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acute adrenal insufficiency
acute onset of N/V, abd pain, hypoglycemia, hypotension
when will patients have howell jolly bodies
no spleen or nonfunctioning (ie sickle cell)
who have heinz bodies?
G6PD def and thalassemia--> can also have bite cells
causes of diarrhea in HIV pt
nonopportunistisc(salmonella, campylobacter, entamoeba, chlamydia, shigella, giardia) opportunistic (CMV, cryptosporidium, isopsora belli, blastocystis, MAC, HSV, adenovirus, HIV), noninfectious (kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma of GI tract)
which cause flask shaped colonic ulcers?
E. histolytica, bloody diarrhea, trophozoites on stool exam
what genetic d/o causes defective intracellular killing
chronic granulomatous disease, X linked recessive defect in NADPH oxidase
genetic cause of decreased circulating lymphocytes?
SCID (adenosine deaminase defect), HIV
impaired chemotaxis
leukocyte adhesion defect, defect in integrin beta2
cushings
severe fatigue, muscle weakness, HTN, high sugars, irritability, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypokalemic alkalosis, adrenal CORTICAL hyperplasia
uremic coagulopathy
ecchymosis and epistaxis, platelet vessel wall and platelet platelet interaction, guanidinosuccinic acid toxin, increased BT, tx: DDAVP, cryoprep and conjugated estrogens
RA
symmetric polyarthritis, anticyclic citrullinated peptide, juxta articular osteoporosis and narrowing of joint spaces, PIP and MCP most affected, TX: methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalzine, leflunomide, etanercept, infliximab, azathioprine
what affects HDL
alcohol, exercise and estrogens increase, smoking, androgens, progesterone and hypertg DECREASE HDL
what do geriatric pts need MORE of?
sodium, B12, vit D, Ca, Folate, nonheme iron
vit A def
night blindness, scaly rash, xerophthalmia (dry eyes), bitots spots, increased infections
vit A tox
pseudotumor cerebri,bone thickening, teratogenic
vit E def
anemia, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia
B2 def (riboflavin)
cheilosis, angular stomatitis, dermatitis
B6 (pyridoxine) def
peripheral neuropathy, cheilosis, stomatitis, convulsions in infants, microcytic anemia, seborrheic dermatitis
B6 (pyridozine) excess
peripheral neuropathy
selenium def
cardiomyopathy and muscle pain
selenium excess
loss of hair and nails
chromium def
impaired glucose tolerance
def in alcoholics?
folate, thiamine, phosphorus, magnesium
constrictive pericarditis
caused by surgery, radiation, viral. increased JVP, hepatomegaly, ascites, edema b/c of decreased diastolic filling and impaired CO
tx of symptomatic hyperca
bisphosphonates and loop diuretics
tx of cholecystitis due to pigmented stones (spherocytosis)
folate and splenectomy
gaucher's disease
anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, cortical bone pain, eccentric nucleoli PAS positive staining
hepatic encephalopathy
accum of ammonia, false NT, increased sensitivity of CNS to GABA(inhib), zinc def
precipitates hepatic encephalopathy
high protein diet, alkalosis, diuretics, excessive GI bleeding, narcotics, hyponotics, sedatives, meds with ammonium or amino compounds, high volume paracentesis, hepatic or systemic infection, portocaval shunts
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
GP1 is abnl, helps inhibit destruction of RBCs, intravascular hemolytic anemia with elevated bili and LDH, hepatic vein thrombosis
serum ascites albumin gradient
diff of 1.1 or greater= transudative= portal HTN - ascites from increased hydrostatic presure within the liver's capillary beds
mobitz 1
digitalis tox, increased vagal tone, inferior wall MI, dropped QRS after increasing pr
whipples disease
weight loss, diarrhea, abd pain, distension, flatulence, steatorrhea, migratory polyarthropathy, chronic cough, myocardial or valvular involvement--> CHF or regurg, pigmetnation, lymphadenopathy, PAS in lamina propram joint pain, vision abnl tx: TMP SMX or ceftriaxone
erythema induratum
nodualr eruption in pts with TB, crops of small tender, erythematous nodules involving the shins and calves
tx of ascites
sodium and water restriction --> spironolactone --> loop--> paracentesis (as long as okay renal function)
celiacs have malabsorption of..
