UWORLD Flashcards

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Patient with history of plaque psoriasis who has painful skin rash, fevers, malaise after stopping high-potency topical corticosteroids. Most likely diagnosis?

A

acute pustular psoriasis

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Patient who comes in with pneumonia type symptoms who in the history, recently went to a hot tub. Most likely organism to cause this?

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Mycobacterium avium complex

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Patient presents with 2 day history of nausea, vomiting, hypertension, hyperactive bowel sounds, myalgias. home medications include morphine. Most likely cause?

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opioid withdrawal

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Patient with fatigue, flu like symptoms, history of autoimmune disease, slightly hypotensive, tachycardic, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, is concerning for?

A

adrenal insufficiency

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Sildenafil use in the treatment for erectile dysfunction is contraindicated in patients taking what type of medication for angina?

A

nitrates due to hypotension

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autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is associated with cysts in what other areas?

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hepatic cysts, pancreatic cysts, and cerebral aneurysms

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Patient who presents with CAP and initiated on antibiotics who develops cholestatic liver disease on labs. Imaging work up reveals no gallstones, biliary sludge and a normal common bile duct. Most likely cause?

A

antibiotic toxicity leading to intrahepatic cholestasis

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Patient with asthma, history of nasal polyps, who develops worsening shortness of breath after starting NSAIDs. Most likely diagnosis and most appropriate treatment?

A

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease

Leukotriene antagonist (montelukast)

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Patient with neurosyphilis and penicillin allergy. Next best step in treatment?

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pencillin after desensitization

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Primary prevention criteria for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in patients with HF?

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EF <30% and prior MI, at least 40 days post-MI and 3 months post revascularization

or EF <35% with NYHA class II or III symptoms

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Patient with recurrent oral ulcers, acne, and genital ulcers brings up concern for which diagnosis?

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Behcet disease

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Patient with CKD who has prolonged epistaxis. First line treatment and mechanism of action?

A

desmopressin

Stimulates the release of von-Willebrand factor

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13
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when to start screening for colon cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis?

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8-10 years after diagnosis and every 1-3 years thereafter

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When to give aspirin and start DVT ppx lovenox after a patient comes in with ischemic stroke and receives tPA?

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24 hours after tPA administration, give both

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High intensity statins can increase risk of developing or worsen known what diagnosis?

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diabetes mellitus

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Patient with recurrent high fevers, polyarticular arthritis, evanescent macular rash, leukocytosis, and elevated serum ferritin levels. Most likely diagnosis?

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Adult-onset Still’s disease

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17
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first line therapy for cutaneous warts?

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topical salicylic acid

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Patient with pleural effusion. pH 7.18, pleural fluid glucose 45, gram stain with neutrophils and gram-negative rods. Next best step in management apart from starting broad spectrum antibiotics?

A

chest tube placement

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Patient with bilateral leg pain in calves and thighs when walking. Gets better when leaning over shopping cart. Pulses intact and normal. Test to establish correct diagnosis?

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MRI of lumbar spine

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Patient with PMH of HLD, gout, HTN, CKD, DJD of hips and knees presents with proximal muscle weakness, myalgia, and neuropathy. Home meds include lisinopril, allopurinol, colchicine, atorvastatin, and acetaminophen.

CK elevated to 15K. Muscle biopsy shows cytoplasmic vacuolization and no inflammation. Most likely diagnosis?

A

colchicine neuromyopathy

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Patient with AMS, elevated osmolar gap, normal anion gap, and ketonuria/ketonemia, concerned for ingestion. Most likely cause?

A

isopropyl alcohol ingestion

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Female 45 y/o patient with pruritus, fatigue, hepatomegaly, significantly elevated Alk phos, mildly elevated AST/ALT, predominantly direct hyperbilirubinemia. Most likely diagnosis? Sensitive marker for diagnosis? Best treatment option?

A

primary biliary cholangitis

Antimitochondrial antibodies

ursodeoxycholic acid

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Hospice patient dealing with major depression. Best agent to use to help with this?

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psychostimulants such as methylphenidate

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African American 32 y/o male with symptoms of hypercalcemia, and chest xray shows hilar adenopathy. Most likely diagnosis?

