UWORLD NOTES Flashcards
Anterior mediastinal mass ddx
thymoma
teratoma
thyroid
terrible lymphoma
Ovarian mass:
- solid with thick septae
- solid
- calicifcations
- ground glass/internal echo
- solid with septae: malignancy
- solid: luteoma/krukenburg
- calcifications: teratoma
- ground glass: endometrioma
What rules out retained placenta
thin endometrial stripe
Damage caused by clavicular fracture
- subclavian artery
- brachial plexus
PSC findings on ERCP
bile duct fibrosis with “onion skinning”
Primary amenorrhea first step in dx
pelvic us
if there is a uterus –> check FSH
no uterus –> check karyotype
Cause of absent uterus with 46XX vs 46CY karyotype
46XX mullerian agenesis
46XY AIS
Breast feeding decreases which cancer risks
breast
ovarian
Causes of hyperandrogrenism in pregnancy
luteoma/theca lutein cyst
Splenectomy med treatment
vax weeks before when possible
penicillin px for 3-5 years
Tumor lysis labs
high uric acid
high K+
high PO4
low Ca
Treatment and risks assc with TLS
IVF, allopurinol
arrhythmia/renal failure
Lights criteria for exudative effusion
+cause
pleural/serum protein ratio more than 0.5; LDH ratio more than 0.6 or LDH greater than 2/3 ULN
cause is increased permeability
Transudative effusion cause
increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased oncotic pressure
Labs assc with hemolytic anemia
high indirect billi, high LDH, low haptoglobin (binds Hgb)
Three causes of low albumin
cirrhosis
nephrosis
protein wasting enteropathy
Pain + fever +hematuria esp when pt has membranous glomerulonephrosis=
renal vein thrombosis
Location of pain in:
IT band syndrome
patellofemoral syndrome
pes anserinus
IT band syndrome: lateral femoral condyle
patellofemoral syndrome: anterior knee
pes anserinus: opposite ITB (medial condyle)
CMV vs HSV retinitis
CMV- fluffy granular painless lesions
HSV- central retinal necrosis, painful
Both assc with AIDS
Normal ABG in pregnancy
respiratory alkalosis
high TV/MV/ PaO2
Cause of hepatorenal syndrome
splanchnic arterial dilation
low GFR with no other clear cause
Porphyria cutanea cause
low uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase = high prophyrins
Treatment PCT
phlebotomy and hydroxychloroquine
RAI needs to be combined with?
steroids or antithyroid meds to treat ophtalmopathy
Thyrotoxicosis effect on circulation
hyperdynamic state; increased contractility and HR
Obstructive lung disease cut off
FEV1/FVC under 0.7
MOS of nitroglycerin
systemic vasodilation –> decreased LV stress –> decreased MVO2
Liver abscess three types/ management
- elederly/chronic med- bacterial must drain and give abx
- asx/ animal contact- echinococcus must drain and give albendazle (calcified, daughter cysts)
- sick/ endemic area- entamoeba = metronidazole no draining!
Strep viridans species
MMMOSS mutans milleri mitis oralis sobrinus sanguinis
PCD vs CF cause of infertility
PCD immobile sperm
CF absent vas
Four causes thyroiditis +
which has +TPO
also: which is the only thyroid disease with increased RAIU?
painless/silent ++TPO (hyperthyroid state)
hashimoto ++TPO
subacute
graves- high RAIU
Soft S2 cause
severe aortic stenosis
Post op/partum fever not responsive to abx:
cause + treatment
septic thrombophlebitis
anticoag and broad spectrum abx
Two bone diseases that have normal Ca/PO4/PTH
pagets
osteoporosis
Management of placenta previa
pelvic rest (no sex or exams) CS at 36-37 weeks
MCC nephrotic syndrome in adults
FSGS
Clue to reactive arthritis vs gonococcal arthritis
reactive- enthesitis (gets nsaids while gonorrhea gets abx)
Polycythemia vera:
labs
treatment risk
all cell lines increased, JAK2 mutation
phlebotomy, hydroxyurea
clots and myelofibrosis
Two MCC prosthetic joint infections
early: aureus, acute pain and fever
late (3+ months): epi, indolent onset
Two smoke toxins
HCN and CO
Treatment for HCN tox (3)
hydroxycobalamin
thiosulfate
nitrates (FE3+ binds HCN)
PE finding that distinguishes hemothorax and PTX
hyperressonance seen with PTX
What distinguishes AIHA from SCA
look at the spleen
spleen large in AIHA, gone in SCA
When to give PEP after rabies
cant quarantine pet
high risk wild animal
Pernicious anemia risk
gastric cx
When is D-dimer an appropriate test?
