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URGENT CARE (4%)
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Respiratory failure/arrest
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Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient
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Allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
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Acute abdomen
peptic ulcer disease
Burns (degrees)
1st -- minor damage/epidermis -- ERYTHEMA
2nd- Partial-thickness- painful
superficial/Papillary dermis-- BLISTERS
deep/reticular dermis -- RUPTURED blisters
3rd -Full/destroy-dermal appendages - no* sensation
white, leathery, charred
4th -- muscle, bone
5th -- loss of a body part
What is the most common type of burn?
Scald**
Rule of 9:
Treatment for chemical burns:
white phosphorus -- 1% copper sulfate/calcium gluconate
acid burns -- lavage x30min
Manage burn shock by aggressive fluid* resuscitation -- Parkland formula:
% burn area x body wight (kg) x4ml/hr= total amount of fluid needed x24hrs
half -first 8 hrs/ Ringer's lactate** solution /measure UO
Additional tx for burn pts:
NG tube -- for gastric distention
Foley catheter -- UO at least 0.5 ml/kg/hr -- adult
escharotomy -- compartment syndrome/ventilation diff
Sulfadiazine -- topical burn ointment
deep burns/full-thickness -- autography
Complications of burns:
gastric/duodenal ulcers -- "Curling ulcers"
*** injection
chronic healing -- malignant -- SCC -- "Marjolin ulcer"
What is the most common cause of third (3rd) trimester bleeding?
Abruptio placentae ***
-- premature separation of placenta AFTER 20 weeks // PAINFUL
Risk factors are known for the development of Abruptio placentae (9):
Trauma, smoking, HTN, decrease folic acid, cocaine**, alcohol (>14 drinks/week), uterine anomalies, high parity, previous abruption (re-occur 10-17%), advance age
What is the most common type of abruption/less severe?
EXTERNAL abruption -- bleeding occurs
Management of Abruptio placentae:
Delivery - C-sec* -- definitive tx
Blood type, cross match, and coagulation studies
? Placenta previa:
No digital exam *** -- covers the cervical os
Painless bleeding -- before 20 weeks
dx: US tx: watchful wait/c-sec
Bites/stings: human
Eikenella corrodens -- tx: Augmentin
Bites/stings: spider (2)
brown recluse - Loxosceles reclusa -- infarct of skin/rapid blood coag./sinking macule/pale gray/ halo LARGE -- tx: would cleansing & analgesia
black widows -- neurological -- tx: Diazepam & calcium gluconate
Foreign body aspiration s&s:
* choking, coughing, unexplained wheezing/hemoptysis
asphyxia - obstructing, PNA - toxic, ARDS - gastric asp.
Diagnostic studies for FBA:
Expiratory X-ray -- regional hyperinflation -- check valve effect
Tx for FBA:
Tx: Heimlich maneuver -- lifesaving
Bronch -- dx; tx -- culture --PNA
Cardiac failure/arrest
V-tach -- T-fib -- asystoly
tx: CPR
Fractures/dislocations:
examples of directions
transverse -- R angle to the axis of the bone
spiral -- twisted -- torsion
oblique -- between horizontal & vertical
comminuted -- splintered & crushed
segmental - double
Imaging studies for fx/dislocations:
Plain-film radiograph -- both - AP and lateral (90degrees)
radionucleotide bone scan -- stress fx -athletes/ osteopenia, wight bearing
CT *** -- best -- carpal bones, elbow, tibial plateau// pelvic, facial, itra-articular fx
MRI -- hip fx **
How do you treat: Open fx, intra-articular fx, femur fx, fx's tibia, fibula in adults?
analgesics, immobilization, EMERGENT referral to Ortho
Define Open fx; How do you tx?
bleeding **
tx: debrided/irrigated -OR -within 4-8hrs
IV antibiotics - 1st, 2nd cephalosporins & aminoglycosides -- x48 hrs (after fx, + after OR) -- TETANUS status **
Define intra-articular fx; how do you tx?
fx line enters a JOINT cavity
tx: open tx -restore and maintain articular congruity
stable -- active ROM
Tx of femur fx:
femoral neck fx -- percutaneous screws/hemiarthroplasty
femoral shaft fx -- intramedullary rods/plates
intertrochanteric fx -- sliding hip screw fix// or long gamma nail
*** SIGNIFICANT HEMORRHAGE
define fx of the tibia and fibula in adults; tx?
ligamental, meniscal, and vascular injuries
tx: simple -- closed reduction, cast; complicated/unstable -- open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF)
Fx in children:
physis, or growth plate -- injury of attached ligaments
swelling/tenderness; Salter-harris -- growth place fx
Salter-Harris classification of fractures:
I - fx through epiphyseal plate
II - methaphyseal fx
III - through the epiphysis into the articular surface
IV - fx through -distal metaphysis, epiphyseal plate, and epiphysis
V - impaction** of epiphyseal plate
Two types of incomplete fx:
Torus fx & Greenstick fx
Define Torus fracture (aka buckle fx); Tx?
