Rosh Material #4 Flashcards
mucopurulent unilateral eye discharge with erythema Pruritis rare
bacterial conjunctivitis
unilateral watery discharge with erythema
+/- Pruritis
viral conjunctivitis
unilateral eye erythema with cobblestoning and pruritis
allergic conjunctivitis
eye condition commonly seen in contact lens wearers
infectious keratitis
when do chlamydial and gonococcal neonatal conjunctivitis generally occur
chlamydial: btw 5-14 days of life days of life
gonococcal: btw 2-5 days of life
mc bacteria that cause bacterial conjunctivitis
staph aureus
strep pneumo
h. flu
conditions that are associated w. fibromyalgia
RA
hypothyroidism
anxiety
dpn
insomnia
widespread, achy MSK pain and stiffness
multiple tender points
fatigue, sleep disorders, subjective numbness
IBS
fibromyalgia
when are sx of fibromyalgia most severe
what aggravates them
AM
minor exertion
dx for fibromyalgia
3 conditions must be present:
widespread pain index > 7 and symptoms severity scale > 5
sx present x at least 3 months
absence of other d.o to explain sx
common sites of point tenderness in fibromyalgia
neck
jaw
shoulder girdle
upper and lower arms
chest
abdomen
upper and lower back
hips
upper and lower legs
tx for fibromyalgia
CBT
pt education
sleep hygiene
low impact aerobic exercise
amitryptiline
fluoxetine
duloxetine
pregabalin/gabapentin
3 pharm that are ineffective for fibromyalgia
NSAIDs
steroids
opioids
what does distal to proximal progression of muscle weakness make you think of
guillain-barre
esp w. PMH recent infxn
what recent infxn is associated w. Guillain barre
campylobacter jejuni
what does proximal extremity weakness that improves throughout the day make you think of
Lambert-eaton syndrome
what malignancy is Lambert eaton syndrome associated w.
small cell lung cancer
3 FDA approved meds for fibromyalgia
duloxetine
pregabalin
milnacipran
what virus causes verrucous papules (warts)
HPV
vaccine schedule for HPV
patients < 15 yo: 2 doses
patients 14 and older: 3 doses
tx for warts
spontaneous resolution (mc in kids)
liquid nitrogen cryotherapy
40% salicylic acid plaster after paring
condyloma acuminata
genital warts
tx for condyloma acuminata
liquid nitrogen cryotherapy
podophyllum resin
imiquimod 5% cream
electrocautery
laser therapy
what is this showing
plantar wart → verruca plantera
what is this showing
common wart → verruca vulgarisms
what is this showing
flat wart → verruca plana
medical usefulness of clostridium toxin (botox)
cervical dystonia
hyperhidrosis
overactive bladder
amblyopia
bleomycin is contraindicated for warts located where
fingers
which 2 hav types are mc associated w. condyloma acuminata
6
11
mc location for warts
hands
95% of testicular tumors are
germ cell tumors
2 types of testicular germ cell tumors
nonseminomas
seminomas
2 mc sx of testicular ca
enlargement of testis
sensation of heaviness
PE finding of testicular ca
contender, discrete mass
OR
diffuse testicular enlargement
3 signs of metastatic spread of testicular ca
LE edema → vena cava obstruction
back pain → retroperitoneal metastasis
cough → pulmonary
3 lab findings of testicular ca
elevated:
human chorionic gonadotropin
alpha fetoprotein
LDH
definitive dx for testicular ca
inguinal orchiectomy
preferred dx for testicular ca
scrotal US
CT scan
localized tenderness w. swelling of posterior right testis
epididymitis
2 mc causes of epididymitis in men < 35 yo
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
chlamydia trachomatis
2 mc causes of epididymitis in men > 35 yo
e.coli
what is prehn sign and what does it make you think of
pain relief w. elevation of painful testicle
eididymitis
is cryptochordism more likely to occur on the right or left side
right
rf for teesticular ca
cryptochordism
15-35 yo
tx for metastatic testicular ca
platinum based chemo
t/f: an elevated LDL is not considered a criterion of metabolic syndromeT
t!