A

sarcoidosis

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Patient who is immunocompromised who is found to have pneumonia and brain abscess. Most likely organism? Treatment?

A

nocardiosis

bactrim

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26
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How does valproic acid cause encephalopathy?

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causes elevated serum ammonia levels

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27
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Brainstem stroke should be consider in patients with cranial nerve deficits and contralateral hemiparesis or hemisensory loss

Cranial nerve involvement in strokes involving midbrain, pons, and medulla?

A

Midbrain: oculomotor (III) and trochlear (IV)

Pons: trigeminal (V), abducens (VI), facial (VII), vestibulocochlear (VIII)

Medulla: glossopharyngeal (IX), vagus (X), spinal accessory (XI), and hypoglossal (XII)

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Patient with contact of those with active TB should be screened with tuberculin skin test. If this is positive but they do not have symptoms, this is considered latent TB infection. What should these patients be treated with?

A

daily rifampin for 4 months

OR

daily rifampin and INH for 3 months

OR

Weekly rifapentine and INH for 3 months

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29
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when treating DKA, at what level of K should you stop replacement while giving insulin?

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> 5.3

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30
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Dyspnea on exertion and orthopnea after undergoing cardiac surgery is concerning for what?

How to diagnose?

A

unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis

sniff test

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Best treatment for patient with PH and HFpEF?

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MRA (spironolactone) and SGLT-2i

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patient in myasthenic crisis who is intubated. Most appropriate treatment for rapid improvement?

A

plasma exchange

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Middiastolic rumble and a opening snap heard at cardiac apex is indicative of what cardiac abnormality?

Associated with what prior history?

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mitral stenosis

history of rheumatic heart disease

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Patient with normocytic anemia, massive splenomegaly, and teardrop cells on peripheral smear. Most likely diagnosis?

A

primary myelofibrosis

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Patient with ARDS would benefit from what tidal volume?

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low tidal volume ventilation

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Patient who had sore throat 1 week prior which did not resolve with antibiotics, presents with fevers and severe throat pain. Right side of neck is swollen and tender. Most concerning diagnosis? Most causative type of organism?

A

Lemierre’s syndrome

anaerobic organism, most commonly Fusobacterium necrophorum

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Contraindication to percutaneous mitral balloon valvotomy?

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severe mitral regurgitation

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In a patient with known chronic slow-transit constipation, what type of laxative is most beneficial?

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bulk forming such as fiber

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Patient with HIV and new oral thrush. Should they be empirically treated for Candida esophagitis? and what agent should be used?

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yes, oral fluconazole

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Patient who has acute unilateral knee pain, recently underwent parathyroidectomy. Most likely diagnosis?

A

pseudogout flare

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41
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What medication can cause false positive results on dexamethasone suppression test, used to diagnose Cushing syndrome?
What test should be used instead?

A

estrogen (OCPs)

Late-night salivary cortisol

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42
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Patient with foot drop should be evaluated with what imaging modality?

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MRI lumbar spine

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Patient with concerns for mesenteric ischemia, history of vasculopathy, has testicular swelling, history of hepatitis B. Most likely diagnosis?

A

polyarteritis nodosa

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Young female with headaches, visual symptoms, tinnitus, and diplopia. MRI of head without any significant abnormalities. Next investigative step and concerning diagnosis?

A

Lumbar puncture to look for elevated opening pressure, indicative of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

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Patient with heartburn, underoges EGD which shows Barrett esophagus with high-grade dysplasia. Next best step in management?

A

endoscopic eradication therapy (radiofrequency ablation, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy)

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Patient with hypertension, hypokalemia, elevated plasma aldosterone to renin ratio. Most likely diagnosis? Diagnosis is confirmed with what test? CT of adrenals are normal, next best step in management?

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primary hyperaldosteronism

aldosterone suppression test

adrenal venous sampling

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Patient that started on orlistat and exenatide now having abdominal distension, flatus, and fecal incontinence. Next best recommendation?

A

start low-fat diet

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Patient that is sexually active, presents with maculopapular rash on trunk and extremities, hair loss, lymphadenopathy, is concerning for what disease?

