Weeks 4-5 Flashcards
describe a keratocanthoma
rapidly growing nodule with ulceration and keratin plug
what is unique about a keratocanthoma
will regress on its own
what can a keratocanthoma turn into?
SCC
what is most effective medication for allergic rhinitis?
intranasal steroids like fluticasone
what are signs of allergic rhinitis on physical exam?
cobblestoning of posterior pharynx
clear drainage
pale turbinates
at what age should baby respond to name?
6 months
at what age should baby say dad or mom?
9 months
common SEs of aromatase inhibitors?
arthralgias and sexual dysfxn
what are features of back pain that are more concerning for malignancy?
worse at night, hx of cancer
what MSK issue can steroids cause?
glucocorticoid induced myopathy
describe issue in glucocorticoid induced myopathy
proximal muscle weakness, normal ESR and CK
who gets vasospastic angina?
ppl that are young
describe the sx in vasospastic angina?
sudden onset chest pain, lasts 15 minutes and goes away
how do you dx vasospastic angina?
ECG with ST elevations during pain
angiogram normal
what is rx for vasospastic angina?
Ca channel blocker
what is oftent the management of a struvite kidney stone?
removal
what is a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
spontaneous rupture of pleural bleb that causes a pneumothorax
who gets secondary spontaneous pneumothorax??
patients with known lung disease like COPD or CF
what is rx of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax?
ranges from oxygen to thoracostomy
what are the two types of contact dermatitis?
allergic or irritant
what causes irritant contact dermatitis?
usually stuff you put on hands over and over…chemicals
what type of infection can happen with MMR vaccine?
can get measles mild infxn
what does measles infxn after vaccine look like?
mild maculopapular rash on face and fever…not nearly as contagious
what are the symptoms of acute angle closure glacuoma?
HA, nausea, eye pain, diminished vision
what is physical exam sign of acute angle closure glacuoma?
non reactive and mid dilated pupil
what is initial therapy in acute angle closure glacuoma?
IV acetazolamide
what are some drugs that can cause acute angle closure glacuoma?
decongestants, and anticholinergics
define non allergic rhinitis
basically allergies without a specific allergen triggering it…can have behavioral triggers instead
what is first line therapy of non allergic rhinitis?
intranasal antihistamine or glucocorticoid
what can be triggers for non allergic rhinitis?
walking into cold air, eating
what is currently the only indication for HRT/
vasomotor symptom reduction
two groups with indication for weight loss surgery
40+ BMI
35+ BMI with weight related comorbidity
two first line options for medication for weight loss
orlistat and liraglutide
what is most common inheritied bilirubin disease?
Gilberts
what is issue in gilberts?
decreased UDP action, so decreased conjugation of bilirubin
when does gilbers flare up?
in times of stress..sick..fasting, dehydration, menstruation
what do liver labs do in gilberts?
only indirect bili is up, all else normal
what is alopecia areata?
autoimmune caused hair loss in patches
is alopecia areata ithcy or painful?
Neither
what is rx of alopecia areata?
topical corticosteroids
what is best test to determine if asthma or COPD?
bronchodilator then repeat FEV testing
what is female pattern hair loss?
vertex, center of scalp, spares hair line
what is rx of female pattern hair loss?
minoxidil
what is rx of male pattern hair loss?
minoxidil or finasteride
what other endocrine abnormality can hypothyroid cause/
hyperlipidemia
what should you check in patient with newly found hyperlipidemia before starting on meds?
TSH
what is appearance of discoid lupus erythematous rash?
erythematous plaques with ulceration and central hypopigmentation with surrounding hyperpigmentation
how does olecranon bursitis present?
localized swelling over posterior elbow after microtrauma or overuse
which liver enzyme is highest elevated in NAFLD?
ALT>AST
what comorbidity is most commonly associated with a fib?
chronic HTN
how often should cholesterol screening be done? what age to start it?
3-5 years, starting ta age 40
what does otitis media have that otitis media with effusion doesnt?
fever and TM bulging
what liver labs are mainly elevated in autoimmune hepatitis?
AST/ALT
what is antibody elevated in AI hepatitis?
anti smooth muscle
what is rx for AI hepatitis?
prednisone
what are presenting symptoms of AI hepatitis?
fatigue anorexia nausea jaundice
what is a lifestyle risk factor for colon cancer?
diabetes/obesity
what is the only major risk factor for worsening crohns disease?
smoking
someone with suspected PCOS, what additional tests should be done?
oral glucose tolerance test
patient with skin abrasion, red streaks in skin and lymphadenopathy has what?
acute lymphangitis
what is rx for lymphangitis?
cephalexin
what is blepharitis?
inflammation at the eyelid margin
what are sx of blepharitis?
burning and itching of eyelids, crusting on eyelashes, discharge of eye
what is associated with blepharitis?
seborrheic dermatitis
what is rx of blepharitis?
warm compresses and supportive care
what is the test for lactose intolerance?
lactose breath test
how do the kidneys appear in hypertensive nephrosclerosis?
they appear normal but are small
what are the lab findings in hypertensive nephrosclerosis?
elevated creatinine, bland urinalysis with mild proteinuria
aside from SLE, what other rash can be on face and spare nasolabial folds?
melasma
how does the rash of melasma appear?
irregularly shaped hyperpigmented macules
what is rx of melasma?
sunscreen use
what medication is used to help pass kidney stones?
tamsulosin
how deos tamsulosin help pass kidney stones?
its an alpha 1 antagonist and will relax smooth muscle of the ureter
what two hand joints are commonly involved in OA?
