UWorld wrong questions part 4 (4th 200 q's) Flashcards
how to Dx H.I.T.? Tx?
Dx: ELISA for platelets; serotonin release assay (gold standard) heparin-induced platelet aggregation assay. Tx: stop heparin and give direct Thrombin inhibitor like argatroban.
ITP - how to treat?
adults: steroids, IVIG, plasmapheresis.
deficiency of metalloprotease leading to excessive platelet aggregation; hemolysis, renal failure, thrombocytopenia, neuro sz, fever; what Dz is this? Tx?
TTP-HUS. If TTP it includes the neuro sx and fever. Tx: steroids, plasmaphersis, FFP.
anti-phospholipid syndrome – what problems does this lead to?
hypercoaguability b/c cell membranes are made of PLs. See this in preg, lupus, etc and leads to DVTs.
what are the 3 major lab findings of Von Willebrand Disease and why?
Labs: increased PTT (b/c factor 8), increased bleeding time, but normal platelet COUNT; decreased ristocetin cofactor assay. / b/c vWF functions are to help Pts adhere to vessel wall and stabilize factor 8.
How to treat von Willebrand Dz? Avoid what?
Desmopressin (b/c DDAVP increased vWF), cryoprecipitate or factor 8. Avoid ASA.
what is the problem where pathologic excess clotting uses up all platelets, leading to hypocoaguability? What disease have this?
DIC. / “STOP Making Thrombi”: Sepsis, Trauma, Obstetrics, Pancreatitis, Malignancy, Transfusions
what are main labs in DIC?
decreased Pts, increased bleeding time, increased PT, increased PTT, decreased fibrinogen, increased fibrin split products, increased D-dimer, schistocytes (EVERYTHING MESSED UP)
Tx for DIX?
correct whatever is low: if decreased Pts, give Pts. if increased PT/PTT, give FFP or cryoprecipitate. Also, heparin.
most common hypercoaguable inherited diseases? When would you screen for this?
Factor V Leiden > antithrombin def, protein C and S deficiency. Screen if pt has DVT of unknown etiology.
how much PPx treatment for needlestick injury with HIV+ patient?
triple therapy (tenofovir, emtricitibine, & raltegravir for 4 weeks)
HIV patient with CD4 less than 100, non-infection problem with weight loss. Tx?
Wasting syndrome. give megestrol for appetite stimulant.
HIV: CXR showing a) B/L central infiltrates in what disease? b) B/L reticulonodular infiltrates in what disease?
a) PCP b) Coccoides
Dx of PCP? Tx?
Dx: sputum gram stain or bronchoscopy (also, see icreased LDH)……… Tx: TMP-SMX, or IV pentamidine if allergic.
HIV patient with CD4 less than 200, lung fungal infecrion
Histoplasmosis. Dx: urine/serum antigen test. Tx: amphotericin B/itraconazole
How to Dx, treat Toxoplasmosis? What should CD4 be below?
Dx: Toxoplasma IgG Ab…….. Tx: pyrimethamine + sulfadiazine, leucovorin. CD4 less than 200
Cryptococcal meningitis under what CD4 count? Dx? Tx?
CD4 less than 100. Tx: amphotericin B + flucytosine
If HIV+ patient has esophagitis that doesn’t respond to Nystatin, what is likely cause? Tx?
CMV (can cause esophagitis or colitis with painful ulcers). Tx: gancyclovir, valganciclovir, or foscarnet
MAC complex intracellulare, Dx, Tx?
Dx: blood cultires. Tx: clarithro or azithromycin (MACrolides to treat MAC)
main s.e. of NRTIs(abacavir, emtricitabine, zidovudine, tenofvir)? Specific to ZD and ABA?
lactic acidosis, lipodystrophy. ——ZD: bone marrow suppression&megaloblastic anemia. ACA: hypersensitivity rxn.
main s.e. of NNRTIs (efavirenz)?
rash, teratogenic, neuropsych (nightmares, depression)
main s.e. of Protease inhibitors (-navir)?
metabolic: hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, GI discomfort, hyperbilirubinemia/jaundice
HIV drug maraviroc - MoA? Enfuvirtide MoA, use?
Maraviroc: CCR5 antagonist. / Enfuvirtide: binds to glycoprotein 41 preventing fusion to CD4 (expensive but for if resistant to everything else)
what reasons do you use to detect viral load?
for drug therapy monitoring, infant screening(because babies born to HIV+ mom will always have HIV+ Ab even if they don’t have the disease), adults with acute HIV infection Sx (haven’t developed Ab’s yet)
Treatment of tropical sprue?
folate + tetracycline for 3-6 months
50-60 yr old patient with thrombosis (stroke, MI, DVT, etc), visual disturbances, burning pain in hands and feet, with erythema/pallor/cyanosis, red face(plethora), pruritus, hepatomegaly = ?
polycythemia vera. Tx: phlebotomy; if thrombosis risk, ihydroxyurea and ASA
elderly patient with back pain, radicular pain, weakness, weight loss, fractures, constipation, anemia, decreased WBCs, renal failure, hypercalcemia, what is this? What do you order next?
Multiple Myeloma. Order serum protein electrophoresis (M protein) and Urine protein electrophoresis (Bence-Jones protein). Skeletal survey to look for punched out lesions. DEFINITIVE DX: Bone Marrow Bx: increased plasma cells (clock formation).
Hodgkin lymphoma - what types? Main Sx? Lab?
always B cell, usually nodular sclerosis type (fibrosis of lymph nodes). —-Main Sx: painless cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, night sweats, pruritus.—— Lab: Reed-Sternberg cells (Owl eyes: bilobed nuclei with clearing around them)
NHL - most common type? Main Sx? Lab?
diffuse large B cell. Main Sx: painless GENERALIZED lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, night sweats. Lab: NO RS cells, but follicular type will have cleaved cells.
t(14,18) =? t(8,14) = ?
t(14,18) = follicular. t(8.14) = Burkitt (EBV)