less than 2 risks per wells criteria
phenytoin tox signs
ataxia
nystagmus
Polymyositis dx
biopsy first patchy necrosis
also have + ANA/Jo
treatment is steroids
PMR vs polymyositis
PMR is STIFFNESS and acute
Poly is weakness and indolent
Paradoxical chest wall motion after MVC =
flail chest
Sporotrix:
-bug type
-exposure
treatment
dimorphic fungus
decaying vegetation
3-6 months intraconazole
Menieres triad and cause
hearing loss
tinnitus
dizziness
increased endolymph pressure (poor absorption)
Joint mass with chalky white appearance
tophaceous hout
Delirium must have
fluctuating consciousness
Thyroid changes in pregnancy
total T4 &TBG which = normal free T4
low TSH
Contraindications to vaginal delivery
previa
prior classical CS
prior myomectomy
Reflex that is diminished with age
Achilles
Weight required for Hep B vaccine
2 kg/ 4.6 lbs
B2 agonists end in ?
erol
Arthrocentesis white count in:
OA
Septic
OA should be under 2k
Septic should be over 50k
Equilibrated cardiac pressures- clue for
tamponade
Vision changes + thickened eyelids=
atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Bacterial ocular discharge clue
comes back after cleaning off
MCC liver mets
GI lung breast
Treatment for Pagets
Bisphos and Ca/D
ESRD patient anticoagulation
just hep –> warf nothing fancy kidneys cant deal.
Supracondylar fracture assc injury
brachial artery/ median nerve
rarely compartment/volkman
Shingles trick
may have skin pain before shingles
Hemophilia A vs B + UA findings
both XR
A is factor 8
B is 9
hematuria with normal renal function
Which is screened for in all preggos: G or C
C, gonorrhea only under 25 or high risk
Constellation for Granulomatosis with Polyangitis
Assc ab
URI + LRTI + renal disease + skin findings
ANCA +
Staph vs TB cavitary lesion
staph is acute TB is indolent
MCC duodenal ulcer
almost always HPylori
What type of bias:
treatment regimen based on disease severity
selection bias (susceptibility)
Lab changes with PRBCs
citrate –> low calcium and mag
Cause of zenkers
dysmotility
Air in chest that is not improved with tube placement is
bronchial rupture
For every 1 decrease in albumin Ca changes by
down 0.8
Advanced ovarian mass next step
straight to lap
- high gluc
- skin pigment
- LFTs high
is….
hemochromatosis (risk KCC)
Meds for enuresis
1st line: desmopressin
2nd line: TCA
Turners risk and treatment
osteoporosis
HRT
Clue to angiodysplasia
- missed on colonoscopy
- painless bleeding and normocytic anemia
- assc with CKD/AS/VWD
Treatment of acalculous chole
abx and perc cholecystostomy
First step in dx’ing cushings
dexa supression
Hemolysis AND thrombosis =
PNH
Clue to bacillary angiomatosis vs kaposcis
bacillary= systemic signs like fever
When to give progesterone for short cervix
if detected earlier than 24 wks GA
Enthesitis is seen in?
reactive arthritis
ank spon
What stress fracture requires treatment
5th metatarsal needs ORIF/casting
SIDs 3 risks
stomach sleeping
smoking
pacifier
Acute hep B is assc with what renal disease
membranous
Gross painless lower GI bleed
diverticulosis
RA treatment
start DMARDs (MTX) as soon as possible regardless of pain level
Ogilvies clue:
treatment:
distended colon on imaging
rectal tube
Presentation vs position in childbirth
presentation: butt vs head
position: part in relation to the pelvis
malposition = mcc second stage labor arrest
Signs of breast feeding failure jaundice
brick red crystals in diaper
dehydration
too many gaps between feeds
Treatment for BCC on face
Mohs
Nontender large salivary glands in alcoholic
sialadenosis
abnormal innervation
Cause of warfarin induced skin necrosis
protein C deficiency
MCC CAP in HIV pt
SP
Adjustment disorder time limit and treatment
3 months
therapy
How to dx ank spon
xray showing sacroilitis
NG tube in pulm cavity =
diaphragmatic rupture
Pseudogout + liver disease +DM =
hemochromatosis
Pt found unconscious and has hemiparalysis think…
Todds paralysis (post epileptic)
High risk pulm nodule size?
intermediate?
low?
