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07/04/2010

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Term
Tx for MI d/t cocaine overdose
Definition

Benzo's (lorazapam)

Ca channel blockers

Over 35 - assume CAD - do cardiac cath

Term
Immunodeficiency w/ absence of thymic shadow on newborn xray
Definition

DiGorge - hypocalcemia

 

SCID - adenosine deaminase deficiency

Term
Post op pt w/ poor urine output, BUN of 85 and Cr of 3 and clear lungs
Definition

Prerenal azotemia (ratio >20)

 

IV fluids (or blood)

Term
Vaccines not to be given in HIV
Definition

Live Vaccines: Varicella, zoster, intranasal influenza, OPV, yellow fever, BCG, anthrax, oral typhoid, smallpox

 

Exception MMR if no evidence of immunity, CD4+ count >200, and no AIDS-defining illnesses

 

HIV pts should get influenza, pneumococcal and hep B/A vaccines

Term
When to suspect thrombocytopenia in a pt on heparin
Definition

Platelet count drops >50% in a pt on heparin

 

Most feared complication is thrombosis - hypercoagulable - DVT, PE, Ischemic stroke

Term
Next step in management in a child w/ severe asthma exacerbation and persistently low 02 sat despite medication
Definition

Must maintain 02 at 92-95%

Intubate and ventilate if: cannot maintain 02 sat, cannot talk d/t work of breathing or AMS

Term
Classic presentation of pt w/ androgen insensitivity syndrome
Definition

46xy

Testes in labia

Androgen receptor defect

normal-appearing female

rudimentary vagina

absent uterus and fallopian tubes

Labs: increased testosterone, estrogen and LH

Term
MC food borne bacterial infection in US
Definition
Salmonella
Term
Classic presentation w/ hyperprolactinemia
Definition

Hypogonadism

Premenopausal female - oligo/amenorrhea, infertile, rarely galactorrhea, 

Postmenopausal female - no sx, galactorrhea

Men - decreased libido, decreased testosterone, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, decreased sperm count, impotence

Term
Lab changes w/ hyperaldosteronemia
Definition

Hypernatremia

Hypokalemia

Increased serum aldosterone (24hr)

Metabolic alkalosis

Term

Antedotes

1.  Opioids

2.  Heparin

3.  Benzo's

4.  Barbiturates

5.  CO

Definition

1.  Narcan

2.  protamine sulfate

3.  flumazenil

4.  Bicarb, dialysis, activated charcoal

5.  100% 02, hyperbaric 02

Term
Definition of primary amenorrhea
Definition

Development of secondary sexual characteristics but no period by age 16

or

no secondary sexual characteristics or period by age 13

 

 

Term
OCP's that can be given to lactating women
Definition

Avoid combo estrogen/progesterone in breast feeding

Give progestin-only pills or IM medroyprogestrone

 

post-partum = hypercoagulable!

Term
Complication arising in a pt while performing LP in a pt w/ increased ICP
Definition
Uncal herniation
Term
child presents to ER w/ mental status changes, hypoglycemia and lesions suggestive of chicken pox
Definition
Reye syndrome
Term
Most effective way to prevent bacterial meningitis in a newborn
Definition

Amp + gent to mother during labor and delivery

 

Test mother before delivery

 

MCC = GBS or e. coli

Term
Sx of meningitis vs encephalitis
Definition

Meningitis - neck pain, headache, n/v, fever

 

Encephalitis - AMS, focal neuro deficits

Term
Initial radiologic study in pts w/ TIA or stroke sx
Definition

CT w/o contrast

CTA /MRA

MRI

 

Echocardiogram

Carotid duplex ultrasound

Term
Sx of basilar artery stroke
Definition

Visual deficits

Vertigo

Contralateral full body weakness

Descreased sensation

AMS

Coma

Pontine ischemia

Term

BP goals/medications in strokes

1. Ischemic

2. Parenchymal

3. SAH

Definition

1.  BP goal >220/120 unless giving TPA, give labetalol, no nitrates!

2. BP goal <140-160/XX, give labetalol or nitroprusside

3.  BP goal <150/XX  give labetalol or nimodipine (vasospasm) no nitrates!

Term

Signs and symptoms of TCA overdose

management

Definition

Cardiotox

Neurotox

Anticholinergic sx

 

