IM Flashcards
(163 cards)
1
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Amiodarone sfx and how to monitor
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Pulmonary toxicity - interstitial pneumonitis, ARDS
Obtain CXR and PFTs at baseline
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S4 indicates
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stiff/hypertrophied ventricle
DDX
- acute MI
- HTN
- aortic stenosis
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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rheumatic heart disease murmur
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mitral stenosis
aortic stenosis
4
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what should you avoid giving someone on cocaine?
A
beta blocker
5
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aortic dissection treatment/management
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1) pain control
2) beta blocker
3) Na nitroprusside
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Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker sfx
and how to reduce it
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sfx = peripheral edema
treatment = ACEi/ARB
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What should be avoided in treatment of an Acute MI that becomes Flash Pulmonary Edema?
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Avoid beta blockers in the presence of flash pulmonary edema
Tx =
- ASA, Clopidogrel
- Statin
- Loop diuretic
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EKG:
High voltage QRS
Lateral (v5-v6) ST depression
Lateral (v5-v6) T inversions
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LVH
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Treatment of beta blocker overdose
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presentation = bradycardia, hypotension, AV block, diffuse wheezing, seizures, cardiogenic shock
treatment =
1) Airway
2) Isotonic fluid bolus
3) IV atropine (to fix bradycardia and hypotension)
4) IV glucagon
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Nitroprusside sfx
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Cyanide toxicity
- occurs when pt is receives high doses or if someone has renal failure (elevated Cr)
- symptoms = AMS, lactic acidosis, seizures, coma
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When do you give IVIG for tetanus prophylaxis?
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If un-immunized or received <3 toxoid doses or patient unsure AND large/dirty wound
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What is the CD4 cut off for receiving live vaccines?
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Patients with CD4<200 should not receive live vaccines
- MMR
- VZV
- oral polio
- nasal influenza
- rotavirus
- yellow fever
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Malaria prophylaxis
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- Mefloquine - starts before, throughought ends after return
- Atorvaqone-Proguanil
- Doxycyline
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Osteomyelitis - which two bacteria?
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Staph aureus
Pseudomonas
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Young + HTN + Diuretic-induced hypokalemia
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Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn)
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Polydipsia + Polyuria DDX (5)
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- DM
- Diuretic use
- Central DI (serum Na elevated)
- Nephrogenic DI (serum Na normal)
- Primary polydipsia (serum Na low)
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What does a positive Prussian blue stain indicate?
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positive hemosiderin (indicates hemolysis)
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cirrhosis + ascites + low grade fever + abdominal discomfort + altered mental status =
tx
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SBP
-fluid is positive if there are >250 PMNs or >500 WBCs
tx = IV Abx
-3rd generation cephalosporins to cover gram negative (EColi, Klebsiella) and gram positive (Enterococcus)
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What does OCP induced liver damage look like in lab and biopsy
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Lab = abnormal LFTs
Biopsy = no evidence of necrosis or fatty changes
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IgA Nephropathy vs Post-Streptococcal Nephropathy
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IgA Nephropathy = 5 days post-URI, normal compliment
Post-Streptococcal Nephropathy = 10-14 days post-URI/pharyngitis, low compliment (C3)
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What lab value indicates saline responsive metabolic alkalosis?
What lab value indicates saline resistant metabolic alkalosis?
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Saline responsive: urine Cl <20
tx = NS MIVF + K
Saline resistant: urine Cl >20
tx = spironolactone
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COPD treatment with maximal impact on mortality
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- smoking cessation
- home O2
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Treatment of an acute exacerbation of COPD (5)
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- O2 (target SpO2 88-92%)
- inhaled bronchodilators
- systemic glucocorticoids
- antibiotics (if there are >2 symptoms)
- NPPV if respiratory failure
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woman + chronic dry cough + malaise + bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy =
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Sarcoidosis (Chronic Granulomatous Inflammation)
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What 3 cancers can cause malignant pleural effusions?
- Lung ca
- Breast ca
- Lymphoma
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"dysmorphic RBC on the urinalysis"
Goodpasture's disease
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treatment for spinal cord compression
1) IV glucocorticoids
| 2) MRI
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elevated homocystiene + DVT or history of DVTs
What to do next?