2 cm+ high
0.8-2 med
less than 0.8 low risk
Ataxia
Nystagmus
Hammer Toes
Cardiomyopathy
What is THIS?
Freidreichs ataxia
Rash that looks like an oil spill
erythema marginatum of RF
Type of rash assc with serum sickness
urticarial
Intravascular cath MC infection
coag - staph
MC COD in PAD
MI
Fanconis vs Diamond Blackfan labs
Fanconis is aplastic
Diamond is pure red/macro (triphalangeal thumbs)
MCC neonatal sepsis
GBS
Lithium labs to monitor
LFTs
thyroid
Ca
level
Contraindications to vaginal labor are also contraindications to _____
contraction stress test
Cyanosis after topical anesthetic use is
methemoglobinemia
Tet squatting effect
LOUDER murmur but improved CYANOSIS
Components of BPP
NST (2+ accels) AFI (2x1 cm) Movement (3+) Tone (1 flexion/extension) Breathing (1+ breathing episode)
Long QT treatment
BBer
Pacer
MC bug in acute parotitis following surgery
staph
prevent with hydration/hygiene
Peak Pressure = ____ + _____
plateau + airway resistance
Plateau pressure = ____ + ___
PEEP + elastic pressure
Elastic pressure = _____/ ____
TV/ compliance
Increase in peak pressure without a change in plateau pressure means
airway obstruction (mucus plug, biting tube, bronchospasm)
Cause of increasd plateau pressure
PTX/pulm edema/PNA/atelectasis/right sided intubation
Bilious emesis + small colon? big colon?
small colon- meconium ileus
big colon- toxic megacolon
Characterize hypercalemia assc with HCTZ
MILD, like 12 or less
How does viral illness lead to intussusception?
peyers patch hypertrophy
What determines severity of CHF
degree of hyponatremia
All pregnant patients should be screened for which STDs?
Chlamyida
Hep B
HIV
Syphillis
MC kidney stone type
calcium oxalate
Stone type assc with RTA & hyperparathyroidism
CaPO4
MC risk assc with prolonged pregnancy
oligo
Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis next step
CT to look for visceral malignancy
Central precocious puberty –> next step
bone age
normal: reassure
increased: MRI to r/o mass –> GNrH agonist
Two LSD with cherry red macula
Neiman Pick and Tay Sachs
How to distinguish neiman pick and tay sachs
neiman: HSM and arreflexia
tay sachs: normal spleen and reflexes
Krabbes disease typical finding + enzyme
vague… regression of milestones but no HSM, no cherry red macula
a galactosidase
Gauchers disease enzyme + findings
glucocerebrosidase
anemia/low platelets and HSM
Ovarian torsion must have
ovarian mass
Treatment for homocysteine elevation
B6/folate
MCC nonreactive NST
sleeping
Gilberts enzyme def
UDP glucuronosyltransferase
Palpable purpura in adult + renal disease =
cryoglobulinemia –> HCV
Fatigue + proximal muscle WEAKNESS + ^^CK =
thyroid myopathy (can be hypo or hyper)
What three yeasts present with skin and lung findings and how to tell these apart?
blasto- central US
histo- MS/Oh River valleys
coccidio- southwest us
What type of bug is aspergillus
mold
Costochondral joint enlargement=
rickets
myositis
periorbital edema
eosinophilia =
trichinellosis
Vision loss in mac degen (describe)
central vision gone
straight lines look wavy
Bilious emesis first step in evaluation after stabilizing
AXR
double bubble
dilated loops do contrast enema (MI, hirschsprungs)NG tube in duodenum = malrotation
Clubbing + sudden onset arthropathy
hypertrophic osteoarthropathy
Three clues to sickle trait
renal pap necrosis
splenic infarct
exertional rhabdo
Scrotal mass that is worse with standing
varicocele
What type of hernia is felt in the scrotum?
inguinal
Trauma –> delayed heart failure cause?
AVF
At what hgb are patients with GIBs transfused?
7 or less
SCA sudden drop in hgb and retics =
aplastic crisis
Splenic sequestration will not have low retics
Swelling at floor of mouth and submandibular area =
Ludwig angina
dental infection
MTX mc ADR
oral ulcers
Chorio must get what meds in addition to abx
Pitocin to speed up labor even if already in labor.
