Uworld review 7 Flashcards
Who is given the PCV23 given alone, as opposed to in combination with the PCV13?
Less than 65, with other chronic medical conditions that increase the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease
What is the first line treatment myasthenia gravis? Second line?
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor–pyridostigmine
2. Immunosuppressive therapy
What is the first line treatment for acute aortic dissection? Why?
Labetalol, since it decreases BP and HR. If HR is left unchecked, then the dissection may propagate.
What is the most significant risk factor for TB?
Emigration from an endemic area.
How sensitive/specific is anti transglutaminase for celiac? What is the main caveat to this?
Pretty sensitive, but if IgA deficiency is present, then will not show up
What is collagenous colitis, and what will bx show?
Idiopathic increase collagen deposition, causing a malabsorption with mucosal subepithelial collagen deposition.
Does lactose intolerance cause malabsorption of other stuff?
No
Recent h/l dysentery + hepatic abscess on CT = ?
Entamoeba histolytica
What is the treatment for a hepatic cyst caused by entamoeba?
Metronidazole
How can you differentiate between a hepatic cyst caused by echinococcus vs entamoeba histolytica?
Echinococcus does not have fever, and is usually asymptomatic. Also requires exposure to dogs. None of these with ent.
How sensitive is stool microscopy for entamoeba histolytica infection that has formed an amebic abscess?
Not very
Why is drainage of a hepatic cyst caused by entamoeba histolytica not recommended?
Metronidazole alone will usually resolve it.
What are the s/sx of CMV colitis?
- Intermittent dysentery
- Abdominal pain
- Frequent, small volume diarrhea
At what CD4 count do CMV infections occur?
Below 50
What is the diagnostic test for CMV colitis? What will this show?
- Colonoscopy with bx
- eosinophilic intranuclear and basophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions
What is usually in the h/o a pt with an infection of entamoeba histolytica?
Recent travel abroad to an endemic country
Who should get the PSV-13 + 23 vaccines? (5)
- over 65
- CSF leaks, cochlear implants
- Sickle cell or asplenia
- Immunocompromised
- CKD
Who should get the PSV23 alone? (4)
- Chronic heart, lung, or liver disease
- DM
- Smokers
- Alcoholics
Under what CD4 count does MAC cause illness?
50
What are the s/sx of digoxin toxicity?
- n/v/d
- Scotoma / halos around lights
- confusion and weakness
What causes the osteopenia/porosis with ankylosing spondylitis?
osteoclast activity in the setting of chronic inflammation
What are the alarm symptoms of a pt presenting with GERD?
- B symptoms
- Men over age 50 with symptoms for 5+ years
- anemia
- Obvious stuff
When are colloids indicated?
Hypovolemia s/p paracentesis
What is the effect of dopamine on the kidneys?
Increased renal perfusion from D1 receptor stimulation