Give pyridoxine
Pyridoxine, Vit B12, Folate are required for the metabolism of homocystiene
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treatment for Cancer Related Anorexia/Cachexia Syndrome (CACS)
- progesterone analogues
| - corticosteroids
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sfx of Epo therapy (4)
- worsening HTN
- headaches
- flu-like symptoms
- red cell aplasia
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treatment of organophosphate poisoning
1) Atropine
| 2) Take off all clothes and wash body
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how to dx arsenic poisoning
urine level
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"variant lymphocytes with large vacuolated cytoplasms"
atypical lymphocytes of EBV
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pneumaturia occurs in what disease?
pneumaturia = air in urine
| Occurs in colovesical fistulas in Diverticular disease, Chrons, Malignancy
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4 main substrates of gluconeogenesis
- alanine (-> pyruvate)
- glutamine (-> Krebs)
- Lactate (-> pyruvate)
- glycerol-3-phosphate (-> glucose)
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young patient (<55 yo) with unexplained heart block or unexplained ECG changes
Cardiac sarcoidosis
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Hodgkin's lymphoma treated with chemo + radiation before the age of 30 increases your risk for _
a secondary malignancy
| Lung, Breast, Thyroid, Bone, GI, Acute leukemia, NonHodgkin's
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wedge shaped infarct + pleuritic chest pain + hemoptysis =
PE
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what two drugs to avoid in an asthmatic who just had an MI
- ASA
- Beta blocker
may trigger bronchoconstriction
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a firm, non-tender, solitary lymph node in the head/neck is most likely _
squamous cell carcinoma
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elderly patient + severe lymphocytosis + hepatosplenomegaly + lymphadenopathy + anemia + thrombocytopenia =
CLL
- elevated lymphocytes
- low platelets
- low Hgb
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JAK2 mutation is associated with _
Myeloproloferative disease/ Polycythemia Vera
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Lab values in tumor lysis syndrome and its consequences (2)
elevated uric acid
elevated K
elevated P
low Ca (because the elevated P binds to Ca)
Arrythmias due to elevated K
AKI due to uric acid deposition
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epitrochlear lymphadenopathy is pathognomonic for _
Syphilis
- gray mucous patches
- maculopapular rash taht spreads from the trunk->out (including palms and soles)
- diffuse lymphadenopathy
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sudden onset RUQ pain + fever + vomiting + leukocytosis =
acute cholecystitis
| stone in cystic duct
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CT scan - pulmonary nodule surrounded by ground glass opacities
Halo sign
| -Invasive aspergilosis
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after an endoscopy a patient gets L sided small pleural effusion + acute chest pain + subcutaneous emphysema =
esophageal perforation
| -gastrograffin swallow to dx
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mechanism of HTN in thyroid disease
- Thyrotoxicosis/Hyperthyroid =
- Hypothyroid
Thyrotoxicosis/Hyperthyroid = HTN, tachycardia, wide pulse pressure
+inotropic
+chronotropic
decrease in systemic vascular resistance
Hypothyroid = HTN
increase in systemic vascular resistance
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First step when you find a thyroid nodule
1)TSH + ultrasound
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elevation of L mainstem bronchus on CXR indicates
L atrial enlargement
| -MS
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mineral deficiency
- brittle hair
- skin depigmentation
- peripheral neuropathy
- ataxia
- sideroblastic anemia
- osteoporosis
Copper
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mineral deficiency
- alopecia
- pustular skin rash
- hypogonadism
- impaired wound healing
- impaired taste
- immune dysfunction
Zinc
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mineral deficiency
- hyperpigmented rash
- diarrhea
- dementia
Niacin (vit B3)
"Pellagra"
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RBC casts
glomerulonephritis
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WBC casts (2)
- interstitial nephritis
| - pyelonephritis
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broad/waxy casts
chronic renal failure
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What type of kidney stones are seen in someone with fat malabsorption disease
Calcium oxalate stones
Normally, calcium binds to oxalate in the gut to prevent its absorption
Fat Malabsorption diseases, there is increased fat in the gut that binds up calcium therefore leaving less calcium to bind with oxalate therefore the oxalate is absorbed and then secreted into the urine
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Glomerular disease associated with lymphoma
minimal change disease
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Glomerular disease associated with solid cancers
membranous glomerulonephritis
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ASO titers are used to diagnose =
recent strep pharyngitis
| NOT infectious endocarditis
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DDX pulus paradoxicus (3)
- Cardiac tamponade
- Asthma
- COPD
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fluids used to resuscitate (fix volume status)
Normal saline (0.9% NS)
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fluids used to fix hypernatremia
1/2NS + D5
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diastolic sound with a squeaking quality at L sternal border
pericardial friction rub
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How to know if someone is adequately compensated in their metabolic acidosis?