D,K, B12, Ca, Folic acid, zinc
tuberous sclerosis
ash leaf hypopig, cardiac rhabomyomas, kidney angioleiomyomas, MR, seizures
milk alkali
hyperca, alkalosis, renal failure, low PTH
multiple system atrophy (shy drager synd)
parkinsonism, autonomic dysfunction, widespread neuro signs, orthostatic hypotension, impotence, incontinence, tx: intravascular volume expansion with fludrocortisone, salt supplemetation, alpha adrenergic, application of constrictive garments to lower body
riley day synd
ashkenazi jew, gross dysfunction of autonomic nervous system w/ severe orthostatic hypotension
ischemic/ shock liver
huge increase in transaminases with modest increase in bili and alk phos; day after they present with shock
Friedreich's ataxia
gait disturbance, pes cavus, ataxia, absent ankle jerks, frequent faills, dysarthria, concentric hypertrophic cariomyopathy, diabetes, skeletal deformities
werdnig hoffman's (infantile spinal muscualr atrophy)
prox and dsital hypotonia since birth, ormal social and language skills, tongue fibrillations
S3
LV failure, tx is diuretics
tx of close contacts of HAV pt
immunoglobulin
blood diarrhea
salmonella, shigella, Ecoli 0157H7, yersinia (pork)
Type A chronic gastritis
requires B12 replacement, from anti parietal cell antibodies
which type of ulcer is most likely h pylori
duodenal (improved with eating) also rarely malignant
posterior ulcer vs anterior
posterior (hemorrhage - gastroduodenal artery) anterior (perf)
whipples triad/ insulinoma
hypoglycemia when fasting, hypoglyemia, improvement with carbs
glucagonoma
refractory DM, migratory necrolytic erythema, mental status changes
risks for primary biliary cirrhosis
RA, sjogrens, scleroderma, F,antimitochondrial antibodies tx: ursodeoxycholic acid, colchicine or methotrexate
bronchoalveolar adenoca of lung
related to pul scars like fibrosis
multiple myeloma
plasma cells, lytic bone lesions, marrow plasmacytosis, urine and serum monoclonal proteins, back pain, renal failure, hypercalcemia, and hypervisocity syndrome
tx of supraventricular tachy
adenosine--> if doesnt work, CCB, BB, or cardioversion or carotid massage
tx of Vtach
amiodarone
CHAD score
CHF (1), HTN (1), age >75 (1), DM (1), prior stroke (2)-- 0 aspirin, >2 warfarin, 1 or 2 aspirin or warfarin
myotonic muscular dystrophy
AD, unable to release hand after handshake, all muscles are involved, nl at birth, wasting esp distal muscles of hands, posterior forearm, ant lower legs, temporal wasting, thin cheeks, V lip
when to give noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
resp distress pH<7.35 or PaCO2 >45 or resp rate >25, CONTRA in septic, hypotensive, dysrhythmic pts
TTP HUS
hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal failure, neuro symptoms, mircoganiopathic hemolytic anemia, def or autoantibody against von willebrand factor cleaving protease (ADAMTS-13), tx plasmapheresis
when to transfuse?
Hb <7-8 for CAD CHF pts if Hb<10
diabetic delayed gastric emptying
postprandial bloating, early satiety, constipation, diarrhea, tx: improve glycemic control, small meals, dopamine antagonist (metoclopramide, domperidone) before meals, bethanechol, erythromycin (promote gastric emptying), cisapride
lowering cutoff pt...
increases sensitivity but decreases specificity
fever , malaise, burning, itching in periorbital region, vesciualr rash in the distribution of the cutaneous branch of the first division of the trigem nerve, conjunctivitis and dendriform corneal ulcers characterize the eye involvement
herpes zoster opthalmicus, tx high dose acyclovir
herpes simplex keratitis
pain photophobia, decreased vision, dendritic ulcers, minute clear vesicles in the corneal epithelium
dacryocystitis
inf of lacrimal sac, obstruction of duct, pain, swelling, tenderness, redness in tear sac area, mucous or pus can be expressed
bacterial keratitis
contact lens wearers, after corneal trauma, lazy corena with central ulcer and adjacent stromal abscess, hypopyon
gallbladder ca
W, SW indians, mexicans risks: chronic gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, porcelain gallbaldder, salmonella typhi, anatomic variations, carcinogen exposure
adrenoleukodystrophy
accumulation of very long chain FA within adrenal glands, leads to adrenal insuff
temporal arteritis pts get serial CXR?
