Uworld Flashcards
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what are the signs of iron deficiency anemia
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reactive thrombocytosis decreased erythrocyte count microcytic anemia
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what does a smear for aphla/beta thalassemia look like
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target cells
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what is the number of RBCs in alpha/beta thal
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normal
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what is MCV for alpha/beta thal
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decreased.
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what will the iron, TIBC and ferritin be for iron deficiency
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iron low and ferritin low
TIBC elevated
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what is the hemoglobin electrophoresis for alpha and beta thal
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normal for alpha and increase hemoglobin A2 for beta
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what will happen to the number of RBC in iron deficiency anemia
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they will go down because there will be a decrease in the production
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what is the role of the eustachian tube
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drain middle ear, equalize pressure in the middle ear and prevent reflux of the nasopharyngeal secretions
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what are the signs and symptoms of Eustachian tube dysfunction
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ear fullness, tinnitus, conductive hearing loss, popping sensation, retracted tympanic membrane
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why does the tympanic membrane come retracted in Eustachian tube dysfunction
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because of the negative pressure in the middle ear
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what is the most likely cause of intussudcetion in a child younger than 2
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75% occur following a viral illness and are thought to be caused by hypertrophied Peyers patches in the lymphoid rich terminal illeum
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what is the most likely cause of intussusception in an older child
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meckels
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what is the next step for an adolescent that presents with a breast lump and what is the most likely diagnosis
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fibroadenoma
follow up after menses
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what is the main presentation of pertusis and the likely cause
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coughing for prolonged periods (whooping with cough) vomiting with cough
likely due to waning immunity
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when does CNS herpes usually develop in the neonate and what is the presentation
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second to third week of life with signs of encephalitis including seizure, lethargy and poor feeding with increased intracranial pressure. usually presents with temporal lobe abnormalities such as hemorrhage.
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what’s the treatment for neonatal herpes encephalitis
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Acyclovir
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what is the classic triad of congenital rubella
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murmur (PDA), cataracts, sensorineural hearing loss.
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how does rubella present to the mother
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as a self-limiting feverish illness followed by joint pain
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what is the cause of methemagobinemia
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exposure to oxidiziung substances such as topical analgesics, dapsone, nitrates.
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what is the presentation of methemaglobinemia
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dark chocolate colored blood with pulse ox at 85 and cyanosis
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constitutional growth delay presents how
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as decreased bone age, delayed puberty and delayed growth spurt. parents are usually normal, but sometimes delayed themselves
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when should males be at tanner stage 2
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11 pubic hair
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when should males be at tanner 3
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13 voice changes and muscles
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when should males be at tanner 4
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14 acne and armpit
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tanner 5 males what age
15 facial hair
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what is a commonly found on nasal examination of a child with CF
grey or yellow masses in the turbinates --these are nasal polyps. highly associated with CF
remember that this can have a prolonged presentation
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what can precipitate a headache from concussion
cognitive exertion, visual tasks such as moving eyes between two points. light and noice are common things that worsen the headache
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why does knee-to-chest maneuver work for tet spells
increases the systemic vascular resistance.
| the large VSD allows blood back and forth.
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what percentage of SCFE is bilateral and what is the presentation
<40%
| bilateral SCFE will usually produce a waddling gait
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what is the prestentation of iliopsoas bursitis
pain due to overuse. usually with bilateral pain in the hip, limited range of motion and a palpable click
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what is the appropriate timing of physiologic valgum
2-5
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what is calcaneal apophysitis (severs)
the most common cause of heel pain in young athletes. due to overuse and is due to micro trauma to the heel growth plate. running or jumping sports
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what are the diagnostic findings of severs
calcaneal compression test palpation of the base of the heel over the apophysis results in pain. dorsiflexion of the ankle results in pain
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what is the treatment for severs
supportive with stretching, ice, NSAIDs and a heel cup for cushioning
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what is the underlying cause of cysteinuria
amino acid transport abnormality
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post exposure prophylaxis for pertusis is what
macrolide antibiotics regardless of vaccination status
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what is the most likely cause of sepsis in sickle patients
could be any of the encapsulated bacteria but most likely strep pneumo
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what are the risk factors for respiratory distress syndrome
prematurity (most important), male sex, perinatal asphyxia, maternal diabetes, C section without labor.
