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3 main drugs that cause lupus like rxn
procainamide
hydralazine
INH
main differences between nephritic and nephrotic syndrome
Both have proteinuria BUT nephrotic has LOTS of proteinuria (>3g/day)
nephritic has hematura
uveitis with bilateral hilar adenopathy
sarcoid
most common cause of both primary and secondary amenorrhea
PREGNANCY
sudden onset of pain in hips & shoulders; worse in am; cant lift hands above head
polymyalgia rheumatica
why do we give ampicillin as part of atbx regimen to infants if suspect meningitis...what are we trying to cover?
listeria
normal cath but elevated troponin; pt also had URI 2 wks prior...dx?
myocarditis
#1 drug to use in Lyme Disease?
2nd choice? (i.e if have kid <12y/o)
#1 doxy; #2 amoxicillin
most common vessel involved in ischemic stroke
MCA (supplies internal capsule)
if pt has pneumonia & also has inc LDH, what type of pneumonia
PCP (pneumocystis carinii pneumonia)
what knee test is this...knee is in 20 degress of flexion and tibia is forced forward while femur stabilized?
lachman test (tests ACL)*note that anterior drawet sign also tests ACL but knee is 80 degrees in flexion
potential complication of traumatic hyphemia
acute angle closure glaucoma (RBCs can block flow through anterior chamber)
Rheumatoid arthritis involves what joints in hands & spares what joints?
RA involves DIP joints but spares MCPs
most frequent presenting complaint in pt with brain abscess is?
HA (dull constant aching & refractive to therapy)
what bilirubin will be high if extrahepatic biliary obstruction
high direct (conjugated) bilirubin [obstruction in biliary tree; urine will be + bilirubin]
what dz is correlated with dermatitis herpetiformis
celiac sprue
male pt with mild mental retardation, small testicles, infertility, round body shape..what is dz and what is karotype
XXY; klinefelters syndrome
pt being treated for TB has central scotoma, decr VA, & loss of red/green color perception..what drug causing these probs
ethambutol (E=eye)
Salter 1-5
1: inc in Space b.w epiphyseal plate & metaphysis
2: fx Above plate (in metaphysis)
3: fx Lower (in epiphyseal plate)
4: fx Through metaphysis & epiphysis
5: REALLY BAD (comminuted frx)
appropriate wt gain for pt at 4 mo old and 1 yr
double at 4 mo; triple at 12 mo
lens shaped hemorrhage noted on head CT...dx?
epidural hematoma
where is lesion in brain if visual loss is...
-bitemporal hemianopsia?
-homonymous hemianopsia?
Bitemporal: pituitary gland
Homonymous: occipital lobe
pos/neg birefringence of crystals in joint fluid
pos birefrigence: pseudogout
neg: gout
sodium high/low in...
pre-renal ARF?
post-renal ARF?
Pre-renal: decr Na
Post-renal: normal Na
what happens to hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy murmur with Valsalva maneuver
increase
eosinophiluria is hallmark of ?
interstitial nephritis
pt has watery/bloody diarrhea with S shaped gram neg rods in stool; may have eaten uncooked chicken...what is cause & what's tx?
campylobacter...erythromycin
a vasculitis that involves small arteries & presents most commonly with pulm involvement
wegener granulomatosis
most common cause of galactorrhea and amenorrhea
pregnancy (THEN prolactinoma)
what is this describing...can't see (iritis/uveitis), cant pee (dysura), cant climb a tree (arthritis) & cant sleep with me (chlamydia)
Reiters syndrome (assoc w HLA B27)
what is koilonychia and what condition is it a sign of
spoon shaped nails---iron def anemia
what disorder assoc with philadelphia chrom in 90% of cases
CML
malignant otitis externa requires what type of tx (DM, foul discharge, fever, etc)
hospitalization and IV atbx (i.e Cipro)
child had 3 day hx of high fever & now has diffuse fine maculopapular rash. dx
Roseola
the influenza drug Amantadine is also used in what dz?
parkinsons
what is Auspitz sign?