Appendicits longer than 5 ays is likely
abscess
Treatment of neonatal gonococcal conjunctivitis? chlamydial?
IM ceftriaxone- G
oral macrolide- C
Penile fracture is rupture of what structure?
Whats the first step?
corpus cavernosum
do retrograde urethrogram –> surgery
Histoplasma treatment
mild- itraconazole
widespread- amphotericin
Central cord syndrome is what deficit types
classic: pain and temp
but can also apparently be weakness
fluctuance is basically another word for
abscess
AVF (cranial) sx in the elderly is
amyloid
Carcinoid tumors cause what deficiency
niacin
whistling following rhinoplasty is
septal perforation
Postpartum bleeding + pulmonary infiltrates is?
chorio
Cholecystitis with stone at duct needs ____
cholecystitis without obstruction needs ____
biliary colic needs _____
with stone- ERCP
without- chole within 72 hours
colic- elective chole
Child with unilateral lymphadenitis has
staph aureus
Elderly man with irritative voiding –PSA – infxn:
ddx
chronic prostatitis- back pain
BPH- no back pain
Unstable aortic dissection gets
TEE
Acute agitation in dementia treatment
antipsychotics
Normal T4/TSH but change in T3 is
euthyroid sick syndrome
Lymphatic obstruction should have
thick/rigid skin
Amio ADRs
-ocular blue skin neuropathy pulm fibrosis thyroid hyper or hypo brady or QT long liver disease
(all organ systems)
1st line treatment for HE
lactulose
MCC orbital cellulitis
bacterial sinusitis
Recurrent hemarthrosis leads to
hemosiderin deposition/fibrosis/chronic pain
Microcytic anemia + GI sx + neuropsych sx + uric acid =
lead tox
Recurrent diffuse molluscum test for
HIV
Clotting in lupus is caused by
APL sx
Strongest stroke risk is
HTN
CDH first steps
intubate + gastric tube
Papullary thyroid cancer spread? Follicular?
Papillary is lymph
Follicular is blood
Amenorrhea in athletes stems from
hypothalamus
GnRH low
MC ADR assc with SERMS
hot flashes
How to treat uric acid stones
alkalinize urine with Pot citrate
Liver cyst + calcification + dogs =? treatment?
echinococcus
surg + albendazole
Capillary lead test is positive next step
confirm with venous & treat at 50+
Compensation in met acidosis?
Co2= 1.5(bicarb) + 8 +/-2
Compensation in met alk
1 bicarb = 0.7 Co2
Resp acid compensation
10 CO2 = 1 bicarb
Resp alkalosis compensation
10 CO2 = 2 bicarb
alkalosis compensation stronger
Which anti diabetic causes weight loss? weight gain?
weight loss- GLP1 (glutide)
gain- sulfonylurea, TZDs
Treatment of malignant otitis
IV Cipro
Treament of asx endometriosis
don’t
Attributable risk formula
RR-1/RR
Painless bloody stool, eczema, regurg=
milk protein enterocolitis
Neonatal dx:
respiratory distress
low glucose
high Hct
polycythemia vera
assc with delayed clamping and hypoxia
Inspiratory stridor that is worse when supine:
laryngomalacia
(collapse of supraglottic structure)
*self resolves
Solitary painful bone lesion with high Ca assume
malignancy
Always treat AOM under what age?
2
Cause of sudden death right after intubation
drop in rvp
succinylcholine MC ADR
K+ high –> arrhythmia
Halothane MC ADR
hepatotoxicity
Etomidate MC ADR
inhibits 11B hydroxylase (adrenal insufficiency)
NO MC ADR
inhibits B12 and methionine synthase –> neurotoxic
Growth at 12 months should be?
weight x3 and height up 50%
No fetal heart tones next step
must confirm with transabdominal US
Appropraite workup for IUFD
autopsy
karyotype
placental eval
maternal clotting eval
Treatment of LOCALZIED lyme in pregnancy
amoxicillin
Two year old appropriate speech
50+ words
two word phrases
Valgus stress tests
MCL
How does ZES lead to diarrhea?
acid inactivates lipase
Lynch cancers
colon
endometrial
ovary
FAP cancers
colon
brain
soft tissue
VHL cancers
clear cell renal
hemangioblastoma
pheos
MEN2A cancers
pheo
para
medullary
MEN2B masses
medullary
pheo
marfan habitus
neurofibromas
Lynch px screening
annual endometrial bx or hysterectomy
Papillary cancer cells + treatment
orphan annie, surg –> RAI
Reyes histo
microvesicular fatty infiltration
Toxo methods of acquiring
cat shit
undercooked meat
Only measure that is increased in hypovolemic shock
SVR
Prader willi is loss of ______ 15q11-q13
paternal
Mongolian spots what to do
not shit. they’ll go away. leave that shit alone. let the little babies eat their rice.