aortic aneurysm
indications for O2 therapy inCOPD
PaO2 <55, SaO2 <88, hct >55, evidence of cor pulmonale
afferent loop syndrome
bilious vomiting relieves abd pain (after billroth)
secretory diarrhea
toxins, bile acids, VIPomas
henoch schonlein purpura
GI bleeding ,abd pain, URI, rash on legs and buttocks, swelling in hands and feet, arthritis(no actual long term damage) and/or hematuria, proteinuria, IgA mesangial deposition
EKG making you think MI
flipped or flat T, ST elevation, Q waves
what is silent MI
present with CHF, shock, confusion and delirium
causes of dilated cardiomyopathy
myocarditis, alcohol, doxorubicin
tx Afib
slow V rate (digoxin, BB, CCB), if acute (cardiovert w/ amiodaron, procainamide, DC), if chronic (anti cog then cardiovert)
systolic dysfunction of heart
inadequate CO for systemic remain from decreased contractility, increased preload, increased after load, HR abnl, high output
diastolic dysfunction
decreased compliance, decreased filling, increased diastolic pressure, decrease CO, from hypertrophy or restrictive cardiomyopathy
acute endocarditis
s. aureus, s. pneumo, s. pyogenes, n. gonorrhea
subacute endocarditis
s. viridans, enterococcus, fungi, s. epidermidis
culture negative endocarditis
hemophilis, actinoacilius, cardiobacterium, eikenella, kingella
porphyria cutanea tarda
def of uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase, painless blisters, skin frailty on dorsal hand, facial hypertrichsis, and hyper pig, triggered by ethanol, estrogens, tx phlebotomy or hydroxychloroquin or interferon alpa (if they have Hep C)
dermatitis herpetiformis
pruritic papules and vesicles that appear on elbows, knees, buttocks, posterior nek and scalp, celiacs
conjugated hyperbili, what does high aminotransferases say? high alk phos?
hepatocellular if ast, alt high; intra or extra hepatic if alk phos high (next step u/s)
parkinsons
alpha synuclein, substaintia nigra, rest tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, starts as asymmetric resting tremor, basal ganglia
gram + diplococci, cocci in clusters, rods
s. pneumo; staph, listeria/ bacillus
gram- cocci, rods
neisseria,;;; pseudomonas, haemophilus, klebsiella, legionella
legionella pneumonia
GI symptoms, hypoNa, LFTs mildly elevated, diag with urinaryantigen or cx, tx quinolone or macrolide
CLL
smudge cells
CML
left shift, basophilia, marked splenomegaly
rhizopus
DM, low grade fever, bloody nasal d/x, nasal congestion, involvement of eyes withchemosis, proptosis, diplopia, nerotic turbinates, can lead to blindness, cavernous sinus thrombosis, coma
what reading is htn emergency?
>200/120
tx of progressive renal failure, encephalopathy, papilledema
malignant htn tx = reduce diastolic to 100 IV nitro, labetalol, nicardipine, fenoldopam, --> use oral BB and ace to reduce mean diastolic pressure to 100-105 over 2hrs. diuretics to reduce pul edema
polyarteritis nodosa
hep B,C, HTN, hematuria, anemia, neuropathy, weight loss, joint pain, palpable purport or ulcer on skin, p ANCA,
biopsy of takayasu
plasma cells and lymphocytes in media and adventitia, giant cells, vascular fibrosis
churg strauss
asthmatic, fatigue, malaise, mononeuropathy, rash,
mixed cryoglobulinemia
palpable purpura, proteinuria, hematuria, also arthralgias, HSM, hypocomplementemia, assoc with HCV
what type of glomerulonephritis do patients with hodgkins get?
minimal change most likely, but also focal glomerulosclerosis
which type of glomerulonephritis is assoc with ca of lung, stomach, breast, colon
membranous nephropathy
reiters
urethritis, conjunctivitis, mucocutanous lesions and arthritits, after dysenteric infection or STI
uveitis, inflammatory arthritis, negative RF
RA, pauciarticular variant
what is kleptomania assoc with?
bulimia
preseptal vs orbital cellulitis?
pain with eye movement, proptosis, decreased visual acuity orbital cellulitis, sinisitus
cavernous sinus thrombosis
periorbital edema, exophthalmos, chemosis, papilledema, dilated tortuous retinal veins, b/l
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
HIV pt, from JC virus, hemiparesis, disturbances in speech, vision, gait, multiple demyelinating non enhancing lesions with no mass effect
lights criteria
pleural fluid protein/ serum >.5, pleural fluid LDH/serum >.6, pleural LDH >2/3 of upper limite of normal for serum LDH---- exudate
complicated vs uncomplicated pleural effusion
complicated has positive gram stain, positive cx, glucose <60---> requires chest tube and abx
episcleritis
inf of episcleral tissue between conjunctiva and sclera, acute onset mild to mod discomfort, photophobia, watery d/c, diffuse or localized bulbar conjunctival injection
aspirin sensitvity syndrome
aspirin ingestion, persistent nasal blockage, brnchoconstriction, pseudo allergic reaction- prostaglandin/ leukotriene misbalance, Tx: leukotriene receptor antagonists
ALL
blasts with PAS positive, condensed nuclear chromatin, small nucleoli, scant granular cytoplasm, TdT positive (pre B pre T), 2-10yo
bartters synd
hypok, met alk, normal BP, elevated urine chloride concentration, polydipsia, polyuria, growth abdl, defective sodium reabs
lichen planus
pruritic, violaceous, flat topped papules with fine white streaks on the surface (wick ham's striae)
injection drug abuser--> tricuspid endocarditis… lung exam?