bleeding when plaques on skin removed; indicates psoriasis
herpes zoster of ear canal aka
ramsey hunt syndrome
This drug causes gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism; at high doses it causes nystagmus, ataxia, and diplopia
Dilantin (phenytoin)
what inc likelihood that pt will precipitate calcium containing kidney stones
inc in Na intake and inc in animal protein (more so than inc Ca intake)
how is EF in diastolic heart failure
ejection fraction is normal
best option for treating uncomplicated cystitis in preg women
nitrofurantoin (macrobid) {remember that bactrim contraindicated in 3rd trimester}
what electrolyte abnormality is seen in bulimia nervosa?
hypokalemia
type 1 allergic rxn... mediated by, time frame, & caused what si/symptoms?
IgE mediated; immediate; rash to anaphylactic shock
type 2 allergic rxn...mediated by, time frame, & caused what si/symptoms?
antibody mediated (IgG & IgM); hrs to days; ITP, hemolytic anemia, cytopenia
type 3 allergic rxn...
mediated by & caused what si/symptoms?
immunde mediated (antibody-antigen attack); serum like sickness, SLE, post strep glomerulonephritis
type 4 allergic rxn...mediated by & caused what si/symptoms?
cell mediated; hashimotos, severe rash,
avulsion of extensor tendon at its insertion on distal phalanx is
mallet finger
PFTs indicate Reduced residual vol and reduced vital capacity.. what type of lung dz?
restrictive (obstructive=inc RV)
7 y/o c easy bruising, bleeding gums, ets; labs show inc bleeding time; inc aPTT; normal plts...probable dx?
von willebrand
most common cause of nephrotic syndrome
membranous nephropathy
fetus exposed to CMV at risk for?
sensorineural hearing loss
exudative pleural effusions: pleural LDH is____, pleural glucose is ____
pleural LDH is high but glucose is low
what OTC med for constipation should chronic renal insuff pts avoid
milk of magnesium
What do the following fetal monitor tracings suggest?
Early decel?
Late decel?
variable decel?
Early decel--head pressure
late decel--hypoxia
variable decel--cord compression
breast development begins __- years before menarche
breast development 2 yrs before menarche
most common malignant primary tumor of bone
osteosarcoma (most common in teenage boys)
if pt has burns, 1/2 of total fluid replacement (acc to parkland formula) should be given within the first ___ hrs
first 8 hrs then remaining half over next 16 hrs
tenderness directly over greater trochanter is most common finding of
trochanteric bursitis
rupture of extensor tendon causing flexion at PIP joint describes
Boutonniere deformity
where do medulloblastomas arise from in the brain
roof of 4th ventricle
gram stain of chlamydia?
neg b/c its intracellular
"electrical alterans" on EKG sign of
pericardial effusion (heart swinging in bag of "water: so different heights of R waves & depths of S waves)
finding on EKG that suggests multifocal atrical tachycardia
greater than 3 different O waves with varying PR intervals
what causes fetal hydantoin syndrome? (flat nasal bridge, cleft palate, hypoplasia of dital phalanges, small nails)
phenytoin
pupil small & irreg; doesnt react to direct nor consenual light, DOES accomodate...dx?
argyll robertson pupil (tertiary syphillis)
what hormone primarily responsible for sustaining pregnancy
progesterone
being a rubber industry worker puts you at risk for
bladder ca b/c involves working with toluene
"double bubble" seen on ab xray & us of newborn who is vomitting & ab distended...dx?
duodenal atresia
absorb or nonabsorbable?
Prolene?
Silk?
