CSE 1A Flashcards
What is the most common cause of acute pharyngitis?
Viruses like Epstein-Barr virus, Herpes simplex virus, influenza, etc
What is the most common thing you will see in pediatric patients?
Colds
What is lateral epicondylitis (aka tennis elbow)?
Inflammation of the common extensor tendon at the lateral aspect of the elbow; overuse injury
Pain in lateral epicondyle and in the forearm; pain with wrist extension
What ratio is used to assess COPD status?
FEV1/FVC
First line antibiotic of choice for the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis?
Amoxicillin
What is sinusitis?
Inflammation of the mucosal lining of 1 or more of the paranasal sinuses
Is it okay to ask elderly patients if they have any sensory deficits?
Yes! Don’t assume they do, ask.
What is Carpal tunnel syndrome?
Overuse problem due to compression of the median nerve
Tingling, numbness, and pain in the median nerve distribution
Symptoms can be constant or intermittant, but most commonly occur at night
What four groups of drugs are used to manage symptoms of URIs?
- Antihistamines (H1 blocker)
- Decongestants (sympathomimetic amines)
- Antitussives
- Expectorants
Why is patient-doctor communication important?
Improved satisfaction, improved compliance, improved decision making, better health outcomes, decreased malpractice claims
What do Metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor), carvedilol (CoReg), propanolol do?
Beta blockers (lower BP)
What inhaled corticosteroid is used in the treatment of COPD?
fluticasone
Is glucosamine sulfate safe? What is it efficacy comparable to?
Yes
NSAIDs
Four pharmacological interventions for COPD?
- Bronchodilators (beta agonists)
- Anticholinergics
- Inhaled steroids
- Combo of the above
Two instances where we care about colds?
- Complications like otitis media, sinusitis, asthma exacerbations, etc
- Preoperative evaluation for anesthesia (avoid elective anesthesia for 4-6 weeks after a URI)
Pertinent +/- for signs and symptoms associated with poor control or over control of CHF?
chest pain, dyspnea, orthopnea, lower extremity edema, sudden weight gain, low BP/fatigue from over medication, bradycardia from over medication
What drug interaction should you be concerned about in patient’s taking garlic supplements?
Blood thinners. Combination may increase bleeding tendency
What are somatoform disorders?
Variety of conditions presenting with physical/medical complaints that turn out to be “psychogenic”
Emotional distress is unconsciously, unknowingly transformed into physical distress (they’re not faking it - they’re unaware)
What two anticholinergics are used in the treatment of COPD?
ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva)
Two categories of hypertension?
Essential hypertension & secondary hypertension
Who needs a Geriatrician?
- Frail elderly
- Patients with 5 or more chronic conditions (which is 20% of the Medicare population!)
- Residents of long term care facilities
What three non-pharmacologic things are used to treat high cholesterol?
- Fish oil (although can be prescribed now)
- Garlic
- the Mediterranean diet
What is the most common clinical problem in children? Second most common?
First: URI
Second: Otitis Media
What is critical for success with a new exercise program?
Accountability
So follow up with patients to see how they’re doing


