Exam 3 - GU Flashcards
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When do testes descend into scrotum?
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4-6 weeks before birth
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Etiology of Cryptorchidism
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Gubernaculum is not firmly attached to the scrotum causing the testis to not be pulled into the scrotum
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Complications from Cryptorchidism?
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- Infertility. Worse with bilateral.
- Testicular cancer, even if corrected.
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Is ultrasound in cryptorchidism warranted prior to referral?
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No. Doesn’t help with decision making process.
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At what point/age should surgery be used to correct cryptorchidism?
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If no spontaneous descent by 6 months of age. Surgery within 1 year.
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What to counsel PT with hx of cryptorchidism?
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Long-term risk of infertility and cancer risk.
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First step in work-up for cryptorchidism?
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Consult with specialist
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How to definitely diagnose and treat cryptorchidism?
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Laparoscopy
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What type of hernia is seen with cryptorchidism?
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Inguinal hernia
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Inguinal hernia due to patent…?
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Patent processes vaginalis
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When does the Processes Vaginalis normally close?
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Within the first year of life
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Who gets Acquires Hydrocele? How?
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Adults. Injury, infection, or inflammation.
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Are pediatric hydrocele acquired or congenital?
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Congenital. Resolve within 1st year of life.
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A patient Processus Vaginalis causes what type of Hydrocele?
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Communicating Hydrocele
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When are Communicating Hydroceles usually discovered?
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Infancy
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What are Noncommunicating Hydroceles due to?
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Minor trauma, inflammation
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Acute Reactive Hydrocele due to
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Epididymitis, testicular torsion, varicocele operation, or testicular tumor
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What is a Hydrocele?
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Cystic collection of fluid in testicle. Main cause of painless scrotal swelling.
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Can a Hydrocele be transilluminated?
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Yes!
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What sort of imaging for Hydrocele? What to evaluate for
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Scrotal Ultrasound- to evaluate for reactive hydrocele due to testicular neoplasm or other etiology
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Tx for Idiopathic Hydrocele?
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Oservation only. Surgical treatment only if increase pressure, pain, or chronic irritation of scrotal skin
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Tx for Communicating Hydrocele?
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Surgical closure of patent Processes Vaginalis
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Etiology of Varicocele?
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Dilation of panpiniform plexus. Left side 95% of time.
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Why left side worse in Varicocele?
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Left spermatic vein enters left renal vein at 90 degree angle
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How does Varicocele cause male infertility?
Increased temp from increased venous flow inhibits spermatogenesis.
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PE of Varicocele?
"Bag of worms"
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What positon should a PT be in when examining for Varicocele?
Upright. Will disappear when supine.
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DX for Varicocele?
Scrotal ultrasound
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Etiology of Epididymitis? (Hint: diff for children and adults)
Children=Viral from mumps
| Adults=Chlamydia under 35; E Coli or Kleb over 35
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Raped or insidious onset in Epididymitis?
Insidious
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S/Sx or Epididymitis?
Gradual over few days. Unilateral scrotal pain, erythema, swelling.
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Phren's sign in Epididymitis?
Yes. Relief of pain with elevation of scrotum.
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Cremasteric reflex in Epididymitis?
Yes. Normal.
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Dx of Epididymitis?
UA=Pyuria or bacteruria
| Scrotal US=enlarged epididymis, increased testicular flow
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Etiology of Orchitis?
Viral!
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What is Orthitis?
Acute inflammation of testis secondary to infection
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PE of Orchitis?
Very swollen and painful testis
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What important to rule out with Orthitis?
Testicular torsion
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Tx for Orchitis? Abx?
Supportive. Bed rest, hot/cold packs, analgesia, scrotal elevation.
Under 35 and sex-active=Ceft+Doxy or Ceft+Azith
Over 35=Add FLQ or Bactrim for Gram Negative coverage
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Etiology in Testicular Torsion?
Spermatic cord twists and cuts off testicular blood supply. 180-720 degree twist.
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Which side affected more in Testicular Torsion?
Left more than right
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What is Bell Clapper deformity?
Hanging testy not attached to gubernaculum. In Testicular Torsion.
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How does PT with Testicular Torsion walk?
Hunched over
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S/Sx of Testicular Torsion?
Severe pain, N/V; red, swollen, tender scrotum
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Testicular Torsion transilluminates?
NO! Non-illuminating mass.
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Tunica Vaginalis and Testicular Torsion?
inappropriately high attachment of the tunica vaginalis ->testicle rotates freely on the spermatic cord within the tunica vaginalis
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Phren Sign in Testicular Torsion?
NO!!!!!
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Onset of pain in Testicular Torsion?
Sudden! Severe!
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Cremasteric Reflex in Testicular Torsion?
NO!
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Tx of Testicular Torsion?