Tx - sodium bicard, benzo's for seizures, monitor for at least 6 hrs

Term
Tx for nephogenic DI caused by lithium toxicity
Definition

Stop lithium

 

Give HCTZ and amiloride

Term

1.  Acute dystonia

2. Tardive dyskinesia

Definition

1.  Muscle contraction - neck spasm - give diphenhydramine or benztropine

 

2.  chewing movements of face, wreathing - switch to new antipsychotic

Term
EEG pattern in absence seizures
Definition
Generalized 3 cycles/second spike and wave pattern
Term
Typical complain of pt w/ retinal detachment
Definition

Sudden painless onset of flashing lights or floaters

Shade being pulled down

Unilateral

Term
Tx - BPPV
Definition
dix - hallpike maneuver
Term

Categories of antidepressants

1. SSRI

2. TCA

3. MAOI

4. NDRI

5. SNRI

6. Tetracyclics

Definition

1.  fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, acetalopram, escitalopram

2.  imipramine, amitryptiline, desipramine, noretryptaline, chlomipramine, doxapin

3. phenylzine, tranylcipromine, selegiline

4.  bupropion

5. Venlafaxine, duloxetine, milnacipran, nefazidone

6.  mirtazepine, trazadone

Term
What drugs when combined w/ SSRI's are known for causing seratonin syndrome?
Definition

Other SSRI's

MAOI's

St. John's wart

SNRI's

Levadopa

Meperidine

Cocaine, amphetamine

LSD, ecstacy

Term

MCC of 

1. Sensorineural hearing loss

2.  Conductive hearing loss

Definition

1.  Presbycusis - progressive symmetric high-freq. hearing loss

2.  Otosclerosis

Term
MC complication of recurrent otitis media
Definition
Hearing Loss
Term
Elderly pt presents to ER w/ headache, dilated right pupil, reports that she fell at home 5 days ago
Definition
right-sided subdural hematoma
Term
Meds other than stimulants used to treat ADHD
Definition

TCA's

Bupropion

Alpha 2 agonists (clonidine)

Term
Meds for Tourrettes
Definition

Fluphenazine

Pimozide

Tetrabenazine

Term
Most worrisome side effects of ADHD drug atamoxetine
Definition

Increased r/o suicidal ideations

 

Liver injury

Term
Definitive treatment for epidural or subdural hematoma
Definition
Burr hole - surgical evacuation
Term
Lab abnormalities in bacterial meningitis
Definition

Decreased protein

Decreased Glucose

Increased PMN's w/ left shift

Increased opening pressure

Term
Pt comes to clinic w/ complaint of hearing loss and vertigo - on exam, TM has grayish - white pearly lesion
Definition
Cholesteotoma
Term
Tx for hyperparathyroidism d/t parathyroid hyperplasia
Definition

Remove 3.5 parathyroid glands

Mark remaining half w/ surgical clip 

Autologous transplantation

Term

Neuroleptics - potencies

1. high

2. low

3. moderate

4. Atypicals

Definition

1. haloperidol, fluphenazine, thiothixine, droperidol

2. chlorpromazine, thioridazine

3. malindone, loxapine, trifluoperazine

4. Clozapine, risperidone, aripiprazole, quetiapine, paliperidone, olanzapine

Term
mineralocorticoid used in aldosterone deficiency like adrenal insufficiency and 21 hydroxylase deficiency
Definition
fludrocortisone
Term

Lesions to areas of brain

1.  Contralateral hemibalismus

2.  Hemispatial neglect syndrome

3. Coma

4.  Poor repitition

5.  Poor vocal expression

6.  Resting tremor

7.  Intention tremor

8.  Hyperorality, hypersexuality, disinhibited behavior

9.  Personality changes

10.  Dysarthria

11. Agraphia, acaculia

 

Definition

1.  subthalamic nucleus

2.  right parietal lobe

3.  Reticular activating system

4.  Arcuate fasciculus

5.  Wernicke's area

6.  Basal ganglia

7.  Cerebellar hemisphere

8.  Bilateral amigdala lesions

9.  Frontal love

10.  cerebellar vermis

11. Left parietal lobe

Term

At what age to physicians begin to dose dexamethasone with or prior to the first dose of antibiotics in cases of suspected bacterial meningitis?