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why does maternal diabetes cause RDS
because of high levels of insulin which antagonizes cortisol and blocks the maturity of sphingomyelin a vital component of surfactant
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what is streptococcal perianal dermatitis
superficial group A strep infection. usually school aged children. presents with sharply demarcated rash around the anus. fissures are likely. itching is also likely. blood streaked stools. a close contact with strep pharyngitis is possible --patients themselves do not usually have it
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what does hypoplastic thumbs, short stature, and hypo or hyperpigmented spots indicate. --usually in the context of pancytopenia
DNA repair defect --fanconis anemia
autosomal recessive
can also present with polydactyly
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what is another name for Mongolian spiot
congenital dermal melanocytosis
| these can be extensive.
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what is the treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding
high dose OCPs are first line therapy
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hyposthenuria
inability of the kidneys to concentrate urine. there will be urinary frequency, despite refraining from water intake. There will also be a low urine specific gravity.
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what is hyposthenuria associatefd with
sickle cell trait
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what is the presentation of primary polydipsia
hyponatremia with increased urine output excessive drinkning
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what is routine screening for preterm infants
head ultrasound for intraventricular hemorrhages. many are asymptomatic. ruptured germinal matrix is the cause
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what are the guidelines for head ultrasound in premature infants
<32 weeks requires ultrasound at age 1-2 weeks.
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when do intraventricular hemorrhages typically occur
within the first 3-4 days of life
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what are the symptoms of IVH
bulging fontanelle, anemia, apnea, seizures.
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what is the treatment for intraventricular hemorrhage of the premature neonate
mostly symptomatic management --antiseizure meds, and blood pressure management
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how can you tell the difference between a pneumothorax and a congenital diaphragmatic hernia
scaphoid abdomen
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what is the most likely cause of pneumonia in CF in a younger patient
staph aureus
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what is the most common cause of pneumonia in a CF in an adult
pseudomonas
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what are the associated complications of mumps
parotitis, orchitis and aseptic meningitis
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what is a common source of non-typhoidal salmonella
inadequate refrigeration of prepared foods.
| mostly undercooked poultry or eggs
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what is acute cervical lymphadenitis
commonly caused by staph aureus or streptococcus pyogenes usually involves the submandibular nodes or cervical.
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what is the empiric treatment of cervical lymphadenitis
clindamycin
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when do you order a CT scan for a child with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
when they have altered mental status, periorbital edema, vision abnormalities
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routine screening for newborns is
pulse ox
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what is an exudate
leakage of fluid around the capillary cells do to inflammation
also direct leakage of chyle
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what is a transudate
is leakage of fluid due to high vascular pressures
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what are the causes of an exudate
tuberculosis, malignancy, chylothorax and empyema
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what is the cause of coarctation of the aorta
this is caused by thickening of the tunica media of the aortic arch near the junction of the ductus arteries
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what is the presentation of coarctation
initially fine, when the ductus closes infants may develop heart failure, tachypnea, poor feeding, fussiness, lethargy, metabolic acidosis and decreased renal perfusion
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what is the most common cause of bacterial sinusitis
nontypable H flu, strep pneumonae, morexella catarrhalis
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is PT extrinsic or intrinsic
extrinsic
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what is the extrinsic pathway
factor VII
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why would cystic fibrosis cause coagulation deficits
because of the malabsorption. vitamin K would be low and this would cause VII or the extrinsic pathway
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what is the next best diagnostic step for isolated proteinuria in a child
early morning protein and creatinine
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chronic granulomatous disease is caused by what
deficits in NADPH oxidase which is responsible for the respiratory burst
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what organisms are people with CGD susceptible to
fungal organisms and catalase positive bacteria such s staph aureus and serratia
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what are the tests that confirm CGD
dihydrorhodamine 123 and nitro blue tetrazolium
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what is WAGR syndrome
wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary abnormalities, and retardation
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what is otitis media with effusion and what is the management
this typically occurs after acute otitis media or viral infections and only causes mild discomfort. The tympanic membrane will show reduced movement on insufflation
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how can transient synovitis present
As a small intracapsular fluid collection.
