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Week 2-3 Flashcards

1
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what are the three scenarios where foot and ankle x ray is required?

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pain at malleolus, pain at midfoot, inability to bear weight for 4 steps

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name four findings of diabetic retinopathy on eye exam

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cotton wool spots, retinal edema, microaneurysms, hemorrhages, and new vessels

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what is a1c goal with t2dm?

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7.0

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what three labs/exams should be done yearly for patients with diabetes?

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retinopathy exam, neuropathy exam, and albumin/creatinine ratio

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what can be used if patient with diabetes has elevated (>30) albumin?

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ACE inhibitors

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6
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who gets spinal cord compression? where?

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cervical…usually elderly who have cervical spondylosis (spinal narrowing)

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what are the upper extremity symptoms of spinal cord compression?

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neck pain and lower motor neuron signs in the upper extremities

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what are the lower extremity symptoms of spinal cord compression?

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gait unste`adiness, and upper motor neuron signs

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9
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what is dupuytren contracture?

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fibrosis of the palmar fascia near the distal palmar crease

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10
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what is rx for IBS that can be started?

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fiber

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11
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if patient has myopathy from a statin, what can you do to help with lipids?

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try another statin or use moderate dosing

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if a rash that sounds like varicella goes away and patient has pain for long time after rash, what is likely cause?

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postherpetic neurlgia…herpes zoster

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13
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what is rx of postherpetic neuralgia?

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tricyclic antidepressants or gabapentin

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14
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what is first line rx of nummular eczema?

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topical corticosteroids

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15
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what is rx for chronic prostatitis? how long

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fluoroquinolones for 6 weeks

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16
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what are some sx of chronic prostatitis?

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recurrent UTI, with UTI sx and pain with ejaculation

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17
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what movement is decreased in SCFE?

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internal rotation

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18
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when do you screen for abdominal aortic aneurysms?

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ages 65-75

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19
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who gets screened for AAA?

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male smokers ages 65-75

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20
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what is the screening for AAA?

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one time ultrasound

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21
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when do cluster headaches occur?

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at night

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22
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what is associated with cluster headaches

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horner syndrome

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23
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two rx for cluster headaches?

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100% o2 and sumitriptan

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24
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aside from a mass, what are presenting sx of testicular cancer?

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back pain and dyspnea 2/2 metastasis

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25
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what is a common complication of femoral herniaS?

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incarceration and SBO

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26
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what type of arthritis do you get from lyme disease?

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monoarthritis

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27
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what are the two types of arthritis you can get with disseminated gonoccocal infection?

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purulent monoarthritis
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migrating arthralgia with tenosynovitis and rash

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28
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what will joint culture and aspirate show with disseminated gonoccocal infection/

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no growth and less than 50K white cells

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29
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what four labs should be ordered for patient suggesting alzheimer disease to rule out other causes?

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CBC, B12, CMP and TSH

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30
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what is test used to screen for diabetic nephropathy?

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urine albumin to creatinine

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31
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what is first line topical rx for psoriasis?

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high dose roids

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32
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what is firts line systemic rx for psoriasis?

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methotrexate

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33
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what are some co-occurring sx with psoriasis?

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uveitis, conjunctivitis, nail pitting, arthritis

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34
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3 rx options for pityriasis versicolor?

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ketoconazole, selenium sulfide or terbinafine

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35
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what vaccines should patients with HIV get?

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all of them they need/dont show immunity to

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36
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patient with hypothyroidism is thinking about pregnancy, what should you do?

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give extra levothyroxine

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37
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what is another name for greater trochanteric pain syndrome?

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trochanteric bursitis

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38
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what are sx of trochanteric bursitis ?

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chronic lateral hip pain that is worse when laying on side and with flexion

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39
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3 rx options for trochanteric bursitis ?

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NSAIDs
corticosterois injxn
PT

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40
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what is found on exam with trochanteric bursitis ?

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focal tenderness over greater trochanter during flexion

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41
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what skin cancer often causes neurologic sx like numbness and paraesthesisa?

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squamous cell carcinoma

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42
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how do squamous cell carcinomas of skin appear?

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often are elevated bump with crusting/bleeding

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43
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how does basal cell carcinoma appear?

