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14 Cards in this Set
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Dx
px with dyspnea, hilar lymphadenopathy and hypercalcemia |
sarcoidosis
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what characteristics are presnet in isolated pulmonary malignant nodule
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smoker
>45 yo new lesion irregular margins > 2 cm larger than previous x ray |
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what is the Rx for normal pressure hydrocephalus
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shunt from ventricle
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Rx for pseudotumor cerebri
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acetozolamide
weight loss serial LP/shunt |
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what are the indications for a px to be admitted with diverticulitis
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immunocompromised
comorbidities high fever leukocytosis unable to tolerate PO intake |
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risk factor for diverticulosis
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decreased fiber
increase fat >60 yo |
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Rx for diverticulitis
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bowel rest
broad spectrum coverage |
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Rx for diverticulitis with abscess formation
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IVF
guided per cutaneous drainage bowel rest antibiotics |
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Rx for carcinoid syndorme
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somatostatin
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Rx for carcinoid syndrome that is refractory to octreotide
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add IFNa
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next step in management in a patient younger than 50 yo with bright red blood only seen on toilet paper
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anoscopy
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MCC of acute pain and swelling of the midline sacrococcygeal skin and subcutaneous tissue
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pilonidal cyst
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MCC of recurrent LLQ abdominal pain that improves with defecation
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diverticulosis
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how are anal fissures managed
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lower food intake
stool softeners nifedipine, diltiazem, bethanachol botox partial sphicterotomy |
