Random Stuffs Flashcards
what medication is used for treatment of acute panic attack?
benzodiazepine e.g. lorazepam
what are the clinical features for acute panic attack?
Shortness of breath Trembling Unsteady Depersonalization/ derealization Excessive heart rate Numbness Tingling Palpitation Abdominal pain Nausea Intense fear Chest pain
what can be done for long term relief of panic disorder
SSRIs and/or CBT
what are some of the instances that adolescents may be treated without parental consent and are entitled to strict patient confidentiality?
contraception
prenatal care
STDs
substance abuse
What are the first line treatments for hypertensive encephalopathy?
Nitroprusside and labetalol
What medication is effective in reducing risk of early recurrence of ischemic stroke? And how soon should it be given?
Aspirin
Given within 24hrs
What is the most likely diagnosis and treatment when a patient has S3 sound + shortness of breath + tachypnea + hypoxia
Left ventricular failure
IV diuretics
What is the difference between mobitz type 1 and type 2 in their level of block
Type 1: usually AV node
Type 2: below level of AV node
On ECG findings what is the difference between Mobitz type 1 and Mobitz type 2
Type 1: progressive prolongation in PR interval until drop of QRS complex
Type 2: constant PR interval with sudden drop of QRS complex
What is the difference in effect of exercise or atropine in Mobitz type 1 and Mobitz type 2
Type 1: improves
Type 2: worsens
What is the difference of vagal maneuvers (carotid sinus massage) on Mobitz type 1 and Mobitz type 2?
Type 1: worsens type 1 AV block
Type 2: paradoxically improves type 2 AV block
What is the difference in management of Mobitz type 1 and 2
Type 1: observation in asymptotic and correction of reversible causes
Type 2: pacemaker is indicated
What is used as guide for conversion from IV insulin to subcutaneous insulin and how should it be done
Anion gap
Overlap subcutaneous insulin with IV insulin for 2 hours after anion gap has closed and then taper off IV insulin gradually
A child with a first-degree relative who suffer from bipolar disorder has a …..-……..% risk of developing the condition in his/her lifetime
5-10%
A child whose parents both suffer from bipolar disorder has a ….% risk of developing the condition
60%
A monozygotic twin of an individual who suffers from bipolar disorder has a …..% risk of developing the condition
70%
Lithium exposure in the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for ……………….
Cardiac malformations
Lithium exposure during the second and third trimesters may cause …….. and ……….
Goiter and transient neonatal neuromuscular dysfunction
Alarm symptoms indicating endoscopy include:
- anemia
- blood in stool
- weight loss
In the esophagus, only ………….. and …………… are diagnosed by biopsy
Cancer and Barrett esophagus
The single word “progressive” is the most important clue to diagnosis of ……………….
Esophageal cancer
Dysphagia, halitosis and regurgitation of food particles is highly suggestive of ……………
Zenker diverticulum
What muscles are involved in zenker’s diverticulum?
Posterior pharyngeal constrictor muscles
Mention 3 paraneoplastic syndrome associated with small cell carcinoma
- SIADH
- Cushing syndrome
- Lambert-Eaton syndrome
Typical signs and symptoms of acute diverticulitis : ………,……………, ……….,
Fever, leukocytosis, LLQ location of pain
Stevens Johnson Syndrome up to _____of the body surface is involved whereas in Toxic epidermal necrolysis greater than ____ body surface area is involved.
- 10%
- 30 %
_________ is the preferred study for diagnosis of melanoma
Excisional biopsy with narrow margins
What is the best treatment for frostbite injuries?
Rapid reheating with warm water
What is the mode of transmission of herpes whitlow?
Direct inoculation of the virus through broken skin
________ are at increased risk of developing whitlow
Health care workers especially those who come in direct contact with orotracheal secretions
_________ is characterized by single or multiple rounded, dome-shaped papules with central umbilication
Molluscum contagiosum
What is the best form of treatment of molluscum contagiosum ?
Curettage or application of liquid nitrogen
_________ is characterized by painless blisters, increased skin fragility on the dorsal surfaces of the hands, facial hypertrichosis and hyperpigmentation
Porphyria cutanea Garda
Porphyria cutanea Tarda is associated with Hepatitis C infection. True / False
True
Suspect ____________ in 30-60 year old patients with telangiectasia over the cheeks, nose and chin.
Rosacea
What is the initial therapy for rosacea
Metronidazole
Warfarin-induced skin necrosis presents with ______ followed by ______ and _______
Pain
Bullae formation and skin necrosis
What is the treatment of choice for cellulitis with systemic signs?
Intravenous nafcillin or cefazolin
Basal cell carcinoma presents as ________ with __________ and __________
Slow growing papule with
Pearly rolled border and
Overlying telangiectasia
______ is characterized by a pale, velvety pink or whitish, hypopigmented macules that do not tan and do not appear scaly but scale on scraping
Tinea versicolor
What is the topical treatment sir tinea versicolor?
Selenium sulfide lotion and ketoconazole shampoo
Maculae caerulea (hemosiderin-stained purpuric spots) is diagnostic of ____________
Body lice infestation
The characteristic lessons of scabies are pruritic vesicles and pustules in “runs” over the _________, ___________ and ___________
Finger webs, heels of palms, and wrist creases.
What is the treatment for scabies?
5% permethrin cream
What areas are usually spared in scabies?
Head, neck, palms and soles
Vitiligo is sometimes associated with other autoimmune conditions such as ___________, ____________, ____________, ______________, _________
Pernicious anemia Autoimmune thyroid disease Type 1 diabetes mellitus Primary adrenal insufficiency Hypopituitarism Alopecia areata
In addition to a gluten-free diet, _________ is the treatment of choice for dermatitis herpetiformis.
Dapsone
The organs that are typically affected in GVHD include ______, _______ and _____
Skin
Intestines
Liver
__________ can help reduce the acute worsening of ophthalmopathy after radioactive iodine treatment?
Glucocorticoids
Transient vision loss, family history of stroke, and carotid bruit is highly suggestive of ______________
Fibromuscular dysplasia
Fibromuscular dysplasia most commonly affects ____________age__-____
Women age 15-50
Hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia and increased PTH are characteristic biochemical abnormalities of _________________
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic renal failure
_____________ is the most common complication of peptic ulcer disease
Hemorrhage
All patients with cirrhosis regardless of etiology should undergo ____________________
Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma with ultrasound every 6 months
Characteristic findings in acute liver failure include: _________, ________ and __________
Acute onset of markedly elevated transaminases
Reduced hepatic synthetic function
Encephalopathy
What is the most common cause of hypomagnesemia?
Alcoholism
What is given for acute management of symptoms of hyperthyroidism (Graves)?
Propranolol
What are the most common initial symptoms of myasthenia gravis?
ptosis, diplopia, blurred vision
symptoms of myasthenia gravis worsens during the day. T/F
True
what is the test of choice for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?
acetylcholine receptor antibody test
______ is generally characterized by a ratio of AST to ALT >2, elevated GGT and elevated ferritin
Alcoholic hepatitis