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elderly patient with bone pain
renal failure
hypercalcemia
Multiple Myeloma
Bence Jones proteins
immunoelectrophoresis shows M-spike
Rouleaux on blood smear
Multiple Myeloma
Amitriptyline causes urinary retension
mechanism?
decreased detrusor contraction
prevent urethral sphincter relaxation
tx for uncomplicated cystitis
trimethoprim-sulfameth
emperic tx for neutrapenic fever
IV cefepime
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
when?
resolution?
theraputic effect of heparin?
onset is 3 - 15 days after initiation of heparin
resolution is 4 -5 days after d/c
heparin increases PTT
tx of hypercalcemia of malignancy
bisphosphonates
ex. zoledronic acid
hematuria, hypertension, red cell casts, mild proteinuria
LOW C3 COMPLEMENT
10 - 20 days after sore throat
Post-Strep glomerulonephritis
hyperglycemia, diarrhea, necrolytic migratory erythemia
dx?
Glucagonoma
Glucagonoma
tx?
removal of tumor
Does not respond to chem
SIADH is associated with this cancer
small cell lung cancer
firm, solitary lymph nodes in the head and neck is concerning for
squamous cell carcinoma
SIADH
1st step in tx
fluid restriction
smoker
hypercalcemia
hilar mass
=
squamous cell carcinoma
smudge cells
CLL
CLL
poor prognosis is associated with:
thrombocytopenia
leukocyte alkaline phosphase score is low
CLL
high leukocyte alkaline phosphase score
leukomoid reaction
CLL
dx
tx
flow cytometry of peripheral blood
chlorambucil and prednisone
eczematous rash on the nipple
Padget's
adenocarcinoma of the breast
Lynch syndrome
HNPCC
associated with endometrial cancer
patient with migratory thrombophlebitis
look for?
adenocarcinoma
adolescent male with epistaxis, localized mass and bony erosion of back of nose
angiofibroma
decreased iron, decreased TIBC, decreased iron saturation, increased ferritin
normocytic
anemia of chronic disease
macrocytic anemia with hypersegmented neutrophils
increased homocysteine
folic acid or cobalamin deficiency
common anemia with vitiligo or autoimmune thyroid disease
pernicious anemia
decreased serum iron, decreased iron saturation, increased TIBC
hypochromatic, microcytic
pica
iron deficiency anemia
+ Prussian Blue Staining
hemolytic anemia form oxidative stress
G6PD deficiency
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Dx:
Genetics:
Tx:
Dx: osmotic fragility test
Autosomal dominant
Tx: folate supplement, splenectomy
cholelithiasis
chronic leg ulcers
episodes of aplastic crisis
increased bilirubin
increased reticulocytes, spherocytes
splenomegaly
Hereditary Spherocytosis
patient who is NPO with increased PT
vitamin K deficiency
Lupus anticoagulent
anti-phospholipid antibody
leads to prolonged PTT
telangiectasia
pulmonary AVMs leading to hemoptysis
recurrent nose bleeds and oral lesions
Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome
hemosiderin deposition and fibrosis in joints
hemarthroses
seen in hemophilia
child with infection, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly
>25% lymphoblast on bone marrow
ALL
+ PAS lymphoblast

+ immuno TdT staining
ALL
metastatic hemorrhagic mass in brain =
malignant melanoma
one brain met with stable extracranial disease
tx:
surgical resection with whole brain radiation
multiple brain mets
tx:
palliative whole brain radiation
highly increased IgM
hepatosplenomegaly
fatigue, night sweats, headache, dizziness, vision problems, pain/numbness
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
G6PD deficiency
Genetics:
Findings:
x-linked recessive
(AA males)

acute hemolytic crisis: bite cells, Heinz bodies (crystal violet staining)
germ cell tumor with increased BHCG and normal AFP
Seminoma
how do you prevent febrile reaction to donor blood that is correctly crossed matched?
washing cells
this leads to increased production in erythropoietin
obstructive sleep apnea
most important prognostic factor in breast cancer
TNM staging
stroke in sickle cell patient
do?
exchange transfusion
hairy cell leukemia
tx:
cladribine
warfarin associated skin necrosis is caused by ?
protein C deficiency
Trastuzuamb
treats what?
what should be done before tx?
treats + Her 2 breast cancer

