UW 7 Flashcards
Drugs that increase digoxin levels
Amiodarone
Verapamil
Quinidine
Propafenone
Management when starting digoxin w Amiodarone
Decrease digoxin dose by 25%-50%
Monitor digoxin levels for next few weeks
Pathophys of Malignant Hyperthermia
Uncontrolled efflux of calcium from sarcoplasmic reticulum
After admin of anesthetics (halothane, succinylcholine) in certain people (AD genetics)
Management for Penile Fracture
Surgical Emergency
- Emergent urethrogram to r/o urethral injury
- Surgical Exploration
USPSTF screening for chlamydial infxn
All sexually active women < 24 yoa and other asymptomatic women at increased risk
What to do if white reflex seen on exam?
REFER to opththo b/c considered retinoblastoma until proven otherwise
Intraocular tumor of
Presentation of bed bugs
Painless bites
Purpuric macules
Pruritic
Presentation of Scabies
TX
Generalized itching
Pruritic papules over penis, scrotum, areolas, breast
Gray wavy channels in finger webs, heels of palms, wrist creases
Tx: Permethrin neck down and overnight
Mitral Stenosis Presentation
LA dilation b/c of Increased LAP,pulm vascular pressure increases = congestion = dyspnea, hemoptysis, nocturnal cough
Risk of A fib, Cardiac emboli
Rheumatic fever
Pertussis TX
PEPX
ALL close contacts (even if immunized)
If < 1 month of age = Azithromycin for 5 Days
If > 1 month of age = Azithro ( 5 Days), Clarithro (7 days) Erythro (14 days)
If not immunized = immunize according to recommended schedule
MCC neonatal hypothyroidism in the U.S.
Thyroid Dysgenesis
- aka aplasia, dysplasia, ectopic gland
Pathophys of lacunar stroke
Lacunar infarcts = occlusion of single, deep, penetrating artery in brain
Microatheroma + Lipohyalinosis
MC site for lacunar infarct
Posterior limb of internal capsule
Pure motor stroke = CS tract and some CB motor fibers
Infective Endocarditits TX
PCN sensitive?
IV Pen G q4-6 hrs or 24h infusion OR
IV Ceftriaxone QD 4 wks
Oral Abx NOT recommended for initial therapy with IE.
Difference b/t Cauda Equina syndrome and Conus Medullaris Syndrome
Management?
CE = LMN signs; spinal nerve roots below L1-L2
CM = BOTH LMN + UMN signs
TX: Emergency MRI, IV glucocorticoids, neurosurgical evaluation
Presentation of Cauda Equina
Gradual onset severe back pain w Unilateral Radiculopathy Saddle anesthesia Hyporeflexia Asymmetric LE weakness Late onset bowel/bladder dysfnc