A

secondary syphilis

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empiric treatment for bacterial meningitis should be with what antibiotics?

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cefepime and vancomycin

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50
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what is needed for diagnosis of celiac disease?

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endoscopy with biopsy

51
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which post MI complication is associated most commonly with a posterior MI and occurs 3-5 days afterwards?

A

papillary muscle rupture

52
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T score indicative of osteoporosis? osteopenia?

A

-2.5 or less

-1.0 to -2.4

53
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More severe psoriasis is associated with what other disease process?

A

HIV

54
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Patient with multiple sclerosis who is being treated with natalizumab (recombinant monoclonal antibody against alpha-4 intergrins). They are at increased risk for what disease and should be screened for what prior to starting the drug?

A

progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Should screen for JC virus

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Patient with history of chronic pancreatitis, and you see gastric varices in the stomach. Most likely cause of varices?

A

splenic vein thrombosis

56
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Patient who undergoes PCI with DES placement is started on DAPT. What additional medication should be started and for what reason?

A

PPI to decrease risk of upper GIB

57
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Prior to starting biologic DMARD for rheumatoid arthritis, what should be screened for?

A

TB, Hep B and C

58
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another name for anti Scl-70 antibodies?

A

antitopoisomerase antibodies

59
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Warfarin is the preferred AC for atrial fibrillation for which criteria?

A

severe mitral stenosis (less than or equal to 1.5cm2), any mechanical heart valves

60
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Patient is found to have CNS toxoplasmosis. They are started on treatment with sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine. What additional medication should be started?

A

leucovorin

61
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Acute neck pain that develops after administration of IV metoclopramide. Most likely diagnosis and most appropriate treatment option?

A

medication induced dystonia

Treat with anticholinergic, or agent with both anticholinergic and antihistamine (diphenhydramine)

62
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Patient has concerns for meningitis on physical exam. They have not undergone CT of head yet. What should be done prior to LP?

A

empiric antibiotics and corticosteroids

63
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In order to prevent recurrent calcium urinary stones, other than increasing PO fluid intake to keep >2L of urine output per day, what should be done?

A

Decrease sodium and protein intake. Increase potassium and citrate intake

64
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Most common cause of erythropoietin resistance in patients with ESRD?

A

iron deficiency

65
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How long should you stay on antidepressant before coming off? what if there is recurrent depressive episodes?

A

for at least 6 months

if recurrent 1-3 years

66
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acetazolamide causes what type of metabolic acidosis?

A

non-anion gap

67
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other than lowering respiratory rate and increasing sedation, what can be done with vent settings to help fix respiratory alkalosis?

A

decrease tidal volume

68
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Rebleeding is the major cause of death within the first 24 hours of presentation of subarachnoid hemorrhage. What should be done to best stabilize bleeding?

A

conventional angiogram for endovascular intervention (coiling vs stenting)

69
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most common organisms are associated with tattooing process?

A

staph

70
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In patient with HIV and CD4 counts less than 100, what ppx should be given?

A

Bactrim for both PJP and toxo

Histo ppx should only be considered for those living in endemic areas and is not required

71
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Patient with anal fissure that does not resolve with conservative management should undergo what next step in management?

A

colonoscopy to screen for Crohn disease

72
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Patient has no complaints. EKG shows QT interval of 505 msec. FH of paternal aunt died unexpectedly at 32. Most likely diagnosis and appropriate treatment step?

A

congenital long QT syndrome

beta blocker

73
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which drug that is overdosed on is most commonly associated with serotonin syndrome, severe hyperthermia, and hyponatremia?

A

NMDA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

74
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post menopausal women with significant menopausal symptoms. She has history of VTE. What is most appropriate step in management?

A

give nonhormonal therapy which is SSRI

75
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Patient who was originally admitted for induction for chemotherapy who develops new onset renal failure. Most likely diagnosis? Next best step in treatment?

A

tumor lysis syndrome

aggressive hydration and rasburicase. If still not improving, consider renal replacement therapy

76
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Patient with new onset confusion, agitation, ataxia, and neuromuscular excitability is consistent with what diagnosis?

A

acute lithium toxicity

77
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what can cause an elevated ABI result?