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pearly pink/fleshy colored papule with telangiectasia

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44
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what age gets low dose CT to screen for lung cancer?

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50-80

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45
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who gets low does CT to screen for lung cancer?

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current smokers or 20 pack year former smokers

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46
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what are the four criteria to consider testing for strep?

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fever
tonsillar exudates
tender anterior cervical lymph
absence of cough

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47
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3 rx options for moderate acne

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topical retinoids, abx or benzoyl peroxide

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48
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rx option for severe acne?

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oral abx

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49
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rx option for treatment resistant acne>

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oral isoretinoin

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50
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if pain in heel is worse when pressing laterally and medially on the heel, what should you think about?

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calcaneal stress fracture

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51
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what is rx for acute prostatitis?

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6wks of fluoroquinolone or bactrim

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52
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does smoking contribute to HTN?

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nah not really

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53
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what is best way to help HTN without meds?

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DASH diet

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54
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all patients older than 40 with T2DM should be on what?

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a statin

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55
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what are sx of hep a infxn?

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fever, malaise, RUQ pain, hepatomegaly

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56
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what is rx of hep a?

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nothing supportive care

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57
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what CD4 count means you cannot get live vaccines with HIV?

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less than 200

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58
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what is another name for sciatica?

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lumbosacral radiculopathy

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59
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what is most common cause of sciatica?

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disc herniation

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60
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what is sign on exam for sciatica?

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pain with straight leg raise

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61
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where do patients hurt with sciatica?

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low back radiating down to lower leg

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62
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what imaging do you need to diagnose sciatica?

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none

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63
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what is rx of sciatica?

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NSAIDs and activity management

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64
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what are signs of osteonecrosis of the jaw?

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chronic mild pain and swelling with exposed bone

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65
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what is risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw?

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bisphosphonate therapy

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66
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what is the appearance of skin squamous cell carcinoma?

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scaly plaques/patches

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67
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5 nonmodifiable risk factors for OA

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advanced age, female, prior trauma, family history and abnormal joint alignment

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68
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what chronic medical condition can contribute to OA?

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diabetes

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69
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what is rx and prognosis of osteoid osteoma?

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NSAIDs and resolution on its own

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70
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pain with defecation and chronic anal discharge are signs of what

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anorectal fistula

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71
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what is MC cause of anorectal fistula?

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ruptured perianal abscess

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72
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what is rx of anorectal fistula?

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surgical management

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73
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is scabies itchy?

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YES

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74
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how does scabies spread?

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direct contact with infected person

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75
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what is rx of scabies?

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topical permethrin

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76
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where does scabies like to go?

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interdigital web spaces, axillae, umbilicus and genitals

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77
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what does scabies rash look like?

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small erythematous papules

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78
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what are some signs of TMJ disorder?

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facial pain, headache, and jaw dysfxn

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what is a physical exam sign of TMJ disorder?

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pain with palpation of joint and muscles

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80
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when are the 5 dtaps given?

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2, 4, 6, 15 mos and 4 years

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81
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two contraindications to DTAP

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encephalopathy after vaccine, anaphylaxis

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82
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5 tests to do with new diagnosis of HTN

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CMP, ECG, TSH, Lipid profile, A1C

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83
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what is difference in eye discharge between viral and bacterial conjunctivitis?

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viral is watery and bacterial is purulent

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84
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how to treat viral conjunctivitis?

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warm compresses

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85
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what is MC cause of viral conjunctivitis?

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adenovirus

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86
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what is rx for bacterial conjunctivitis?

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topical abx`

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87
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what two murmurs get louder with valsalva?

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HCM and MVP

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88
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what two murmurs get softer with squatting?

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HCM and MVP

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89
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what is the MoA of ACE inhibitors?

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blocks the angiotensin constriction of efferent arteriole so lowers hydrostatic pressure in kidney

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90
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what is a buckle fracture?

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when bone bends but does not actually break

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91
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who gets buckle fractures? what are sx?

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kids…often just tender over fracture and may have minimal loss of rom

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92
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what are the symptoms of SIBO?

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bloating, watery diarrhea, crampy abdominal pain

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93
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what is the test to diagnose SIBO?

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carbohydrate breath test

94
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what is sibo?

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small intestine bacterial overgrowth

95
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what are a couple risk factors for SIBO?

