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temporal arteritis s/s

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L temporal headache, scalp tenderness, indurated temporal artery. Pt with elevated WBC (>12,000), shift to the left, neurtrophilia (>70%) likely is bacterial infection

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sensitivity

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rule out, do Not have the disease

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specificity

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rule in, have the disease

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cuada equina syndrome

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a rare disorder that usually is a surgical emergency. In patients with cauda equina syndrome, something compresses on the spinal nerve roots. You may need fast treatment to prevent lasting damage leading to incontinence and possibly permanent paralysis of the legs.

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meningococcoal meningitis

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caused by Neisseria meningitides.

affects the the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream infections (bacteremia or septicemia).

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Kiesselbach’s plexus

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Over 90% of nose bleeds occur in the anteroinferior (front bottom) nasal septum and is formed by anastomoses (coming together) of 5 arteries

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test for sickle cell anemia, g6pd anemia, alpha/beta thalassemia

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hemoglobin electrophoresis

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otitis media 1st and 2nd line rx

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1st line: amoxicillin

2nd line: amoxicillin-claculanate (augmentin) bid x 10-14 dAYS if no improvement

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alternative for PCN allergy

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macrolides (azithro/z pack, eryrho, clarithro) or clindamycin (lincosamide)

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s/e erythromycin

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n/v. switch patient to azithro (z pack)

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If COPD patient on ipratronium bromide (Atrovent) for sob, add what rx if s/s still there?

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add albeterol inhaler (Ventolin)

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Triad for mono

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sore throat, prolonged fatigue, enlarged cervical nodes ( if present in older patient, reactivated mono)

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lupus or SLE (systemic lupus) s/s

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butterfly rash (malar rash). advise spf

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polymyalgic rheumatica (PMR) s/s

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An inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness around the shoulders and hips. long term low dose steroids. PMR >risk for temporal arteritis

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gold standard for temporal arteritis

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biopsy of the temporal artery. refer pt to ophthalmologist for management

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finkelstein test

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thumb in fist, pain to radial wrist is positive for de quervains tenosynovitis

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diabetic retinopathy

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neovascularization, microaneurysyms, cotton wool spots, hard exudates

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hypertensive retinopathy

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av nicking, silver/copper wire arterioles

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scoring for reflex

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0 absent
1 hypoactive
2normal
3 hyperative
4 clonus
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benign variants

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s4 in elderly, torus palatinus, fishtail uvula

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1st line for htn

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arb/ace, esp with diabetic pts and mild renal disease

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ipratropium (atrovent) is an anticholingeric

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true

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Penicillin drugs

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amoxicillin (broad spectrum), penicillin VK

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macrolide

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erythromycin, azithromycin (zpack), clarithromycin (biaxin)