Surgery to detorse within 6h to save the testicle
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What is Phimosis?
Foreskin can't be retracted over glans penis
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When is Phimosis treated?
Difficulty urinating or with sex
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Tx for Phimosis?
Steroid creams, manual stretching, change masturbation habits, presomething, circumcision
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What is Paraphimosis?
Foreskin unable to be retracted back from behind the glans penis. Causes ischemia to glans penis!
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Paraphimosis only occurs in who?
Uncircumcised or partially circumcised
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Is Paraphimosis a urological emergency?
YES!
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What can paraphimosis cause?
Gangrene and autoamputation!
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Tx options for Paraphimosis?
Conservative=gentle retraction of foreskin
| Surgery=dorsal slit, then circumcision
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How is kidney stone formed?
Normally soluble material (Ca, PO4, uric acid) supersaturates the urine and begins the process of crystal formation
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What are 60-80% of kidney stones made of?
Calcium stones. Ca oxalate > Ca phosphate
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How does dehydration cause kidney stones?
Increased urine concentration
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Stuvite Stones go along with which infection
UTI
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S/Sx of nephrolithiasis?
Severe unilateral flank pain radiating to groin/testicle/labia. Pacing, rocking, writhing motion and unable to find position of comfort.
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Stone in kidney causes pain where?
Vague flank pain, hematuria
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Stone in Prox Ureter causes pain where?
Renal colic, flank pain, upper abd pain
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Stone in midureter causes pain where?
Renal colic, flank pain, anterior abdomen/groin pain
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Stone in dister ureter causes pain where?
Renal colic, flank pain, dysuria, urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy, ant abd/groin pain, testicular/labial pain,
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Is ultrasound good for dx kidney stones? Who gets U/S?
Nope, only good for hydronephrosis. Patients who should avoid radiation, including children, pregnant women and woman in childbearing age.
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Test of choice for kidney stones? Who not?
Noncontrast helical CT.
Not first-line for preggers, children, or gyn etiology
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Tx of kidney stones?
IV hydration, analgesics (NSAIDs, Keterolac), narcotics. Admit to hosp if can't PO meds or drink.
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What should PT do with urine when passing kidney stone?
Strain urine and bring in stone for analysis
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When to call urology for kidney stones?
Stone ≥6mm, multiple stones, preggers, blocking ureter (hydronephrosis), more than 2 weeks with stone
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Tx for kidney stone >5mm?
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
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PT with kidney stone should be made to pee out how much?
2L/day
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Tx for Staghorn Calculi?
PNL surgical then PNL and ECSW (shockwave)
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What type of stone and how many calycies are Staghorn Calculi?
Struvite stone. At least 2 calycies.
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When do to metabolic workup on nephrolithiasis PT?
After second stone
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What test guides further dx and tx of nephrolithiasis?
24h urinalysis
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Nephrolithiasis dietary counseling?
Reduce dietary sodium, Reduce dietary animal protein, Increase po fluid intake such that 2L/d urinary output
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What does the Prostate do?
Secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm
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Two most common bacteria in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis?
E coli and Pseudomonas
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Route of infection in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis? Who gets the most?
Ascent of infected urine up the urethra into prostatic ducts. Occurs most in young and middle-aged men
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DRE findings in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis?
Exquistely tender prostate. Warm and erythematous prostate.
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UA and CBC in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis?
CBC=Leukocytosis w/left shift.
| UA=pyuria, bacteruria, hematuria
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When to image Acute Bacterial Prostatitis? What to think?
CT or MR if no improvement in 48h. Think prostate abscess.
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When to admit Acute Bacterial Prostatitis?
Septic, can't do PO abx, multiple comorbidities
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Which abx for Acute Bacterial Prostatitis?
FLQs or Bactrim for 4-6 weeks
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Which bacteria in Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Most common E Coli
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When does Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis develop?
After acute prostatitis infection which progresses into chronic
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How does Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis present?
Some is ASx. Irritative voiding that won't go away, dull pelvic or perianal pain.
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Is prostate tender in Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Not tender! Feels boggy, firm, or normal.
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UA results normal in Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Often normal
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How to increase UA/culture yield in Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Prostate massage
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Tx of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?
Bactrim for 6-12 weeks.
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What is the most common Prostatic sydrome?
Inflammatory Prostatitis
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Etiology of Inflammatory Prostatitis?
Unknown
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Inflammatory Prostatitis aka?
Lance Armstrong Syndrome
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Inflammatory Prostatitis identical in S/Sx to what?
Chronic Prostatitis
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Labs in Inflammatory Prostatitis?
Normal!
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Tx of Inflammatory Prostatitis?
NSAIDS.
| Trials of abx directed at ureaplasma, mycoplasma, and chlamydia.
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What is most common cause of acute onset of scrotal pain in adults?