Winters Formula
| compensated PCO2 = 1.5 (HCO3) + 8 +/- 2
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melanosis coli is pathognomonic for
factitious diarrhea/laxative abuse
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autoimmune melanocyte injury
vitiligo
- occurs progressively
- complete depigmentation (not hypopigmentation)
- tx = topical corticosteroids
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malasezia infection
tinea versicolor
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RA + Neutropenia + Splenomegaly =
Felty syndrome
- extra-articular RA manifestations = necrotizing skin ulcers/lesions, vascuilits, mononeuritis multiplex, nodules
- increased risk for bacterial infections due to neutropenia
- Positive RF, Positive anti-CCP (RA), Elevated ESR
- Treatment = improves with RA treatments
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higher BP in L arm vs R arm =
subclavian steal/stenosis
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higher BP in R arm vs L arm
coarctation of the aorta
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treatment of unilateral adrenal adenoma
surgery + spironolactone (Aldo antagonist)
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treatment of bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
spironolactone (aldo antagonist)
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what is the only detectable Hepatitis B lab finding during the window period?
Anti-HBcAb IgM
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3 causes of traveler's diarrhea
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora
- Giardia
Prolonged, profuse watery diarrhea
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first line treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD)
aspirin + statin + exercise program
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male + large anterior mediastinal mass + elevated AFP + elevated beta-HCG
noneminomatous germ cell tumor
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sudden onset eye pain + headache + nausea + conjunctival erythema + mid-dilated pupil (nonreactive) =
Acute angle closure glaucoma
tx = urgent tonometry
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which oral diabetes medication can be added to metformin for weight loss
GLP-1 agonists ("-tide")
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mechanism of anticolinergic urinary retention
detrusor hypocontractility
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treatment of hypersensitivity pneumonitis
avoid triggers
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Ventilator:
| PaO2 is influenced by _ and _
FiO2
| PEEP
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Ventilator:
| PaCO2 is influenced by _ and _
RR
| TV
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time limit for giving activated charcoal to someone with acetaminophen OD is _
4 hrs since ingestion
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- elevated JVP
- 3rd heart sound
- tricuspid regurgitation murmur
- hepatomegaly
- lower extremity edema
- ascites
- pleural effusion
RV failure
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impaired RV function secondary to pulmonary HTN secondary to underlying lung disease or pulmonary vasculature disease or OSA =
tx?
Cor Pulmonale
tx
- treat the underlying disorder
- O2 if hypoxic
- use diuretics carefully bc they might be preload-dependent
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Acute Liver Failure 3 requirements
- elevated AST, ALT
- hepatic encephalopathy symptoms
- synthetic liver dysfunction
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non-smoker + chronic/recurrent cough + productive of sputum + resolves with abx =
tx =
Bronchiectasis
tx
- abx
- inhaled bronchodilators
- fluids
- chest physiotherapy
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What is next step when someone is in Vfib or pulseless Vtach
Defibrilator
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2 most common infections in multiple myeloma patients
- respiratory
- UTI
etiology = neoplastic infiltration into bone marrow alters the lymphocytic production therefore resulting in ineffective Abs
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increased tactile fremitus =
decreased tactile fremitus =
increased tactile fremitus = consolidation - solid
decreased tactile fremitus = air, fluid
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first line medical therapy for fibromyalgia =
amytriptyline
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DDX chronic cough (3)
chronic = lasting for 8+ weeks
- upper airway cough syndrome (post nasal drip)
- asthma
- GERD
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elderly + acute back pain + point tenderness + mid-line
vertebral compression fracture
| -can occur after lifting someone or very minor trauma due to underlying osteoporosis
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how to distinguish cause of ascites?