S. aureus--> vegetataions --> nodular infiltrates with cavitation
keratoacanthoma
low grade malignancy, solitary firm, round, skin colored or reddish plague, develops into nodule with central keratin plug
papulopustular then verrucous lesions that are crusted heaped up and warty with violaceous hue
blast skin lesion
increasing pH does what to ionized Ca?
decreases, by promoting binding to albumin
tx of tourettes
haloperidol or pimozide (traditional antipsychotics)
conductive hearing loss vs sensorineural hearing loss
conductive- obstruction of external sound to ear sensorineural: inner ear, cochlea or auditory nerve
otosclerosis
abnl remodeling of otic capsule autoimmune process, stapes footplate fixed to oval window --> loss of piston action, tx hearing amplification or surgical stapedectomy
etiology of hypercoag in nephrotic
increased urinary loss of antithrombin III, altered protein C and S, increased platelet aggregation, hyperfibrinogenemia (from increased hepatic synthesis), impaired fibrinolysis
tx of hypercalcemia from metastatic disease
zoledronic acid (bisphosphonate) more potent than iv saline
cirrhosis, ascites, low grade fever, abd discomfort, altered mental status, paracentesis with PMN >250 and positive ascites cx
SBP
when to suspect axillary nerve injury
deltoid malfunction (inability to extend arm) or shoulder numbness following shoulder dislocation
drug induced lupus
antihistone antibodies- hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, methyldopa, quinidine, chlorpromazine
increased risk of osteosarcoma
pagets, p53 mut, familial retinoblastoma, radiation, bone infarct
ones that met to bone
renal cell, lung, lymphoma, prostate, thyroid, breast
suppurative hidradenitis
pilonidal disease, dissecting folliculitis of the scalp and acne conglobata
dipyridamole tests for ischemia with...
inducing coronary steal
when to do valve replacement for AS?
stable, had symptoms (angina, syncope, dyspnea), having heart surgery, LVH/ small valve size/ inapprop response to exercise
cholangiosarcoma of liver
IBD, liver flukes
angiosarcoma of liver
from exposure to vinyl chloride
immunocompromised, upper and lower GI ulcers, bone marrow suppression, arthralgias, myalgias, multifocal diffuse patchy infiltrates on CXR
CMV
emphysematous cholecystitis
risks: vascular compromise, immunosuppresion, gallstones, infection; signs: RUQ pain, N/V, fever, creptitus, curvilinear line on U/S, tx: fluids/electrolytes, CCY, abx(esp against clostrideium)
major cause of morbidity and mortality in SAH
vasospasm-- prevented with CCB
S4
stiff left ventricle, long standing HTN, LVH or restrictive cardiomyopathy
hep C assoc with
glomerulonephritis, B cell lymphoma,plasmacytomas,autoimmune, lichen planus, porphyria cutanea tarda, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
interstitial cystitis
pelvic pain, urinary urgency and frequency, exacerbated by sex, bladder filling, spicy foods-- submucosal petechiae or ulcerations
atracurium
anesthesia, degraded in plasma, hydrolyzed by esterases
cerebral salt wasting syndrome
after SAH, hypoNa, increased vasopressin, increased ANP/BNP
echinococcosis cysts and species
alveolar- e. multilocularis; cystic- e. granulosis
piebaldism
lack of melanocytes, many on trunk and head, noticed at birth
post infectious glomerulonephritis, normal complement levels
IgA nephropathy (if low complement --> post streptococcal)
nail puncture wound --> osteomyelitis
pseudomonas
normocytitic anemia, thrombocytopenia, AMS, elevated retic, indirect hyperbili, mild fever, HIV +
TTP
skin and primary tb
eruptions over infected lymph nodes, scrofuloderma, facial lesions (lupus vulgaris)
acute intermittent prophyria
can be precipitated by primidone --> vague abd pain, neurologic, psych issues
Dubin johnson
jew, icterus with trigger (illness, pregnancy, oral contraceptives), increased urinary coproporphyrin I, black liver, begin
waldenstroms
abnl plasma ells, excess IgM, hyerviscosity, HSM, enlarged nodes, tired, bleed/ bruise, nigh sweats, headache, dizziness, visual problems, pain/numbness in extremities
inclusion body myositis
adult onset distal muscular weakness and atrophy, dysphagia
overdose BB
brady, hypotension, can lead to cardiogenic shock, bronchospasm, seizure, delirium, hypoglycemia tx: atropine +iv fluids --> glucagon
mitral regurg after MI
papillar muscle rupture,
tx of uric acid stones
increase fluid, decrease purine intake, alk urine with potassium, notice the urine with this stone is very acidic
calcification of solitary lung nodules
bullseye granuloma, popcorn hamatoma, calcification usually means benign
two types of impetigo, bullous and vesicular-pustular
staph (bullous) strep (vesicular)
wernicke's encephalopathy
opthaloplegia, ataxia, confusion (tx thiamine
