UWorld_7.07 Flashcards

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Most common complication in supracondylar fx

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brachial a. injury

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Post-partum fever + leukocytosis + non-tender uterus ==> dx?

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normal pp period

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Pyoderma gangrenosum characteristics

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  • PMN ulcerative skin dz
  • assoc. w/systeic d/o (IBD, RA, etc.)
  • dx via skin biopsy
  • tx = local or systemic corticosteroids
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Tx of bullous pemphigoid

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high potency topical steroid

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Evaluation/testing for exogenous thyroid hormone intake

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  • elevated thyroglobulin = endogenous production

- decreased thyroglobulin = exogenous intake

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Causes of hyperthyroidism w/low RAIU and evaluation

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  • thyroiditis; iodide exposure (elevate Tglob)

- exogenous hormone (low Tglob)

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Risks in Turner syndrome

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  • osteoporosis
  • coarct aorta
  • aortic valve abnormalities
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Young person with malabsorption + multiple ulcers ==> dx?

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome = gastrin-producing tumor

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Contact lens-assoc. eye infection

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  • pseudomonal keratitis

- remove contact lens + broad spectrum abx

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