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1
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What is a test that gives similar results on repeat measures

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Reliable

Maximum error is minimal

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What does A fib look like

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Irregularly Irregular
Varying R-R intervals
No discernible P waves
Narrow complex tachycardia

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3
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If alcohol intake among individuals w breast cancer is compared with individuals w/out breast cancer - what kind of study

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Case-Control Study

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4
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What does relative risk measure

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Strength of assn bt exposure and disease

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What is the equation for relative risk

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Incidence in exposed divided by incidence in unexposed

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6
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What is measurement bias

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When measurement or data-gathering methods different groups

Example: one group is assessed by CT and another MRI

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7
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What kind of gait is ass’d with Parkinsonism

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Hypokinetic

Festinating

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8
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Where do we see waddling gait?

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Muscular dystrophy = weakness of gluteal muscles

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9
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What to consider with BPH and acute kidney injury

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Bladder outlet obstruction

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10
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What is bladder outlet obstruction and what is workup

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BL obstruction causing elevated Cr

Imaging = Renal US

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What is the management for bladder outlet obstruction

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Urinary catheter placement w hydronephrosis
Alpha blockers (Tamsulosin)
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors (Finasteride)
Refractory cases - TURP

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12
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Risk factors for Polyhydramnios

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Fetal malformations
Genetic disorders
Maternal DM
Multiple gestation
Fetal anemia
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13
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What test is done to evaluate the cervix for cervical incompetence

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TV US

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14
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What is flail chest

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Multiple contiguous ribs are fractured in 2+ locations

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Presentation of flail chest

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Pts take shallow breaths b/c of pain - compensate w hypoxemia w hyperventilation
Paradoxical inward motion on inspiration, outward movement on expiration

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16
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Management of flail chest

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Pain control
Supplemental Oxygen
Intubation w mechanical positive pressure ventilation

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17
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What coag finding seen in hemophilia

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Increased PTT

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18
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How does VWF deficiency present

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MC sx in women is menorrhagia

19
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VWF deficiency pathophys

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Platelet plug formation problem leads to prolonged mucosal bleeding

20
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When do we see melena

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Black, tarry stool seen in Upper GI bleeding

21
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WHen do we see hematochezia

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Bright red stool seen in lower GI bleeds

22
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When do we see red papules over the trunk and lips

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Cutaneous AV malformations

23
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What are causes of acquired torticollis in children

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URI
Minor trauma
Cervical LA
Retropharyngeal Abscess

24
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Next step of management in torticollis

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X-ray of neck (C-spine)

25
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Lab tests in Hereditary Spherocytosis

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Increased MCHC
Negative Coombs
Spherocytes on PS

26
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Complications of Hereditary spherocytosis

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Pigment stones

Aplastic crisis from Parvo B19

27
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What heart defects are seen in Turner syndrome

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Bicuspid aortic valve
Coarctation of the aorta
Aortic root dilation - increased risk of aortic dissection

28
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What is the cause of impaired fat absorption in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

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Pancreatic enzyme inactivation

29
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What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and pathophys?

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MCC = gastrin producing pancreatic tumor

- Parietal cell hyperplasia -> stomach acid production increased

30
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How does Z-E syndrome present?

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Multiple duodenal ulcers
Jejunal ulcer = pathognomic
Steatorrhea

31
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Best tx for frost bites

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Rapid re-warming with warm water

Never debride until rewarming has been completed

32
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Tx for PAD

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Low dose ASA
Statin
Exercise
Smoking cessation

33
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When do pts undergo desensitization with PCN

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Pregnancy with syphilis b/c doxycycline CI.

34
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Tx for severe lithium toxicity

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Hemodialysis

35
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Presentation of lead poisoning children

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Irritability
Poor appetite 
HA
Abd pain
Anemia
36
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Presentation of iron poisoning in children

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Abd pain
Hematemesis
Shock
Met Acidosis

37
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How do iron pills appear on x-ray

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Radiopaque

38
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MC AE of ECT

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Amnesia

Retrograde and Anterograde

39
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Tx of Acute DVT

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Combination of warfarin and heparin for first 5 days
Continue Warfarin for 6 mos
New DVTs = compression stockings to prevent post-phlebitic syndrome

40
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How is propagating clot in a pt with therapeutic warfarin level treated

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Same as new, unstable clot: heparin + warfarin

41
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What does risk measure?

42
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Tx for Raynaud Phenomenon

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DHP CCBs
Amlodipine
Nifedipine

43
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Survival rate for pts with sudden cardiac arrest - most critical factor that determines pt survival

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Elapsed time to effective resuscitation

  • effective bystander CPR
  • prompt rhythm analysis
  • early defibrillation

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