 

Definition
6 months of age
Term
Drugs commonly used in renal disease to bind phosphate in order to prevent hyperphosphatemia
Definition

Calcium carbonate

Calcium acetate

 

Do not use calcium citrate - increases Aluminum absorption

Term
Classic presentation of a pt w/ ASA overdose
Definition

Respiratory alkalosis -> mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis w/ increased anion gap

Dehydration

N/V

AMS

Tinitis

Term

Antidotes:

1.  Salicylates

2. Beta blockers or verapamil

3. Digoxin

4. Iron

5.  Copper 

6.  TPA / streptokinane

Definition

1.  Bicarb, charcoal, dialysis

2. Glucagon, insulin/glucose, calcium, atropine

3.  Anti-dig AB, charcoal, NO CALCIUM

4.  defuroxime

5.  Penicillamine

6.  Aminocaproic acid

Term
Impiric Tx for brain abscess
Definition

ABX: ceftazadine after neurosurgery

Also, vancomycin

Needle aspiration

corticosteroids

Term
Tx - cluster headaches
Definition

100% 02 by nonrebreather

Same as migraines

Term
In which patient populations are -tryptans contraindicated
Definition

CAD

Printzmetal's angina

Pregnancy

Term
Side effects of theophylline OD
Definition

Seizures

hypotension

tachyarrhythmias

hyperthermia

Term

Types of heart disease

1.  ST segment elevation in leads corresponding to perfusion of multiple coronaries

2.  Hypertension, distant heart sounds, distended neck veins

3.  Cardiac cath shows equal pressures in all four chambers

4.  Chest pain that lessens when pt leans forward

Definition

1.  Acute pericarditis

2. Cardiac tamponade (Beck's triad)

3.  constrictive pericarditis

4. pericarditis

Term
Which bp meds should be avoided in pts w/ ischemic strokes or SAH because of increase of ICP associated w/ them
Definition

Sodium nitroprusside

nitroglycerin

Term

Antidotes:

1. Antimucarinics/anticholinergics

2.  Benzo's

3. TCA's

4.  Warfarin

5.  Methanol/ ethylene glycol

6.  Arsenic

Definition

1.  physostigmine

2.  Flumazenil

3. Bicarb

4.  Vit k/ FFP

5.  Ethanol, fomepizol

6.  dimercaprol, succimer or penicillamine

Term
Sx of NMS and Tx
Definition

Muscle rigidity

Rhabdomyolysis

Hyperthermia 

Autonomic instability

AMS

 

Dantrolene, bromocriptine, amantidine, IV fluids and cooling

Term

Classes of antihypertensives contraindicated in:

1.  COPD

2. Bilat renal artery stenosis

3.  Pregnancy

4. Advanced Renal Failure

5. Gout

Definition

1.  nonselective beta blockers

2.  ACEI's ARB's

3.  ACEI's ARB's

4.  w/ hypercalemia, no ACEI's or ARB's or K+ sparring

5.  thiazides (chlorthalidone)

Term

What heart sounds are considered benign when no evidence of disease?

 

Definition

split s2 w/ inspiration

quiet early systolic murmurs

S3

Split s1

Term

Heart defects w/ following disorders

1. chromosome 22q11 deletions

2. downs

3.  Congenital rubella

4. turners

5. marfans

Definition

1.  truncus arteriosis, tetrology of fallot

2.  Endocardial cushion defects, VSD

3.  PDA, pulmonary artery stenosis

4.  coarctation

5.  Aortic root dilation/ regurg/ insufficiency

Term
Next step once a brain tumor has been identified on CT or MRI of the head
Definition
Do a full body CT and bone scan to look for metastases
Term
W's of post op fever
Definition

Wind (atalectasis, pneumonia)

Water (UTI)

Wonder Drugs (anesthesia)

"Wein" / Walking (DVT)

Wound (infection)

Sinusitis

Term

Meds for TB meningitis

 

Definition

RIPE

 

Rifampin

Isoniazide

Pyrazinamide

Ethambutol

Term
Characteristic features of a pt w/ pericarditis
Definition

Diffuse ST elevations in leads corresponding to perfusion of multiple coronaries

Pain less when leaning forward

Pericardial friction rub

Pleuritic chest pain

Cough

Fever

JVD

Term

Antidotes

1. Acetaminophen

2.  Lead

3. Cyanide

4. Methemoglobin

5.  opioid

Definition

1. N-acetylcysteine

2.  succimer, dimercarpol, EDTA

3.  sodium thiosulfade, hydroxycobalamin, amyl/sodium nitrate

4.  methylene blue, vit C

5.  Narcan


Term

50 year old male with a 25 pack year history presents with second bout of pneumonia in less than 6 months - CXR shows lobar consolidation in same location as previous pneumonia

Next step?

