Combank Flashcards
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X linked recessive, a/w defect in BTK tyrosine kinase gene
dx?
what does this defect cause?
Bruton agammaglonulinemia
blocks maturation leading to a decrease in mature B cell, failure to generate plasma cells, and severely decreased production of all classes of immunoglobulins
insufficient opsonization of pathogens with IgG
a defect in the production of IFN-gammma describes a pt with…
what cells are responsible for this?
hyper-IgE syndrome aka Job syndrome
Helper T cells fail to produce or under-produce IFN-gamma
An OD of anticholinergic agents, such as atropine and ipratropium can be reversed with what drug?
What is the MOA?
physostigmine
AChE inhibitor
What is the reversal agent for heparin toxicity?
protamine
What is the antidote for iron toxicity?
What are ssx of iron toxicity?
What would be the cause of death if untreated?
deferoxamine
N/V d/t erosion of stomach lining
metabolic acidosis develops, along with liver and brain damage
death d/t hepatotoxicity
What is the antidote to ethylene glycol toxicity?
How does this work?
fomepizole or ethyl alcohol/ethanol
fomepizole inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase (metabolizes ethylene glycol and methanol)
Where are AT2-6 tender points located?
Where is AT2 specifically?
mid-line on sternum at the level of the corresponding rib
junction of manubrium and sternum (angle of Louis)
articulatory techniques are defined as…
low velocity, moderate to high amplitude where a joint is carried through FROM witht he goal of increased mobility
microdeletion on chromosome 7 specifically including deletion of elastin gene
William syndrome
elfin faced child
mental developmental delay
well-developed verbal skills
high calcium levels on labs bc of increased sensitivity to vitamin D
extreme friendliness toward strangers
DX?
William syndrome
microcephaly, mental developmental delay, high pitched cry or mewing in child
dx?
genetic abnormality?
Cri-du-chat
microdeletions of chromosome 5
rocker-bottom feet, microphthalmia, microcephaly, cleft-lip, holoprosencephaly, and polydactyly
dx?
genetic association?
Patau syndrome
trisomy 13
mental developmental delay, rocker-bottom feet, micrognathia, clenched hands, and congenital heart defects
Dx?
genetic abnl?
Edwards Syndrome
trisomy chromosome 18
What tender point is located in the superior aspect of the popliteal fossa either medial or lateral to the hamstring tendons?
ACL
MC type of short limb disproportionate dwarfism
what are the majority of cases due to?
achondroplasia
sporadic gene mutations and are a/w advance paternal age
What is the primary defect of achondroplasia?
involves consitutive activation of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR3)
a cell-signaling receptor that normally has a negative regulatory effect on bone growth
A pt presents with a lateral strain pattern of the sphenobasilar synchondrosis (SBS). How would you describe the axis/axes present with this?
What will the shape of the head feel like?
two vertical axes
sphenoid and occiput rotate in the same direction around two vertical axes
parallelogram
What would skin biopsy under direct immunofluorescence reveal of bullous pemphigoid?
linear deposits of IgG and C3 located at the dermoepidermal junction
What is tx for cryptococcus infection?
What is its MOA?
What are major AEs?
amphotericin B, plus flucytosine for 2 weeks, followed by fluconazole for 8 weeks
amp B - fungicidal that binds to ergosterol in the fungal plasma membrane (increases permeability to protons and monovalent cations) forming pore
hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and renal impairments
What can reduce amphotericin B nephrotoxicity?
saline loading
fever, night sweats, weight loss, progressive cough and dysphagia for solids
dx?
What does this disease arise from?
Hodgkins lymphoma
germinal centers of B cells
What CD markers do Reed-Sternberg cells express?
What cells are they found on and what might they cause?
CD15 on neutrophils and is responsible for phagocytosis and chemotaxis of neutrophils
CD30 is a tumor necrosis factor receptor protein that leads to activation of NF-kappaB (prevents apoptosis and promotes cell proliferation)
Hodgkin’s lymphoma does not express what CD markers?
pan-B cell antigens CD 19 and CD20
pan-T cell antigens CD 3 and CD 7
For a pt with an abduction restriction at the ulnohumeral joint, how would you tx it?
hold arm in extension and supination and apply a medially directed thrust to the lateral elbow