mc age of onset for Parkinson’s
45-65 yo
resting or pill rolling tremor
cogwheel/lead pipe rigidity
bradykinesia
postural instability
masked facies
parkinson’s
loss of ability to perform rapid movements
dysdiadochokinesia → think Parkinson’s
what 2 things must be present for Parkinson’s dx
bradykinesia
PLUS
rigidity OR tremor
Parkinson’s tx for pt’s < 65 yo
dopamine agonists →
pramipexole
ropinirole
bromocriptine
goal is to delay levodopa
mainstay tx for Parkinson’s in pt > 65 yo
levodopa
PLUS
carbidopa
common s.e of levodopa
n/v
hypotension
dyskinesias
what medication is associated w. the on-off phenomenon
levodopa →
transient, abrupt fluctuations in motor sx in response to falling blood levels
second line drugs for parkinson’s
amantadine
rasagline
tolcapone/entacapone
benztropine
antipsychotics
etiology of Parkinson’s
loss of Substantia Nigra → depletion of dopamine
chorea (dance like movements) makes you think of
huntington dz
CAG trinucleotide repetition
autosomal dominant dz
huntington dz
huntington sx worsen with
trial of levodopa
tx for huntington
tetrabenazine
dopamine depleting drug
multisystem atrophy
progressive neuro condition
constipation, incontinence, postural hypotn, anhidrosis, lower motor neuron signs
parkinsonism
shy-drager syndrome
low ceruloplasmin
increased copper deposition
chronic hepatitis
dx before 20 yo
wilson dz
what are kayser-fleischer rings
what are they pathognomonic for
dark rings encircling the iris
wilson dz
what sign seen in Parkinson dz is characterized by sustained blink response to repetitive tapping over the bridge of the nose
myerson sign
3 mc pops that have bowel hypermobility
infants
young children
IBS pt’s
presentation of bowel hypermobility
chronic diarrhea
nonabsorbable solutes in the intestinal lumen
osmotic/diet induced diarrhea
what type of diarrhea does ingestion of polyethylene glycol 3350 induce
osmotic
mc diagnostic tool for PE
CTA
what is Virchow’s triad
venous stasis
endothelial injury
hypercoagulability
what do westermark sign and Hampton hump make you think of
PE
mc findings of PE on ECG
sinus tachycardia
nonspecific ST and T wave changes
S1Q3T3
tx for stable pt w. PE
heparin bridge
NOAC OR warfarin
tx for unstable pt w. PE
thrombolytic therapy → altepase streptokinase
embolectomy
tx for PE if pt has contraindication to anticoagulation, high risk for DVT, or recurrent thromboembolism
IVC filter
what is the mcginn-white sign
S1Q3T3 pattern on ECG in pt w. acute right heart strain
6 PE findings of CHF
bibasilar rales
laterally displaced PMI
S3 gallop
peripheral edema
JVD
hepatojugular reflex
what is the hepatojugular reflex and what does it make you think of
jugular venous dissension increases w. liver palpation
hepatic congestion → CHF
vessel cephalization
Kerley lines
batwing pattern in hilar area
pulmonary edema
CHF
med to avoid in CHF
bb
meds for CHF
diuretics
nitrates
O2
digoxin
dobutamine
fixed split S2 sound
RBBB
OR
atrial septal defect
2 mc heart sounds associated w. CHF
S3 → systolic HF
S4 → diastolic HF
leg pain, cramping, muscle fatigue, stasis dermatitis
medial malleolus ulcer
venous insufficiency
JVD
muffled heart sounds
hypotension
cardiac tamponade
common hx findings for cardiac tamponade
pericarditis
malignancy
chest xrt
what IV nutritional supplement has been shown to improve functional outcomes in pt w. CHF
Iron
tx for CHF PLUS hypotension with no signs of shock
doputamine
s.e of dobutamine
may worsen hypotension
tx for CHF PLUS hypotension with signs of shock
NE
bone condition that typically presents in kids
result of subchondral bone necrosis
affects medial femoral condyle in the knee
osteochondritis dessicans
dx for osteochondritis dessicans
MRI
CT disorder
presents w. multiple low trauma fx in peds
osteogenesis imperfecta
blue sclera, short stature, ligamentous laxity, easy bruising
osteogenesis imperfecta
what class of meds used for the tx of osteoporosis has been associated w. osteonecrosis of the jaw
bisphosphonates
screening recs for smokers to screen for abdominal aneurysm
abd US btw 65-75 yo
one time test
mc type of lung ca
non small cell
what genetic mutation causes pt’s to need an annual colonoscopy dt 100% risk of colon ca
FAP → familial adenomatous polyposis
autosomal dominant
those at risk for familial adenomatous polyposis
first degree relatives of pt w. FAP
>10 cumulative colorectal adenomas
at what age does pt w.FAP need to start getting colonoscopy
12 yo
continues annually until colectomy is performed
2 tx options for FAP
proctocolectomy w. ieorectal and anal anatomosis
total colectomy w, ileorectal anastomosis
3 conditions associated w. increased risk for colorectal ca
Lynch syndrome
familial adenomatous polyposis
hamartomatous polyposis syndrome
EBCAM (B) gene mutation
Lynch syndrome
mc cause of inherited colorectal ca
Lynch syndrome
other cancers associated w. Lynch syndrome (besides colorectal)
gastric
SI
endometrial
ovarian
urinary tract
skin
pancreatic
MLH1 (C)
MSH2
MSH6
PMS (D(
mismatch gene mutations
Lynch syndrome
what guidelines are used in pt’s w. Lynch syndrome associated colorectal ca to determine the need for tumor testing for microsatellite instability
revised Bethesda
3-2-1 criteria for Lynch syndrome
3 family members w. Lynch syndrome associated ca
2 associated cancers involving 2 generations
1 ca diagnosed before 50 yo
at what age do colonoscopies begin for pt w. Lynch syndrome
25
also endometrial and ovarian screening/surgical resection/chemo
multiple non caveating granulomas throughout the body
affects many organ systems
20-40 yo
chemical exposure
sarcoidosis
2 mc organs affected by sarcoidosis
lungs
skin
most common sx of sarcoidosis (3)
SOB
pulmonary effusion
PTX
3 skin manifestation of sarcoidosis
warm, erythematous painful patches and nodules on shins, arms, buttocks
erythema nodosum
lupus pernio
erythema nodosum
uveitis
bilateral hilar adenopathy on CXR
common PE findings of sarcoidosis
gallium uptake is increased around the hilar nodes and trachea
lambda sign → sarcoidosis
gallium uptake is increased around the lacrimal and parotid glands of the face
panda sign → sarcoidosis
tx for sarcoidosis
- steroids → prednisone for up to 6 mo to taper
- MTX
tx for cutaneous sarcoidosis
hydroxychloroquine
fever, fatigue, weight loss, polyarthritis
bilateral hilar LAD
sarcoidosis
sarcoidosis lab elevations (3)
ACE
hypercalcemia
hypercalciuria
indications for lung transplant for sarcoidosis
failed pharm tx
severe end stage dz → parenchymal infiltrates, fibrosis, honeycombing, hilar retractions, bulbous cysts
t/f: sarcoidosis often spontaneously resolves
t!