guillian barre
peripheral motor nerves
cirrhosis and hemachromatosis increase risk for which infections
neisseria monocytogenes, yersinia, vibrio vulnificus
which to check for re-ischemia
CKMB
hemophysis, throat pain, dry cough, NO fever, wheezes, clear cxr
acute bronchitis- tx: supportive
wegeners
sinisitis, c ANCA, bloody/ purulent nasal d/c, oral ulcers, fever, weight loss, fatigue, nodular densities on xray
giant cell bone tumors
soap bubble, oval or spindle shaped intermingled with numerous multinuclear giant cells in fibrous stroma, can be locally aggressive
dominant frontal lesion
speech, language, calculation, motor
parietal lobe lesion
sensory, dom(dysphagia, dyscalculia, left/right confusion) noncom(construction apraxia, contra sensory neglect, anosognosia)
recommendations for ca oxalate urolithiasis
increase fluid nl or increased ca, decrease nacl, oxalate restriction, decrease dietary proteins, HCTZ
cause of senile purpura
perivascular connective tissue atrophy
angioedema
rapid noninflamm edema of face, limbs, genitalia, laryngeal, bowels (colicky abd pain), from C1 inhibitor def, dysfunction, destruction (from ACI, infection, dental procedure, trauma), also see low C4, high C2b, bradykinin
urinary markers of bone degeneration (elevated in pagets)
hydroxyproline, deoxypyridinoline, N telopeptide, C telopeptide
nigrastriatal pathway
substantia nigra to basal ganglia, coordination of movement, causes extrapyramidal SE of antipsychotics and symptoms of parkinsons
mesolimbic pathway
ventral tegmental to limbic, euphoria in drug use
tuberoinfundibular pathway
pathway that if suppressed will cause the hyperprolactin effects
what decreases insulin secretion
fasting, exercise
what patients go into DKA
noncompliant, high stress, infection, MI, high alcohol use
hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic coma
high glucose with profound dehydration, seizure, stroke, DM2, inf, stress
what decreases TBG leels
nephrotic, androgen use
presentation of subacute thyroiditis
enlarged thyroid, painful, symptoms of hyperthyroid, neck pain, fever, increased ESR, decreased uptake on thyroid scan
if no menstruation with medroxyprogesteron
LH/FSH (pitutary) problem
what to treat ACTH excess from paraneoplastic?
octreotide
17 alpha hydroxylase def
deoxycortisone overproduction, amenorrhea, ambigulous genitalia (men), htn
21 alpha hydroxylase def
excess androstenedione, insuff cortisol and aldo, ambiguous genitalia (female), virilization (some), precocious puberty (men), HTN
11 beta hydroxylase def
excess deoxycorticosterone, deoxyortisol, androgens, insuff cortisol and aldosterone, same as 21 alpha hydroxylase def in symptoms
tx of gastropariesis
metoclopramide
diabetes with CN palsies
usually CN III, IV,VI, resolves in 8 wks
ocular toxo
necrosis involving inner layers of retina, white fluffy lesions around retinal edema and vitrifies, encephalitis
acid fast stain with oocysts in immunocompromised pt
most likely cryptosporidium parvum (could also be isospora belli)
pt with hypoK, alk, normotension
vomiting, diuretic abuse, bartters, gitelman
how to look at thyroid nodule
TSH --> (low radionuc scan) (high or nl u/s-->FNA)
ARDS
PCWP <18 (if >18 possibly cardiogenic pul edema)
viral arthritis
symmetric small joint arthritis, resolves within 2 m tx NSAIDs
hairy cell leukemia
B cell chronic leukemia, dry tap, tartate resistant acid phosphatase, CD11c, pancytopenia, splenomegaly tx: cladribine
HSV esophagitis
multiple small well circumscribed volcano like appearance, cells ballooning degeneration and eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion- tx acyclovir
CMV esophagitis
focal substernal burning pain with odynophagia, large shallow, superficial ulcerations, intranuclear and intracytoplasmic inclusions
nocardia
pulm, cns or cutaneous , crooked, branched beaded, gram+ partially acid fast organisms tx: TMP SMX alt is minocycline
tropical sprue
malabsorb b12, folic acid, and others, fatty diarrhea, cramps, gas, weight loss, hyperactive bowel sounds, borborygmi, diag with biopsy
middle cerebral artery occlusion
contra hemiplegia, eye deviation, hemianesthesia, hemianopsia, aphasia OR hemineglect; more upper ext
anterior cerebral artery occlusion
contra weakness, akinetic mutism, emotional disturbance, dev of eye and head to side of lesion, sphincter incontinence, more lower ext
diabetic, external ear pain and discharge, granulation tissue, exacerbated by chewing, radiation to TMJ
pseudomonas tx: ceftriaxone
what mimics achalasia
neoplasm at GE junction
fanconi
aplastic anemia, abnl thumbs, short, microcephaly, hypogonadism, hypo/hyperpigmented, cafe au lait, strabismus, low set ear,s abnl middle ear, from chromosomal breaks, affect genes responsible in DNA repair
d xylose absorption abnl when?
