Rosh Material #2 Flashcards
what do you think when you see: flesh colored, smooth, firm, well circumscribed fluid filled mass overlying a joint or tendon (mc wrist over scapholunate joint)
ganglion cyst
how to differentiate ganglion cyst vs tumor
ganglion cyst will transilluminate
order of management for ganglion cyst
- obs and reassurance
- needle aspiration (high recurrence rate)
- surgical removal
mc soft tissue tumor of the hand
ganglion cyst
what do you think of when you see Terry-thomas sign on an X-ray of the wrist
scapholunate dissociation
herniation of the posterior bladder wall into the anterior wall of the vagina
cystocele
order of tx for a cystocele
- conservative measures
- pessary → if symptomatic
- surgery → if ulceration or tissue destruction
two vaccines that prevent PNA for immunocompetent adults > 65 yo
PCV 15
PCV 20
vaccination schedule for pneumococcal vaccines
no previously received PCV or status unknown: one dose of PCV 20 OR PCV 15
if PCV 15 is given: give PPSV 23 1 year later
if received PCV13 but not PPSV23: give PPSV23 at least 1 year after PCV 13
PNA vaccination used for Peds
PCV 13
which type of PNA presents with extra pulmonary symptoms (myalgia, sore throat, HA, nausea)
atypical → mycoplasma, chlamoydophila, legionella
vaccination schedule for PCV 13
2, 4, 6, 12 months
which abx is used for pneumocystis jirovecci infxn
bactrim
what assessment tool is used to determine high risk PNA patients
CURB-65 →
confusion, urea nitrogen, RR, bp, 65 or older
which pathogen is associated with prosthetic valve associated endocarditis
<2 months after implantation: staph aureus
2-12 mo after implantation: staph epidermidis
>12 months after implantation: streptococci and staph aureus
which organisms make up the HACEK group of organism
haemophilus
actinobacillus
cardiobacterium
eikenella
kingella
for dx of GAD, pt must have symptoms > __
6 months
3 conditions commonly associated w. GAD
social phobia
specific phobia
panic disorder
what screening tool is used in primary care to screen for GAD
GAD seven-item scale (GAD-7)
when is GAD-7 indicated
pt can not control worry
worry is associated w. restlessness, easy fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
2 mc somatic sx associated w. GAD
HA
cervical, shoulder, back pain
what do you think when you see: corrigan pulse, wide pulse pressure, de musset sign, and quincke sign
aortic regurgitation
head bobbing with each heartbeat
de musset sign
pulsating nail beds
quincke sign
which valve disorder do you think of when you see jugular venous dissension and left parasternal lift
pulmonary stenosis
which valvular d.o do you think of when you see Austin flint murmur
aortic regurgitation
which valve disorder do you think of when you see: palpitations, dyspnea, nonexertional CP, and fatigue
AND
mid systolic click and late systolic murmur
mitral valve prolapse
common drugs that cause torsades de point
antiarrhythmics
antidepressants
droperidol
phenothiazines
erythromycin
fluoroquinolones
methadone
how do you differentiate btw sustained and non sustained vtach
sustained has duration 30 seconds or more
what do you think when you see: rhythm > 180, and frequent QRS variation axis and morphology
torsades de pointes
what hypercoagulable disorder is associated with warfarin-induced skin necrosis
protein C deficiency
what hypercoaguable disorder is associated with neonatal purpura fulminans
protein C deficiency
mc hypercoagulable disorder
factor V leiden
causes of reduced levels of protein C, besides protein C deficiency
liver dz
chronic infxn
uremia
malignancy
chemo
DIC
use of vitamin K agonists
vitamin K deficiency
normal FEV1
>80%
which hereditary d.o should patients with suspected COPD be evaluated for
alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
what do you think of when you see: excessive O2 → decreased respiratory drive
COPD
emphysema
management of COPD/emphysema
bronchodilators
anticholinergics
steroids
NIPPV
smoking cessation
what type of bacteria causes bacterial meningitis with symptoms of petechiae and purpura fulminans
gram negative diplococci →
Neisseria meningitidis
meningococcemia
what bacteria is mc responsible for meningitis in infants and children < 23 mo old
e. coli
mc cause of bacterial meningitis in older adults
strep pneumo
what type of bacteria is strep pneumo
gram positive lancet shaped diplococci
listeria monocytogenes bacterial meningitis is mc seen in
neonates
immunocompromised patients
older adults
what type of bacteria is listeria monocytogenes
gram positive motile coccobacili
4 CSF findings of meningitis
elevated opening pressure
decreased glucose
elevated protein
elevated WBC → neutrophils predominate
empiric abx tx for meningitis for non immunocompromised
vanco
PLUS
ceftriaxone or cefotaxime
PLUS
dexamethasone
tx for immunocompromised pt’s w. meningitis
vanco
PLUS
ceftriaxone
PLUS
ampicillin
PLUS
dexamethasone
vaccinations are available for which 2 types of meningitis
strep pneumo
Neisseria meningitidis
prophylaxis tx for close contacts of meningitis
rifampin
OR
cipro
OR
ceftriaxone
4 unique sx of Neisseria meningitidis
septicemia
rapidly spreading ecchymosis
gangrene of extremities
DIC
tx for Neisseria meningitidis
ceftriaxone ASAP!