Acute rejection treatment
steroids.
Lacunar stroke:
presentation
cause
histo
pure motor
lipohyalinosis
HTN
When to give rhogam
28 wks
exposure to fetal blood
Treatment of postpartum psychosis
hospital
antipsychotics
Hydrocele in neonate management
surg at 1 year but usually resolves
Clue to AD complications
clear lungs: tamponade
crackles: AR
How to distinguish tinea from vitiligo
tinea: chest, back, some color
vitiligo: face/distal, complete loss of color
Inferior MI means patient may also have ____
RVI
95% = within \_\_\_\_SDs 99.7= within \_\_\_\_\_\_SDs 68% = within \_\_\_\_\_ SDs
95-2
99-3
68-1
Dig arrhythmia
atrial tach with AV block
Baldness + skin findings = _____ Deficiency
zinc
Skin depigmentation
sideroblastic anemia
= _____ Deficiency
Cu
If you need to workup any pulm nodule you need to start with ___
CT
Loss to follow up is what bias type?
attrition –> selection
Reporting bias description
patient doesn’t report exposure due to fear of stigma
Normal liver span?
less than 12
McCune Albright constellation + cause
puberty early
pigmentation
polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
cAMP kinase g protein defect
PCOS infertility cause
failed follicular maturation
SCID infection types
viral + fungal + bacterial
RUL lesion? RLL lesion?
UL- TB
LL-Aspiration
LDL needs to be increased to start statin: T or F?
F
just need risk factors
MC complication Ank Spon
anterior uveitis
RA eye complication
episcleritis
Urine pH higher than 8 = what infections
klebsiella
proteus
Which trisomy is associated with midline defects? give some examples?
13
holoprosencephaly
omphalocele
cutis aplasia
GFR, BUN, Cr, urine protein in pregnancy
low BUN/Cr
high GFR
high urine protein
Hgb, plts, fibrinogen, protein C in pregnancy
low hgb, plts, protein C
high fibrinogen
Contrast intellectualization and rationalization
intellectualization: turning something hard into just an intellectual puzzle
rationalization: making excuses for bad behavior
Cause of RUQ pain in HELLP
distention of glissons capsule
MCC SCD post infarction
re-reentrant vtach arrhythmia
MCC hypercoag with NORMAL labs
factor V leidein (protein C resistance)
Lab abnormality in APL
^PTT
Antithrombin deficiency causes
DIC, cirrhosis, nephrosis
MCC nepgrosis in hodgkins
minimal change
Mechanism of vagal maneuvers to stop PSVT/ANRT
increased parasympathetic tone, stops AV node
When and how to work up first UTI in peds
if under age of two, or recurrent
do first RUS –> VCUG
Post MI acute limb ischemia: check for?
LV thrombus (do echo)
How to treat post ictal lactic acidosis
don’t, itll go away on its own soon
Fall with object in mouth -
traumatic carotid injury
SCA hip issue
avascular necrosis
Mom holding baby gets what hand/wrist issue?
de quervains tendonitis
pain at side of wrist
Turners karyotype
45 XO
Klinefelters karyotype
47 XXY
Myelodysplastic syndrome labs
pancytopenia
How to distinguish adenomyosis from endometriosis
adeno should = tender UTERUS and HMB
Botulism clinical presentation + tx
descending paralysis (opposite GBS)
bilateral cranial neuropathies
equine antitoxin
NNT equation
1/ARR
When to workup delayed menarche
14 with no characteristics
16 if has secondary sex characteristics
How to deal with acute pulm hemorrhage
bleeding lung down and bronch
Meningitis management
focal deficits need CT otherwise:
LP –> abx
Targets for gestational DM
keep postprandial under 140
keep fasting under 95
Causes of ascending aortic aneurysm? descending?
dissection?
ascending- CMN/CT disorder
descending- atherosclerosis
dissection- HTN
Eye thing in rubella? toxo?
rubella- cataracts
toxo- chorioretinitis
FOOSH risk for?
rotator cuff tear
Pulsus bisiferens causes
AR PDA HOCM