bacterial overgrowth and celiacs
new clubbing
malignancy
what does hyponatremia say about the heart failure
it's severe-- high renin, aldo, vasopressin and norepi if <137
which type of restrictive cardiomyopathy can be reversed
hemachromatosis, restrictive = symmetric thickening, more RHF signs
ichthyosis vulgaris
gradual progression to dry scaly skin(nl at birth),esp over extensor surfaces, lizard skin, worse in winter
non caseating granulomas, increased Ca, ACE, b/l mediastinal adenopathy, erythema nodosum
sarcoid
neuroleptic malignant syndrome- confusion, fever, muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, CK 50,000
tx: drantrolene --> bromocriptine --> amantadine
indications for thyroid testing
hyponatremia, hyperlipidemia, high serum muscle enzyme
isoniazid induced hepatic injury is different from other drug causes b/c?
usually extra hepatic hypersensitivity manifestations like rash, arthralgias, fever, leukocytosis, eosinophilia,
acute monocytic leukemia
headaches, fever, weight loss, bleeding from gums or nose, gingival hyperplasia and occasional skin lesions, positive alpha nephthyl esterase test
RA, enlarged kidneys, Hepatomegaly
possibly amyloidosis
how to test for disseminated histo
urine, serum can take 4 weeks to become positive; tx itraconazole
drug induced esophagitis
tetracyclines aspirin, NSAIDs, alendronate, potassium chloride, quinidine, iron, potassium chloride
HNPCC is assoc with colon and what other type of cancer?
endometrial
tx of acute COPD flare
bronchodilators (beta agonists) antimusc (ipratropium), abx, corticosteroids, O2
lead poisoning
neuro abnl, renal disease, anemia, constipation, diff concentrating, faitgue, myalgias, anemia, tx EDTA or succimer
complications of ADPKD
hepatic cysts, valvular disease (MV prolapse, aortic regurg), colonic diverticula, abd wall and inguinal hernia
hidradenitis suppurativa
occlusion of follicular and apocrine gland, tx abc and surg excision tx I&D, abx-- comp cavernous sinus thrombosis
causes of acne in adults
steroids androgen production /do
VZV can cause what in immunocompromised
encephalitis and retinitis
scabies
worse after bath, mite burrows, tx permethrin or ivermectin
assoc with erthema nodosum
strep, preg, unknown, drugs, behcets, ibd, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis
porphyria cutanea tarda
uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase risks: alcoholism, hep C, iron overload, estrogen use, smoking
excessive perspiration
MI, TB, infection, hyperthyroid, pheo
tx of polycystic kidneys
vasopressin receptor antagonists,amlioride,
risks for RCC
smoking, cadmium, absestos
pseudohyponatremia
hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, hyperproteinemia makes it appear low
tx of WPW a fib?
cardioversion or procainimide
tx of cocaine ischemia NOT MI
benzo, aspirin, nitrates
lacunar infarcts
microarthroma, lipohyalinosis risks: HTN, diabetes
VIPoma
diarrhea, abd pain, dehydration, flushing,hypoK
productive cough pneumo vs nonproductive
s. pneumo vs influenza (tx oseltamivir, zanamivir, rimantadine, amantadine)
emphysema vs chronic bronchitis
DLco is NL in chronic bronchitis
when to intubate
CO2>50 or O2<50 or pH<7.3
cave, birds, ohio/mississippi river valley lung nodule
histo
koilocytosis and pneumonia, HIV pt
CMV
bird dropping and pneumonia
chlamydia psittaci and histo
isolated systolic HTN
decreased elasticity of arterial wall--> widened pulse pressure tx: HCTZ (could also be aortic insuff)
hyperca due to malignancy
osteolytic met, secretion of PTHrP, increased 1,25 dihydroxyvitD, increased interleukin 6
in hyperandrogenism, excess testosterone? excess DHEAS?
ovarian…. adrenal
trachoma
chlamydia infection of eye, neovascularization(pannus), follicular conjunctivitis, and nasal discharge
glucose 6 phosphatase def
doll like face, thin extremities, hepatomegaly, enlarged kidneys
ductopenia
primary biliary cirrhosis, hodgkins disease, GVHD, sarcoid, CMV, HIV, med toxicity, failing liver transplantation
constrictive pericarditis
decreased CO, venous ocerload, sharp x and y descent and pericardial knock (early heart sound after S2)
what is post exposure prophylaxis for rabies
active and passive immunization
best means of eval acute hepatitis? chronic?
