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09/30/2015

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Term
MOA dagibitran
Definition
direct thrombin inhibitor, used as an alternative to warfarin
Term
how is the best way to switch from dagibatran to warfarin
Definition
stop the dag 3 days after you start the warfarin
Term
rhabdo vs hemolysis in the urine
Definition
both will have +urine dipstick for blood but rhabdo will be clear with no RBC under microscope, hemolysis will show hemolysis and be red
Term
what antiarthy
Definition
Term
what antiarrythmic causes lung toxicity and how
Definition
amiodarone causes interstitial pulmonitis
Term
whereisrocy k mountain spotted fever rash located
Definition
wrists and ankles
Term
MOA metformin
Definition
inhibit gluconeogenesis in the liver
Term
moa sulfonylureas
Definition
secretagogues
Term
moa of TZDs
Definition
increase insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissue
Term
what cancer is MOST likely to cause hi Ca
Definition
squam cell of lung
Term
what metabolic/electrolyte abnormalities can small cell of lung cause? prostate cancer? thyroid cancer?
Definition
small cell = siadh or cushings
prostate = siadh
thyroid = cushings
Term
#1 cause of primary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
parathyroid gland hyperplasia, usually only one gland, 10% of the time its all four
Term
when do you treat primary hyperparathyroidism surgically
Definition
if under 50 or sx +
Term
def of AKI
Definition
Cr increase of .3+ in 1-2 days OR
Cr increase over 50% baseline
Term
signs of acute intersititial nephritis
Definition
-it causes AKI
-macpap rash
-arthralgias
-fever
-usually drug cause
Term
what change in K do diuretics cause (inc or dec)
Definition
dec
Term
eye infections in newborns and timeline of presentation
Definition
1-2days chlamydia
3-5 days old gonno
Term
if no other comorbidities whats #1 line bp med
Definition
thiazides
Term
when would you chose ACEI instead of thiazide
Definition
in DM, CAD, CHF
Term
when would you chose BB instead of thiazie
Definition
hx of mI
Term
what typeof med is zolendronic acid and what are the ADEs
Definition
bisphosphonate
AKI, jaw necrosis, anemia (but check Cr before starting)
Term
when would you dc and ACEI or and ARB 2/2 kidney probs
Definition
only if Cr inc by more than 30%, less than that is ok
Term
melasma
Definition
hyperpigmentation in pregnancy
Term
presentation of hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Definition
-normal xr
-restrictive lung disease sx
-sudden onset followed by resolution then additional "attacks" upon re-exposure
Term
what effects on the parathyroid are seen in CKD
Definition
hyperparathyroidism in CKD stage 4
Term
sx of hantavirus, what carries the virus
Definition
deer mice
pulmonary syndrome
Term
erythema multiforme vs erythema migrans
Definition
-migrans seen in lymes
-multiforme can be 2/2 to unknown cause or 2/2 drug reaction, usually itches but is also a bullseye on hands and feet tho
Term
granuloma annulare
Definition
fleshy ring lesions on dorsal hands and feet
Term
cancer risk in PCOS
Definition
endometrial
Term
dose to tx gc/chlam
Definition
500mg IM ceftriaxone
1g azithromycin
Term
when suspicious for IBS what other disease do you need to r/o and when
Definition
celiacs, when they are diarrhea predominant ibs
Term
what type of HA creates a contraindication to combined OCP and why?
Definition
migraine with aura. women with migraine + aura are at sig high risk for stroke. ocp inc risk both for the migraine but also for the procoagulative state
Term
how does sevelemer work
Definition
it binds phosphate decreasing phosphate abs in the GI tract. net dec in blood phos causes feedback to parathyroid to chill out. decreased pth means decreased calcium release from bone. overall goal is to treat hyperCa in pts with CKD.
Term
treat otitis externa
Definition
topical cipro/dexa
Term
tx sleep apnea in kids diff than adults
Definition
in kids with big tonsils the first step is tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
which kidney stones form in alkaline urine thereby being treated with acidification of the urine
Definition
struvite (MAP), Calcium phosphate
Term
what is severs disease
Definition
seen in children, typically active ones. the thought is that it stems from the bones growing faster than tendons can keep up so as the Achilles tendon becomes tighter it pulls on the calcaneus (heel) and the stress to the heel creates pain.
Term
severs disease is aka, tx?
Definition
calcaneal apophysis, rest/nsaids/brace/pt
Term
at what chads score do you need to start an anticoagulant?
Definition
2, 0-1 you can do asa
Term
antiplatelets vs anticoags pre-op
Definition
pts with coronary events on antiplatelet tx need to continue thru surgery. anticoags you obvi d/c
Term
FABER + test of the hip means....