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chronic diabetes, chronic opiate use (both slow the bowels)

96
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what is rx for SIBO?

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oral abx like rifamixin

97
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two risk factors for hidradenitis supporativa

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smoking and metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes)

98
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what is rx for mild to moderate hidradenitis supporativa?

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topical abx then oral tetracycline

99
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what is rx for severe hidradenitis supporativa?

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adalimumab and surgery

100
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can patients with lactational mastitis continue to breastfeed?

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you bet…it helps cure the infection

101
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what percent stenosis is considered severe in carotids

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above 70

102
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if patient is symtpomatic with severe stenosis of carotid, what should they receive?

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carotid endarterectomy

103
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what are signs of a gastric outlet obstruction?

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early satiety, weight loss, intractable vomiting and nausea, and succossion splash

104
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what is the most common cause of a gastric outlet obstruction?

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malignancy

105
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what nerve is affected in tarsal tunnel syndrom?

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posterior tibial nerve

106
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where is nerve running in tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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posterior to medial malleolus

107
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what motions make tarsal tunnel syndrome worse?

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dorsiflexion-eversion and plantarflexion-inversion

108
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what is rx for tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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NSAIDs rest and steroid injxn

109
Q

what are pyogenic granulomas?

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small abnormal capillary and grnaulation tissue beds

110
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what happens with pyogenic granulomas?

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surgical or laser removal

111
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who gets pyogenic granulomas?

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young adults, common in prgnancy

112
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3 drug classes that improve life expectancy with left ventricular heart failure

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ACE/ARBs, beta blockers, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (spiranolactone)

113
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clear unilateral rhinorhhea should make you suspicious of what?

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maybe CSF leak

114
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what are signs of CSF leak from nose?

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if it increases when bending over or pooping and if it is clear and unilateral

115
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what are the heme findings in SLE?

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anemia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia

116
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what is the test for SLE?

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ANA

117
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what are kidney and heart manifestations of SLE?

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HTN and murmur/pericarditis

118
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two rx options for dyshidrotic eczema?

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topical emollients or strong topical steroids

119
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where does dyshidrotic eczema mainly effect?

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hands and feet

120
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cause of vitiligo

/

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AI destruction of melanocytes

121
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rx of vitiligo

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topical steroids then oral steroids or calcineurin inhibitors

122
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what ASCVD risk indicates starting a statin?

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7.5-10 and above

123
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3 GI changes that are normal in pregnancy

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constipation, GERD< biliary stasis

124
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classic appearance of basal cell carcinoma

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slow growing, ulcerated pearly nodule with rolled borders

125
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what is a sign on physical exam for epididymitis?

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pain relieved with elevation of testicle

126
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what is cause of epididymitis in ppl under 35?

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STIs

127
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what is cause of epididymitis in ppl over 35?

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bladder outlet obstruction

128
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what abx used for rx of epididymitis?

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ceftriaxone and doxy

129
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what is pain like in epididymitis?

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chronic dull pain

130
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what are PE signs of NAFLD?

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hepatomegaly

131
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what labs are elevated in NAFLD?

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liver enzymes, can have alk phos elevation too

132
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what often co-occurs with NAFLD?

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metabolic syndrome and obesity

133
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which of gono or chlamydia causes early onset conjunctivitis in newborns

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gono first, chlamydia second

134
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what is considered early onset conjunctivitis in newborn?

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2-5 days

135
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what is rx for chalmydia conjunctivitis in newborn

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oral erythromycin

136
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what is rx for gonorrhea conjunctivitis in newborn

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IM cephalosporin

137
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what are two sx of vestibular schwannoma?

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hearing loss and loss of sensation on affected side of face

138
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what type of hearing loss in vestibular schwannoma?

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unilateral sensorineural

139
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why do people with vestibular schwannoma lose facial sensation?

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schwannoma can get big enough that it impinges CNv

140
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when blood sugar gets really low…what is bodies response?

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release catecholamines to increase the sugar

141
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if patients have chronically low blood sugar, what happens to response to low blood sugars? what does this put them at risk for?

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decrease the catecholamine response to low sugars ad puts them at risk for developing low sugar episodes

142
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how does HCTZ affect blood sugar?

