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Clinical features of basal cell carcinoma

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  • Skin colored, pearly nodule +/- rolled borders
  • Telangiectatic vessels
  • +/- central ulceration, local invasion
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Clinical features of keratoacanthoma

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  • Rapidly growing nodule with ulceration and keratin plug

* Often shows spontaneous regression/resolution

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Lab testing for initial workup of suspected cognitive impairment

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Routine: CBC, B12, TSH, CMP
Selective: folate, syphilis, Vit D
Atypical: CSF

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Mnemonic for clinical diagnosis of Parkinson

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TRAP:
Tremor
Rigidity
Akinesia/bradykinesia
Postural instability
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Clinical features and treatment of septic bursitis

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Manifests as worsening pain, redness, swelling, and systemic symptoms several days after steroid injection

Image guided aspiration when infection is suspected

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Clinical features of post corticosteroid injection flare

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occurs rapidly and resolves within 48 hours

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How is the initial evaluation of HTN directed?

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Directed to rule out common secondary causes, end-organ damage complications, and additional risk factors that may influence management

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Clinical features of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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  • Mostly asymptomatic
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • +/- steatohepatitis (AST/ALT ratio <1)
  • Hyperechoic texture on US

Look for pt with DM2, obesity, and elevated liver enzymes

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Clinical features of cervical spinal cord compression

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gait unsteadiness, shock sensation in the spine, atrophy/weakness in the upper extremities (LMN) and increased tone/reflexes in the lower extremities (UMN)

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Pathogen involved in Tinea versicolor

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Malassezia globosa skin flora which grows in exposure to hot and humid weather

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Treatment of Tinea versicolor

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topical ketoconazole, terbinafine, or selenium sulfide

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Clinical features of Mycoplasma pneumonia

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  • Indolent headache, malaise, fever, persistent dry cough
  • Pharyngitis (nonexudative)
  • Macular/vesicular rash
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Comorbidities that encourage Afib

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Chronic HTN (MCC)
Advanced age
Mitral valve dysfunction
Left ventricular failure
CAD
Obesity and OSA
COPD
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Clinical features of cellulitis

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Deep dermis and subq fat
Flat edges with poor demarcation
Indolent (over days)
Localized (fever later in course)

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Clinical features of erysipelas

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Superficial dermis and lymphatics
Raised, sharply demarcated edges
Rapid spread and onset
Fever early in course

Opposite features of cellulitis

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Treatment for Kawasaki disease

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IVIG and aspirin

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What is the null value of RR

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If it does not fall in the range, then the P-value is <0.05

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First line treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant pts

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Cephalexin
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Nitrofurantoin
Fosfomycin

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Clinical features of Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)

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Friction induced blisters at the palms and soles
Thickening of the skin of the feet
Oral blisters with bottle feeding as an infant

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Percent blockage cut off for Carotid Revascularization

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Asymptomatic: 80-99%
Symptomatic: 70-99%

50% up to cut off CEA can be done in men but women likely benefit more from intensive medical therapy (Aspirin, Statin, BP control)

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Most effective intervention to treat HTN

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DASH diet

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Pathogenesis of Giardia infection

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villous blunting, disruption of epithelial tight junctions, loss of brush border enzymes –> malabsorption

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Treatment for radial head subluxation

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Hyper pronation of forearm

Supination of forearm and flexion of elbow

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Clinical features of adhesive capsulitis

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Gradual onset, poorly localized shoulder pain and stiffness

Decreased passive and active ROM

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Hair growth phases

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  1. ) Anagen phase: linear growth of the hair shaft associated with proliferation of hair follicles (affected by chemotherapy)
  2. ) Catagen phase: transition phase characterized by regression and apoptosis of follicular cells
  3. ) Telogen phase: resting phase of variable duration
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Metabolic effects of thiazide diruretics

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Hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperuricemia
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Urine albumin/creatinine ratio when ACEi should be started in diabetic pt

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> 30mg/g and HTN

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Goal A1c in DM

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less than or equal to 7.0%

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What drugs affect the afferent and efferent arteriole of the kidney

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Afferent: Natriuretic peptides, prostaglandins (NSAIDs can mess with this)
Efferent: Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction (ACEi/ARB prevent this)

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What intervention will prolong survival and improve quality of life in patients with COPD?

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long-term supplemental oxygen therapy (LTOT)

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Criteria for starting long-term supplemental oxygen therapy in pts with COPD

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  1. ) resting arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) less than or equal to 55mmHg or pulse oxygen saturation (SaO2) less than or equal to 88% on room air
  2. ) PaO2 less than or equal to 59mmHg or SaO2 less than or equal to 89% in patients with cor pulmonale, evidence of right heart failure, or hematocrit >55%
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Important diagnostic clues for psoriatic arthritis

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Involvement of the distal interphalangeal joints (present in ~50%) and characteristic nail changes such as pitting (present in >90%)

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Clinical presentation of exercise-induced hypothalamic amenorrhea

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Strenuous exercise
Relative caloric deficiency
Stress fractures
Amenorrhea
Infertility

Athlete’s triad: amenorrhea, osteoporosis, and an eating disorder

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Clinical manifestations of TMJ disorder

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Facial pain (worsens with jar motion)
Ear pain, tinnitus
Headache (unilateral, worse on awakening)
Jaw dysfunction

