U world Missed #2 Flashcards
MRI for back pain is only recommended when
there is severe neurologic deficits or high risk features that suggest a potentially serious cause (malignancy or infection)
recommended first like treatment for noncomplicated lumbosacral radiculopathy
NSAIds and acetaminophen
clinical signs and symptoms of lumbosacral radiculopathy (nerve root compression)
pain in the low back radiating down to the posterior leg or foot
positive straight leg raise or crossed straight leg raise test
dermatomal sensory loss or myotomal weakness
evaluation of lumbosacral radiculopathy
usually diagnosed clinically
MRI recommended if there is bladder/bladder dysfunction. saddle anesthesia, epidural access etc.
treatment go lumbosacral radiculopathy
activity modification (NOT bedrest)
NSAIDS first 2 weeks
PT or glucocorticoids after 2 weeks
MRI or surgery after 6 weeks
what is irritant contact diaper dermatitis ?
the most common dermatitis in infants that results from a breakdown in the skin due to moisture and friction in the diaper
classically it looks red in the genital area region that is only in the diaper region
painless papule or confluent erythema
treatment of irritant contact diaper dermatitis
frequent diaper changes, diaper free periods, gentle cleansing soap and application of an ointment like petroleum.
refractory cases can use low potency topical corticosteroids
what is candida dermatitis
dermatitis that is a yeast superinfection on top of irritant contact dermatitis (skin fold involvement)
there are beefy red confluent plaques that involve the skin folds and satellite lesions
treat with anti fungal therapy
what its the colon cancer screening recommendations for patients with average risk?
start at age 45
colonoscopy every 10 years
gFOBT or FIT every year
FIT-DNA every 1-3 years
CT colonogrpahy every 5 years
Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years or every 10 years with annual fit
what is the colon cancer screening recommendations for patients with a first degree relative with colorectal cancer history or a high risk adenomatous polyp?
colonoscopy at age 40 or 10 years prior to age of diagnosis in FDR which ever comes first
repeat every 5 years (every 10 if the FDR diagnosed after age 60)
what is the colon cancer recommendation screening for a patient with an adenomatous polyp
start screening 8-10 years after diagnosis
colonoscopy every 1-3 years
what is considered an advanced adenomatous polyp?
greater than 10mm, high grade dysplasia, villous elements
buckle fracture
a fracture common in young children that have porous bone. This results in a stable incomplete radial or ulnar fracture.
presents as pain and tenderness over the fracture , ROM can be limited and there is no swelling
need an x-ray to diagnose: a cortical bulge is visualized
treatment of a buckle fracture
pain control and prevention of reinjury (heal within a few weeks)
avascular bone necrosis in children presents with?
chronic joint pain and decreased Rom typically in the hip
X-ray shows bony fragmentation and sclerosis
volume and duration of menses is dependent upon?
surface area of the endometrial cavity, platelet aggregation and thrombi formation, uterine spiral arteriole constriction
how is tranexamic acid used in the treatment of uterine fibroids
it stops heavy menstrual cladding and reduces blood loss by stabalizing the cloths and preventing plasmin formation
it is safe in pregnancy
uterine fibroids cause heavy menstrual bleeding by?
enlarging the uterus and decreasing the response to vasoactive factors that limit spinal artery vasoconstriction
contraindication to OCP
migraine with aura (increased risk for stroke)
developmental milestones at age 2 months
gross:
fine:
language:
social and cognitive:
gross: lifts head with lying on tummy
fine: opens hands briefly
language: reacts to loud noises, makes noises
social and cognitive: social smile, clams when spoken to, tracks past midline
developmental milestones for a 4 months old
gross:
fine:
language:
social and cognitive:
gross: holds head steady and pushes up on forearms
fine: brings hands to midline/mouth and holds toy if put in hand
language: coos and turns to voice
social and cognitive:seeks attention and enjoys looking at hands
developmental milestones of a 6 months old
gross:
fine:
language:
social and cognitive:
gross: rolls over and leans hands to support seated position
fine: reaches for toy and puts things in mouth
language:blows raspberries and squeals
social and cognitive: laughs and recognizes familiar faces
developmental milestones in a 9 month year old
gross: gets to sitting unassisted and sits without support
fine: transfers objects between hands , raking grasp
language:babbles (mamma), turns to name
social and cognitive: stranger anxiety and separation anxiety
developmental milestones for a 12 month old
gross: pulls to stand, cruises
fine:pincer grasp
language: mama and dada, understands no
social and cognitive: plays pat-a-cake, looks for hidden object
every well child examination should include
an assessment of developmental milestones
when do primitive reflexes disappear
by 6 months