Rosh Material #1 Flashcards
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mc cause of action tremor in adults
essential tremor
essential tremor is triggered by (2)
voluntary movement
fixed posture against gravity
t/f: essential tremor is typically bilateral
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essential tremor classically affects the (2)
hands
arms
tx for essential tremor (6)
propranolol
primidone
gabapentin
tpiramate
etoh
botulinum
what do you think when you see “stroking of the skin that results in localized hives”
urticaria
tx for urticaria
avoid triggers
antihistamines
glucocorticoids (if associated w. angioedema)
3 common causes of urticaria
food
meds
infections
circumscribed, raised, erythematous papules and plaques on the face lips, extremities, or genitals
urticaria
t/f: individual urticaria lesions last < 24 hr
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what do you think when you see “lateral pressure in the initial lesion causes separation of the epidermis”
nikolsly sign
2 conditions associated w. nikolsky sign
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
pemphigus vulgaris
lesions that last longer than 24 hr that burn or sting
urticarial vasculitis
mimics urticaria
what do you think when you see “lesions with an initial central puncture”
insect bite → papular urticaria
what do you think when you see “opacity with penlight exam taht takes up fluorescein stain”
corneal ulcers
corneal ulcers are commonly caused by
infectious bacterial keratitis
what pathogen is associated w. infectious bacterial keratitis
pseudomonas aeruginosa
mc risk factor associated w. bacterial keratitis
contact lenses
also trauma and prior eye surgery
corneal ulcers that are round and central
infectious keratitis
corneal ulcers that are smaller and located more on the periphery of the cornea
contact lens induced ulcers
tx for infectious bacterial keratitis ulcers
topical moxifloxacin
tx for non infectious causes of corneal ulcers
topical steroids
clinical sx of bacterial keratitis induced corneal ulcers
foreign body sensation
trouble keeping eye open
conjunctivitis
photophobia
tx for acute bacterial conjunctivitis in non contact lens wearer
erythromycin ointment