| common in children after a mild viral illness
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treatment for transient synovitis
NSAIDs
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what are the clinical presentation of Legg-calve perthes
positive trendelenberg, insidious limp, restricted hip abduction and internal rotation,
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do x rays always show Legg calve perthes
no. early x rays are often normal
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most common cause of osteomyelitis in healthy children
staph aureus
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most common cause of osteomyelitis in children with sickle cell
salmonella and staph aureus
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what are the risk factors for iron deficiency anemia
prematurity, lead exposure, delayed introduction o solids (exclusive breast feeding > 6 nonths). > 24 oz of milk cows ,
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what are the labs for iron deficiency anemia
low RBCs, high iron binding, low hemagoblin, decreased MCV, increased RDW
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are there triggers for cyclic vomiting syndrome
yes. usually infection or stress
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what is a consequence of hemophilic arthropathy
hemosiderin deposit and fibrosis which leads to destruction of the cartilage and bone
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are pink stains in the urine soaked diaper normal
yes. those are uric acid crystals from hyperuricemia of the newborn. totally normal
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what are the features of bronchiolitis
cough, congestion and increased work of breathing which is usually due to a lower respiratory tract infection such as RSV
presents with increased expiratory phase and wheezes
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What is FSH stimulation dependent on
GnRH
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what is the presentation of syndehams chorea
grimacing and writhing
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what is the most common cause of pericarditis
coxsackie virus
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what is another cause of carditis instead of coxsackie
strep pyogenes
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what is the renal findings for henoch sheinlon purpura
IgA mesangial deposition
| very similar to IgA nephropathy
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what is HSP
IgA vasculitis
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what is the next step if bilious vomiting, after X ray with dilated bowel
contrast enema
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what is the immediate workup for bilious emesis
stop feeds, NG decompression, IV fluids and abdominal X ray.
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what is the finding for meconium ileus on contrast enema
microcolon
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hypoplasic left heart syndrome presents hw and what is required for survival and why
PDA is required rope survival. as the PDA is closing during the first few days of life the baby will become hypotensive, cyanotic and will not respond to oxygen
treatment is prostaglandin
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what antibiotics should be considered in a patient with CF and pneumonia and why
cefepime and vancomycin
| cefepime has good coverage for pseudomonas and MSSA, while MRSA is likely and thus requires vancomycin
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what are the complications of mononucleosis
acute airway obstruction, splenic rupture, autoimmune hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia
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what is the cause and treatment for acute airway obstruction from mono
severe oropharyngeal and tonsillar inflammation and enlargement. corticosteroids
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what are the risk factors for infant HIV
high maternal viral load
| breast feeding by the affected mother
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what are the clinical findings of infancy HIV
failure to thrive, chronic diarrhea, lymphadenopathy and pneumocystis pneumonia
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what is the treatment of UTI in child
cefixime
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does penicillin have gram negative activity
NO
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what are the renal manifestations of childhood HSP
hematuria
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what should be done with a newborn with severe hyposapdius
karyotyping
| becuase it is associated with disorders of sexual development
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when is dextrose fluid given
maintenance fluids. this is not used for initial rehydration
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when is an upper GI series necessary
if the initial imaging is not diagnostic
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what component is hemophilia A and what is the presentaiton
VIII. more common in males, as it is X-linked recessive. the presentation is hemarthrosis
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what is a common coagulopathy that cause heavy menstrual bleeding with a normal PT and PTT
von wile brand disease
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what does renal biopsy of alport sydnrome
longitudinal splitting of the glomerular basement membrane
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what is the gene for alport
type IV collagen
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what is the difference between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia
ALL has painful bone morrow.