 

Definition
CT chest to rule out cancer
Term
Imagine study used to diagnose DVT
Definition
Compressive venous ultrasound
Term
Sx of basilar skull fracture
Definition

CSF from nose or ears

Blood behind tympanic membrane

Battle's sign (bruising over mastoids)

Raccoon eyes

Term
Tx of choice for trigeminal neuralgia
Definition
carbamazepine
Term

Tx for:

1. NPH

2. Pseudotumor cerebri

Definition

1.  Ventriculoperitoneal shunt

2.  Weight loss, acetazolamide, serial LP's, shunting

Term
Tx for guillan barre syndrome
Definition

IV Ig

or

Plasmaphoresis

 

Supportive care

 

No Corticosteroids

Term

1. Somoygi effect

VS 

2. Dawn Phenomenon

Definition

1.  When you dose too much NPH before bed time - stress hormones elevate glucose - 3am glucose will be LOW

2.  When you do not dose enough NPH before bed time - glucose slowly creeps up throughout the night - 3am glucose will be HIGH

Term
Immunodeficiency that increases risk of anaphylactic transfusion reaction
Definition
Selective IgA deficiency - allergies and URI's throughout the year
Term

First line antihypertensives in:

1. No comorbidities

2. DM

3. Heart failure

4. LVH

5.  BPH

6.  Hyperthyroid

7. Osteoporosis

8. Benign essential tremor

9.  Post-menopausal female

10.  Migraines

 

Definition

1.  Thiazides (chlorthalidone)

2. ACE's / ARB's

3. ACE's, ARB's, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists

4. ACE / ARB

5. Alpha blocker

6. beta blocker

7. Thiazides

8.  beta blocker

9.  thiazide

10. beta blocker

Term
HACEK Bacteria
Definition

H. flu

Actinobacillus

Cardiobacterium

Eikinella

Kingella

Term
At what point do pts w/ chronic COPD qualify for home 02?
Definition

02 sat < 88% on room air

peripheral edema

pulmonary htn

polycythemia

Term
Tx for localized small cell lung CA
Definition
Surgical Resection
Term
Tx for acute mesenteric ischemia
Definition

Dx w/ angiogram

bowel resection

hemicolectomy

hemodynamic monitoring

broad spectrum antibiotics

NG tube decompression

Heparin or enoxaparin

PAPAVERINE to decrease vasospasm

Term

When is rifampin prophylaxis indicated in cases of bacterial meningitis?

 

Definition

Close contacts of those w/ Neisseria

HIB

Term
Tx for Acromegaly
Definition

Transphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma

Radiation therapy if nonresectable

Octreotide or cabergaline for medical management

Term

infectious agents

1. Food poisoning from mayonnaise sitting out too long

2. rice water stools

3. diarrhea from pet feces

4. food poisoning from reheated rice

5. MCC traveler's diarrhea

6. diarrhea after course of ABX

7. Diarrhea and recent ingestion of water from a stream

8.  mild intestinal infection that can become neurocystercircosis

9.  Food poisoning from undercooked hamburger

10.  diarrhea from seafood

11. bloody diarrhea from poultry

12. diarrhea + pink eye

13. bloody diarrhea leading to liver abscess

14.  Diarrhea in an AIDS patient

15. dehydrated child w/ greenish diarrhea in winter months

Definition

1.  staph aureus

2.  vibrio or E. coli

3. yersinia enterocolitica

4. B. cereus

5. E coli

6. C. diff

7.  giardia or entamoeba histolytica

8.  tinea solium

9.  e coli

10.  vibrio 

11.  salmonella or campylobacter

12.  adenovirus

13. entamoeba histolytica

14.  cryptosporidium parvum or isospora

15. rotavirus

Term
MCC of acute pancreatitis
Definition

alchohol

gall stones

 

 