Epididymitis
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Epididymitis pain unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
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Epididymitis pain radiates to where?
Flank
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Does Epididymitis alter the Cremasteric Reflex?
No. Unaltered!
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Epididymitis caused by which gram negative diplococci?
Gonorrhea
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Epididymitis with no organisms but increased WBC caused by?
Chlamydia or non-gonococcal urethritis
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Tx Epididymitis d/t gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Doxy + Ceft for 10-21 days
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Tx Epididymitis not d/t sexually transmitted?
Bactrim, Cipro
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Tx of Orchitis?
DEC and Anthel 10-14 days
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What is Urethritis?
Inflammation of the urethra
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Urethritis commonly a manifestiation of what?
STD
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Urethritis two classifications?
Gonococcal or Non-gonococcal
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Urethritis most commonly from which 2 bacteria?
N. gonorrhoeae
| C. trachomatis
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PE in Urethritis?
Brown/green discharge
| Pruritus and burning at the urethral meatus
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What sort of UA in Urethritis?
First catch urine WITHOUT cleaning
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Tx for gonorrhea Urethritis?
250mg Ceftriaxone IM + 1 gram Azithromycin PO. Doxycycline BID for 7 days can be given with ceftriaxone.
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Tx of chlamydia Urethritis?
Azithromycin 1 gram PO x 1
Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days
Erythromycin 500 mg PO QID x 7 days
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Which med causes a LOT of urinary incontinence
Anticholinergics
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Nocturia definition
>2 pee when sleeping
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Which sacral nerves are perianal innervations?
S2-S4
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What sort of test should women with urinary incontinence have?
Stress test with full bladder and standing. Relax and cough.
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In men with a large Post Void Residual volume what test?
Renal U/S
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Lifestyle change in Urinary Incontinence?
2L UO daily, avoid caffeine
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Urinary Incontinence med?
Oxybutoinin
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What is most common infectious illness over 65?
UTI
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Breakdown of skin barrier in elderly causes what?
Compromised immune function
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Fever present in elderly with UTI?
Absent in 30-50%
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Baseline body temp in elderly is high or low?
Low, below 37C
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Diagnostic testing in elderly with suspected UTI reserved for...?
Fever, dysuria, gross hematuria, worsening incontinence, suspected bacteremia
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Rule for abx use in elderly?
Start low, go slow
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Abx for elderly UTI work best when levels of the drug _____ the MIC?
Far exced the MIC
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Drug levels should be monitored for what?
Avoid toxicity or subtherapeutic dosing
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Duration of abx in elderly female UTI?
3-6 days
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Elderly male UTIs complicated or uncomplicated? Abx duration?
Complicated.
| Abx longer duration
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First line Tx of GERD?
PPIs
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Most common complaint with Diverticulitis?
LLQ Abdominal pain (sigmoid colon)
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Diverticulitis dx?
CT scan!
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Tx for mild diverticulitis?
IV abx for gram - and anaerobic until inflammation stabilized and pain resolving, 3-5 days. Then PO abx for total of 10-14 days on abx.
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Chronic Constipation for at least how many weeks?
12 weeks
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Constipating definition
Less than 3 poops/week
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Constipation a symptom or disease?
Symptom
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Alarm symptoms of constipation gets what test?
Abdominal CT
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Which are the poop softeners?
Psyllium, cellulose, calcium poly, wheat dextrose, PEG, lactulose, MG salts
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Which are the poop move fasters?
Stimulants: Bisacodyl, Senna
Secretory: Lubiprostone, Linaclotide
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Diarrhea definition?
Decrease of fecal consistency more than 4 weeks
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C. Diff and antidiarrheal agents?
AVOID! Can cause ileus and megacolon!
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Tx for mild small bowel overgrowth?
Bismuth
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Tx for severe small bowel overgrowth?
Cipro, Neomycin, rifaxim 14-21 days
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Fecal Incontinence definition?
At least 1 month of continuous or uncontrolled passing of fecal material
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Fecal Incontinence and DRE?
Check internal and external anal sphincter tone
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Fecal Incontinence tx?
Disimpaction, schedule toilet poops, modify risk factors
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Dentate line marks what for hemorrhoids?
Internal vs external
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Internal hemorrhoids arise from which plexus?
Superior
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External hemorrhoids arise from which plexus?
Inferior plexus
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Hemorrhoid bleeding when? Painful?
When poop. Not painful.
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When to scope butt for hemorrhoids?
50 y/o, or at 40 if 1st degree relative with colon cancer
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Grade I hemorrhoid vs Grade 4
1=Do not prolapse below denate line
| 4=irreducable and bulge like a mofo
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Most common tx for internal hemorrhoids?
Rubber band ligation
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Tx NEVER to use on internal hemorrhoids?
Rubber band ligation
