Rosh 18 Flashcards
______________ is characterized by abnormalities or deficits of motor or sensory function that are not medically explained, such as blindness, seizure, paresis, paralysis, tremors, aphonia or anesthesia.
Conversion disorder
__________ is inflammation of the iris or ciliary body and causes unilateral eye pain, photophobia, and vision change.
Uveitis
the white part looks red
___________ is the result of direct corneal epithelial damage that occurs from ultraviolet exposure from tanning booths, snow or water reflection, or a welder’s arc.
Ultraviolet keratitis
Fluorescein staining will show multiple punctate lesions
Ultraviolet Keratitis treatment
Treatment is topical NSAIDs/oral pain medication, +/- antibiotics, +/- cycloplegics
What is the average incubation period for syphilis infection?
2-4 weeks
____________ is the most common cause of a peritonsillar abscess
Group A Streptococcus
___________ are all antiplatelet agents, not anticoagulants.
Aspirin, clopidogrel, and prasugrel
Rivaroxaban
is one of the new oral anticoagulants, which are commonly referred to as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
How does aspirin inactivate platelets?
Aspirin inhibits the synthesis of thromboxane A2 (TxA2), a potent stimulator of platelet aggregation.
h pylori tripple therapy
Triple therapy with clarithromycin, amoxicillin (or metronidazole) and a PPI for 10-14 days.
If a woman received Rh immunoglobulin in a previous pregnancy, is it required with subsequent pregnancies?
yes
Hyphema
blood in eye
The Seidel Test
used to assess the presence of anterior chamber leakage in the cornea.