Vicryl?
prolene and silk are nonabsorbable;
vicryl is absorbable
what type of incontinence...loss of urine when incr in intra-ab pressure, sphincter weakness, & constant wetting
stress
thumb sign on LATERAL soft tissue xray
epiglottitis
on 3rd day after MI, pt has apical systolic murmur...dx?
papillary muscle dysfunction (causes regurg through a failing mitral valve)
3 conditions in which you cant use metformin
CHF requiring tx, renal failure, liver failure
what cranial nerve is evaluated by swinging flashlight test
CN II-Optic (measures direct & consensual response to light)
jefferson frx is frx of the
atlas (usu due to axial loading, ie something landing on head)
antidote for Heparin
protamine
pos ASO titer indicates
scarlet fever
what does ASA affect in order to cause its antiplatelet effect
thromboxane A2
2 mo old had first set of shots; 8 hrs later she became irritable & febrile...what shot is cause
P (pertussis) of DPT shot
tx for PACs (premature atrial contractions)
benign; just avoid caffeine, etoh, smoking
what is phytonadione and what is it used for
vitamin K; used in coumadin toxicity
drug of choice in wilson's dz
penicillamine
12 y/o has colle's frx...what type of splint to put him in
sugar tong
if CXR reveals lung mass with popcorn calcifications, what do you do next
order followup CXR in 6 months
difference between cushing disease and cushing syndrome
cushing disease is ACTH secreting pituitary tumor; cushing syndrome is all ppl who are cushingoid whether it be from cushing dz or another cause
which nerve root level is responsbile for weakness of hallicus longus dorsiflexion
L5
uvular deviation, trismus, & muffled voice...dx?
peritonsillar abscess
several ppl in community develop pneumonia but nothing seen on gram stain of sputum. cause of pneumonia
legionella (tx c macrolide or TCN)
bleeding into joints (hemarthrosis) will only occur with what clotting/bleeding disorder
hemophilias (will not happen in thrombocytopenia)
diarrhea, dementia, symettric dry scaling lesions on sun exposed areas...what is vitamin def
Pellegra (niacin deficiency)
inherited condition with inc in circulating unconjugated bilirubin; no long term prob other than jaundice...dx
gilberts syndrome
what complication may be noted with replacement of thyroid hormone in elderly
congestive heart failure
if suspect mono but pt is neg for epstein barr virus, what is cause of pt's illness
cmv
what increases amplitude of P wave in lead II on EKG
right atrial enlargement
you palpate double systolic pulsation on pt; what murmur will you hear
decrescendo, diastolic murmur (this is aortic regurg)
what type of hepatitis has greatest risk of substantial morbidity and mortality during pregnancy
hep E
what's high/low in Primary hyperparathyroidism:
Calcium?
phosporous?
alk phos?
calcium high
phosphorous low
alk phos high
primary derm lesion seen in lyme's disease
erythema migrans
drug class of choice for pt with benign familial essential tremor and essential htn
beta blocker
fresh frozen plasma contains ___ AND _____
all coag factors AND anticoag proteins
how to differentiate between hepatocellular and cholestatic liver disease
In cholestatic, more elevation from normal will be seen in alk phos (hepatocellular liver disease is damage to liver so alt and ast will be elevated)
how do you distinguish CVA from Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy---has loss of forehead creases
what type of lung ca causes SIADH, superior vena cava syndrome, hypercalcemia, eaton lambert syndrome (myasthenia like)
small cell
thiamine is given to alcoholics BEFORE IV glucose in order to prevent
wernicke-korsakoff syndrome (wernicke's encephalopathy)
what test is this...supine, hip & knee flexed; tibia internall rotated & valgus forces applied.
McMurrays test
CN that closes eyelids vs keeps them open
CN 7 closes eyelids (think of 7 looking like a hook)
CN 3 keeps eyelids open
drug of choice for treating tremors of EtOh withdrawal
ativan
most common congenital heart defect among children
VSD
what drug is used to tx children with enuresis
desmopressin (DDAVP)
frx described as "dinner fork deformity"
Colles frx
drug of choice for thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy
PTU (propylthiouracil) but beware b/c causes agranulocyotiss
19 y/o white Female got PE while on OCPs...what clotting condition prob predisposed her to this
factor V leiden (inactivates protein C)
noncyanotic heart defects
all the septal defects (ASD, VSD)
PDA
coaractation of aorta (for most part)
if pt has received BCG, then what induration meas constitutes + ppd
>15mm
what lab finding is most suggestive and supposrtive of mycoplasma pneumonia
elevated cold agglutinin titer
Battles sign?