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cephalopsorin 1st generation
Keflex
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cephalosporin2nd generation
cefaclor, ceftin, cefzil
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cephalosporin 3rd generation
rocephin, suprax, omnicef
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quinolones
levofloaxacin (levaquin), moxiflozacin (avelox), gatifloxacin (tequin)
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sulfa
bactrim/septra (trimethroprim/sulfamethazole), nitrofurantoic (macrobid)
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tetracyclines
tetracycline, doxy, mino (minocin)
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antitussives
dextromorphan (robitussin), benzonate (tessalon perles)
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avoid nitrofurantoin and sulfa drugs (bactrim/septra/macrovid)during pregnancy,
true
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tx for cutaneous anthrax
cipro 500mg bid for 2 months
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prochaska theory
change theory ( decision theory)
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age 11 most children can understand abstract thinking
ie NP asks child about proverbs
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hemoglobin males
14-17.4 g/dl
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hemoglobin females
12-16 g/dl
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hematocrit males
42%-52%
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mcv
80-100
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rdw
>15%
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platelet
>140,000 increased risk for bleeding
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reticulocytes
.5-1.5% of red blood cells (increased in acute bleed). starting tx for vitamin def (iron, b12, folate)
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neutrophils
>50%= increased risk for bacterial infection
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band forms (immature abc)
>6%,increased risk for bacterial infection. aka "shift to the left)
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eosinophils
>3% (increased in allergies)
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TSH
>5.0 (hypo)
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psa
>4 (BPH, prostate cancer)
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ferritin
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ESR (sed rate)
elevated in RA, lupus, temporal arteritis
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potassium
3-5
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primary prevention
anything "that will prevent the disease or social condition" | ex: youth violence, safety promotion, immunizations, spf, lifestyle, osha laws
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secondary prevention
"screening" for disease; | cbc for anemia, tsh for thyroid, uspstf, suicide risk assessment, depression assessment, cancer tests (bse, gse)
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tertiary prevention
limiting harm ``` ie:exercise for obese patient supports groups (AAA), rehab (PT, OT, speech therapy) ```
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microscopy for candidiases
large number of WBC, psuedohyphae, spores ( spaghetti and meatballs)
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1st line for CAP
macrolides
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s/e ca channel blocker
swollen ankles/headache
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s/e of diuretics
hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia
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s/e bb
depression and fatigue
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highest prevalence of cancer
skin cancer (basal cell)
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highest mortality of cancer (both sexes)
lung
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disease causing most deaths overall
heart disease
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most common gyn cancer
uterine
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tarus palatinus
benign bony growth midline of hard palate
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leukoplakia
slow growing white plaque on the tongue or inside the mouth. considered precancerous legion dt poorly fitted dentures, tobacco. refer for biopsy
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oral hairy leukoplakia
"PAINLESS" white corrugate patch associated with HIV and AIDS of the EBV
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initial workup for ovarian cancer
intravaginal US and CA 125
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risk factors for ovarian cancer
early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, endometriosis, pcps, family hx, vrca1 and via 2 higher risk for BOTH breast and ovarian
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breast cancer screen
50-74, every 2 years
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cervical cancer
21-65, every 3 years
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colon
50-75. fecal occult every year, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, colonscopy q 10yrs
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skin cancer counseling
spf 10a-3p
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smoking cessation
ask all adolescents and adults
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fall prevention
age 65+. recommend mod-int aerobic activity 150 min or 2/5 hours/week
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high risk ovarian cancer
ashkenazi jew, brca gene, family history of 2 or more first or 2nd degree relative
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AAA
one time screen for men 65-75 who are cigarette smokers. test is US of the abdomen
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barretts esophagus
precancerous lesion of the esophageal. managed by gastroenterologists. tx is lifetime of PPI.
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high risk for esophagus cancer
>50yo, chronic GERD, smoker
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s/s of gynecomastia
disc like breast tissue that is mobile, tender, and asymmetric
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food interactions with tetracycline
dairy
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high potassium content food (avoid in warfarin)
potatoes, apricots, brussel sprouts, banana, oranges, raisins, green veges
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avoid what foods with warfarin
Vit K (kale, collard greens, broccoli)
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migraine headaches and maoi avoid which foods
high tyramine ( cheese, lava beans, beer, wine, fermented foods)
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maoi rx
marplan nardil, parnate
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plant sterols that reduce LDL
benecol spread, wheat germ, sesame/corn oil, peanuts
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magnesium
nuts, whole west, laxatives, antacids
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iron
beef, liver, black eye peas
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pityriasis rosea
maculopapular rash oval shaped with a herald patch ( xmas tree formation)
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maculopapular rash in a lace like pattern
fifth disease, Fifth disease (also called erythema infectiosum) is caused by parvovirus B19. "slapped cheek"
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classic location of scabies
finger webs, waist, penis. "excoriated pruiritic rash". high risk group is health care worker, prison. Treat all family members, clean used clothes with hot water
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scarlatina
sandpaper like texture, "strawberry tongue", skin desquamination ( peeling) of the palms and soles. Not itchy .
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Impetigo
initially appear as papules that develop into bullae. "weeping" rash with honey exdate. Very itchy
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cutaneus larva migranes
red wavy lines, red, itchy. common locations are body exposed to contaminated soil, sand (soles of feet). Cutaneous larva migrans is a parasitic skin infection caused by hookworm larvae that usually infest cats, dogs and other animals. Humans can be infected with the larvae by walking barefoot on sandy beaches or contacting moist soft soil that have been contaminated with animal faeces
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tx for cutaneus larva migrans
ivermectin once a day for 2 days or albendazole for 3 days
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1st line for AOM and acute sinusitis in children and adults
amoxicillin. If recent antibiotics 3 mos or tx failture, 2nd line is augmenten bid or cefdinir (Omnicef) bid. if PCN allergy, alternative is azithromycin (z pack) or clarithromiycin (niacin)
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Best place to listen for s3
pulmonic area. s3 is pathognomic for heart failure
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PPD
must have induration, not just "red" . Gold standard is sputum culture, Tx is with 3 anti tubercular drugs, base lie LFT level and follow up are recommended for pts on INH.
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senile arcus or
arcus senilis
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AOM or
purulent otitis media
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Group a beta strep or
strep pyogenes
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enterobiasis or
pinworms
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b12 or
cobalamin or cyanocobalamin
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scarlet fever or
or scarlatina
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condyloma acuminata or general warts
or genetical warts
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tic douloureux or
or trigeminal neuralgia
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tinea cruris or
jock itch
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giant cell arteritis
temporal arteritis
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light reflex or
hirschberg test (test for strabismus)
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sentinel nodes or
virchows nodes. Virchow's node (or signal node) is a lymph node in the left supraclavicular fossa (the area above the left clavicle). The finding of an enlarged, hard node (also referred to as Troisier's sign) has long been regarded as strongly indicative of the presence of cancer in the abdomen, specifically gastric cancer, that has spread through the lymph vessels.
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erythema migraines or
lyme disease.
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lyme disease
erythema migraines. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. The two most-used antibody tests are the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the Western blot
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1st line for depression, OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, panic and social disorder, premenstrual mood
SSRI. ie fluoxetine or Prozac (pms), citalopram (celexa), escitalopram ( lexapro), fluoxetine (prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil)
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TCA used for
depression, ocd ( 2nd line), migraine headache prophylactic, neuropathic pain. amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptiline (Pamelor). Do not give to suicidal patients as they can hoard and OD (cardiac and CNS toxicity)
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carbamazepine ( Tegretol)
anticonvulsants used for chronic pain and trigeminal neuralgia
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1st line drug for HTN uncomplicated
Thiazide diuretic. TZD mech of action on the bone is decreases calcium excretion by the kidneys and stimulates osteoclast. Helps with bone formation
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1st line drug for HTN in diabetic or renal disease
ace/arb
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HTN pts with migraines or DM with no chronic lung disease best rx
BB (contraind in chronic long; asthma, COPD etc)

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