echocardiogram due to increased risk of cardiotoxicity in patients with decreased EF
weight loss in patients with advanced cancer
treat with?
progestin
>50yo patient with fatigue, malaise, fever, anorexia, weight loss, bone pain
CML
CML
genetics
9:22 translocation
abnormal BCR-ABL gene
abnormal tyrosine kinase
CML
tx:
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Imatinib (Gleevec)
heartburn, significant wt loss, fatigue, history of smoking =
affirm dx :
Esophageal Cancer

barium swallow followed by endoscopy
painless hard mass solid mass in testicle
next step:
radical orchiectomy
familial colonic polyposis
genetics:
tx:
autosomal dominant
requires protocolectomy because there is a 100% risk of cancer
HER2 oncogene
detected by:
tx with:
FISH
trastuzumab and anthracycline
low grade MALT lymphoma
origin:
tx:
H. pylori
omeprazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin
target cells
microcytosis
anemia
thalassemias
NSAIDs can lead to this deficiency
iron
decreased haptoglobin
increased LDH
increased bilirubin
hemolytic anemia
phenytoin impairs absorption of this vitamin
folate
abdominal pain, constipation, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, myalgias, anemia
Basophilic stippling
Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Tx
#1 cause
EDTA or succimer
occupational
abnormal cell membrane anchor protein GP1
venous thrombosis, especially in hepatic veins
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
5-10 days after exposure
pro-thrombotic condition
BOTH arterial and venous clots
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
increased monoblasts, promonocytes
NO Auer rods
+ esterase
AML
erythroblasts with irregular outline and increased nuclear:cytoplasm ratio
Acute erythroleukemia
several Auer rods in each cell
hypergranular promyelocytes
Acute Promyelocytic leukemia
Shilling test:
diminished urinary excretion after unlabeled B12 and normal excretion after dose of intrinsic factor
2. and if diminished excretion after intrinsic factor
1. pernicious anemia
2. malabsorption syndrome (ex. short gut)
patient with renal failure, thrombocytopenia and unexplained hemolytic anemia
TTP-HUS
TTP-HUS
cause:
tx:
high accumulation of von Willebrand factor leading to platelet aggregation
tx: plasmaphoresis
Senile Purpura
cause:
perivascular connective tissue atrophy
acetaminophen overdose
administer this within how many hours?
n-acetylcysteine
within 8 hours of tylenol ingestion
tx for organophosphate poisoning
atropine
lye ingestion
next step:
early upper gastrointestinal contrast studies and/or endoscopy are critical
abdominal pain, hematemsis, hypovolemic shock, metabolic acidosis
toxic amount of:
tx:
iron poisoning
tx deferoxamine
bradycardia, AV block, hypotension, diffuse wheezing
cold, clammy extremities
OD of:
tx
Beta blockers
tx: atropine and IV fluids first
second glucagon
decreased respiratory rate, hypotension, hypothermia
OD of:
tx
Opiods
tx: naloxone (or methodone)
hyperthermia, dilated pupils, ileus, seizures, prolonged QTC, hypotension
OD on:
tx:
Tricyclics
Tx: sodium bicarbonate
mechanism of sodium bicarbonate in tricylic overdose
increases extracellular sodium thereby improving blood pressure, QRS, and decreasing incidence of arrhythmia
headache, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, anion gap metabolic acidosis
vision loss
toxic dx and tx
methanol
tx: fomepizole or ethanol
ethylene glycol leads to this organ damage
kidney damage
fluphenazine
class of drug
important side effect
typical antipsychotic
can cause hypothermia
tx for NMS
dantrolene
tx for Torsades de Point
magnesium sulfate
slurred speech, unsteady gait, drowsiness, normal pupil, mild decrease in respiratory rate
overdose on:
benzo
horizontal nystagmus, cerebellar ataxia, confusion
overdose on:
phenytoin
tremor, hyperreflexia, ataxia, seizures
overdose on:
lithium
decreased respiratory rate
miosis, sedation
overdose on:
opiods