ecchymosis over mastoid process---suggests basilar skull frx
increased intracranial pressure from closed head injury...pt will have
___BP
___HR
___RR
high BP
low HR and RR
screening tests for hepatocellular carcinoma in pts with cirrhosis
alpha fetoprotein
most common type of hernia affecting both sexes and all age groups
indirect inguinal hernia
what is normal ankle-brachial index and what # means claudication present
1 is normal
<0.8=claudication
most common site of acute arterial occlusion due to embolic disease
femoral artery
what nerve in jeopardy to be injured during hernia repair
ilioinguinal nerve (will have numbness on medial aspect of scrotum)
type of colon polyp that should be surgicall resected b/c of its high risk of malignancy
villous
when should annual colonoscopies begin in someone with familial adenomatous polyposis
age 10
classic barium enema finding associated with sigmoid colon cancer
apple core lesion
very common cause of LARGE bowel obstruction
adenocarcinoma
difference between direct and indirect hernia
if medial to inferior epigastric artery then direct (if lateral then indirect)
what is antiendomysial
antibody (AEA) assoc with
celiac sprue
A hospitalized patient is found with confirmed pulseless ventricular tachycardia. IV access is obtained following the second shock given. Which of the following medications is to be administered immediately?
epi
A patient with advanced AIDS complicated by toxoplasmosis presents with altered mental status, recent onset of
seizures, and focal neurologic deficits. Which of the following diagnostic studies is most helpful?
MRI (will show enhancing rings of toxo) lp contraind b/c mass effect
Normal hemoglobin A is made of what combination of heme and globin chains?
2-alphas and 2-betas
An electrocardiogram (ECG) shows a sinus rhythm with varying T wave heights, axis changes every other beat and a wandering baseline. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?
pericardial effusion (electrial alterans b/c heart floating in fluid)
first-line therapy for patients with euvolemic hyponatremia that is caused
by SIADH
restrict free water
Abduction of the shoulder against resistance helps localize pain in which of the following muscles of the shoulder
girdle?
supraspinatus
Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) are associated with
crohns disease
A 52 year-old obese patient with persistent heavy menses undergoes an endometrial biopsy and is diagnosed with
atypical adenomatous hyperplasia. What is the next step in the management of this patient?
This has a 20-30% risk to go to endometrial ca so tx ith hysterectomy
how to tx metablic acidosis due to methanol ingestion
ethanol
A patient states that he has been camping in the mountains of North Carolina for the past two weeks. He presents to
the clinic complaining of "flu-like" symptoms for the past 10-14 days however he notes that he started to develop a
slight rash on his wrist and ankles about seven days ago. Which of the following tests would provide a confirmatory
diagnosis?
The immunofluorescent assay will confirm antibodies to Rickettsia.
When evaluating jugular venous pulsations a prominent a wave represents which of the following?
The a wave corresponds to right atrial contraction. so something like atria contracting against a closed tricupsid valve would cause it
Treatment of acute renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis is best accomplished with...
IV fluids and forced alkaline
diuresis (ie with sodium bicarb)
A patient is concerned about being exposed to condyloma acuminata. Which of the following tests is most
appropriate to perform in order to better identify these lesions?
.Acetowhitening. A 3 to 5% acetic acid soln is applied to these suspected genital warts for five to ten min. Condyloma lesions will whiten and appear as circumscribed macular or papular lesions with a granular surface.
A patient presents uncertain as to whether he has completed the Hepatitis B vaccination series. What lab test would be most helpful in determining his immunization status?
Anti-HBs is the circulating antibody that develops to surface antigen in response to either past Hep B infection or to Hepatitis B immunization.
physical exam finding that is consistent with a diagnosis of lobar pneumonia?
Late inspiratory crackles
65 year-old pt who recently had anterior MI returns to clinic for follow-up six weeks after. She has no chest pain, but reports decreased exercise tolerance. ECG shows persistent ST elevation in leads V2-V4. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ventricular aneurysm
bite from which type of spider is associated c fever, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, bradycardia, hypertension, and
tachyarrhythmias?
black widow
Patients with mechanical MV prostheses should maintain an INR between ? Aortic mechanical valves
can be maintained at an INR of ?