liver function tests and viral serology ............ liver biopsy
primary HIV vs mono
HIV also has rash and diarrhea, mono has tonsillar exudates
iridodonesis
rapid conraction and dilation of iris and results from dislocation of lens (upward in marfans, downwards in homocystinuria)
diastolic dysfunction
heart failure with preserved LV ejection fraction-- signs of CHF, LA dilation (afib)
causes of high output heart failure
anemia, hyperthryoid, beriberi, pagets, AV fistula
nonalcoholic fatty liver dsiease
from insulin resistance, increased fat accumulation in hepatocytes by increasing the rate of lipolysis and elevating the circulating insulin level, increased proinflamm cytokines, TNF alpha, can lead to cirrhosis
causes of sinus brady
physical conditioning, exaggerated vagal activity, sick sinus syndrome, hypoglycemia, meds-- tx atropine --> transcut pacing
meniere's disease
vertigo 20min-24hr, tinnitus, hearing loss, waxes and wanes, nystagmus,dizziness tx: avoid caffeine, nicotine, high salt--> meds like diuretics, antihistamines, anticholinergics (distention of endolymphatic compartment)
leukamoid reaction
high leukocyte alk phos score
bullous pemphigoid
pruritic, IgG and C3 along BM, no mucosal involvement
acute intermittent prophyria
females, episodic (usually meds) abd pain, n/v, diarrhea, sweating, agiation, anxiety, paraesthsia, confusion, NO photosensitvity
post CCY pain
CBD stone, sphincter of oddi dysfunction, functional pain
how to test for suspected aortic dissection
TEE or CT with contrast
different types of renal casts. broad? RBC? WBC? fatty? muddy brown?
CRF, glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis/ pyelo, nephrotic, ATN
bright red, firm, friable exophytic nodules in HIV pt on face
bartonella (bacilliary angiomatosis) tx erthyromycin
adrenoleukodystrophy
excess VLCFA, see enlarged adrenals, labs show adrenal insuff
cuteanous larva migrans
from dog/cat feces helmith, pruritic erythematous papules, serpiginous reddish brown, sandbox or beaches
which disturbance of Aa gradient doesn't correct with O2
shunting--pneumonia, pul edema, vascular shunting
CHF vs COPD
CHF (bibasilar crackles, hypoxia, hypocapnia, resp alk) COPD( diffuse crackles, hypoxia, hypercapnia, resp acidosis)
pernicious anemia assoc with
intestinal type gastric cancer and carcinoid in stomach
parkinsons
dopamine, substantia nigra, lewy body, resting tremor, shuffling gate, rigidity,
huntington
CAG, AD< chorea, dementia, seizures, caudate nucleus and putamen atrophy, tx dopa antag
ant vs posterior uveitis
ant(pain photophobia, inflam of eye and keratin deposits on cornea) posterior(mild vision abnl, inflammation, retinal lesions)
trichinosis
uncooked pork, 3 phases 1(abd pain, N/V, D) 2(larval migration hypersensitivity (splinter hemorrhages, conjunctival and retinal hemorrhages, preiorbital edema, chemosis) 3( into skeletal muscle, muslce pain, tenderness, swelling ,weakness) esoinophilia
ehrlichiosis
fever, malaise, headache, n/v, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hemolysis, jaundice
babesiosis
enters RBC --> hemolysis, hemolytic anemia w/ jaundice, hemoglobinuria, renal failure, death, NO RASH, from tick
tx of high homocysteine levels
pyridoxine B6
two types of met alk
chloride sensitive (urine Cl<20, volume depletion, from thiazide,s loop, loss of gastric secretions-- tx saline) chloride resistant (cl>20, and ECF expansion, from primary hyperaldo, barter, gitelman, excessive black licorice)
hyperthyroid htn… pathophys?
hyper dynamic state, increased myocardial SE calcium sep ATPase(hypothyroid uses increased SVR)
terminal hematuria
bladder or prostate
neurtrophilic cryptitis on bowel biopsy
IBD
stroke tx in sickle cell pt
exchange transfusion
recommendations for renal calculi pts
increase fluid intake and ca, decrease protein and oxalate, decrease sodium
appendicitis pain
visceral--> somatic
riboflavin (b2) def
sore throat, hyperemic and edematous oropharynx mucosa, chelitis, stomatitis, glossitis, normocytic normochromic anemia, sebhorric dermatitis, photophobia
interventricular wall rupture
new systolic murmur Left lower sternal border
ventricular aneurysm
CHF, persistant ST changes, mitral regurg
hyperca in metastatic solid tumors
cytokines
retropharyngeal abscess
muffled voice, fever, irritability, fatigue, neck stiffness
wilson's disease
basal ganglia, liver, cornea, increased LFTs, neurosymptoms
sehorreheic dermatitis is assoc with...