at what age should the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine be administered
11-12 yo
booster at 16
exercise induced asthma has connection with what 2 other conditions
atopic dermatitis
allergic rhinitis
first line tx for exercise induced asthma
SABA before exercise
t/f: montelukast is effective in treating exercise induced asthma
t!
mc cause of lateral hip pain in adults
greater trochanteric pain syndrome
radiograph findings of greater trochanteric pain syndrome
normal
what do you think of when you see: lateral hip pain, pain when lying on affected side, local top of greater trochanter
greater trochanteric pain syndrome
tx for greater trochanteric pain syndrome
self limiting
heating pad
NSAIDs
PT
glucocorticoid injxn if persistent
what do you think when you see: immunocompromised pt with e.o external wound or puncture wound near painful hip
microbial trochanteric bursitis
what do you think when you see: osteophytes, joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis
OA
which orthopedic test detects tightness of the IT band, tensor fascia late, and gluteus Maximus
ober
more than half of FB obstructions occur in the __ lung
right
sx of FB ingestion
cough
stridor
monophonic wheezing
diminished lung sounds
hyper resonance to percussion over the affected area
CXR findings of FB ingestion
hyperinflated lung
atelectasis
mediastinal shift
PNA
radiopaque object
management of FB ingestion
supportive
immediate removal
rigid or flexible bronchoscopy
what does segmental hyperresonance make you think of
FB obstruction
t/f: bronchodilators may aid in the removal of an aspirated FB
f!
what do you think when you see: acute onset of persistent vertigo, n/v, hearing loss, tinnitus, horizontal nystagmus, hx of recent URI
labyrinthitis l
tx for labyrinthitis (4)
benign, self limiting
corticosteroids
symptomatic tx
vestibular rehab
vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss =
labyrinthitis
mc symptom of TB
fever
2 CXR findings of TB
normal
hilar adenopathy → mc
what do you think when you see “ghon complex”
TB
common name of pulmonary aneurysm found in TB that begins in the infected cavity and spreads to the bronchial arteries causing massive hemoptysis upon rupture
Rasmussen aneurysm
absolute contraindications to administering altepase in the tx of an acute ischemic stroke
intracranial hemorrhage on CT
neurosurgery
head trauma
stroke within past 3 mo
uncontrolled HTN >185/110
hx of intracranial hemorrhage
known arteriovenous malformation
aneurysm
neoplasm
suspected or confirmed endocarditis
known bleeding diathesis
BG < 50
what do you think when you see: loss of central vision
macular degeneration
classification of macular degeneration
dry → atrophic
wet → neovascular/exudative
3 rf for macular degeneration
advanced age
smoking
family hx
what do drusen spots make you think of
macular degeneration
possible supportive care to slow down macular degeneration progression
combo of:
vitamin C
vitamin E
lutein
zinc
copper
class of meds that might treat wet macular degeneration
anti vascular endothelial growth factors →
bevacizumab
ranibizumab
mc type of macular degeneration
dry → nonexudative
4 sx of dry macular degeneration
drusen spots
gradual loss of vision
macular thinning
not total blindness
5 sx of wet (exudative) macular degeneration
neovascularization
sudden loss of vision
bleeding, leaking of fluid
not total blindness
more severe central vision loss
what do you think when you see: clouding of the visual field
cataracts
tx for cataracts
surgical replacement of lens
what do you think when you see: peripheral vision loss
glaucoma
distortion of straight lines, such as perceiving doors or blinds as curved
can be seen with wet macular degeneration
metamorphosia
mc cause of blindness in older pops
macular degeneration
anterior wall of rectum herniates through posterior wall of vagina
weakening of pelvic floor muscles
rectocele
tx for rectocele
conservative measures
pessary if concern for ulceration or if symptomatic
surgery
bacteria commonly associated w. food poisoning
staph aureus
bacillus cereus
clostridium perfingens
e.coli
which diarrhea is associated w. farm animal exposure
salmonella
which pathogen causes travelers diarrhea
giardia
community acquired dysentery is caused by what 3 pathogens
shigella
campylobacter
salmonella
indications for further testing with diarrhea
high risk
cardiac dz
IBD
high fever
abd pain
passage of > 6 unformed stools x 24 hr
hypovolemia
empiric abx tx for invasive gastroenteritis
azithromycin
