved, suspect neuromuscular weakness
Test to perform prior to aortic valve replacement
Cardiac catheterization
-Must make sure symptoms aren’t due to CAD
Pts w/ Inflammatory Bowel Disease have an increased risk of what while hospitalized?
DVT; Only avoid anticoagulation w/ hemodynamic instability
Olaparib
Oral poly-adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase inhibitor (PARP)
FDA approved as monotherapy for pts w/ germline BRCA (+) advanced ovarian cancer after 3 or more lines of chemotherapy have failed
PARP inhibition =» double-stranded DNA breaks in BRCA tumors that they are unable to repair
One study showed response rate of 31% in ovarian, prostate, breast, and pancreatic cancers
ADR: N/V, anemia
PMNs in Folate Deficiency
Also hypersegmented
Victoza (and questions to ask before starting it)
Liraglutide (GLP-1 agonist): patients must be asked about history of pancreatitis and FH of medullary thyroid cancer
Recommended length of VTE therapy for prophylaxis following major orthopedic surgery
35 days of LMWH
Emergently placed central lines pose a risk for what
Sepsis
Tx for small cell carcinoma
Chemo + Rads
Tx for EHEC
Supportive
Tx for UC
Mesalamine; preferable oral AND enema
Palpable purpura + Abd pain + Arthralgia =?
IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schonlein)
Diabetic mononeuropathy
Acute or subacute pain and paresthesia in a dermatomal distribution pattern in the thoracic or abdominal region in pts w/ poorly controlled DM and no evidence of active Zoster infxn
Can be unilateral or cross the midline
Can be associated w/ superficial abdominal swelling in the affected area
Abs in primary membranous glomerulopathy
Anti-phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R)
Primary Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
A lot of the same findings as constrictive pericarditis BUT has…
- Elevated BNP
- Concordant rise and fall of L/R systolic pressures w/ respiration (should be vice versa in constrictive pericarditis)
When to stop NOACs prior to surgery
2-3 days
If renal fnxn exists, check anti-Xa level 72 hours before surgery
Myelodysplastic syndrome findings on peripheral smear
Dysplastic PMNs w/ hypogranulation, hypersegmentation and NRBCs
Tx of necrotizing fascitis 2/2 Aeromonas Hydrophilia infxn
Doxy + Rocephin/Cipro
Patient who presents w/ viral meningitis in the winter time
More likely to be HSV-2; enteroviruses are May-November
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Seen in African Americans, people who were preemies, obese pts, or people w/ only one kidney
Path: Hyperfiltration injury in setting of relative reduction of renal mass =» adaptive podocyte injury and segmental sclerosis
Gastral antral vascular ectasia (GAVE)
Pts w/ AI disease or cirrhosis who have “watermelon stripes” on upper endoscopy; tx is argon plasma or laser photocoagulation
Cameron Lesions
Erosions of the crest of the gastric folds within a large hiatal hernia thought to be caused by mechanical trauma of the esophagus sliding up and down
Dieulafoy lesions
Submucosal gastric vessels that occasionally protrude through the gastric mucosa and can cause hemorrhage
Tx for acute Bell’s Palsy
Prednisone w/in 72hrs
Meds to give prior to intubation
Midzolam 1-2mg IV q 5mins
Fentanyl 20-50mg IV
Etomidate .3mg/kg
Patient w/ SEVERE leukocytosis and elevated K+
Recheck Plasma K+
RAVE Trial (Rituximab vs Cyclophosphamide for ANCA-assoc. vasculitis)
Rituximab > Cyclophosphomide for tx of RELAPSE at 6 months pts had 67% improvement vs 42%
Rapid improvement in blood glucose in DM should concern you for what
Increased risk of development of diabetic retinopathy
DM patient who is pregnant
NEEDS EYE EXAM
Preferred tx of cancer related pain w/ CKD
Dilaudid
Can also consider fentanyl patch in non-opioid naive pts
Recommended duration of therapy for VAP
7 days
Cisplatin-Induced AKI
Characterized by polyuria, tubular injury (due to oxidative stress, mitochondrial injury, and activation of apoptosis pathways), proximal RTA, hypomagnesemia
Occurs 7-10 days after initiation of therapy
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Given prior to planned curative-intent surgery to patients with fully resectable disease
*Goal is to eradicate micrometastatic disease