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what is the pathophysiology of giardiasis
local epithelial disruption.
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what is the treatment for giardiasis
tinidazole
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what is the cause of scarlet fever
erythrogenic exotoxins from strep pyogenes
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what is the vaccination schedule for varicella
ages 1 and 4
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what is the post exposure prophylaxis for varicella
provide the vaccine if not immunized with both.
| if cannot receive the vaccine then give immunoglobulin.
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who cannot receive the varicella vaccine
pregnant and immunocopmpromised
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What are the complications of varicella and who do they typically happen to
pneumonia, serious skin infections and CNS infections, usually happen adolescents and adults.
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what is the diagnosis treatment for central precocious puberty
MRI to exclude tumor. If idiopathic PP then treat with GnRH agonist
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what is 21 hydroxylase deficiency and what does it do
reduces mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids leading to increased adrogens leads to virilization and severe hypotension due to a lack of aldosterone.
accumulation of 17-hydroxyprogesterone
decrease in 11-deoxycortrisol
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what is the presentation of D-transposition of the great vessels
immediate cyanosis
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is seizure after administering DTap a contraindication
no.
| contraindications are anaphylaxis and encephalopathy
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what is the classic presentation of osteoid osteoma
lytic-looking lesion with sclerotic edges. NSAIDs relieve pain worse at night, pain unrelated to activity
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treatment for osteoid osteoma
NSAIDs and monitor
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what type of bilirubin is elevated in Crigler-Najjar and Gilbert which are the same
Unconjugated and and thus indirect
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what are the complications of drowning injury
cerebral edema (if submerged for >5 min), respiratory insufficiency, pneumonia
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what is empiric treatment for epiglottitis
vancomycin and cetriaxone
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what are other causal organisms besides H flu that can cause epiglottis
other H flu strains, streptococcal (pneumonae and pyogenes) and staph aureus
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does G6PD occur in females
not usually X linked disorder
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what is the MCHC in G6PD
typically normal
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what is the MCHC in beta thalasemia
usually low
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when does beta thalassemia usually occur
after 6 months because thats when the fetal hemoglobin goes away
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what is the MCHC in hereditary spherocytosios
usually elevated
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Does spherocytosis occur in females
yes
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what is a common metabolic deficit in people with sickle cell disease
folic acid
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what is the follow up for VSD
echocardiogram to determine the location and size and to rule out other defects
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what is the treatment for tinea capitis
griseofulvin or terbenifine
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what are the causes of neonatal cataracts
rubella and galactosemia
be careful and don't jump to congenital infection
rubella will also have microcephaly and a heart defect; otherwise they present exactly the same
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brutons agammaglobimemia is defined how
with low antibodies and low B cells normal everything else
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how to determine the difference between Brutons and common variable
the B cells with be low in Brutons
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what is the presentation of VUR
dilation of the ureter and blunted calyces
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what is the long term consequence of VUR
Interstitial fibrosis.
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how to tell the difference between post strep gliomerulonephritis and IgA neophropathy
IgA occurs within days, PSGN occurs weeks after
IgA is due to IgA nesangial depostis while post strep is due to mesangial immune complex deposition.
PSGN also presents with low complement, hypertension, edema
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what is the treatment for long QT syndrome
beta blockers and pacemaker
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are calcium channel blockers used for long qt
no.
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what are the labs for DIC
anemia, thrombocytopenia and elevation of the PT and PTT
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what are the peripheral blood smear findings of HUS
schistocytes due to the intravascular lysis of RBC
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what determines the immunization schedule
chronological age
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what is the presentation of G6PD
treatment with some drugs causes hemolysis. there are Heinz bodies due to precipitation from reduced glutathione
higher incidence in africans and Mediterranean populations.
