Uworld Mix 1 9/28 Flashcards
Define Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome
From fetal exposures to Phenytoin or carbamezapine. . See midfacial hypoplasia, microcephaly, cleft lip and palate, DIGITAL HYPOPLASIA, HIRSUTISM, DELAY
How dos Fetal Alcohol SYndrome differ from FEtal Hydantoin Syndrome?
HAS does not have sleft palate or excess hair.
Squamous Cell vs Basal Cell carcinoma
SCC - enlarging nodul, keratinized, ulceratev crusting, bleeding. Seen often with the immunosupressed. Basal Cell - pearly, flesh colored, flesh colored, Most common.
Blood pressure pattern in Coarctation of the Aorta
HYPERtension in the UPPER ext, and HYPO tension in the lower extremitis.
Baby vomits after having milk, and has eczema and bloody stools. What does it have and what do you do?
Milk Protein Allergy, Avoid milk and soy protein, switch to HYDROLYZED formula.
14 yera old girl, progressive lower limb weakness. Has high plantar arches. Wide based gait, , and decreased strenght in the lower extremities. Decreased vibratoyr and postion ense. MRI SHOWS CERVICAL SPINAL ATROPHY
Freidrich’s Ataxia.
What is Dawn Phenomena
a HYPERglycemic surge, in the early morning, due to increase in growth hormone and cortisol in the morning. THis is Fasting Hyperglacyemia.
What is the target range of glucose for a diabetic
80-130
What would be a sign that there is inadequate basal insulin control?
If they are never in their glucose
What would give 24 hour peakless coverage of for insulin?
Glargine.
ARDS - what is the pathophysiology?
Lung injury –>fluid cytookin leakage into alveoli. See impaired gas exchange, decreased lung compliance, PHTN
ARDS - How is the lung compliance
Lung compliance is DECREASED - due to stiff lungs and loss of surfactant, and increased recoil.
Lab findings of SIADH
Hyponatremia, LOW S-Osmo, HIGH urine Osmo, high URINE sodium
To reduce proetinuria in Diabetic Nephropathy, do you need aggressive BP or control Glucose, and why?
BP control. Intense glucose control if done too aggressively could cause hypoglycemia.
What would be the TX of choice for LEGIONELLA, and which is preferred
FLuroquinolone>Macrolide
What is the backbone for EMPERIC Endocarditis therapy
Vanc + Genta
Native valve prophylaxis
Vanc. Once cultured, switch to Oxacillin, Nafcillin, Penicillin G.
Prosthetic Valve PPX
Vanc, Genta, Cefipime/Ceftraxone
SBE PPX
Gentamicin + Ceftiaxone
Homeless man with HIV and a CD4 count of 30 has a positive Toxo Serology, and the CT scan shows ASYMMETRIC, HYPODENCE, NONENHANCING WHITE MATTER LESION. What the DX
PML
DIagnosis for PML in an aids patient?
LP PCR for JC virus. Brain BX is rarely needed. CT shows lesions with NO ENHANCMENTS.
DX CT for: Toxo Primary CNS Lumphoma HSV Encephatlitis PML
Toxo - MULTIPLE, Ring ENHANCING, with EDEMA
Prim. CNS Lymphoma - ONE, well Defined ENHANCING lesion.
HSV Encephalitis - Unilateral Lobe-enhancing lesions with Mass Effect
PML- MULTIPLE, NONEnhancing, White matter lesions, ASYMMETRIC
Young patient has been going under chemo for cancer. Has had fever and chills for the last 24 hours. Leukocytes are LOW - only 690, with 20% neutrophils. What does he have, what do you give. and why.
Febrile Neutropenia = when the absolute Neut count is <1500, and MORE severe when <500. THey are especially vilnerable to Pseudomonas Aeroginosa. PIPERCILLAN-TAZOBACTAM, Cefepime, or peropenem