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31 Cards in this Set
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What vitamin deficiency can occur with use of Isoniazid (INH)? |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
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What is the fundoscopic exam finding often seen with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (Pseudotumor cerebri)? |
Papilledema
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What is the ideal LDL goal in CAD patients or CAD equvialent patients?
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Less than 70 mg/dl
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What is the inheritance pattern for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)?
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Autosomal dominant. HHT is also known as Osler-Weber-Randau syndrome
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What is the most common symptom of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)? |
Epistaxis (nose bleeding)
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What are the possible agents for treating hypertension in pregnant women?
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Hydralazine, Labetalol, Alpha methyldopa
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Which pain medication should be avoided in patients who are taking SSRIs for depression? |
Tramadol (concurrent use of SSRI with tramadol can cause serotonin syndrome)
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On fundoscopic examination, which condition is associated with cherry red spots of the macula?
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Retinal artery occlusion
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Which disease is associated with decreased uroporphyringoen decarboxylase activity?
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Porphyria cutanea tarda
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Best next step after pt has tried NSAIDs / OCPs for primary dymenorrhea but symptoms persist >3 months?
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Ultrasound to rule out uterine abnormalities like fibroids
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What is the anti-depressant category of choice in patients with bulemia? |
SSRIs
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What is the main anti-depressant to be avoided in patients with seizure disorder?
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Buproprion
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Anaphlyaxis reaction is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
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Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
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Which class of anti-depressants are associated with widened QRS complex that can be treated with bicarbonate?
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
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Which statin is the drug of choice in HIV patients?
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Pravastatin
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Within what age range does USPSTF recommend one-time screening for AAA in men with a smoking history? |
65 to 75 years
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Name the supplement: Sleep aid also used for stress/anxiety relief. If combined with EtOH, can oversedate.
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Kava
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Name the supplement: Used for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Can cause headaches and/or abdominal pain/nausea.
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Saw Palmetto
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Name the supplement: Used against the common cold. Can cause nausea, rash and itchiness.
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Echinacea
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Name the supplement: Used as an anti-depressant. Can potentially induces cytochrome P450 drug metabolism.
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St. John's Wort
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Name the supplement: Used against dementia. Can increase the risk of bleeding.
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Ginkgo Biloba
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Long-term use of which potent antibiotic requires performing regular eye exams?
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Linezolid
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What is the treatment of choice of dermatitis herpetiformis?
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Dapsone
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What class of anti-depressants can be used for patients who are suffering from urge incontinence?
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TCAs (Tricyclic anti-depressants)
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What is the enzyme that converts testosterone to estradiol? |
Aromatase
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In hemochromatosis, which condition, if developed, is irreversible?
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Hypogonadism which can lead to infertility
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Which gene test should be checked before administering azaithioprine to prevent dangerous bone marrow suppression?
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TPMT gene test (thiopurine S-methyltransferase)
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What is the laboratory screening test for chronic alcohol abuse?
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Carbohydrate free transferrin level elevated
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What blood test is the initial screening test for suspected systemic mastocytosis?
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Serum tryptase level
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Strong family history of premature heart disease + patient has a low HDL. What level is likely to be elevated? |
Lipoprotein a or Lp(a)
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What vitamin or mineral deficiency is associated with rash and alopecia in patients on TPN feeding?
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Zinc deficiency
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