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increase

143
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how does ACE/ARBs affect blood sugar

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decrease

144
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how does statin affect blood sugar?

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increase

145
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3 locations you can have lichen planus

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genitals, oral mucosa, and ankles/wrists

146
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what is rx for lichen planus?

A

topical high potency corticosteroids

147
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what disease is lichen planus associated with?

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hep C

148
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two main sx of sjogren syndrome?

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dry eyes and mouth

149
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what abs are positive in sjogrens?

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ro and la

150
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what are associated symptoms with sjogren aside from dry eyes and mouth

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vasculitis, raynauds, dry skin

151
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three complications associated with sjogrens

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non hodkin lymphoma, dental caries and corneal damage

152
Q

how does giardia cause diarrhea?

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epthelial tight junctions get messed up and cause malabsroption

153
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what is rx of giardia?

A

tinidazole

154
Q

patients with hx of aortic aneurysm should not be given what abx?

A

fluorquinolones

155
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why cant patients with aortic aneurysm have fluoroquinolones?

A

bc can lead to collagen degradation

156
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aside from HA, HTN and blurry vision, what else can happen in pheochomocytoma?

A

high sugar

157
Q

four signs of eustachian tube dysfunction

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ringing, popping in ears, hearing loss, fullness/discomfort

158
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how does tympanic membrane look in eustachian tube dysfunction?

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retracted

159
Q

what part of prostate does cancer and BPH affect?

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BPH is central, cancer is peripheral

160
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how does prostate feel in BPH?

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symmetric and smooth

161
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how does prostate feel in cancer?

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irregular and nodular

162
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what test should be ordered if you think patient had BPH? why?

A

urinalysis,,,to rule out nephrolithiasis and bladder cancer

163
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what is triad of sx with zenker diverticulum?

A

halitosis, regurgitation of undigested food, dysphagia

164
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what is cause of zenker diverticulum?

A

cricopharyngeal motor dysfunction

165
Q

what bug causes non purulent cellulitis?

A

strep pyo

166
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what bug causes purulent cellulitis

A

staph

167
Q

what shoulder issue leads to decrease in passive and active range of motion?

A

adhesive capsulitis

168
Q

what is the progression/duration of urticaria?

A

each wheal lasts less than 24 hours, but the urticaria will last up to 6 weeks

169
Q

what two movements make lateral epicondylitis worse?

A

passive wrist flexion, active wrist extension

170
Q

if carpal tunnel is suspected, but not confirmed with tinel or phalen tests, then how do you diagnose it?

A

nerve conduction study will show decreased median nerve

171
Q

where is pes anserine bursitis located?

A

anteromedial aspect of knee

172
Q

what causes pes anserine bursitis?

A

repeated movement

173
Q

what happens in pes anserine bursitis?

A

swelling and knee pain

174
Q

what is rx for pes anserine bursitis?

A

stretches and NSAIDs and rest

175
Q

what is a morton neuroma?

A

mechanically induced neuropathic degeneration of interdigital nerves in the foot

176
Q

who gets morton neuromas

A

runners

177
Q

what are the sx of morton neuromas?

A

pain/numbness between 3rd and 4th metatarsals that is worse with walking/running

178
Q

what is rx for morton neuroma?

A

bar or pad to support the foot

179
Q

what is epidermolysis bullosa?

A

inherited disorder of skin that leads to easy blistering with minimal friction to skin

180
Q

can epidermolysis bullosa occur in the mouth?

A

yes

181
Q

are hyperplastic polyps concerning on colonoscopy?

A

no…continue usual screening

182
Q

when do you screen for colon cancer every 5 years instead of ten?

A

if high family history

183
Q

if murmur disappears with standing, is it concerning or reassuring?

A

reassuring

184
Q

how does chemo interrupt hair growth?

A

interrupts follicular keratinocyte proliferation

185
Q

what are issues in early disseminated lyme disease

A

CN palsy
meningitis
carditis
migratory arthralgia

186
Q

what are late issues in lyme disease

A

arthritis encephalitis and peripheral neuropathy

187
Q

what is rule for FEV/FVC for determining if restrictive versus obstructive lung disease?