Definition
sacroilitis
Term
#1 and #2 tx for hyperthyroidism
Definition
#1 methimazole (PTU causes liver damage)
#2 radioactive ablation if meds don't work
Term
at what BMI do you consider bariatric surgery
Definition
over 40 or over 35 with obesity related comorbidities
Term
best lab test for left ventricular function
Definition
BNP
Term
generic name for flexeril
Definition
cyclobenzaprine
Term
what do you use for prophy in gbs + preggos with non critical allergy to penicillin? what if they have like anaphylyxis allergy
Definition
cefazolin. clindamycin
Term
USPTF rec on ASA
Definition
men45 -79 for mi prevention
women55-79 for stroke prevention
Term
usptf rec on AAA screen
Definition
men 65-75 with hx of smoking
Term
time frame for anticoag s/p major ortho surgery
Definition
10-14 days minimum while inpatient
35 total days including outpatient anticoag
Term
what is a common cause of apnea and arefflexia in pt with severe pre-ecclampsia
Definition
magnesium OD
Term
tx Mg toxicity
Definition
calcium gluconate
Term
Tylenol vs nsaids in liver cirrhosis
Definition
NO NSAIDS EVER. 1-2g/day of acetaminophen a day is ok
Term
well demarcated groin plaques that are coral red with woods lamp
Definition
erythrasma, from corynebacterium minnumatum
Term
tx of erythrasma
Definition
erythromycin
Term
who gets HIV testing
Definition
all pts under 65
Term
who gets dexa scan
Definition
women over 65
Term
time frame of an acute distress disorder
Definition
within 4 weeks of a trauma
Term
what type of work creates exposure to beryllium
Definition
mining
Term
how do you create support in ankle sprain
Definition
lace up ankle brace
Term
tx altitude sickness
Definition
acetazolamide 1-2 days pre exposure
Term
what antiarrtyhmic is contraI in pt with class III sysCHF
Definition
verapamil
Term
best antiD in adolescents
Definition
fluoxetine
Term
what osteoporosis med also txs vertebral fract pain
Definition
calcitonin-salmon
Term
what med is most likely to cause hypoglycemia in elderly ppl
Definition
sulfonylureas, glyburide > glipizide
Term
hyposexual dysfunctional disorder tx in women
Definition
testosterone topical
Term
tx thrombosed hemorrhoid
Definition
within 72 hours do elliptical excision
Term
what causes jarisch hervheimer rxn
Definition
treatment of syphillis
Term
what are the sx of jarisch herxheimer rxn
Definition
low grade fever, myalgia, HA
Term
in totally healthy ppl, when do you screen dm
Definition
45yo
Term
platelets, wbc and anemia type in myelodysplastic syndrome
Definition
thrombocytopenia, neutropenia & macrocytic anemia
Term
asthma types
Definition
1. mild = less than 2 wake ups in a month, alb inhaler less than twice/week, sx less than 2xs/week
2. mild persistant= alb inhaler more than twice a week but not daily, wake up more than twice a month, symptoms more than twice a week but not daily, mild interference with ADL
moderate persistant= daily
Term
catch up rules for rotavirus
Definition
do not initiate over 15 weeks and do not give after 8 months
Term
drop arm test is what and what does it indicate
Definition
raise pts arm, ask them to hold it at 90deg, it drops

=rot cuff
Term
what 2 shoulder pathologies can happen after falling onto outstretched arm, how do you tell them a part?
Definition
-rotator cuff tear
-prox humurus fracture
-weakness will only be present in rotator cuff tear
Term
mullet fracture, tx options
Definition
blow to tip of finger causes fracture involving joint space, if less than 30% of space involved just splint it straight, if over 30% may need surgery
Term
tx depression in term ill pt with v short life expectancy
Definition
stimulants like methylphenidate
Term
dec sx length of bells palsy
Definition
steroids
Term
tx marfans cardiopathy
Definition
bb
Term
what pathogens are more likely to cause lung abssess? tx?
Definition
kleb and s. aureus
clinda
Term
heelpain that is worse with first few steps of morning
Definition
plantar fascitis
Term
main diff in sx of heatstroke vs heat exhaustion
Definition
heat stroke has cns or ams signs
Term
where is iliotibial band pain located
Definition
lateral knee 2cm proximal from joint line
Term
tx options for constipation in pts on opiates
Definition
miralax(polyethylene glycol)
senna+docusate
milk of magnesia
Term
pathophys of refeeding syndrome
sx
Definition
pts that are already malnourished may have low P. then when given food their insulin increases driving more P into the intracellular space. hypophosphatemia can cause: seizures, heart fail, resp fail, hypotension, metabolic acidosis
Term
most COMMON cause of wheezing + cough with feeding in infant
Definition
reflux
Term
what sx is the main indication for surgery on an OA knee
Definition
severe pain is more important than radiological findings
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