one side of the cortex buckles** as a result of a compression injury -- falling on an outstretched hand
tx: 4-6 weeks in a cast
Define Green stick fx; Tx?
long bones -- when bowing* causes a break in one side of the cortex
tx: <15 degrees -- long arm or leg cast -- 4-6 weeks
> 15 degrees -- referral to an ortho surgeon
What is dislocation?
total loss of congruity -- between the articular surfaces of the joint
Most common sites of dislocation are:
Anterior shoulder
Posterior hip -- osteonecrosis of femoral head
Posterior elbow
Treatment of dislocations:
assess neurovascular status -- tx Closed reduction**
reduce spontaneously -- immobolization 2-4 weeks follow by ROM
if fx or interposed soft tissues -- open reduction/internal fixation
assess the neurovascular status pre- and post-, get postreduction radiographs
Diff between Sprains/strains:
sPrains -- collagenous tissues -- Ligament or tendon
sTain -- injury to the Bone-Tendon unit @ myotendinous junction or the muscle
Sprains or strains injury often follows a sudden stretch; it can lead to AVULSION of Tendon:
mallet finger avulsion or stretch of the terminal extensor tendon -- tx: extensor splinting x6 weeks
It can also lead to Ligamentous sprain:
stretch of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATL) -- common ankle sprain**
Tx for both strains and sprains:
supportive therapy: RICES -- rest, ice, compression, elevation, and support/bracing
What is the most common type of fx in children and adolescents?
Fx clavicle **
caused by fall on an outstretched arm
tx: kids - figured-of-eight sling -4-6weeks
adults -- sling -6 weeks
Shoulder dislocation:
fall on outstretched arm - aBduction/extension
Anterior** shoulder
Dx and Tx of shoulder dislocation:
Dx: AP view and transthoracic "Y" view
humeral head deformities= Hill-Sachs lesions - recurrent dislocations
Tx: reduction, immobilization= sling/swath - Velpeau sling**; <40yo -- therapy after 3 weeks; >40 - after 1 week
Humeral head* fractures:
proximal humerus -- OLDER pt w/osteoporsis/ F
Neer classification -- ecchymosis x 24-48hrs/pain -greater tuberosity
early mobilization -pendulum excises -- prevent frozen shoulder
Humeral shaft* fx:
MVC, fall, penetration injury, gunshot wounds
*** radial n. damage
Dx and Tx for humeral shaft tx:
dx: AP and lateral x-ray -- elbow and shoulder
tx: coaptation splint --
hanging cast, Sarmiento brace, or OR
Supracondylar humerus fx:
all on the outstretched hand with HYPEREXTENSION of the elbow
** brachial a. -- most spastic artery -- Valkamann ischemic contractures // varus=gunstock or valgus deformities
Fracture and dislocations of the hand:
boxer's fx
colles fx
gamekeeper's thumb
Explain Boxer's fx; Tx?
metacarpal neck of the 4th or 5th finger
loss of the prominence of the knuckle
bunch to another's humans mouth -- tx with antibiotics -Eikenella corrodens
tx: 25-30 degrees --ulnar splint f/o in 1-2 w
What is the most common injury of the wrist?tx?
Colles fx ***
fall onto the dorsiflexed hand --- "silver fork" deformity
distal radius fx with dorsal angulation
tx: cast
diff collers fx vs. smith fx:
Explain Gamekeeper's thumb; tx?
sprain or tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb; laxity -- weakness of pinch
tx: complete rupture --surgery; partial -- thumb spica cast
What is the most common fracture of the elbow in adults?
radial head fx** --- fall outstretched hand
Explain radial head injuries:
subluxation of the radial head -- kids 4yo -- "nursemaid's elbow" -- excessive longitudinal traction
How do you dx radial head injury?tx?
AP/lateral films -- displacement of anterior "fat pat" and presence of a posterior fat pat -- hemarthrosis
tx: "screwing" action - place the radial head back within the annular ligament
What bone is most commonly fx carpal bone?
scaphoid (navicular) fx***
Clinical features of scaphoid fx; tx?
can lead to avascular necrosis; pain over anatomic snuffbox
X-ray -- can be negative - re-peat 2-3 w// Bone scan or MRI *** should be order
tx: long-arm spica cast -- referral to ortho; 1mm - ORIF
Myocardial infarction
12 lead EKG;
STEMI -- ST elevation in 2 leads
Inferior MI:
II, III, aVF - RCA
Tx for MI -STEMI:
Aspirin & clopidogrel
coronary angio and PCI -- 90min
thrombolytic therapy -- 3 hrs
Hypertensive crisis
HTN urgencies -- 220/125-- reduce BP within hours -- not to rapidly -- tx: sodium nitroprusside; if MI - niroglycerin or BB
HTN emergencies -- diastolic >130-- reduce within 1 hr ** -end-organ damage, optic-disc edema=papilledema
What dz is the leading cause of death in hospitalized pt?
