Combank 7 Flashcards
(60 cards)
Name the skin disease – consists of smooth, shiny dermal papules or plaques arranged in a circle or ring; papules/plaques are usually asymptomatic but can be pruritic or burning
Granuloma annulare
What is the cause of granuloma annulare?
clustering of T cells below the skin which eventually rise close enough to the skin’s surface to be observed as small papules
Granuloma annulare is seen in healthy people but it is also associated with which diseases?
Diabetes, thyroid disease, lupus, autoimmune diseases
What is the skin condition most commonly associated with celiac disease?
Dermatitis herpetiformis
How does dermatitis herpetiformis present?
intensely pruritic water filled blisters in a cluster on the buttocks, back of neck, scalp, elbows, knees, back, hairline, groin or face
What is a common cutaneous manifestation of ulcerative colitis?
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Which biliary tract disease is associated with ulcerative colitis in 70% of cases?
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
What is pyoderma gangrenosum?
chronic slow healing or non-healing ulcer most commonly seen in the lower legs
What is primary sclerosing cholangitis?
idiopathic d/o characterized by inflammation, fibrosis and strictures of bile ducts and usually presents in young men with ulcerative colitis
What are the differences between primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis?
PSC characteristically involves intra- and extra hepatic ducts, while primary biliary cirrhosis is a T-lymphocyte mediated attack on small intralobular bile ducts
What condition is commonly referred to as “pruritis w/o jaundice” and is associated with anti-mitochondrial antibodies?
primary sclerosing cirrhosis
The carina bifurcation is located behind what landmark structure and is at what level of vertebrae?
angle of Louis; 4th thoracic vertebrae
The level of vertebrae is the carotid bifurcation located?
4th cervical vertebrae
Caseous necrosis in the hilar lymph node in TB is known as?
a Ghon complex
Primary TB is usually found in what part of the lung?
lower lobe of the lung
Reactivated secondary TB is found in what part of the lung?
apex of the lung
Borderline personality d/o is more common in which gender?
Females
Name the personality d/o – displays impulsivity, suicidal tendencies, and self injurious behaviors; commonly have a hx of unstable relationships and are prone to excessive anger; commonly use splitting as a defense mechanism
Borderline personality d/o
Name the personality d/o – displays attention seeking behavior with extreme emotionality, have excessive concerns about their appearance and are commonly sexually promiscuous
Histrionic personality d/o
What stage of sleep are the deepest part of sleep where sleep walking, night terrors, and bedwetting occurs?
Stages 3-4
What is the 1st line therapy for HTN in pregnancy?
Hydralazine
Hydralazine is one of that drugs that is known to cause what, which presents as myalgias, arthralgias, lymphadenopathy, purpura, erythema nodosum, fever and positive anti-histone antibodies
drug-induced lupus
What is nifedipine and what is it used to treat?
calcium channel blocker; used to treat HTN
Are ACE inhibitors contraindicated in women?
YES