Elevated TAG's

Trauma

Drugs

Term
COPD pt presents to ER w/ tachycardia and hypotension.  During exam, begins to have seizures.  Most likely etiology?
Definition
Theophylline toxicity
Term

Antihypertensive side effects

1. First dose orthostatic hypotension

2.  Hypertrichosis

3. dry mouth, sedation, severe rebound htn

4. bradycardia, impotence, asthma exacerbation

5. reflex tachycardia

6. cough

7.  Avoid in pts w/ sulfa allergy

8.  Angioedema

9.  Development of drug induced lupus

10. cyanide toxicity

Definition

1.  alpha blockers

2. minoxidil

3. clinidine

4. beta blockers

5. vasodilators

6. ACE's

7. thiazides

8. ACE's

9. hydralazine

10. sodium nitroprusside

Term
Tx for febrile seizures
Definition

No anticonvulsants!

 

cooling

Term
Empiric tx for pneumonia in a 2 month old vs a 2 yera old
Definition

2 mo - macrolide w/ or w/o cefotaxime

 

2 yr - amoxicilln or ampicillin

Term
classic findings in henoch-schonlein purpura
Definition

palpable purpura of the buttocks and lower legs, not due to thombocytopenia!

Arthralgias

renal disease - hematuria / proteinuria

intussuception

abdominal pain/vomiting

50% have guaiac positive stool

Term

Ranson's Criteria for Prognosis in Pancreatitis

1.  Admission

2. w/in first 48 hrs after admission

Definition

1. greater than 55 yrs old

serum glucose >200

serum LDH >350 IU/L

serum AST > 250 IU/L

WBC's  > 16000/mL

 

2.  Hematocrit down by 10%

BUN increases > 5 mg/dL

serum Ca < 8mg/dL

Pa02 < 60mmHg

Base deficit >4meq/L

Fluid sequestration

Term

Tx for:

1. Entamoeba histolytica

2.  Giardia lamblia

3. Salmonella

4. shigella

5.  campylobacter

Definition

1. metronidazole

2. metronidazole

3. hydration, fluoroquinolones, TMP-SMX, 

4.  Hydration, cipro, TMP - SMX

5. hydration, erythromycin

Term

Types of lung CA w/ the following paraneoplastic syndromes

1.  Elevated ACTH ->glucocorticoid excess -> cushings syndrome

2. elevated PTHrP -> hypercalcemia

3. Elevated ADH -> SIADH -> hyponatremia

4.  Antibodies to presynaptic calcium channels -> Lambert Eaton syndrome

Definition

1. small cell

2.  squamous cell

3.  small cell 

4.  small cell 

Term

Types of Vasculitis

1.  Weak pulse in upper extremities

2. Necrotizing granulomas of lung and necrotizing glomerulonephitis

3. Necrotizing immune complex inflammation of visceral and renal vessels

4. young male smokers

5. young asian women

6. young asthmatics

7. infant/ young children - involves coronaries

8. MC vasculitis

9. a/w hep B infection

10. Occlusion of ophthalmic artery -> blindness

11. perforation of nasal septum

12. unilateral headache and jaw claudication

Definition

1. takayasu's

2. Wegener's

3. PAN

4. burger's

5. takayasu's

6. Churg Strauss

7.  Kawasaki

8.  Temporal arteritis

9. PAN

10. temporal arteritis

11. Wegener's

12. Temporal arteritis

Term

Lipid Lowering Agents:

1.  Facial flushing

2. Elevated LFT's and myositis

3. GI discomfort / bad taste

4.  Best effect on HDL

5. Best effect on TAG's / VLDL

6.  Best effect on LDL / cholesterol

7.  Binds C. diff toxin

Definition

1.  Niacin

2. statins / fibrates

3. bile acid sequestrants

4. Niacin

5. Fibrates

6. Statins

7. cholestyramine

Term
Drugs known for causing elevated prolactin levels
Definition

Phenothiazines

Risperidone

haloperidol

methyldopa

verapamil 

dopamine-depleting drugs

Term

A 4 month old presents w/ nonbilious vomiting despite changing formulas from milk-based to soy based.

Most likely etiology

Definition
pyloric stenosis
Term

Pt presents to clinic for followup and is found to have BP of 150/85.  You note in the chart that during his last visit one month ago his bp was 140/90

Next step?