OR
fluoroquinolone
which abx is used in treatment of diarrhea dt c.diff
oral Vanco
only indication for oral vanco
mc cause of SBO
adhesions
what do you think when you see: loops of distended bowel, air-fluid levels within bowel lumen, string of pearls appearance, or and proximal bowel dilation
SBO
free air noted in the abdomen indicates
bowel perforation → immediate surgery
what do you think when a patient presents with: bilious vomiting and high pitched bowel sounds
SBO
what do “stack of coins,” and “string of pearls” on xray make you think of
SBO
tx for SBO
NGT
surgery
mortality rate for SBO and ischemic bowel if left untreated
100%
characteristics of benign pulmonary nodule
very fast or no growth on repeat imaging 2 years apart
popcorn calcification pattern
multiple pulmonary nodules < 5 mm in diameter
<30 yo
nonsmoker
characteristics of malignant pulmonary nodule
>2.5 cm
spiculated
upper lobe
multiple pulmonary nodules 1 cm or greater in diameter
>30yo
ddx for pulmonary nodule
infectious granuloma
bronchogenic carcinoma
hamartoma
malignancy
bronchial adenoma
clinical characteristics of HOCM
left ventricular hypertrophy
thickened septum
left ventricular hyper contractility
left atrial enlargement
diastolic dysfunction
what heart sound is associated with HOCM
S4 gallop
what action decreases HOCM murmur
actions that increase preload:
squatting
hand-grip
PE findings of HOCM
pulses bisferiens (biphasic pulses)
triple apical impulse
prominent a wave
S4 gallop
what actions increase HOCM murmur
actions that decrease preload →
standing
valsalva
mainstay of tx for HOCM
beta blocker
OR
CCB
meds to avoid with HOCM
meds that decrease preload:
nitrates
diuretics
ACEI
ARBS
ECG findings of HOCM
large amplitude QRS
deep narrow Q waves in lateral or inferior leads
tall R waves
which gallop heard on cardiac auscultation can be a normal finding in pt < 30 yo
S3
3 common PE findings associated w. B12 deficiency anemia
gait ataxia
parasthesia
glossitis
peripheral blood smear for B12 deficiency
hyperhsegmented neutrophils
what does low B12 with elevated methylmalonic acid and homocysteine suggest
B12 deficiency
what does low B12 with nl methylmalonic acid and homocysteine suggest
folate deficiency
pale green discoloration of skin seen with severe IDA
chlorosis
spoon shaped nails (koilonychia) are seen with
IDA
oral ulcers may be seen with which type of anemia
folate deficiency
what antibody is associated w. pernicious anemia
autoantibodies to intrinsic factor
what drug is associated with B12 deficiency
metformin
OA pain is worse with __
and alleviated with __,
and morning stiffness lasts __
activity, evening
rest
<30 min
RA pain is worse with __
relieved by __,
and morning stiffness lasts __
rest
activity
60 min
OA commonly affects what joints
weight bearing joints
knees
shoulders
hips
proximal PIP (Bouchard nodes)
DIP (heberden)
OA is __ lateral
RA is __ lateral
OA: unilateral
RA: bilateral
RA commonly affects which joints
PIP
metacarpophalangeal joints
never DIP
lab findings of RA
elevated CRP/ESR
positive RF. anti CCP, citrullinated peptide
first line tx for OA
naproxen
others: topical capsaicin, duloxetine, steroid injxns
which orthopedic condition is associated w, ulnar deviations, swan neck deformity, and boutonniere deformity
RA
ankylosing spondylitis is associated w. which HLA
B27
what do you think when you see: man, gradually worsening shoulder/back/hip pain
relieved with mild activity, does not improve with rest
ankylosing spondylitis
hallmark of ankylosing spondylitis that occurs early in the disease
bilateral sacroillitis
earliest radiographic finding
conditions associated w. ankylosing spondylitis
uveitis
aortitis
IBD
psoriasis
pulmonary fibrosis
radiograph findings of ankylosing spondylitis
syndesmophytes bridging across multiple vertebrae → bamboo spine
first line tx for ankylosing spondylitis
NSAIDs
if unresponsive: TNF inhibitors (ex. adalimumab)
tx to avoid in ankylosing spondylitis
steroids
HLA of RA
DR4
what endocrine disorder is strongly associated with HLA DR3 and HLA DR4
T1DM
diseases associated with HLA B27
PAIR:
psoriatic arthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
IBD
reactive arthritis
mc cause of upper GI bleeding
PUD
- also:*
- gastritis*
- duodenitis*
- esophageal varices*
- portal HTN gastropathy*
- mallory weiss tear*
- GI malignancy*
- AV malformation*
upper GI bleeding includes bleeding from the __
to the __
oropharynx
ligament of treitz
describe the blood in upper GI bleeding
coffee grounds stools