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inheritance of g6pd
x linked recessive
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what's the initial wound management for animal puncture wounds
irigation and removal of debris. weigh the options for leaving open or closing
for cosmetic purposes closure is usually performed. infections are likely with closure. leaving the wound open and allowing closure by secondary intent is sometimes better --must think of hemostasis as well
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what is the presentation of a button battery ingestion
corrosive esophagitis and a double density sign on x ray
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what is the presentation of molluscum
centrally located dimpled umbilication of the lesions
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what is the course of molluscum
self-limiting and usually no treatment, can take years to resolve. liquid nitrogen can be used.
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what are the majority of cases of viral meningitis caused by
enteroviruses such as coxsackie b virus
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what medications should be avoided in G6PD
dapsone, isobutyl nitrate, nitrofurantoin, primaquine, rasburicase
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what is the histological impression of hepatic biopsy for reye syndrome
microvesicular steatosis
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what is the karyotype of kallman
normal --will have isolated gene mutation
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what is the presentation of diamond Blackman anemia
pure macrocytic RBC anemia with triphalagnial thumbs and hypertelorism, webbed neck
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treatment for immune thrombocytopenia
rituximab, thrombopoietin receptor agonists or splenectomy
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what is a modifiable risk factor for acute otitis media
smoking/second hand smoke
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what are the chances of a 17 year old female with a joint effusion having hemophilia
low. usually arises in childhood and is an X linked trait
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what is an early manifestation of sickle cells
dactylitis or vasoocclusive disease of the hands and feet
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what is the defect in nearsightedness (myopia)
anterior-posterior diameter of the eye
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Can the varicella vaccine cause an infection
yes.
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can an undescended testicle have torsion
yes. 10X more likely
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what is an alternative to stimulant therapy for ADHD
atomoxetine
| this is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
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is valproate used for ADHD
no
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what is a potential side effect of hydroxyurea for SCD
myelosuppression
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what hormone causes refeeding syndrome
insulin
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how should patients with beckwith-weideman syndrome be monitored
with abdominal ultrasound and AFP measurements every three months from birth to age 4 and renal ultrasound every three months from 4-8 Years for risk wilms tumor and hepatoblastoma
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what supplements should be given to preterm infants
iron and vitamin D. should be given to infants until 1 year of age
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what is the characteristic stridor for laryngeomalacia
inspiratory stridor
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do people with CF have nose bleeds
yes they can because of decreased vitamin K from the pancreatic insufficiency
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what peripheral blood smear finding is associated with sickle cell disease, other than sickled cells
holly-jolly bodies
| nuclear remnants from lack of splenic function
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can a two month old have a pain crisis
not likely as they still have fetal hemoglobin
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when is fetal hemaglobin replaced
about 3-6 months
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what are the symptoms of B2 defieicny
angular cheilosis, stomatitis, glossitis, normocytic anemia, seborrheic dermatitis
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what are the symptoms of B6 defeiicny
cheilosis, stomatitis, glossitis
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what is the presentation of leukocyte adhesion deficiency
lymphocyte and monocyte decrease. marked leukocytosis with neutrophilia.
presents with multiple skin infections and severe periodontal disease
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what is the characteristic rash for niacin
pruritic dermatitis in the sun exposed areas.
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what are the soft palate findings for rubella
petechiae or erythematous papule known as forchheimer spots
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what is the presentation of sickle cell trait
usually asymptomatic but can have hematuria
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what are the findings for DiGeorge syndrome
| or velocardiofacial syndrome
CATCH
conotruncal cardiac defects (tetralogy of fallot, truncus arterioles, interrupted aortic arch), abnormal facies, thyme agenesis/hypoplasia, craniofacial deformities (cleft palate), hypoparathyroidism/hypocalcemia.
