UWorld wrong questions part 1 (1st 200 qs) Flashcards
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What vitamin deficiency accompanies carcinoid syndrome?
niacin (b/c 5-HT is made from tryptophan which also makes niacin)
4 diagnostic things to do with carcinoid syndrome
24 hr urine with 5-HIAA, CT/MRI abd/pel, metastasis scan, echo
proximal muscle weakness + weight loss, anxiety, tremor with movement, tachy = think…
hyperthyroidism
Causes of proximal muscle weakness
poly/dermatomyositis, hypo/hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s, Lambert-Eaton, myasthenia gravis, steroids
suspect MEN syndrome: what do you do to screen and treat?
screen: genetic testing
treat: total thyroidectomy
what drug decreases frequency of acute relapse in MS?(for relapsing-remitting)
IFN-beta
what drug should be given DURING acute flare of MS?
high dose steroids
what drugs treat progressive form of MS?(one with no remissions)
immunosuppressants: cyclosporine, methotrexate, mitoxantrone
1st step in diagnosing/managing MS? 2nd step?
MRI of brain w/ w/o gadolinium, showing demyelinated plaques (SECOND step = IgG on CSF)
Extrapyramidal side effect of restlessness = ? treat with?
Akathisia. Benzo
Extrapyramidal side effect of tremor, rigidity, slow movements = ? treat with?
Parkinsonism. no Tx.
Sudden sustained contraction of neck, mouth, tongue, eyes = ? Treat with?
Acute dystonia. Benztropine or diphendydramine
adrenal insufficiency signs + hyperpigmentation, increased K, decreased Na, decreased BP = ?
primary insufficiency (so decreased cortisol, increased ACTH, decreased aldosterone)
best preventative measure to do to reduce chances of peripheral neuropathy with diabetes?
blood pressure control
diff between VIPoma and carcinoid syndrome?
VIPoma tumor in pancreas, carcinoid tumor in SI. also decreased H, Cl, and K in VIPoma
increased T3, T4 and normal TSH = ?
resistance to thyroid hormones. have hypothyroidism signs
loss of pain/temp over ipsi face & C/L body, ipsi dysphasia/hoarseness(CN IX/X), vertigo, nystagmus, Horner’s = what disease, localized where in brain? Tx?
Wallenberg syndrome (lateral medullary infarct). Tx: t-PA
Weakness of jaw, decreased sensation on face = what neuro area infarct?
Lateral pons infarct = more sensory issues. / medial pons = more motor issues
C/L arm/leg paralysis, tongue deviation toward lesion = what neuro area infarct?
Medial medullar infarct
Patient with Parkinsonism experiences: orthostatic hypotension + autonomic dysfunction (i.e. bladder probs, ED, cholinergic signs) + neuro signs? Tx?
Shy Drager syndrome (Multiple System Atrophy). / Tx: fludrocortisone, salt, alpha-adrenergic agonists, constrictive garments
child with autonomic dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension, think what aut dom disease?
Riley Day Syndrome (Ashkenazis_
brain death = what is still functioning?
spinal cord, so DTRs present. NO brainstem fxn (no HR, no breathing, etc)
intention tremor found with what disease?
alcoholism –> cerebellar degeneration
lab values in secondary hyperparathyroidism? (PTH?Ca?PO4?D?)
increased PTH, decreased Ca, increased phosphate, decreased vit D