Definition
Wait 2-4 weeks and recheck BP
Term

Glomerular diseases:

1. MC nephotic syndrome in children

2. IF shows granular pattern of immune complex deposition and LM shows hypercellumar glomeruli

3. IF shows linear pattern of immune complex deposition

4. Kimmelsteil wilson lesions (nodular glomerular sclerosis)

5. MC nephrotic syndrome in adults

6. EM shows loss of epithelial foot processes

7.  Nephrotic syndrome a/w Hep B

8. Nephoritic syndrome a/w HIV

9.  Anti-GBM antibodies, hematuria, hemoptysis

10. EM shows subendothelial humps, tram track apprearance

11. Nephritis, deafness, cataracts

12. LM shows crescent formation in glomeruli

13. LM shows segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis

14. Purpura on back arms, legs, abdominal pain, IgA nephropathy

15. Positive ANCA

16.  Anti-ds DNA antibodies

Definition

1. minimal change disease

2. acute post-streptococcal 

3. Goodpastures

4. Diabetic glomerulosclerosis

5. Membranous 

6. minimal change disease

7. membranoproliferative

8.  focal segmental

9.  Goodpastures

10.  membranoproliferative

11. Alports

12. Crescentic (rapidly progressive)

13. Focal segmental

14. HSP

15. Crescentic

16.  Lupus

Term
Most likely cause of aortic stenosis in a 50 year old pt
Definition
congenital bicuspid aortic valve
Term
Most likely cause of aortic regurgitation in a 70 year old pt
Definition
Senile calcifications
Term
Classic but rare EKG finding in PE
Definition
S1Q3 and inverted T wave in lead 3
Term

Most likely cause of secondary Htn:

1. hypertension in arms but low in legs

2. proteinuria

3. hypokalemia

4. tachycardia, diarrhea, heat intolerance

5. hyperkalemia

6.  episodic sweating, tachycardia

Definition

1.  Coarctation

2. renal failure

3. Conn's

4. hyperthyroid

5. renal failure / renal artery stenosis

6. Pheochromocytoma

Term
Elderly female w/ history of cholelithiasis presents w/ 5 day history of vague recurrent abdominal pain and vomiting.  What do you immediately suspect?
Definition
gall stone ileus
Term
Pt presents to ER with a very painful irreducible inguinal mass.  Next step?
Definition

Incarcerated inguinal hernia

 

Surgery

Term
Tx for hyperkalema
Definition

Calcium Gluconate

Glucose / Insulin

Beta agonists

Kaexalate

Furosemide

Sodium Bicarb

Term
Meds for pts w/ end stage renal disease
Definition

Phosphate binders

EPO (Hb goal = 11-12)

Vit D

ASA

Statins

BP/glucose control

ACEI's

 

Term
For K+ sparring diuretics
Definition

Spironolactone

Eplerinone

Emiloride

Triamterine

 

Term

Abdominal Signs

1. Deep palpation RUQ -> arrest of inspiration due to pain

2. Charcots triad (fever, jaundice, RUQ pain), hypertension, AMS

3. RLQ pain on passive extension of pain

4. RLQ pain on passive internal rotation of flexed hip

5. LUQ pain and referred shoulder pain

6. Ecchymosis of skin overlying flank

7.  Ecchymosis of skin overlying periumbilical area

Definition

1.  murphy's - acute cholecystitis

2. Reynold's pentad - cholangitis

3. Psoas sign - appendicitis

4. Obturator sign - appendicitis

5. Kerr's sign - splenic rupture

6. Gray -turner - acute pancreatitis

7.  Cullen's sign - pancreatitis

Term

x ray finding indicative of:

1. Croup

 

2: Acute epiglottitis

Definition

1.  Steeple sign

 

2. Thumb sign 

Term
Tx for RSV bronchiolitis
Definition

humidified air

racemic epinephrine 

hydration

beta 2 agonist

(ribavirin)

Term
Initial post-op fever workup
Definition

CBC

Blood / Urine Cultures

CXR

UA

DVT assessment

Term

Types of Leukemias:

1. MC neoplasm in children

2. MC leukemia in adults

3. Philadelphia chromosome almost always seen

4. Smudge cells on peripheral smear

5. Peripheral blasts PAS and tDd positive

6. peripheral blasts PAS -ve and myeloperoxidase positive and have Auer rods

7.  Pancytopenia in a Downs Syndrome Pt

Definition

1. ALL

2. CLL

3. CML

4. CLL

5. ALL

6. AML

7. ALL

Term
Next step in management of testicular torsion confirmed on U/S
Definition

Manual detorsion

 

Bilateral orchipexy

Term
Causes of hypovolemic hyponatremia
Definition

Thiazides

Addisons

Fluid loss, sweating, burns, vomiting, diarrhea

Fluid replacement w/ water

Term
Fever, rash, elevated creatinine, eosinophilia
Definition
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Term

1. Primary biliary cirrhosis

VS

2. Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Definition

1. Associate w/ other autoimmune diseases, antimitochondrial antibodies, ANA females

 

2.  P-ANCA positive, males, a/w ulcerative colitis, ERCP - beads on a string - alternating dilations and strictures

Term
Tx for Whipple disease
Definition
TMP-SMX for a year
Term

Hepatitis:

1. HBsAg

2. Anti-HBs

3. HBcAg

4. Anti-HBc

5.  HBeAg

6. Anti-HBe

Definition

1. Detectable during entire symptomatic phase and suggests infectivity

2. Appears after successful HBV vaccination or clearance of HBsAg; detectable for life; indicator of non-infectivity and immunity

3.  Not detectable in serum - normally sequestered w/in HBsAg coat

4. Detectable long after pt recovers; IgM = acute phase and IgG = chronic phase; IgM anti-HbC = most specific marker for dx of acute HepB

5. Indicates active viral replication and infectivity; a/w presence of HBV DNA

6. Suggests cessation of active viral replication and low infectivity

Term

Differentials for ground glass appearance on CXR

 

Definition

ARDS

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Interstitial pneumonia

pulmonary edema (ie CHF)

pulmonary hemorrhage

PCP pneumonia

Term
Medication to close a PDA
Definition
Indomethacin
Term
Complications for electrical burns
Definition

Compartment syndrome

Cardiac dysrhythmias

Bony injuries

myoglobinuria ->renal failure 

Neuro disturbances

Term
Eye abnormality w/ CN III injury
Definition

Fixed and dilated pupil

Eye looks down and out

Term

Blood cell pathologies:

1. a/w EBV

2. Reed-Sturnberg cells, cervical lymphadenopathy, night sweats

3. Bence-Jones proteins, osteolytic lesions, high calcium (local osteolytic factors)

4. Translocation 14;18

5.  MC lymphoma in US

6. Translocation 8;14

7.  Translocation 9;22

8. MC form of Hodgekins

9. Starry sky pattern

10.  High hematocrit / hemoglobin, pruritis, burning pains in hands and feet

11.  Hairy projections of cells, splenomegaly

Definition

1.  Burkitt's

2. Hodgekins

3. Multiple myeloma

4. Follicular

5. diffuse large B cell

6. Burkitts

7. CML

8. Nodular Sclerosing

9.  Burkitt's

10. PCV

11. Hairy Cell Leukemia

Term
Orbital Cellulitis VS periorbital cellulitis
Definition
Orbital cellulitis will have eye pain, diplopia, pain w/ eye movement, decreased vision, proptosis
Term
Contraindications to Bupropion
Definition

MAOI's in the last two weeks

Bulemia

Seizure disorder

Benzo or Alcohol w/d

Term
Tx:  Seratonin syndrome
Definition

Stop agent

Benzo's

Paralysis

Supportive care

Term

BPPV

Dx

Tx

Definition

Dx - Eply maneuver

 

Tx  Dix-Hallpike Maneuver

Term

Antidotes:

1. Anticholinesterases

2. Mercury

3. CO

4. Heparin

5. IZD

 

