Random Review Flashcards
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What is patellofemoral syndrome (chondromalacia)
idiopathic softening/fissuring of the patellar articular cartilage
S/S of patellofemoral Syndrome
anterior knee pain “behind” or around the patella, worse with knee hyperflexion
Dx for patellofemoral syndrome
+ apprehension sign
(examiner applies pressure medial-lateral patella with pain or patient refuses test in anticipation of pain)
Mgmt of patellofemoral syndrome
NSAIDS
rest & rehab
strengthen vastus medialis obliquus of the quadriceps
weight loss
elastic knee sleeve
What is MOI for anterior cord syndrome?
MC after direct injurt: blowout vertebral body burst fractures (flexion)
indirect injury to anterior spinal artery
What deficits are present with anterior cord injury?
bilateral loss of motor function and pain and temperature sensation below the level of injury
vibration sense and proprioception are preserved
POOR PROGNOSIS!
What is the MCC of chlamydial cervicitis?
chlamydia trachomatis
Tx for chlamydia trachomatis
Azithromycin 1g single dose
Doxy 100mg BID x 7 days
What medication is known to reduce calcium absorption?
PPIs: decrease gastric acidity which leads to a decrease in calcium absorption. However, it is thought that calcium citrate does not have this same consequence when taken with omeprazole.
How does Botulinum Toxin cause paralysis?
It inhibits acetylcholine release at presynaptic receptors
What are the 3 ways someone can get botulism?
- ingestion of honey contaminated w/spores
- food-borne: inadequately preserved or undercooked foods
- wounds contaminated by spores
What are the S/S of Botulism?
- descending, symmetric, flaccid paralysis (upper>lower)
- Cranial Nerve deficits
Tx for Botulism
>1 y/o: equine serum antitoxin
<1 y/o: human-derived botulism Ig
abx for wounds
floppy baby
botulism
What labs should be ordered if suspecting acromegaly?
initial: IGF-1 (elevated), postprandial serum GH, TRH stimulation test
Secondary: oral glucose tolerance test (conclusive if failure to suppress serum GH to < 2 ng/mL after an oral load of 100 g glucose)
What is the MCC of acromegaly?
pituitary adenoma
Tx for acromegaly
ocreotide (a somatostatin analog)
transsphenoidal resection
What physical exam finding suggests globe perforation?
Hyphema
What is the most common type of knee dislocation?
anterior knee dislocation
“dimple” sign on PE w/ posterolateral dislocation
knee dislocation
Cause of knee dislocations
anterior: hyperextension of the knee
posterior: a direct blow to the anterior tibia w/knee flexed
What is the tx for anterior knee dislocation?
reductiona nd knee splint w/ 15-20 degree flexion
What nerve may be injured during anterior knee dislocation?
common peroneal nerve
What artery may be injured in an anterior knee dislocation?
popliteal artery