parkinsons and HIV
TTP vs ITP
thrombocytopenia, renal failure, anemia, neuro dysfunction, fever vs ITP (thrombocytopenia, purpura, bruising, epistaxis)
hypothermia
<95/35, risks: ETOH old; J waves, Vtach, Vfib
pulseless-->
epi-> atropine (PEA)
rectangular envelope shaped crystals
calcium oxalate (from ethylene glycol OD)
hexagonal crystals on U/A, positive urinary cyanide nitroprusside test
defective transfer of AA (increased cystine)--> cystinuria
primary biliary cirhosis
noncaseating granulomas, infiltration with eosinophils, macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells
tx of NASH
ursodeoxycholic acid
blue when feeding, pink when cry
choanal atresia
elevation of CK and myopathy, unexplained
hypothyroidism
sympathetic opthalmia
spared eye injury, after penetrating injury to one eye, the other eye has problem (usually ant uveitis) uncovering hidden antigen, immune mediated
megaloblastic anemia, increased methylmalonic acid, increased homocysteine
B12 def, homocysteine is increased with folate an B12 def
ant mediastinal mass
Ts: teratoma, thymoma, terrible lymphoma, thyroid neoplasm
analgesic nephropathy
papillary necrosis and tubulointerstitial nephritis(WBC casts, protein in urine)
common findings in anorexics
osteoporosis, increased cholesterol and carotene, cardiac arrhythmias (prolonged QT), euthyroid sick synd, hypothal-pit axis dysfunction, hypona
choledochal cyst
dilation of intra or extra hepatic biliary ducts, anomalous pancreaticobiliary junction, can degenerate into cholangiocarcinoma
acetaminophen od tx
get levels after 4 hrs--> charcoal--> determine if need N acetylcysteine
nasal obstruction, visible nasal mass, frequent nosebleeds
angiofibroma, benign growth
which stomach ca is eradicated with tx of H. pylori
low grade mastric MALT lymphoma
most common kidney stone
calcium oxalate
infection of burns
s. aureus and pseudomonas
most common thyroid nodule
colloid nodule
enthesitis
pain at sites where ligament attaches to bone. seen at sites of recurrent stress and HLA B27 like AS, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis
test for adrenal insuff
cosyntropin test
nosebleeds during pregnancy
pyrogenic granulomas of the ant nasal septum, highly vascular
tx of herpes simplex keratitis
topical antivirals- idoxiuridine or trifluridine NO steroids
indications for open reduction
nonunion, intraarticular, blood supply compromise, multiple trauma, need for perfect realignment
sudden deafness
temporal bone fx or viral infection (returns in 2 wks)
infectious myringitis
mycoplasma, vesicles on TM, could also be from S. pneumo
risks for successful suicide
>45, depression, M, plan, prior attempts, violent behavior, drug use, recent loss, unemployment, widowed or divorced
longer vs shorter benzos
alprazolam faster, clonazepam and diazepam longer acting
MVP assoc with which psych d/o
panic d/o
refeeding synd
hypophosphatemia, CV collapse, rhabdomyolysis, confusion, seizures
Extrapyramidal
dystonia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia,akathesia
tx of dystonia or parkinsonism
anti chol or antihistamines
tx akathesia
BBs
SE of thioridazine
retinal pigmentation
normal grief vs depression
not nl to have worthlessness, psychomotor retardation, suicidal ideations
what else can elevate amylase and lipase
salivary gland or bowel injury, renal failure, ruptured tubal preg
what increases Alk phos
bone, biliary, pregnancy
what disease inability to concentrate or dilute urine
sickle cell trait or diseae
QT when Ca is low?
prolonged
SE of thiazides
hyperuricemia, calcium retention, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, hyperlipidemia, met alk hypoK
ambiguous genitalia and hypotension in F
21 hydroxylase def
tx of neurogenic bladder
cholinergics, bethanechol
pH of yeast infection
4-4.5
mcc nephrotic in adults
focal segmental
leukocytoclastic vasculitis
HSP
hyponatremia during meningitis
ADH
tx of h. pylori
PPI, clarithromycin amox (or metronidazole)
tx of salmonella or shigella
cipro/bactrim
how to protect stomach if taking NSAIDs
misoprostol, celecoxib
gastrectomy complications lead to def of?
Fe and Ca
volvulus
infant, elderly, sigmoid (sigmoidoscopy) or cecum(coffee bean- surg)
secretory diarrhea
VIPoma, gastrinoma, carcinoid, medullary thyroid ca
low stool pH
lactase insuff (6=nl)
t. whippelii
arthritis, cough, steatorrhea, fever, skin pigmentation, cardiac infx, cns, PAS+, foamy macrophages tx: bactrim or ceftriaxone
pulsus paradoxus
tamponade, tension pneumothorax, severe asthma