UW 5 Flashcards
Pt returns from developing country w/sx’s of malabsorption
Giardiasis
Empiric tx w/Metronidazole
Maintenance tx of pts with Bipolar Disorder
- Post first episode - at least 1 year from time of remission
- Pts w/2+ episodes = long term/lifetime tx, esp with FHx
- Pts w/hx of 3+ relapses = lifetime
Single episode of major depression tx
Antidepressant for 6 months
Monitor pt’s response
Complicated Diverticulitis and Tx
Diverticulitis + Abscess, perforation, obstruction, or fistula formation
- Fluid < 3cm = IV Abx and observation
- Surgery if sx’s worsen
- Fluid > 3cm = CT-guided drainage
- if not controlled by 5th day - surgery for drainage and debridement
Dx for leprosy
Skin Bx shows acid fast bacilli
What do blood cultures show in leprosy?
Nothing. they are negative
Asian patient, insensate, hypopigmented patch of skin
Leprosoy = affects peripheral nerves and skin
Fetal Hydantoin syndrome
Anticonvulsant exposure - phenytoin, carbamezapine Small body size Microcephaly Digital/Nail hypoplasia Midfacial hypoplasia Hirsutism Cleft palate and lip Rib abnormalites
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Midfacial hypoplasia Microcephaly Stunted growth CNS - hyperactivity, MR, learning disability NO cleft palate/excess hair
Electrolyte derangements in loops?
HypoKalemia
HypoMaGnesemia
Cardiac patient develops v tach - what to consider
- Assess stability
2. Measure serum electrolytes
Missed Abortion
Fetal loss with retained POC
Closed cervix
IU fetal death < 20 wks
Presentation of missed abortion
Minimal sx’s
Light vaginal bleeding
Decreased preg s’s - nausea, breast tenderness
Management of missed abortion
- Asses fetal heart tones
- Pelvic exam for cervix and vaginal bleeding
- Dx w TV US
Tx for Missed abortion
Hemodynamically unstable, heavy bleeding: D&C
Hemodynamically stable, mild bleeding: expectant management, PGs or D&C
Presentation of placental abruption
Sudden onset bleeding
Abd Pain
Hypertonic/tender uterus
US of placental abruption
Retroplacental hemorrhage
Presentation of uterine rupture
Sudden onset bleeding Constant abd pain Cessation of CTX Palpable fetal parts Fetal deterioration
Uterine Atony
Postpartum complication
MCC of painless hemorrhage post delivery
Poor uterine tone
Manifestations of hyperestrogenism in Cirrhosis
Gynecomastia Palmer Erythema Spider angiomas Testicular atrophy Decreased body hair - males
Manifestations of portal HTN in Cirrhosis
Caput medusae
Esophageal varices
Hemorrhoids
Pt presents with double vision, jaw pain after eating and change in voice after talking for long period of time? Best next test?
Myasthenia Gravis
CT of chest - check for thymoma
First line tx for specific phobia
Behavioral thearpy
Systemic desensitization
Neonate with delayed passage of meconium
- Hirschsprung
2. Meconium ileus
Meconium ileus: level of obstruction and meconium consistency
Ileum
Inspissated