Systems Flashcards
What is presbycusis?
Sensorineural hearing loss caused by aging
What is the best initial test for vestibular schwannoma?
Audiometry
What kind of hearing loss does vestibular schwannoma cause?
Asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss
What structure in the eye is responsible for color perception?
Cones
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common cause of what type of ear infection?
External otitis
What is the initial therapy for Ménière’s disease?
Lifestyle modification including salt restriction
What does the Ishihara test test for?
Color vision
What is the gold standard for diagnosis of angle closure glaucoma?
Gonioscopy
What is the initial treatment for stage I hidradenitis suppurativa?
Topical clindamycin
What is the precursor lesion of squamous cell carcinoma?
Actinic keratosis
What is the precursor lesion of squamous cell carcinoma?
Actinic keratosis
What is an acrochordon?
A skin tag
What is Auspitz sign?
Pinpoint bleeding after removal of a psoriasis plaque
What is first line therapy for tinea capitis in children?
Griseofulvin
What is tinea manuum?
Dermatophyte infection of the hand
What is the first line treatment for onychomycosis?
Oral terbinafine
What is a carbuncle?
Several inflamed follicles that combine into a single inflammatory mass with purulent drainage
In heart failure with preserved ejection fracture, what is the EF?
50% or higher
In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, what is the EF?
40% or less
What is a grade IV murmur?
Loud murmur with a palpable precordial thrill
What is initial pharmacological therapy for Raynaud’s?
Amlodipine
What is initial treatment for moderate to severe hypertriglyceridemia?
Omega 3 fatty acids
What is the preferred antibiotic for patients with prosthetic heart valve undergoing dental or oral procedures?
Amoxicillin
What type of murmur does mitral stenosis and aortic regurg cause?
Diastolic
What type of murmur does mitral regurg and aortic stenosis cause?
Systolic
Where is the point of maximal impulse?
Fifth intercostal space in the left midclavicular line
What is the next step for lowering LDL after high intensity statin therapy?
Ezetimibe
What nutrient should patients with hypertension increase in their diet?
K+
What eye problem are microaneurysms associated with?
Diabetic retinopathy