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A woman (esp. black) with RA like Sx with signs of glomerulonephritis and possibly other systems involved likely has?
SLE. ANA (sensitive), Anti-dsDNA, and anti-Sm (specific) are present often. Proteinuria and high Cr may present instead of hematuria.
A woman with advanced RA (marked morning stiffness) presents with splenomegaly and neutropenia on exam. Dx?
Felty syndrome.
Both REM sleep latency and slow-wave sleep are decreased in?
Depression.
Xray showing presence of a posterior fat pad (lucency) sign at the elbow joint in a child usually indicates?
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus. These types of fx are common in kids 2-12 and complications include compartment syndrome (5P’s) or neurovascular injury.
Length of typical Absence seizure?
<20 seconds. Can present with automatisms.
Heinz bodies are associated with?
G6PD deficiency. Oxidized Hgb precipitates to cause these crystals within the cell.
Howell-Jolly bodies are associated with?
Splenectomy. Retained nuclear remnants occurs.
What is the first step in suspected IE?
3 blood cultures from different sites must be obtained BEFORE Abx are started. In acute illness, obtain blood over 1 hour. In stable, subacute illness must obtain blood over several hours and delay Abx until blood drawn.
What is PMS?
Bloating, fatigue, HA, and breast tenderness that occur a week prior to menses and resolve within a few days after menses start. Rx: stress reduction/exercise
What is Premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
A severe form of PMS where irritability, hopelessness, and depressed mood can lead to psychosocial impairment. A detailed menstraul diary is needed for both usually over 2-3 menstrual cycles. Rx includes SSRIs.
Meniere’s disease triad?
- Low frequency tinnitus
- Episodic vertigo
- Sensorineural hearing loss
Should air conduction or bone conduction be heard longer in the Rinne test?
Air conduction. Conductive hearing loss is assessed with the Rinne test. “Rinne under the pinne (pinna of ear)”. If heard longer on mastoid than the air, then they have conductive hearing loss in that ear (eg otosclerosis).
If I strike the tuning fork and place it on the forehead, but it localizes to one side, what does this mean?
Weber test: Localizing to one ear means either there is conductive hearing loss in that ear or sensorineural hearing loss in the other ear. A normal Rinne with a right lateralized Weber indicates sensorineural in the right. If mixed, bone conduction is higher in the affected ear (conductive) and Weber lateralizes away from the affected ear (sensorineural).
Meniere’s disease leads to what kind of hearing loss?
Sensorineural.
First test in suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Noncontrast head CT (90% sensitive). BUT if normal CT, must do LP to rule out definitively.
Confirmatory test in suspected subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Lumbar puncture. Xanthrochromia confirms Dx (present 6 hours after onset). Cerebral angiography will ID bleeding source AND detection of vasospasm (RX nimodipine).
Is hypoxemia the cause of acrocyanosis?
No. Acrocyanosis is due to slower cirulation of blood. Only central cyanosis after birth is associated with hypoxemia.
MCC of foot ulcers in diabetes?
Peripheral neuropathy.
MCC of neuropathic ulcers?
Diabetes.
Where do neuropathic ulcers typically occur?
Weight bearing sites (eg below the head of the first metatarsal) on the sole of the foot.
A patient comes to the office with a foot ulcer. He has no associated pain fever, chills, or rash. He is a smoker of 30 years. He walks daily. His BMI is 32. Dx?
Neuropathic (diabetic) foot ulcer. The lack of pain associated with the ulcer is classic neuropathic foot ulcer due to diabetes and loss of sensation.
Arterial ulcer typically presents where?
Tips of the digits. Diminished pulses, skin pallor, loss of hair, and intermittent claudication are common.
Venous ulcers typically present where?
Medial aspect of the leg above the malleolus. Usually present with edema and stasis dermatitis.
What is the pathologic cause of MVP?
Myxomatous valve degeneration.