Definition

1. Atropine, pralidoxime

2. Dimercaprol, succimer

3.  100% 02 or hyperbaric 02

4.  Protamine sulfate

5. B6 (pyridoxine)

Term

Types of Heart Murmurs

1. Diastolic murmur heard best in left sternum - increases w/ inspiration

2. Late diastolic murmur w/ opening snap

3. systolic murmur heard best in right second interspace

4.  Systolic murmur heard best in left second interspace

5. late systolic murmur heard best at apex

6. diastolic murmur w/ widened pulse pressure

7. Holosystolic murmur louder w/ inspiration at left lower sturnum

8. Holosystolic murmur heard best at apex and radiates to axilla

Definition

1. tricuspid stenosis

2. mitral stenosis

3. aortic stenosis

4. pulmonic stenosis

5. mitral prolapse

6.  Aortic Regurg

7. Tricuspid regurg

8. Mitral regurg

Term

1. schizotypal

2. schizophrenia

3. schizoaffective

4. schizoid

5. schozophreniform

6. Brief psychotic disorder

Definition

1. wacky dress, odd thoughts

2. sx > 6 mo

3. sx w/ mood disorder

4. voluntary social isolation

5. sx < 6 mo

6. psychosis w/ duration < 1 month

Term
Ddx: lens dislocation
Definition

Marfans 

Homocysteinuria

Alports

Term

Tx:

1. Macular Degeneration

 

2. Retinal Detachment

Definition

1. Intravitrious ranavizumab, Vit E and C

 

2. Laser photocoagulation

Term

Next Step:

1. Pelvic fracture + DPL shows blood in pelvis

2.  Pelvic fracture + DPL shows urine in pelvis

3. Pelvic fracture + DPL shows nothing + hemodynamic stability

4. Blunt abdominal trauma + unstable vitals + FAST shows fluid in pelvis

5. Blunt abdominal trauma +unstable vitals + FAST shows no fluid in pelvis

6. Blunt abdominal trauma +unstable vitals + FAST inconclusive

7.  Blunt abdominal trauma + stable vitals

8. Abdominal stab wound +hypotensive  or signs of peritonitis

Definition

1. emergent laparotomy

2. urgent laparotomy

3. Angiography w/ possible embolectomy (retroperitoneal hemorrhage)

4. Urgent Laparotomy

5. Angiography w/ possible embolectomy (retroperitoneal hemorrhage)

6. DPL

7. CT of abdomen and pelvis

8. Emergent Laparotomy

Term
Jones Criteria for RF
Definition

Major :Joints (polyarthritis, hot/swollen joints)

Heart (carditis, valve damage)

Nodules (subcutaneous extensor surfaces)

Erythema nodosum (painless rash)

Sydenham's choria

 

Minor: Previous RF

EKG w/ PR prolongation

Arthralgias

CRP and ESR elevated

Elevated Temp

Term
Why is thiamine given in glucose infusion to alcoholics w/ hyperglycemia
Definition
Prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy
Term
Meds for Cerebral Palsy to Alleviate Contractures
Definition

Botox injections

Bracing

Dantrolene

Benzo's

Baclofen

PT

Term

Common primary brain tumors in :

1. Adults

2. Children

Definition

1. Metastases, GBM, Meningioma, Schwannoma

 

2. Medulloblastoma, astrocytoma, ependymoma

Term

Vasopressors:

1. theoretically causes renal vasodilation

2. high doses optimize alpha one vasoconstriction

3. ADH analog

4. Anaphylactic shock

5. septic shock

6. Cardiogenic shock

7. Vasocontriction/bradycardia

 

Definition

1. dopamine

2. epinephrine

3. vasopressin

4. epinephrine

5. norepinephrine

6. dobutamine

7. phenylephrine

Term
Next step in evaluating penetrating injuries to zones of neck
Definition

Zone 1: CT angio 

 

Zone 2: surgical exploration

 

Zone 3: CT angio and triple endoscopy

Term

EKG in WPW

 

 

Definition

Delta Wave

 

Reentry / accessory bundle of Kent

Term
How is SVT due to WPW treated
Definition

Give amiodarone or procainamide / ablation

 

Do NOT give Adenosine

Term
Most sensitive and specific lab test for chronic pancreatitis
Definition
low fecal elastase levels
Term
Supplements given to pregnant women on anticonvulsants
Definition

Folic Acid (4mg)

Vitamin K during last month of pregnancy 

Term
Next step of AGUS pap smear
Definition

Culposcopy

Endometrial Currettage

>35 - endometrial biopsy

Term

Compare iron levels, ferritin and transferrin in :

1. Iron deficiency anemia

 

2. Chronic disease

Definition

1. Iron low, ferritin low, transferrin increased

 

2. Iron low, ferritin high, transferrin decreased

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