Serum-to-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)
if >1.1, then portal HTN is the cause (cirrhosis, cardiac/R heart failure)
if <1.1, then other cause (malignancy, pancreatitis, nephrotic, TB)
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exertional heat stroke vs heat exaustion
exertional heat stroke =
- Body loses its ability to themoregulate when the humidity is >75% and the temperature is elevated
- Symptoms = Temp >40 C, altered mental status, hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea
- May lead to rhabdo or other organ damage
heat exaustion
- Inadequate sodium and water replacement during physical activity
- No altered mental status, Temp <40 C
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Pica is associated with what medical condition
iron deficiency anemia
| -responds to iron supplementation
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"expansile and eccentric lytic area in the epiphysis"
Giant Cell Tumor
- benign
- tx = surgery
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Tx of hypercalcemia
1) IV NS fluids
| 2) Loop diuretics
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Next step in patient with Torsades
- if hemodynamically unstable =
- if conscious and stable =
- if hemodynamically unstable, then defibrillation
| - if conscious and stable, then IV magnesium (effective even if patient's serum Mag is normal)
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Management of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Vagal maneuvers
| - Adenosine
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medical management of atrial/ventricular tachycardia
-Amiodarone
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obese + bilateral leg swelling + worse at night + ulcer on foot + varicose veins =
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (not edema secondary to HF - no JVD, do not give lasix!)
Tx = compression stockings, leg elevation
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renal vein thrombosis is most commonly associated with which nephrotic syndrome
membranous glomerulonephritis - due to loss of ATIII therefore hypercoagulable
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chronic epigastric pain that is relieved by leaning forward or sitting up + malabsorption =
how to dx
chronic pancratitis
| -dx via CT or ERCP
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Glomerular hematuria vs Nonglomerular hematuria
Glomerular =
- microscopic > macroscopic bleeding
- no dysuria
- positive for blood, positive for protein
- RBC casts
Nonglomerular =
- microscopic < macroscopic bleeding
- yes dysuria
- positive for blood, no protein
- no casts
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How to dx carpal tunnel syndrome
nerve conduction studies + clinical findings
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Modified Well's Criteria
- number cut off between likely and unlikely
- what is the next step if likely vs unlikely
3 points = clinical DVT, most likely dx
1. 5 points = previous DVT/PE, HR >100, recent surgery or immobilization
1. 5 points = hemoptysis, cancer
if >4 = likely -> Anticoagulate
if <4 = unlikely -> CT angiogram or VQ scan
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if suspected PE but patient has an absolute contraindication to anticoagulation, what is the next step?
what are the absolute contraindications to anticoagulation?
if cannot anticoagulate, then obtain a definitive test (CT angio/ VQ scan) and if still yes -> IVC filter
absolute contraindications to anticoagulation
- active bleeding
- hemorrhagic stroke
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siladenosis indicates
Siladenosis = benign, noninflammatory, nontender enlargement of the submandibular glands
Indicates
- Advanced liver disease (alcoholic or nonalcoholic)
- Altered dietary pattern (diabetes, bulimia, malnutrition)
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Acute limb ischemia after an MI suggests embolization from what potential 3 sources
and how can you rule them in/out
- LV thrombus - echo
- LA thrombus - echo
- atherosclerosis from aorta
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calcium relationship with blood pH
elevated pH (alkalosis) -> more Ca bound to Albumin -> hypocalcemia
low pH (acidosis) -> less Ca bound to Albumin -> hypercalcemia
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Treatment of DM gasroparesis
metaclopromide - prokinetic + antiemetic
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Treatment of large-medium nonbleeding esophageal varices
beta blockers
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Hypotension + Elevated JVD + Muffled heart sounds or Cannot palpate PMI =
Beck's Triad
| -Cardiac tamponade
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Low frequency tinnitus + episodic vertigo + unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
Meniere disease
| -etiology = increased volume and pressure in inner ear
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treatment of hypercalcemia
1) NS IVF
| 2) Bisphosphonates
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Types of watery diarrhea (3)
- Osmotic = high Osmotic gap
- Functional
- Secretory = low Osmotic gap, occurs when fasting and asleep, large volume per day
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elevated PCWP =
Cardiogenic shock
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MALToma is associated with _
H Pylori
| -treat H Pylori and the MALToma will regress
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smoking, increased salt diet, N-nitroso compounds are associated with what cancer?