PE
What is the initial* dx test for Pulmonary embolus; How do you tx?
spiral CT ** (replace V/Q scan)
Pulmonary angio -- definitive
tx: heparin; low-molecular-weigh heparin or warfrin after acute face - 3months
Clinical features of Pneumothorax?dx, tx?
ipsilateral chest pain; decreased tactile fremitus
dx: expiratory CXR
tx: <15% -resolve spont; large - chest tube;
CXR every 24hrs
In whom Orbital cellulitis is common?
kids 7-12yo; associated with sinusitis, dental infections..
Causes of Orbital cellulitis?
Strep pneumo, H. flu, Gram -, MRSA
Orbital cellulitis clinical features; dx, tx?
ptosis, purulent d/c, conjunctivitis, sluggish pupillary response
dx: CT** -- broad infiltration of the orbital soft tissue
tx: medical emergency! hospitalization, IV nafcillin & metronidazole// surgical drainage if reoccur
Ingesting harmful substances (poisonings)
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What poison produce garlic breath?
arsenic and organophosphates
Anticholinergic OD causes:
warm, dry skin
Tricyclic antidepressants OD:
prolonged QRS complex
Tx for poison OD:
airway
activated charcoal -- GI decontamination**
Antidote for acetaminoophen:
acetylcysteine
Antidote for Aspirin (salicylates):
activated charcoal, whole-bowel irrigation, physostigmine
Antidote for Organophosphates (chlorthio, diazinon):
decontamination of skin, atropine + pralidoxime
Antidote for Iron:
evoke emesis, gastric lavage, whole-bowel irr,
*Desferoxamine, Dialysis
DERMATOLOGY
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Dermatitis -- eczema:
dermatitis - ex-; eczema - endogoenous
acute - well-demarcated erythema; chronic -plaque, satellite papules
dx: patch test
tx: burrow's solution, topical corticosteroids
dermatitis -- seborrhea:
infants -cradle cap; adult- dandruff
yellow-greasy look
tx: baby shampoo/ketoconazole; selenium/zinc
Nummular eczema:
pruritic inflammatory dz - young, old
fall/winter, coin-shaped plaques - extremities
tx: moisturizers or topical steroids
Dyshidrosis
>40 yo with actopic hx
tapioca-like, vesicles/clusters
tx: burrow's solution, bullae-drained but kept intact, topical collodion
Lichen simplex chronicus
lichenification --long-term atopic dermatitis -- repetitive scratching/rubbing
well-circulated plaque
tx: stop the itch-scratch cycle; dressing/topical steroids, tar, anti-histamine
Drug eruptions
Lichen planus
4P's: purple, polygonal, pruritic, papule; Wickham striae=white lines
hair-scarring alopecia; nail -longitudinal splintering
lab: biopsy*, immunoflurescence; check Hep C
tx: topical steroids, cyclosporine mouthwash
Pityriasis rosea
herald patch follow by Christmas tree; teenagers
hx:URI, rash
tx: self-limited
Psoriasis
genetic, HIV - resistant tx
epidermal cell turnover - fast
"silvery scales" Auspitz sign - bleeding
tx: topical corticosteroids/ vitamin D, calcipotriene, coal tar/salicylic acid - dressing
Erythema multiforme
induced by drugs - sulfa.. pt <20yo;
tx: avoid substance; control herpes outbreaks- acyclovir
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/Toxic epidermal necrolysis
mucocutanous/ flaccid blisters-Nikilsky sing -- drug reaction - sulfa, aminopenicillins..