Patients with mechanical MV prostheses should maintain an INR between 2.5-3.5. Aortic mechanical valves
can be maintained at an INR of 2.0-3.0.
40 y/o F presents with Pap smear abnormality revealing atypical glandular cells (AGUS). What is the
most appropriate intervention?
Colposcopy and endometrial sampling
A positive osmotic fragility test is seen in which of the following?
Hereditiary spherocytosis
Patients with primary adrenal insufficiency will have ------kalemia and ----natremia
hyperkalemia and hyponatremia
(adrenal gland will not produce aldosterone so kidneys will not save sodium)
what physical exam finding suggests worsening aortic stenosis
palpable thrill or LV heave with associated murmur suggests severe AS
distinctive feature of Ewing sarcoma is the radiographic appearance of?
periosteal "onion skin" reaction.
Maternal blood pressure normally decreases the most during what period of pregnancy
2nd trimester
G2P1001 female presents to the office at 11 weeks gestation c vaginal bleeding, mid-lower ab cramping, and bilateral lower pelvic discomfort. On examination, bright red blood is seen coming from cervical os. The cervix is closed. The uterus is 9-11 weeks in size by palpation. Her blood pressure is 120/70 mmHg and pulse is 96. What is the patient's most likely diagnosis?
threatened abortion
When is open reduction required for a boxers fracture?
When degree of dorsal angulation is > 40 degrees.
relatively common cause of mild isolated elevations in indirect serum bilirubin
gilberts syndrome
55 year-old female presents with a lesion on her face that is painful, bright red, with distinct raised borders. She also is complaining of fever and chills. no evidence of any marks which would show a portal of entry. what is the most likely diagnosis?
erysipelas
Pt presents with a long hx of dyspepsia refractory to maximum appropriate therapy. A recent upper GI series revealed multiple gastric and duodenal ulcerations with prominent mucosal folds. What dx do you suspect?
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is indicated in patients with stones > than ???? in size or ????
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is indicated in patients with stones greater than 6 mm in size or
intractable pain.
criteria utilized to evaluate the adequacy of a sputum sample.
presence of increased polymorphonuclear leukocytes and absence of squamous epithelial cells
Formications are most commonly associated with
Formications--sensation of insects crawling on skin and is associated with delirium
tremens from alcohol withdrawal and cocaine addiction
hormone primarily inhibits growth hormone secretion from the pituitary gland?
Somatostatin
mainstay of therapy in ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
nsaids ie indomethacin
treatment of choice in a diabetic with two or three vessel disease.
CABG
An infant born at 30 weeks' gestation begins to have respiratory difficulty shortly after birth. Examination reveals
rapid, shallow respirations at 80 per minute with associated intercostal retractions, nasal flaring and progressive
cyanosis. Chest x-ray reveals the presence of air bronchograms and diffuse bilateral atelectasis. what is the most likely diagnosis?
Respiratory distress syndrome (hyaline membrane disease) is the most common cause of respiratory distress
in a premature infant.