A

if less than 70% the obstructive, if more than 70% it is restrictive

188
Q

name some lung diseases with low DLCO

A

emphysema, fibrosis, sarcoid and asbestosis

189
Q

name some lung diseases with normal DLCO

A

asthma, chronic bronchitis

190
Q

name the restrictive lung diseases

A

fibrosis, asbestosis, sarcoidosis, obesity

191
Q

name the obstructive lung diseases

A

chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma

192
Q

what does acanthosis nigricans look like?

A

hyperpigmented areas in intertriginous regions of skin

193
Q

what is acanthosis nigrican associated with?

A

T2DM

194
Q

what is a common surgery that increases risk for infective endocarditis?

A

dental procedures

195
Q

what bug commonly causes infective endocarditis following dental procedure?

A

strep viridan

196
Q

what are the 5 signs of infective endocarditis?

A 
fever
heart murmur
splinter hemorrhages
janeway lesion or osler nodes
heart failure
197
Q

what should be done first in patient with potential infective endocarditis?

A

3 venipuncture cultures

198
Q

what is second step in management of patient with infective endocarditis after you draw for cultures?

A

start empiric abx and evaluate heart

199
Q

two arteries mainly affected in fibromuscular dysplasia

A

renal and carotid

200
Q

how to diagnose fibromuscular dysplasia?

A

imaging…usually US

201
Q

how to treat fibromuscular dysplasia?

A

ACEs first line then do a PTA (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty)

202
Q

what are some sx of fibromuscular dysplasia?

A

secondary hypertension, recurrent headaches, TIAs, strokes, tinnitus

203
Q

what are the four main sx of aortic stenosis

A

exertional angina
exercise intolerance
exercise dyspnea
presyncope

204
Q

what is murmur of AS?

A

crescendo decrescendo at RUSB

205
Q

what is rx of AS?

A

valve replacement

206
Q

what imaging is used to eval AS?

A

transthoracic echo

207
Q

if patient on combined OCP and has HTN, what is first step in management of the HTN?

A

change the OCP

208
Q

what is cause of adhesive capsulitis?

A

glenohumeral capsule contracture

209
Q

what is the main sx of adhesive capsulitis?

A

poorly localized pain and stiffness of the shoulder

210
Q

what are the effects of adhesive capsulitis on arm movement?

A

reduced active and passive range of motion

211
Q

what is rx for adhesive capsulitis?

A

range of motion exercises and NSAIDs

212
Q

do you have to have positive TTG IgA to have celiacs?

A

NOOO

213
Q

what is seen on biopsy in celiacs?

A

villous atrophy

214
Q

when to start colorectal cancer screening for average risk?

A

45

215
Q

when to start colorectal cancer screening for high risk?

A

40

216
Q

high risk patients should be screened for colon cancer every how many years?

A

every 5

217
Q

patients with UC should be screened when for colon cancer?

A

8-10 years after diagnosis..every 1-3 yrs

218
Q

how does pain associated with avascular necrosis of the hip progress?

A

starts with exercise…progresses to being present at rest

219
Q

new iron deficiency anemia in elderly patients should be considered what until proven otherwise?

A

GI blood loss

220
Q

what is patellofemoral pain syndrome?

A

pain of knee with flexion of the knee, not certain what causes it

221
Q

who gets patellofemoral pain syndrome?

A

young women

222
Q

what movements cause pain patellofemoral pain syndrome?

A

anything that causes flexion of the knee usually

223
Q

what is therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

A

stretching strengthening and NSAIDs

224
Q

if bacterial sinusitis is left untreated, what can develop?

A

brain abscess

225
Q

what are signs of a brain abscess?

A

elevated ICP signs…like early morning vomiting, specific pain in specific location

226
Q

what is initial work up of suspected brain abscess?

A

CT of head

227
Q

what is pseudofollicular barbae?

A

bumps form shaving

228
Q

what is rx for pseudofollicular barbea?

A

stop shaving..

229
Q

what DM meds help with weight loss?

A

GLP-1 inhibitors (liraglutide)

230
Q

what is rx of lactational mastitis?

A

dicloxacillin and continue feeding

231
Q

what movement makes patellofemoral pain syndrome hurt?

A

knee flexion with quad contractions

232
Q

which STI does not grow in culturee or gram stain?

A

chlamydia

UWorld Family Medicine (3 decks)

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