A

calcified vasculature that can be indicative of peripheral artery disease

78
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Patient with REM sleep behavior disorder (dream-enacting behaviors such as talking, yelling, punching, kicking) can be an early sign what disease?

A

parkinson disease

79
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Patient with concerns for syncopal episodes, primarily in the morning when getting dressed, orthostatics are negative, EKG is normal. Most likely cause?

A

carotid sinus hypersensitivity

80
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Patient with concerns for PAD. undergoes ABI which is normal. Next best step in management?

A

exercise testing with repeat ABI

81
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Encephalitis associated with acute asymmetric flaccid paralysis or extrapyramidal symptoms is highly suggestive of what infection?

A

West Nile virus infection

82
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Patient is found to have acute hepatitis A infection, confirmed on hepatitis panel. What should be recommended to healthy family members that live in the same household?

A

administer HAV vaccine to all household contacts

83
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any patient that has new-onset COPD/emphysema at age <45 with minimal smoking history should undergo what testing?

A

alpha-1 antitrypsin levels

84
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Elderly patients with silent, chronic lacunar infarcts are at increased risk of developing what condition?

A

dementia

85
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Male patient that is found to have osteoporosis should undergo what testing?

A

testosterone levels

86
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Liver biopsy that shows onion skin fibrosis is consistent with what diagnosis? What should also be done for patients with this diagnosis?

A

primary sclerosing cholangitis

undergo colonoscopy for evaluated for IBD and then colon cancer screening

87
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Celiac disease is associated with hyposplenism. Patients with celiac disease should therefore undergo what vaccinations?

A

pneumococcal vaccine

88
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patient with poor PO intake, gingival swelling and bleeding, and petechiae with lower platelet count is concerning for what diagnosis?

A

vitamin C deficiency, scurvy

89
Q

In patient with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs, what is the next best step in management?

A

prophylactic antibiotics

(over urologic evaluation when uncomplicated)

90
Q

Elevated IGF-1 levels is consistent with what diagnosis?

What is the patient at highest risk of developing if left untreated?

A

acromegaly

Colonic neoplasia

91
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In an immunocompetent patient that is found to have candida species grown on sputum culture, what is the next best step in management?

A

no antifungal treatment needed unless they are immunocompromised

92
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Which antibody is associated with autoimmune hepatitis?

A

anti-smooth muscle antibody
anti-liver/kidney microsomal antibody (LKM-1)

93
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Patient with jaw claudication, “curtain falling in front of one eye”, elevated ESR. Most concerning diagnosis? Treatment?

A

giant cell arteritis

steroids

94
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Patient presents with right thigh pain, with exam showing a tender, nodular cord in that area. Most likely diagnosis? next best step in management?

A

superficial vein thrombophlebitis

screen for DVT with ultrasound doppler

95
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Patient with smooth, circular patch of non-scarring hair loss is most likely what diagnosis? Treatment?

A

alopecia areata

intralesional corticosteroid

96
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Patient that is on methotrexate should be alerted of toxicities that are associated with lowering what metabolite?

A

folic acid

97
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Prolactin level of what, usually indicates prolactinoma? Diagnosis is confirmed with what test? First line treatment?

A

> 200 ng/ml
MRI of head
Dopamine agonist (cabergoline, bromocriptine)

98
Q

What is the most common cause of unexpected mortality in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization?

A

retroperitoneal hemorrhage
(resulting from arterial puncture above the inguinal ligament)

99
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EKG strip with rate >100, >3 different P wave morphologies, and irregular R-R intervals is indicative of what tachyarrhythmia? Usually is associated with what disease process?

A

multifocal atrial tachycardia
COPD exacerbation

100
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Patient with foreign tropical travel and disease. Notably in exam, patient has conjunctival redness with no drainage. Most likely cause?

A

leptospirosis

101
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Diagnostic approach to peripheral neuropathy should include what, when patient has normocytic anemia and hypercalcemia?

A

serum protein electrophoresis

102
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African American patient that has hematuria as well as dilute urine. What diagnosis should be considered? Which test can confirm this diagnosis?