what mineral involved in transportation vit A, taste perception, wound healing, sperm making, fetal development
zinc
what test confirms scabies
skin scraping with immersion oil
schizophrenia thats <6 mo but >1mo
schizophreniform
prophylaxis against influenza...ie for pts who cant get flu shot due to severe allergy to eggs
rimantadine
rice water stools (profuse gray watery diarrhea with no blood or pus)
vibrio cholerae (in asia and africa)
how to diagnose CKD
GFR > 60 (which is creatinine >1.3 in F or >1.5 in M) OR albuminuria >300mg/day or 200mg albumin/g creatinine
recommended daily dose of folic acid for females of reproductive age
0.4 mg (have to inc to 4mg if high risk ie had child with neural tube defect)
best bone for intraosseous infusion of fluids
anterior tibia
TB drugs and how long to treat (assuming pt HIV neg)
isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol x6 months. (add pyroxidine)
histrionic, narcissitic, antisocial, and borderline are in what cluster of personality disorders
cluster B
difference between tangentiality and circumstantiality
thought processes
tangentiality--gets off the main pt & never get back to it
Circumstantiality--gets off main pt & eventually gets back to it
avoidant, dependant, and obsessive-compulsive are part of what personality disorder cluster
cluster C
what personality disorder is characterized by excessive detachment from social relationships and cognitive or perceptual distortions
schizotypal
difference between phimosis and paraphimosis
phimosis--tight foreskin that cant be RETRACTED over the glans
PARAPHIMOSIS-does not return after being retracted
NONTENDER beefy red ulcer in private area may be syphillis or
granuloma inguinale
test to detect primary syphillis
dark field microscopy (RPR neg during primary syphillis)
chancre or chancroid painful
chancroid is painfull
chancre (syphillis)- NO PAIn
most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children
minimal change disease
most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults
membranous nephropathy
absolute indication to begin dialysis
seizures secondary to uremia
color blindness usu limited to poor discrimination of
red and green colors
defn of legally blind
when correct vision in better eye is 20/200 or worse
when do diabetics needs oph exam
T1DM: oph exam 5 yrs after dx
T2DM: at time of dx
sudden decrease in vision with cotton wool spots
retinal vein occlusion
Marcus Gunn pupil defect associated with
optic neuritis (sudden visual loss with painful eye mvmts)
pupil that accomodates but doesnt react
argyll robertson pupil (neurosyphillis)
pupil fixed with no rxn...suspect prob with what CN
CN 3 secondary to mass lesion
if cant move eye in and down, suspect prob with what CN
CN 4 usu due to head trauma
if cant abduct eye, then suspect prob with what CN
CN 6 usu due to DM
form of melanoma that is more common in blacks than whites
acral lentiginous melanoma (palms, soles, mucous membrances, and subungual area)
what tx for scabies can you NOT give to infants < 6mo & pregnant women
Lindane
bullae are blisters that are larger than
0.5 cm
main difference b/w erythema multiforme major and minor
major involves conjunctival surfaces and mucosal surfaces
difference between carbuncles and furuncles
carbuncles (aka boils) are bigger than furuncles
6 y/o with fever, chills, sore throat, coryza, & now has fiery red facial eruption with circumoral pallor & red macules on buccal mucosa & palate
erythema infectiousum
pt has round, well circumsribed 3cm area of alopecia with exclamation point hairs..dx
alopecia areata
Rule of Nines in adults:
head: 4.5
9s: anterior chest, ab, back, buttocks, entire arm (each)
18s: entire leg (each)
private area: 1%
perifollicular purpura, corkscrew hairs, and gingival bleeding are due to what deficiency
vit C = scurvy
thickening of epidermis secondary to scratching describes
lichen simplex chronicus
hutchinson's sign
zoster rash at tip of nose (refer to ophthalmologist)
how is cervix in a missed abortion
cervix closed and firm
proper veseels in umbilical cord
2 arteries/1 vein
Nagale's rule to determine delivery date
subtract 3 from month then add 7 to first day of last menstrual period
PAP shows LSIL (low grade squamos intraepithelial lesions)..now what to do with pt?
colposcopy
worst HPV subtype
18
whats needed for reactive nonstress test
2 accelerations with fetal mvmts over a 20minute period
if pt having break through bleeding with current OCP, how to change pill to stop bleeding
change to pill with higher progestin component
how is uterus with endometriosis
fixed and retroflexed
bleeding with closed cervix
threatened ab
bleeding with dilated cervix
inevitable
fetus dead on u/s but products of conception have not been expelled
missed abortion
Reed- Sternberg cells associated with what malignancy
Hodgkins lymphoma
paradoxical condition in which clotting and hemorrhage occur simultaneously
DIC
ovarian cancer most commonly metastasized to
the peritoneal cavity
anemia associated with hyperbilirubinemia and elevated LDH suggests ____anemia
hemolytic anemia (due to ITP, DIC, TTP, blood incompatibility)
Christmas disease aka
hemophilia B (factor 9)
based on hgb/hct, pt dx'd c anemia. What lab value will differentiate iron def anemia from thalassemia minor
RDW (will be elevated in iron def anemia b/c differences in each cells width vs normal in thalasemmia
pt in sickle cell crisis,,,what IV fluid should be started
D5W (want hypotonic, hyponatremia soln b/c the lower Na & osmolality will slow sickling process)
most common cause of death in infants with sickle cell disease
sepsis
what will erthyropoietin be in aplastic anemia
high
drug of choice to tx hemolytic anemia
prednisone
hypersegmented neutrophils on peripheral smear suggest___ deficiency
B12
PT assesses ____ pathway vs PTT assesses ____ pathway
PT extrinsic
PTT intrinsic
main difference between TTP and DIC (re coag panel results)
TTP==normal coag panel
DIC==entire coag panel abnormal
pt has vertigo x20 min c fluctuating hearing loss & low freq tinnitus in one ear. hearing and tinnitus resolves after episode
menieres disease
pt has had decr hearing in right ear over several yrs. her dad had hearing probs for yrs too. weber test lateralizes to right ear. bone conduction > air conduction in R ear.
