Test 13 - Created July 7

Question 1

most frequent complication of transurethral resection of the prostate

Answer 1

retrograde ejaculation

Question 2

possible presentation of hemochromatosis

Answer 2

polyarticular arthropathy, hepatomegaly, diabetes

Question 3

arthropathy of hereditary hemochromatosis

Answer 3

2nd/3rd MCP joints, knees, ankles, shoulders; xray: subchondral cysts, sclerosis, osteopenia, hook-like osteophytes; joint aspiration shows calcium pyrophosphate crystals (rhomboid, +, pseudogout)

Question 4

hazard ratio

Answer 4

used in survival analysis; can be used like relative risk; HR <1 = protection; HR >1 = detrimental

Question 5

1st-line treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria

Answer 5

2nd-gen H1 blocker (loratadine or cetirizine) and avoid aggravating factors

Question 6

prognosis of chronic spontaneous urticaria

Answer 6

resolves within 2-5 years unless more severe, angioedema present, or AI thyroid disease

Question 7

tx of orbital cellulitis

Answer 7

ceftriaxone or amp/sul; vanc if pt has h/o MRSA

Question 8

tx of pemphigoid gestationis

Answer 8

triamcinolone +/- antihistamine