gastric adenocarcinoma
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how to dx upper airway cough syndrome
via treatment - first generation H1 blockers
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Normal distribution
- 68% = _ SDs
- 95% = _ SDs
- 99.7% = _ SDs
- 1
- 2
- 3
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prophylaxis of uric acid stones
- Fluids
- Alkalinization of urine (potassium citrate)
- Low protein diet
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Anti-topoisomerase Ab
Systemic Scleroderma
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Anti-centromere Ab
CREST/Limited Scleroderma
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Anti-cardiolipin Ab
Antiphospholipid Ab Syndrome
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AntiCCRP Ab
RA
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Antismooth muscle Ab
Autoimmune hepatitis
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How to dx pneumocystis pneumonia?
First try induced sputum but if that does not yield an adequate sample, do a bronchoscopy + bronchiolar lavage
Needs to be stained with special stain
- PCP cannot be cultured (blood cultures will not yield dx)
- Often found in immunocompromised/immunosuppressed patients
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what to do when patient enters PEA (pulseless electrical activity)
CPR + vasopressors (Epi every 3-5 min)
investigate reversible causes
Defibrillation or synchronized cardioversion has no role in management
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Reversible Causes of Asystole/PEA
5Hs + 5Ts
5Hs
- Hypovolemia
- Hypoxia
- Hydrogen ions (acidosis)
- Hypo or Hyperkalemia
- Hypothermia
5Ts
- Tension pneumothorax
- Tamponade, cardiac
- Toxins (narcotics, benzos)
- Thrombosis (pulmonary or coronary)
- Trauma
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Empiric therapy for Infective Endocarditis
Vancomycin
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Skin lesion that is stuck on, warty, hyperpigmented on trunk, face or upper extremities
Seborrheic keratosis
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how to screen for an AAA?
when to repair?
USPSTF: men 65-75 yo who have previously or currently smoked cigarettes can have a one time screen via abdominal ultrasound
surgical repair of 5.5 cm or greater
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BR found in urine is unconjugated or conjugated?
Conjugated
Unconjugated BR in urine = urobilinogen
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Corneal vesicles and dendritic ulcers in the eye
Herpes Simplex Keratitis
- pain, photophobia, blurry vision, tearing, redness
- precipitated by excessive sun exposure, outdoor occupation, fever, immunodeficiency
- epithelial scrapings will show multi-nucleated giant cells
- tx = antiviral topical or oral
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Older woman with hx of recurrent pneumonia and sinusitis and rib fractures. Normocytic anemia. Constant low grade fever.
Multiple Myeloma
- Monoclonal plasma cell proliferation -> impaired effective antibody production
- Bone pain, fractures, constitutional symptoms, recurrent respiratory and urinary infections
- CRAB
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Problems with the compliment system predisposes to what kind of infections?
Compliment system helps form the MAC. Deficiencies cause problems with the innate immune system.
Patients are vulnerable to encapsulated bacteria infections.
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Destruction of CD4 lymphocytes occurs in what infection
HIV
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Impaired pahgocytic oxidative metabolism is see in what disease?
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Defects in phagoytic oxidative metabolism results in an impairment in the ability of phagocytes to produce reactive oxygen intermediates that help in the destruction of cancerous cells and pathogens.
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Infiltrating T lymphocytes and macrophages leading to segmental demyelination of peripheral nerves =
Guillian Barre disease
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What bugs and what ppx for HIV Opportunistic infections (<200 CD4) (4)
PJP
- CD4<200
- ppx = TMP/SMX
Histoplasma
- CD4<150
- ppx = itraconizole
Toxoplasmosis
- CD4<100
- ppx = TMP/SMX
MAC
- CD4<50
- ppx = azithromycin
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Erythema with raised edges =
Erysipelas
| -Group A strep
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Contact lens associated keratitis is due to what bug?
Treatment?