1st carpometacarpal and DIPs
are bony enlargements of joints common in OA?
yes
what are the hematologic findings in JIA?
high white cells, high platelets, anemia, high inflammatory markers
what often precedes pityriasis rosea?
a viral illness
what does rash of pityriasis rosea start as?
herald patch on back
what does rash of pityriasis rosea progress to look like?
oval lesions in christmas tree pattern
is pityriasis rosea itchy?
yes
2 cardiac findings in turner syndrome
coarctation of aorta and bicuspid aortic valve
what is most significant risk factor for pancreatic cancer?
smoking
what is therapy that greatly increases survival for patients with COPD?
long term oxygen therapy
what can thiazide diuretics do to sugar levels?
cause hyperglycemia
what three electrolytes can be low on HCTZ?
K, Na and Mg
what electrolyte can be high on HCTZ?
Ca
patient with measles virus should receive what?
vitamin A
what is most common cause of travelers diarrhea?
enterotoxigenic E coli
what is type of diarrhea with enterotoxigenic E coli?
watery, non bloody
what abx for acute rhinosinusitis?
augmentin
what is the appearance of intertrigo
beefy red plaques within inguinal folds
what is common cause of intertrigo?
candida
is intertrigo itchy?
YES
what is rx for intertrigo?
topical azole
2 common problems aside from muscle issues with Duchennes?
dilated cardiomyopathy and scoliosis
what endocrine issue can cause myopathy?
hypothyroid
strict glycemic control decreases risk of macrovascular, microvascular or both types of complication?
just microvascular, risk of stroke and MI same with good control
what causes a varicocele?
dilation of pampiniform plexus on top of testes
what does varicocele feel like?
bag of worms
does varicocele change with valasalva?
yes…enlarges
what is difference in varicocele and inguinal hernia?
hernia is reducible
four causes of erythema nodosum
abx sarcoidosis malignancy infection crohns
if patient has diffuse scaling of skin, think what?
ichthyosis vulgaris
a patient with itchy red rash around anterior part of wasteline, most likely has what?
contact dermatitis from belt buckle
what is test to confirm tinea pedis?
KOH scrape
what abx class for otitis externa?
fluoroquinolone
MOA of meds to treat ED?
PDE5 inhibitors
name the pde5 inhibitors?
tildanafil
what can you not give PDE5 inhibitors with? why?
alpha blockers…risk of hypotension
what are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
chronic widespread pain with fatigue and impaired concentration
are any labs abnormal in fibromyalgia?
No will be norml
what is a PE finding in fibromyalgia?
tenderness at trigger points
what is classic symptom of polymyositis?
proximal muscle weakness
what labs are abnormal in polymyositis/
CK and anti Jo `
what is the triad of herpes zoster oticus?
ear pain
facial weakness
vesicular rash in ear canal
1st line treatment for lateral epicondylitis?
counterforce bracing
most common bug that causes bacterial conjunctivitis?
Staph Aureus
what are the two types of neuropathy in Dm?
large and small fiber neuropathy
large fiber neuropathy of DM has what sx?
loss of proprioception and vibration sense, numbness, poor balance, reflex loss
small fiber neuropathy of DM has what sx?
loss of pain and temp sense, burning and stabbing pain
which of large or small fiber neuropathy of DM has loss of reflex?
large
which of large or small fiber neuropathy of DM has loss of proprioception?
large
what anti HTN med is preferred for patients with osteoporosis?
thiazides bc increase calcium reabsorpton
what med for bipolar can cause hypothyroidism?
lithium
how long does cough last in acute bronchitis?
5 days to 3 months
what is proctalgia fugax?
recurring intermittent rectal pain
what causes proctalgia fugax?
pudendal nerve compression
is proctalgia fugax associated with pooping?
no
what is rx for proctalgia fugax?
nothing
what is meralgia paresthetica?
paresthesia and decreased sensation at lateral thigh
what is cause of meralgia paresthetica
compression of lateral cutaneous nerve
what are causes of meralgia paresthetica?
obesity, tight clothing, seat belts
what is rx of meralgia paresthetica?
nothing, change things that may be causing it
what lifestyle change has the largest impact on BP?
weight loss
where does oral leukoplakia occur on tongue?
usually on sides
can oral leukoplakia be scraped off?
no
what are two risk factors for oral leukoplakia ?
smoking and alcohol use
what is risk with oral leukoplakia ?
can be pre cancerous like squamous cell
what is rx of oral leukoplakia /
biopsy and monitor closely
two risk factors for male breast cancer?
klinefelter and obesity
what is common presentation of male breast cancer?
firm subareolar mass