U world Missed #1 Flashcards
Ottawa Ankle Rules
X ray is required if there is pain at the malleolar zone and one of the following
- tenderness at the posterior margin of the medial malleolus
- tenderness at the posterior margin of the lateral malleolus
- inability to bear weight for 4 steps
Ottawa Foot Rule
X-ray is required if there is pain at the mid foot along with one of the following
- tenderness at the navicular
- tenderness at the base of the 5th metatarsal
- unable to bear weight 4 steps
What is a cluster headache
a headache that has a predilection for males that typically has an onset during sleep. The pain is localized behind one eye and it is sharp. It lasts about 15-90 minutes and can be associated with autonomic manifestations (sweating, flushing, nasal congestion, lacrimation, pupillary changes)
-100% oxygen can help in acute cases
What is a migraine
a headache that has a predilection for females and a family history can be present. Onset is variable and it is unilateral. It is a pulsating/throbbing pain that lasts for about 4-72 hours. It is associated with aura, photophobia, nausea, and phonophobia.
What is a tension headache
a headache that has a predilection for females that is common under stress it has a band like pattern of distribution and is dull, tight and persistent. It lasts for about 30 minutes to 7 days and can be associated with muscle tenderness in the shoulder, neck , and head.
Tinea Corporis
slowly expanding, pruritic rash that has a raised border and central clearing caused by trichophyton rubrum (a fungus)
transmitted from contact with skin, animal or fomites
How is Tinea Corporis Diagnosed?
typically general inspection but potassium hydroxide on a skin scraping can confirm the diagnosis
Tinea Corporis Treatment
With topical Antifungals (terbinafine or miconazole)
What are lifestyle risk factors for colon cancer
frequency consumption of red/processed meat
tobacco or alcohol use
what are medical risk factors that increase risk for colon cancer
family history of adenomatous polyps or colon cancer
inherited colon cancer syndromes
ulcerative colitis, diabetes, obesity, radiation
how are obesity and type 2 diabetes associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer
hyperinsulnemia leads to increased levels of insulin like growth factor 1 which inhibits colorectal epithelial cell apoptosis and promotes neoplastic progression
obesityL increased inflammatory cytokines
protective factors against colorectal cancer
high fiber diet, aspirin/NSAID use, high coffee and tea intake
what is gonococcal proctitis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae a gram negative diplococci bacterium is a STD that can have direct speed from the vagina or from anal intercourse.
Symptoms of tenesmus, mucopurulent discharge, rectal pain and itchiness, constipation
diagnosis of gonococcal proctitis
Nucleic Acid Amplification test of rectal swab
treatment of gonococcal proctitis
ceftriaxone + doxycycline
what is the difference between primary and secondary nocturnal enuresis
primary is when there is nighttime incontinence at the age of 5 or greater without a prolonged period of continence
secondary is when there is nighttime incontinence a the age of 5 or greater with prolonged period of continence before hand >6 months
what is the cause of primary nocturnal enuresis
brain maturation delay and or genetics
what is the cause of secondary nocturnal enuresis
an underlying medical condition like diabetes/UTI or psychological stressors