Misc

Question 1

diazepam metabolized to

Answer 1

oxazepam

Question 2

pain w/ eye mvmt, diplopia, proptosis differential

Answer 2

orbital inflammation
infxn
tumor

Question 3

difference between acetazolamide and dexamethasone for altitude sickness

Answer 3

acetazolamide CI if sulfa allergy

Question 4

most effective for smokeless tobacco cessation

Answer 4

behavioral interventions

Question 5

when to recommend fluoride supplementation

Answer 5

> 6 mo old if primary drinking source deficient in fluoride

Question 6

tx mild to mod allergic rhinitis

Answer 6

intranasal corticosteroids

Question 7

early signs of anaphylaxis

Answer 7

pruritic mouth, scalp, palms, soles

Question 8

henoch Schönlein purpura prognosis depends on involvement of

Answer 8

kidneys

Question 9

indomethacin has more of what side effect than other NSAIDs

Answer 9

CNS effects

Question 10

what does medicare pay for

Answer 10

preventive care (vaccines, mammo, pap)

Question 11

mgmt restless leg syndrome

Answer 11

Fe supplementation if ferritin

Question 12

only med to tx hiccups

Answer 12

chlorpromazine

Question 13

pathology of hiccups

Answer 13

from phrenic n, vagus n, or thoracic sump chain

Question 14

initial tx of sensorineural hearing loss

Answer 14

oral corticosteroids or hyperbaric oxygen

Question 15

sialadenosis (B/L noninflammatory parotid gland enlargement) assoc w/

Answer 15

DM

Question 16

flashes of light + visual field defect

Answer 16

retinal detachment

Question 17

med that falsely decr PSA

Answer 17

finasteride

Question 18

Alk phos and 5’ nucleotides is dysfunction of

Answer 18

liver

Question 19

trismus (difficulty opening mouth) specific for

Answer 19

peritonsillar abscess

Question 20

hair loss associated w/ pregnancy

Answer 20

telogen effluvium

Question 21

hair loss w/ chemo

Answer 21

anagen effluvium

Question 22

risk factors for retinal vein occlusion

Answer 22

HTN

DM

Question 23

tortuous and dilated retinal veins on fundoscopy

Answer 23

retinal vein occlusion

Question 24

tx of narcolepsy

Answer 24

modafinil
stimulants like methylphenidate
amphetamines

Question 25

tx of cataplexy

Answer 25

sodium oxybate

Question 26

most common causes of hypercalcemia

Answer 26

primary hyperparathyroidism

malignancy

Question 27

tx of hypercalcemic crisis

Answer 27

IV fluids

if still not working, use IV furosemide

Question 28

sxs of hyponatremia

Answer 28

confusion

seizures

Question 29

fibromyalgia trigger points

Answer 29

medial border of scapula
posterior neck
upper outer quadrants of gluteal muscles
medial fat pads of knees

Question 30

varenicline (chantix) shouldn’t be used with

Answer 30

nicotine replacement like patches and gums (b/c varenicline reduces the reinforcing effect of nicotine)

Question 31

side effect / med interaction with ginkgo biloba

Answer 31

intracerebral bleed when used w/ ASA

Question 32

Kava ADRs

Answer 32

GI side effects

skin rashes

Question 33

Yohimbine ADR

Answer 33

hypertension

Question 34

ADR of niacin

Answer 34

hepatotoxicity

Question 35

red/purple plaque with deep swelling, itching, burning

Answer 35

pernio / chilblains (usu after cold temp exposure)

Question 36

Kava used for

Answer 36

anxiety

Question 37

herbal to tx anxiety

Answer 37

kava

Question 38

vitamins associated with olfactory loss

Answer 38

Vit A, B6, B12

Question 39

when can you start using fluoride toothpaste

Answer 39

2 yrs

Question 40

herbal to tx PMS

Answer 40

B6

chasteberry

Question 41

risk factors for macular degeneration

Answer 41

HTN

smoking