Step3 1 Flashcards

1
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Clues to renal hypertension (5)

A

Resistant (>3 treatments with no improvement)
Malignant hypertension
Before 25 or after 55
Pulmonary edema with elevated BP
Elevation of creatinine after ACEI initiation

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2
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Prefered drugs for Hyperthyroidism

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Methamizol > Propylthiouracil (less hepatotoxic)

In pregnancy:
Propylthiouracil due to teratogenic effect of methimazole.

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3
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Indications for pretreatment for hyperthyroidism before definite treatment

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All patients before surgery

Older patients and those with high cardiovascular risk (diabetes, PAD, CAD,) before iodine

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4
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Thyroid nodule algorithm

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Physical exam and ultrasound, history, risk factors
Pathologic? FNA
Normal: next step

TSH:
Normal or Elevated: FNA

Low: Iodine uptake

cold: FNA
hot: Treat hyperthyroidism

FNA results: 
No diagnosis: repeat FNA in 6 weeks
Bening: serial follow up
Suspicious for follicular neoplasm: complete thyroidectomy
Malignancy: Total thyroidectomy
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5
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Contraindications of exercise in pregnancy

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Cervical insufficiency (preterm labor in current pregancy, PPRM)

Underlying conditions that can worsen with exercise: anemia, heart, Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, restrictive lung disease, severe heart disease

Risk of bleeding: placenta previa, persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding

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6
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Adolescent pregnancy: maternal and fetal complications (10)

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Maternal: 
Preeclampsia
Hydatidiform mole
Anemia
Surgical vaginal delivery
Postpartum depression

Fatal:
Low birth weight, preterm labor
Gastroschisis, omphalocele
Perinatal death

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7
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Breech presentation: risk factor (4)

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Oligohydramnios
Multiple gestations
Placenta previa
Advanced maternal age

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8
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Risk factors for gestational diabetes (5)

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Obesity
History of PGD
Family history
Multiple gestation
Maternal age >25
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9
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Risk factors for placenta previa (4)

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Previous placenta previa
Hx of surgery
Multiple gestation
Advanced maternal age

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10
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What modifies predictive values on a test?

When can/cannot use predictive values on a test. Why?

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Prevalence modifies predictive values

OK: cohort studies
NOT OK: case-control studies

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11
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Risk factors for iron deficiency in young children:

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<1yoa
Late introduction of solid food
Exclusively breastfed after 6months
Soy, cow, goat milk

> 2yoa
24oz/d milk
Diet low in iron-rich food

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12
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Virus associated with aplastic anemia

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Parvo 19

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13
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Management of pharyngitis

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Centor criteria (exudates, lymphadenopaties, fever, no cough)

> 3: Test for ASTO
If 4: consider empiric treatment
<3: no test or treatment needed

If positive:
Treat with penicillin, azithromycin, or cephalosporin for people allergic to penicillin but not anaphylactic

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14
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Hypoglossal nerve injury during neck surgery

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Deviation of the tongue towards the side of the lesion

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15
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Conditions associated with Down Sd. (6)

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Cardiac cushion defect
Alzheimer's disease
Leukemia
Depressives disorders
ADHD
Seizure disorders
Celiac disease
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16
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Treatment for Actinic Keratosis

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5FU or Imiquimod

Liquid nitrogen works for single lesions

17
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Indication for biopsy in a patient with actinic keratosis (7)

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Unsure about diagnosis
Lesion >1cm
Tender
Indurated
Ulcerated
Fast-growing
Does not respond to treatment
18
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Indication for statin therapy

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CAD or equivalent
>75: moderate intensity
<75: high intensity

LDL>190: high intensity

Diabetic >40:
>20% 10 year cardio risk: high intensity
<20% 10 year cardio risk: moderate intensity

10-year cardiovascular risk >7.5

Atorvastatin H: 40-80 M: 10-20
Rosuvastatin H: 20-40 M: 5-10
Sinvastatin M: 20-40
Pravastatin M: 40-80

19
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Risk Factors for Otitis Media in children (4)

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Second-hand smoking
Absence of breastfeeding (even after 6months)
Daycare attendance
Pacifier use

20
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Contraindication of VZV vaccine (6)

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Anaphylactic reaction to neomycin
Anaphylactic reaction to gelatin
Immunocompromised:
   Hematologic or solid tumor
   Severe HIV infection
   Prolonged immunosuppressant therapy
   Congenital immunodeficiency
21
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Management of seronegative VZV patients with vaccine contraindication that had contact

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Immunoglobulin administration

after 6months

22
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Risk factors for acute opioid intoxication (3)

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Substance abuse
Hospitalization (especially for surgery)
Renal or liver failure

23
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Clinical manifestation of opioid intoxication (6)

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Somnolence, altered mental status
Miosis (1mm), pinpoint
Respiratory depression (shallow and bradycardia) 
Respiratory acidosis
Hypothermia 
Decreased bowel sound
24
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Management of Opioid overdose

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Naloxone (repeat if necessary)
Airway management
Exclude other cause of altered mental status like hypoglycemia

25
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Opioid withdrawal

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Anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, diaphoresis, mydriasis,
Flu-like symptoms (fever, rhinorrhea, piloerection,)
Yawning, myalgias

Super awful but usually not life-threatening

26
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Drug with life-threatening withdrawal

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Bs

Benzos
Barbituric
Booze

27
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Indications for CT scan for minor head trauma

3 categories, 13 total

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High-risk patients:
Coagulopathy
High energy injury mechanism

High-risk signs and symptoms:
   Vomiting, headache, seizure
   Signs of basilar fracture (racoon eye, mastoid ecchymosis, CSF leak)
   Retrograde amnesia >30min before the accident
   LOC or AMS
   Glasgow <14
   Suspicion of depressed skull fracture
   Neurological deficit
28
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Cancer associated with acromegaly. Screening recommendations

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Colon cancer

Screen for polyps every 3-5years

29
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Sarcoidosis mnemonic

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Granulomas Non-caseating
aRthritis
Uveitis
Erythema nodosum/ ACE elevation
Lymphadenopaties
Idiopathic
Negative TB test
Gammaglobulinemia
D (Elevated calcium)
30
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Treatment and long term prognosis of sarcoidosis

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Asymptomatic: no treatment

Symptomatic: corticosteroids for 12-24 months

Usually does not recur

31
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Management of shoulder dystocia

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BE CALM

Breath, don't push
Elevate legs
Call for help
Apply suprapubic pressure
Large vaginal opening (episiotomy)
Maneuvers
32
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Common Pathogen in corneal foreign bodies

A

S. aureus

Also:
Strep
Haemophilus
Pseudomonas (especially in contact lenses)