A

sickle cell trait
hemoglobin electrophoresis

103
Q

Patient started on amiodarone who develops fatigue, lethargy. Concern to think of? next best step in management?

A

thyroid dysfunction in long term amiodarone usage

Should continue amiodarone and start levothyroxine

104
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Patient who is immunocompromised that has pneumonia. LDH is greater than 450. Most likely diagnosis?

A

PJP pneumonia

105
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Patient with worsening involuntary contractions, has been on immediate release carbidopa/levodopa for the last 5 years for Parkinson disease. Most likely diagnosis? Next best step in management of patient’s current symptoms?

A

dystonia, secondary to insufficient dopamine in CNS

Switch to extended release version of carbidopa/levodopa

106
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Patient that has history of gastric bypass surgery who comes in with imbalance, fatigue, anemia, peripheral neuropathy. Vitamin B12 levels are normal. Next best step in management?

A

check copper levels

low copper can mimic low vitamin B12

107
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Scleroderma renal crisis should be managed with which type of antihypertensive?

A

ACE inhibitor

108
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In patient with AIDS, you see ring-enhancing lesions in the CNS. Most likely suggestive of what two diagnoses? How to differentiate?

A

primary central nervous system lymphoma or toxoplasma encephalitis

PCNSL is typically solitary lesions, >4 cm, and involve corpus callosum, periventricular or periependymal areas

Toxo is multiple lesions, and involves basal ganglia

109
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Patient with meningococcal meningitis. What precautions should be used?

A

droplet (wearing mask in vicinity of patient) precautions for at least 24 hours after start of antibiotics

110
Q

Patient with history of asthma or cystic fibrosis who has elevated IgE levels, and chest xray with patchy infiltrates. Most likely diagnosis? Treatment?

A

allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

Steroids and itraconazole

111
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When patient has close contact with active TB patient, initial TB skin testing reveals induration to 2mm and no symptoms. Next best step in management?

A

repeat skin testing in 8-12 weeks

112
Q

At what size of kidney stone should urology be involved for stone removal, even if no signs of infection, kidney failure or complete obstruction?

A

> 10mm

113
Q

younger female with amenorrhea, symptoms of menopause, and elevated FSH and low estradiol is indicative of what diagnosis?

A

primary ovarian insufficiency

114
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Which criteria would you want a higher INR level goal (2.5-3.5)?

A

mitral valve replacement
aortic valve replacement and at least one risk factor (a fib, LV systolic dysfunction, prior VTE, hypercoagulable state)

115
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What can be seen in conjunction with papillary muscle rupture post MI that causes sudden onset hypotension and pulmonary edema?

A

acute mitral regurgitation

116
Q

Patient is found to have lithium induced diabetes insipidus. They are unable to come off of lithium due to need for control of bipolar. Next best step in management?

A

salt restriction and diuretic therapy (amiloride or thiazides)

117
Q

Which congenital cardiac defect is most commonly associated with coarctation of the aorta?

A

bicuspid aortic valve

118
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In a patient with acute pericarditis, initial EKG findings are diffuse ST segment elevation. In the next several days, you would see what finding?

A

diffuse T wave inversions

119
Q

Best agent to help treat depressed elderly patients with anxiety, insomnia, and weight loss?

A

mirtazapine

120
Q

First line treatment for lung abscesses?

A

IV ampicillin-sulbactam
No need for drainage

121
Q

In patients that have incidental pituitary adenoma, what is next best step in evaluation? What if it measures >10mm or less than 10mm?

A

If between 5-9mm, would just need prolactin levels only

if >10mm, need visual acuity testing in addition to prolactin levels

122
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At what level should you assuredly have EKG changes in hyperkalemia. If you do not see this, what diagnosis should you consider?

A

> 8mEq/L
pseudohyperkalemia and should recheck arterial K level

123
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Woman aged >30 who has palpable breast mass but no findings on imaging. Otherwise no other symptoms or complaints. What is next best step in management?

A

core needle biopsy to exclude malignancy

124
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Patient that has history of renal transplant presents with worsening AKI. Urine analysis with cytology shows intranuclear inclusions. Most likely diagnosis?

A

Polyomavirus-induced nephropathy (BK virus)