March 19 Flashcards
(135 cards)
Fidaxomicin
Treatment for c. diff
macrocyclic antibiotic that inhibits the sigma subunit of RNA polymerase –> CIDAL
coverage more narrow than metro or vanc
First Dose Hypotension
ACE Inhibitors (-prils)
Significant hypotension due to loss of vasoconstricting effects of AngII
especially seen in volume depleted pts, like those taking diuretics
Tissue Hypoxia
increase in intracellular NADH causes decreased pyruvate dehydrogenase activity and shunting of the pathway towards Lactate production by LDH
Essential Fructosuria
aka Benign Furctosuria
Defect in Fructokinase causes consumed fructose to be peed out unchanged
Primary CNS Lymphoma
EBV
AIDS and Immunosuppressed
PE effects of ABG (arterial blood gas)
PE causes V/Q mismatch
hypoxemia –> increased respiratory drive –> hyperventilation (which doesn’t improve blood oxygenation)
blow off the CO2 without taking up enough O2
decreased PaCO2 and respiratory alkalosis
bicarb is unchanged acutely
Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Fever
low-pitched diastolic rumble at the apex
can cause hemoptysis due to occlusion at mitral valve and resultant high pulmonary pressure
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Autosomal Dominant mutation in STK11 on Chr 19
pigmented mucocutaneous macules (freckles on the lips) and hamartomatous polyps in GI
symp: abd pain, GI bleeds, obstruction
Liposarcoma
Scalloping of the nuclear membrane
Pemphigus vulgaris
autoantibodies to desmogleins
flaccid bullae
+ Nikolsky
see Ig deposition between keratinocytes
intercellular IgG andC3 in ‘chicken wire’ pattern
Bullous pemphigoid
tense bullae with IgG deposition at Basement Membrane
- Nikolsky
like a bull frog
Pancoast Tumor
Apical bronchogenic carcinoma that invades brachial plexus –> clumsy limb
compresses cervical ganglion –> Horner syndrome (miosis, ptosis, anhidrosis)
anisocoria = unequal pupils, like in Horners Syndrome
ADR of Lithium
Nephrogenic DI
dysfunction of the collecting tubules - do not respond to ADH/ddAVP
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
LV and septum hypertrophy
LW outlet obstruction
ischemia due to immense thickness of myocardium
coronary arteries normal
S2 Heart Sound
@ closure of Aortic (A2) and Pulmonic (P2) valves
inspiratory split due to delayed closure of pulmonic valve as blood moves ‘forward’
‘wide S2’ = splitting A2/P2 - seen with Right Bundle Branch Block and Pulmonary Stenosis - prolong RV ejection time
CD40 Ligand Deficiency
Hyper IgM syndrome
inability to class switch B-cells decreased IgE, IgA, IgG
HNPCC
Mismatch Repair Defect.
ADR Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine are Calcineurin inhibitors
NEPHROTOXIC
renal arteriolar vasoconstriction and obliterative vasculopathy, glomerular scarring
Cyclophosphamide
alkylating agent
tx: solid tumor, leukemia, lymphoma
ADR: myelosuppression
hemorrhagic cystitis - prevent with MESNA
N-acetylcysteine
liquifies mucus
tx: COPD and CF
also for acetaminophen OD (regenerates glutathione)
Cyclosporine
calcinuerin inhibitor - blocks IL-2/mTOR pathway by preventing IL-2 transcription
NEPHROTOXIC
tx: transplant and PAIR diseases
gingival hyperplasia
Metoclopramide
D2 antagonist
tx: gastroparesis and antiemetic
Contraindicated in Parkinsons
Alkaptonuria
Autosomal recessive defect in Homogentisic Acid Deoxygenase –> impaired tyrosine metabolism
urine turns black on standing
Osteoarthropathy!!
homogentisic acid accumulates in cartilage - ochronosis - gives blue/black pigment
Acute Ischemia
depletion of ATP –> dysfunction of Na/K ATPase –> increased K extracellular
Cytoplasmic accumulation of Ca++ is the hallmark of ischemic injury
Normal:
Na outside
K inside