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what is the treatment for pinworm
pyrantel pamoate and albendazole
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what causes obstructive sleep apnea in children
FUCKING TONSILS
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what is the underlygin cause of concussion
neuronal functional disturbance
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what are the features of a pathologic murnur
harsh, holosystolic, diastolic, grade III intensity or higher, increases with standing/valsalva
Loud, fixed split, or single s2, harsh, holosystolic, diastolic, grade III intensity or higher, increases with standing/valsalva
Loud, fixed split, or single s2,
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what are the features of a benign murmnur
early or mid-systolic, grade I or II intensity, decreases with standing or valsalva, low-pitched, musical, pure or squeaky tone, or high-pitched at the LUSB
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what causes the development of prolonged activated PTT in hemophilia treated with recombinant VIII
inhibitor development. antibodies recognize the factor
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heart defect in turners
bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation
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what do intentional burns look like
sparing the flexural creases. zebra striped pattern
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what is the most common cause of conengital hypothyroidism
thyroid dysgenesis
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is fibrosarcoma a childhood disorder
no. >30. presents exactly like ewings
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what is the plan b pill
levonogestrel
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croup is edema and narrowing where
the proximal trachea
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what is PEP for new born for hep B
immunoglobulin and vaccine
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what increases the murmur of HCM
valsalva
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what should you think if you see jaundice hepatomegaly and an increased risk of e coli infetins
galactosemia
also associated with elevated transaminases hemolytic anemia and cataracts
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does continuous positive airway pressure CPAP, increase risk of pneumothorax
yes
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what is the difference between primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
endometriosis lasts throughout the cycle and usually has a palpable mass or finding in the exam
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what is required of people with beta thalassemia
chronic transfusions and chelation therapy due to iron overload
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what are the features of mccune albright
precocious puberty, fibrous dysplasia of the bone and cafe au lait macules
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polycythemia presentation in the newborn
plethora, respiratory distress, low glucose
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what is the workup for primary amorrhea
first look at uterus. if they have one look at look to the FSH if they dont have a uterus then karyotype.
if the FSH is normal then they have an imperforate Hyman. if its high look to karoytoe. if its low then look at the other hormones (TSH, prolactin). if both are high then hypothyroidism. if prolactin high then prolactinoma. and if normal functional hypothalamic amorrhea
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what is the presentation of iron toxicity
presence of pills on x ray. metabolic acidosis. abdominal pain, nausea and vomting, diarrhea, hematemesis
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what is the presentation of salicylate poisoning
very similar to iron. although often tinnitus will be present first and the pills are not found on x ray
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what causes the metabolic acidosis of iron toxicity
increases oxygen radicals cause lactic acidosis
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what are people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia at risk for and how does it present
hemorrhagic stroke. presents with sudden weakness and focal neurological symptoms. with hyper dense fluid collections with irregular margins in the cortex.
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what is the cause of vitamin K bleeding disorders
decreased carboxylation of coagulation factors
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what are the risk factors for DDH
breech position, family history and tight swaddling
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what are the causes of infectious bloody diarrhea
salmonella, shigella, campylobacter and E coli o157 H7
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what are the complications of e coli o157 H7 infection
HUS
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what are the complications of shigella
HUS, seizure
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what are the complications of camplobacter
GBS
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what are the complications of salmonella
bacteremai
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what is the first line treatment for all bloody diarrheas
supportive care only unless severe
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what is the characteristic presentation of fragile X
marcoorchidism, behavioral issues, long narrow face, large ears, prominent forehead and chin
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what is bronchiolitis and the complications
common winter respiratory tract infection csaueds ny RSV. children are at risk for developing apnea and respiratory failure
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what are the labs for turners syndrome hypothalamic axis
high FSH/LH, low estrogen
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what gene should be tested fro CHARGE
CHD7
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what is the genotype-phenotype correlation in kallman and what is the casue
they are the same. thus a female is female.
| this is hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
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what are the FSH/LH in females with kallman
LOW