otosclerosis
what nasal condition, if found in young kids, is suggestive of cystic fibrosis
nasal polyps
elderly pt presents c slurred speech. when he protrudes her tongue it deviates to right. what CN involved
Right CN XII
12 y/o c pain/swelling along floor of mouth. pts tongue is elevated & bilateral tenderness of submandibular triangle. pt c/o dysphagia & is drooling. dx
ludwigs angina (cellulitis of mouth floor; tx: i&D and atbx)
18y/o c sore throat x days. pain now loaclized to L side of throat. "hot potato voice"; pain radiates to L ear. also c trismus (difficulty opening mouth)...dx
peritonsillar abscess
what tope of hypersensitivity immune response is noted in allergic rhinitis
type I
in mono, Monospot atays pos for how long
3-6 mo but sometimes up to one yr
major complication of meniere's disease
irreversible sensorineural hearing loss
what type of hearing loss is otosclerosis
conductive
in unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, what is result of Weber and Rinne
Weber: refer to bad ear
Rinne: AC > BC remains
antihistamines CONTRAINDICATED in otitis media!!!! why?
thickens secretions (including those in ear canal
pt is hoarse and cords move when do laryngoscopy...what 2 causes do you suspect
overuse or squamos cell ca.
pt had one half of spinal cord severed laterally to midline. she has loss of pain & temp sensation in dermatomes on L from umbilicus down...whats effect on position & vibratory sense
loss of position sense & vibratory sense on R in same dermatomes. (position & vibration will be distal to injury on same side while pain & temp sensation will be distal to injury on opposite side)
3 types of tremors
resting (as in parkinsons), intention (MS), postural (hyperthyroid)
when testing CN X, uvula deviates ______ deficit
away from
____, _____, & _____ travel in posterior column
position, vibration, and fine touch travel in posterior column
pt with myasthenia gravis should not be given what class of antibiotics
aminoglycosides(ie gentamycin)
injury to what nerve will cause hand weakness (b/c it supplies intrinsic muscles of hand) and "claw hand"
ulnar nerve
most common type of intracranial aneurysm
saccular
dementia +urinary incontinence + unsteady gait in old person =
normal pressure hydrocephalus
what happens when give opiate partial agonist drug (ir talwin or stadol) to pt addicted to narcotics
pt exhibits "narcotic withdrawal"
what type of spinal cord injury if pt has hyperesthesia of shoulders & arms & loss of motor fxn > in upper extrem vs lower extrem
central cord syndrome
nerve root responsible for these reflexes..
achilles?
patellar?
biceps?
triceps?
achilles L1-2
patellar L 3-4
biceps C 5-6
triceps C 7-8
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pt comes in with acute CVA and high BP...how to tx BP
you dont. will eventually return to baseline
pt just dx'd with MS..what med can you giver her as intial tx to "prevent" attacks
beta interferon
bimodal peak of myasthenia gravis
2nd and 3rd decade in Females
6th and 7th decade in males
sporadic episodes of vertigo and tinnitus with sensorineural hearnig loss describes/.
Meniere's disease
most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage
ruptured aneurysm