why isn’t sputum culture useful for sarcoidosis
not an infectious process
chronic, violaceous, raised plaques and nodules commonly found on chest, cheeks, nose, and around the eyes
lupus pernio
what is lupus pernio pathognomonic for
sarcoidosis
what does Loefgren syndrome make you think of
sarcoidosis
which of the radiographic stages used to classify lung involvement in sarcoidosis is associated w. the least favorable prognosis
stage 3
what test is used to evaluate for glaucoma
tonometry
IOP > __ is considered increased
21
first line tx for chronic glaucoma
PG analog → latanoprost
+/- topical bb → timolol
standard procedure for chronic open angle glaucoma
trabeculectomy
initial tx for acute angle closure glaucoma
IV acetazolamide
topical timolol
topical pilocarpine
topical apraclonidine
what surgical procedure is used as definitive tx for angle-closure glaucoma
peripheral iridotomy
2 factors that may reduce breast ca risk
breastfeeding
regular PA
GOLD criteria for COPD classification/tx
what abx for COPD exacerbation has been shown to have anti inflammatory properties in the lungs
azithromycin
greatest rf for PID
multiple sex partners
how long should op oral abx be continued when treating PID
14 days
1st line drug therapy specifically targeted to lowering TG
fenofibrate
tx for pt w. severely elevated TG
statin
PLUS
fenofibrate
what lipid lowering medication is contraindicated w. statin
gemfibrozil
t/f: adult pt’s should be screened for hypertriglyceridemia
f!
xanthomas, tendinous xanthomas, corneal arcus
hypertriglyceridemia
tx for hypertriglyceridemia (4)
fibrates
omega 3
niacin
etoh abstinence
preferred dx test for nephrolithiasis
non contrast CT of abdomen/pelvis
5 rf for nephrolithiasis
hyperparathyroidism
HTN
DM
dehydration
gout
mc type of kidney stones
calcium oxalate
all types of kidney stones
calcium oxalate
calcium phosphate
uric acid
struvite
cysteine
proteus and klebsiella are associated w. what type of kidney stone
struvite
imaging for pregnant pt w. nephrolithiasis
US
stones > __ will not pass spontaneously
5 mm
what med helps w. stone passage
tamsulosin
mc location for kidney stones
ureterovesicular junction (UVJ)
management of kidney stones
analgesics
fluids
tamsulosin
renal/urology consult
what type of stone is associated w. the development of staghorn calculi
struvite
what type of kidney stone is radiolucent on xray
uric acid
what type of kidney stone is found in kids w. metabolic dz
cysteine
stones > __ should get medical expulsive therapy (tamsulosin)
5 mm
management of stone > 10 mm
urology consult
shock wave therapy
uteroscopy
what do you think when you see: swelling of the superior posterior aspect of the scrotum
epididymitis
mc pathogen associated w. epididymitis in pt’s < 35 yo
chlamydia trachomatis
mc cause of scrotal pain
epididymitis
what does a positive prehn sign suggest
epididymitis
alleviation of pain w. elevation of the scrotum
prehn sign
tx for epididymitis in pt < 35 yo (STI)
ceftriaxone/doxy
tx for epididymitis for pt > 35 yo (non STI)
levofloxacin
OR
Bactrim (if quinolone contraindication)
pathogen associated w. pelvic infxns in women w. IUD
actinomyces israelii
what dx is the blue dot sign associated w.
torsion of the appendix and testicle
gradual onset unilateral scrotal pain
epididymitis
US findings of epididymitis
increased color flow
mc cause of dementia
alzheimer’s