Pseudomonas
Medical emergency - may lead to corneal perforation, scaring and permanent vision loss
Tx = remove contact, topical broad spectrum antibiotics
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Hemolysis + Hypercoagulable + Middle aged woman
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
- autoimmune - intravascular + extravascular hemolysis
- Dx via flow cytometry
- Treatment = iron, folate, eculizumab
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How to calculate AG
AG = Na - (Cl + HCO3)
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If you see digital clubbing, you should then look for
an occult malignancy
DDX of primary clubbing
-hereditary
DDX of secondary clubbing
- lung malignancy
- cystic fibrosis
- R->L cardiac shunt
- Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy - painful joint enlargements, periostosis of long bones, synovial effusions, clubbing
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Dense deposits within glomerular basement membrane that stain positive for C3 =
pathogenesis
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis Type 2
- IgG against C3 convertase ("C3 nephritic factor")
- results in persistent activation of the alternative compliment pathway
- leads to persistent compliment activation and kidney damage
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High K, Low Na, Morning cortisol <15
What is the next step?
Evaluation of primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease)
-Cosyntropin (ACTH) stim test
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Treatment of pulmonary HTN caused by L heart failure
Loop diuretics + ACEi/ARB
Normal treatment for L heart failure
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A high RAIU suggests _
A low RAIU suggests _
next steps
High = de novo hormone synthesis
Next step if High = diffuse pattern vs nodular pattern
Low = release of preformed hormone (thyroiditis) or exogenous hormone intake)
Next step if Low = measure thyroglobulin
- High = endogenous release
- Low = exogenous intake
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gnawing epigastric pain + better after eating + occasional melena =
= Duodenal ulcer
- worse pain on an empty stomach, pain improves with food
- etiology = H pylori or NSAIDs
Gastric ulcer
-pain is worse with eating bc of increased acid secretion
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To Dx acute pancreatitis =
- Typical abdominal pain that radiates to back
- Elevated lipase and amylase 3x normal limit
If those are equivocal, then get imaging
- CT abdomen with contrast
- ultrasound if you think it is gallstone pancreatitis
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How to diagnose alveolar hypoventilation as the cause of respiratory acidosis?
resp acidosis = low pH, high HCO3 (compensation), high PaCO2
alveolar hypoventilation = high PaCO2, low PaO2
OR the PaCO2 is high and between 50-80mmHg
Etiologies:
- COPD, OSA, Obesity hypoventilation, Scoliosis
- Myasthenia gravis, Lambert eaton, Guillian barre
- Brainstem lesion, infection, stroke
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Treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis
Dapsone + gluten-free diet
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What kind of shock has elevated Mixed venous O2 saturation?
Septic/Distributive shock =
- low SVR (low afterload) 2/2 peripheral vasodilation
- low PCWP -> low preload
- elevated mixed venous O2 saturation 2/2 inability of tissues to effectively extract oxygen
This is the only type of shock that has elevated MVO2
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CAP treatment
- outpatient
- inpatient
- icu
Outpatient
- macrolide
- doxycycline
- fluoroquinolone
- beta lactam + macrolide
Inpatient
- fluoroquinolone
- beta lactam + macrolide
ICU
- beta lactam + macrolide
- beta lactam + fluoroquinolone
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fever + tinnitus +tachypnea + history of OD =
Aspirin
- mixed respiratory alkalosis + elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis
- pH will be close to normal
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Homeless man + Optic disc hyperemia + epigastric pain + anion gap metabolic acidosis + bicarb very low + normal Cr
Methanol intoxication/poisoning
Methanol and Ethylene gylcol are very similar and both are used instead of alcohol. Both will give you an elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis with a very low bicarb.
Methanol -> damages eyes
Ethylene glycol -> damages kidneys
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Pancreatic cancer modifiable risk factors (3)
- smoking
- obese, low physical activity
- nonhereditary chronic pancreatitis
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fever + polyarthralgia + tenosynovitis + painless vesiculopustular rash +recent history of unprotected sex =
disseminated gonococcal infection
tenosynovitis = pain elicited along tendon sheaths
often there is no history of venereal disease
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Psoriasis treatment =
- high potency glucocorticoids
| - Vit D
