Quiz #2 Flashcards
1
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DDX for fatigue
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Cancer Anemia Depression Endocrine Malabsorption/Nutritional Def. HIV Sleep Apnea
2
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3 Most common causes of fatigue
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Depression
Thyroid
Anixety
3
Q
Anemia PE Findings
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Conjunctiva pallor Nail beds pallor SOB; tachycardia Delayed cap refill Petechiae Jaundice
4
Q
Labs to order for fatigue
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CMP CBC with iron panel Thyroid panel Lipid panel UA Glucose Hemoccult
5
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Risk factors for DM
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Age > 45 y/o 1st degree relative with DM HTN Dyslipidemia Gestational DM Obesity Sedentary lifestyle
6
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Diagnosis Criteria for DM
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- two fasting glucose > 126
- one glucose level > 200 w/ sx
- A1c > 6.5%
- positive 2 hr oral glucose tolerance test
7
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Signs/Symptoms of hypothyroidism
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Constipation Weight gain Fatigue Hair loss Constipation Menstrual irregularities Cold intolerance
8
Q
PE Exam Findings for hypothyroidism
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Weight gain
Hair loss
Decreased/slow relaxation phase on DTRs
Dryness in skin
9
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Labs for hypothyroidism
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CBC CMP Thyroid panel Iron study (after thyroid result) Blood glucose Lipid panel
10
Q
Signs/Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
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Weight loss heat intolerance Anxiety Palpitations Tachycardia Hyperdefecation Menstrual irregularities
11
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PE Findings of hyperthyroidism
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Exophthalmos Pretibial myxedema Tachycardia Dry skin Lid retraction Thyroid may be diffuse, firm Hyperactive bowel sounds Tremor
12
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Tx for hyperthyroidism
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Methimazole
PTU
Radioactive Iodine Ablation
Beta Blocker
13
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Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer
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Head/Neck Radiation Family hx of thyroid CA Rapid growth Hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis Dysphagia Calcifications (salted appearance) Cervical lymphadenopathy
14
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Types of Thyroid Cancer
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- Papillary
- Follicular
- Medullary
- Anaplastic
15
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Thyroid Nodule Workup
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- Check TSH
If TSH high/normal, ultrasound
If TSH low, thyroid radioactive iodine uptake scan - If uptake cold, biopsy
- If uptake warm, do not need biopsy unless characteristics of cancer
- If ultrasound shows > 1-1.5 cm, biopsy
- If > 0.5 with characteristics of cancer, biopsy
16
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Common causes of anemia
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Menses GI bleed Pregnancy PCOS Drugs
17
Q
Signs/Symptoms of anemia
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Dyspnea on exertion
Fatigue
palpitations
Chest pain/syncope if severe enough
18
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Iron deficiency lab results
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Low serum iron, high TIBC, low ferritin, high platelet count