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Gold standard for diagnosis of acute angle-closure glaucoma

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gonioscopy but tonometer can be used if ophthalmologic consultation is not available immediately

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Treatment for allergic rhinitis

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Allergen avoidance

Intranasal corticosteroids

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Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

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> 3 months of symptoms with widespread pain index or symptoms severity score
Normal lab studies (elevated ESR, CRP in polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Exam findings for Atelectasis

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Decreased or absent breath sounds
Decreased tactile fremitus
Dullness to percussion
Mediastinal shift toward atelectasis (towards decreased breath sounds)

39
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Which vitamin reduces morbidity and mortality in patients with measles

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What mechanism leads to the development of a Zenker’s diverticulum

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Abnormal spasm or diminished relaxation of the cricopharyngeal muscles during swallowing

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What are the Centor criteria?

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Fever by history
Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy
Tonsillar exudates
Absence of cough

2-4 get rapid strep test give Penicillin or amoxicillin if positive

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Clinical features of patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Running, negotiating stairs, and prolonged sitting aggravate pain, atrophy or weakness of quadriceps, tonic contraction of quadriceps with knee flexed causes pain

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Recommended vaccines for patients with chronic liver disease

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Tdap (q10y)
Influenza (qy)
Pneumococcal (at Dx and 65)
Hep A
Hep B
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At what age can you stop paps if prior screens negative?

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Organism causing urethritis in men with no growth on gram stain and negative urine culture

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Chlamydia trachomatis

Gonorrhea shows gram-negative in 95% of cases

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MCC of gastric outlet obstruction

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80% of cases occur due to malignancy, with the most common cancer being pancreatic adenocarcinoma

should also suspect this in a patient with unexplained hyperglycemia

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What should you do in patient who develops measles after MMR vaccination?

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Reassurance and should keep them away from immunocompromised or unvaccinated individuals

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Mammogram interval and age range?

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q2yrs for women age 50-74

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Clinical manifestations of disseminated gonococcal infection

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purulent mono-arthritis OR triad of tenosynovitis, dermatitis, migratory polyarthralgia

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Clinical findings of Lichen planus

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5 P’s: pruritic, purple/pink, polygonal papules and plaques

Lacy, white network of lines (Wickham striae)

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Indication for statin therapy in prevention of ASCVD

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LDL >190 mg/dL
Age >40 with DM
Estimated 10-year risk of ASCVD >7.5-10% (provides most info for starting statin)

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What disease is Lichen planus associated with?

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Complications of inadequate and excessive weight gain in pregnancy

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Inadequate: low birth weight and preterm delivery
Excessive: gestational DM, macrosomia, C section

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Diagnostic criteria for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

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(1 of 3)
Persistent symptoms >10 days without improvements
Severe onset (fever > 102.2) >3 days
Worsening symptoms following initial improvement

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Characteristic findings of hypertensive nephrosclerosis

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Elevated creatinine (decreased GFR)
US showing small, atrophic kidneys
Bland urinalysis with mild proteinuria

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Clinical features and treatment of Lymphangitis

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Tender, erythematous streaks proximal of wound
Regional tender lymphadenopathy
Systemic symptoms

Treatment: cephalexin

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Major modifiable risk factor for the progression of Crohn’s dz

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cigarette smoking

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Most sensitive test to screen for nephropathy in diabetic patients

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random urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio should be done annually starting at either diagnosis (DM2) or 5 years after diagnosis (DM1)

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Differential based on DLCO (low, normal, increased)

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Low: emphysema
Normal: chronic bronchitis, asthma
Increased: asthma

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First step in evaluation of infective endocarditis

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blood cultures from 3 different venipuncture sites. Get these before starting initiating antibiotics

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What gene is affected in Ichthyosis vulgaris

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loss of function in filaggrin gene

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Clinical features of Ichthyosis vulgaris

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Onset in infancy/early childhood
Diffuse, scaly skin with mild pruritis
Worse on extensor extremities, spares intertriginous areas

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Mainstays of treatment for COPD

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inhaled bronchodilators, especially anti-cholinergic medications like ipratropium and tiotropium

Can be combined with SABAs

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Heart abnormalities in Turner syndrome

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bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta, and aortic root dilation

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Clinical features of CSF rhinorrhea

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Unilateral watery rhinorrhea with salty or metallic taste

Possible complication: meningitis

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Clinical features of primary dysmenorrhea

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Pain 1 to 2 days prior to menses
Pain first 2-3 days of menses
N/V and diarrhea
Normal pelvic examination

Endometriosis will have pain that starts 1 to 2 prior to menses and lasts for the entire cycle

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Management progression of Primary Nocturnal Enuresis

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Treatment of comorbid conditions
Behavioral modifications
Enuresis alarm
Desmopressin therapy

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Clinical features of trachoma

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conjunctival injection, tarsal inflammation, and pale follicles

69
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CD4 cutoff for receiving live vaccines

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What classes of medications have been shown to improve long-term mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced injection fraction?

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Angiotensin-neprilysin inhibitor (sacubitril-valsartan)
ACE/ARB
Beta blockers
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (spironolactone, eplerenone)
SGLT-2 inhibitors (-gliflozins)

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