tx: burn unit
Bullous pemphigoid
autoimmune dz; - Nikolsky sing - dot rupture easily
dx:biopsy tx: systemic Prednisone, azathiprine
Acne vulgaris
adolescents/males
"comadones"
tx: mild - retinoids, azelaic acid; more severe - tetracycline; isotretinoin
Rosacea
F 30-50; telangiectasis, flushing
tx: reduce triggers-alcohol, hot beverages; metroindazole**
Actinic keratosis
cumulative exposure to the sun - fair skin ppl
thickened lesions progress very slow to -- SCC; cutaneous horn
tx: liquid nitrogen
Seborrheic keratosis
benign plaque; brown or black; velvety, warty surface --"stack on", older ppl
tx: liquid nitrogen
Lice
dx: microscope/nits
tx: prevention*, permethrin, pyrethrins, malathion -1st-line tx
Scabies
tx: 1% lindane or 5% permethrin cream -- 8hrs -- repeat in 7 days
Spider bites
brown recluse - Loxosceles reclusa --tx: analgetics
black widows - neuro -- tx: diazepam and calcium gluconate
Basal cell carcinoma
tx: mohs mirographic surgery
Kaposi's sarcoma
HIV
Melanoma
superficial spreading **
nails - acral lentiginous
tx: refer to derm/surgeon
Alopecia
loss of hair;
androgenetic alopecia - male/genetic - tx: minoxidil solution
alopecia areata -- unknown - exclamation point hairs; scalp - tatalis, body -uviversalis -- tx: systemic steroids
Onychomycosis
Paronychia
Condyloma acuminatum
Exanthems
Molluscum contagiosum
poxvirus
tx: self limited; curettage-1st line;
Verrucae
HPV 16-18 - CA
condylomata - genital
tx: spontaneous regression; salicylic acid
vaccine females -9-26yo
Cellulitis
H. flu, Strep, staph
swollen, hot, tender
tx: oral penicillinase-resistant penicillin -- dicloxacillin* or cephalosporin; if pt allergic - erythromycin
Erysipelas
Impetigo
Acanthosis nigricans
obesity, insulin resistance
tx: no ; addressing underlying dz
Hidradenitis suppurativa
female - axillary dz; male -anogenital dz
obesity; abscess, fibrosis..
tx: intralesional triamcinolone, I&D
Lipomas/epithelial inclusion cysts
benign; fat cells; tx:surgical ecision - cosmetic
Melasma
"black spot"; pregnancy
dx: wood's lamp - hyperpigmented macules
tx: 3% hydroquinone solution + 0.025% tretinoin gel
Pilonidal disease
Pressure ulcers
stage I - erythema
stage II - necrosis, superficial/partial thickness
stage II - deep/full thickness - but not through fascia
stage IV - muscle/bone
Urticaria
food/drug allergies
wheals size pencil eraser
tx: acute - H1 antihistamine - diphenhydramine
Vitiligo
associated with thyroid dz, pernicious anemia, DM, Addison dz, or idiopathic
tx: sunscreens, cosmetics; psych distressing
Folliculitis
S. qureus; pseudomonas - hot tub
pseudofolliculitis barbae= razor bumps
tx: compresses, topical clindamycin/erythromycin;
Tinea infections
Trihophyton rubrum
dx: KOH prep
tx: antifungal creams BID x4 weeks;
nail - oral griseofulvin x3 months
Tinea versicolor
Malassezia furfur
dx: KOH - hyphae/spore -"spaghetti and meatballs"
tx: selenium sulfide shampoo x15min - 7 days
EENT
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Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
viral than bacterial; group B-hemolytic strep
fever >38, tender anterior cervical adenopathy, lack* of cough, exudate -- Centor criteria
dx: rapid strep sccreen
tx: IM penicillin -compliance issues; oral penicillin (erythromycin - if allergic)
Acute/chronic Sinusitis
tx: NSAIDs -pain; saline washes, steam;
antibiotics only for -- 10-14days symptoms
Aphthous ulcers
painful, round ulcer -yellow-gray center; red-halos
buccal/labial mucosa
Blepharitis
chronic inflammation of lid margins; cause:seborrhea, staph/strep
scurf & collarettes
tx: baby shampoo on catton-tipped swabs
viral Conjunctivitis
adenovirus; highly contagious**
swimming pools - epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
*erythema, copious watery discharge
tx: eye lavage with normal saline BID x7-14 days/vasoconstrictor-antihistamine drops
bacterial conjunctivitis:
strep pneumonia -- development keratitis
chlamydia (mocopurulent/follicular) & neisseria -sex/delivery
* copious purulent discharge "glued"
dx: PMNs
tx: drops - sulfa, fluoroquiinolones, aminoglycosides
Dacryocystitis
lacrimal gland caused by obstruction
cause: staph..
tx: warm compresses and antibiotics
Hordeolum
s. aureus; contagious
tx: warm compresses x 24hrs
Labyrinthitis
acute severe* vertigo, hearing loss -days to weeks
hearing loss may/not resolve
tx: vestibluar suppressants
Tinnitus
Laryngitis
viral follows URI; bacterial - M.cat, H.flu
hoarseness**
tx: vocal res; if bacterial - erythromycin
Otitis externa
cause: pseudomonas, proteus, fungi
tx: otic drops - aminoglycoside or fluoroquinolone +/- corticosteroids, avoid moisture
Otitis media
cause: strep pneum., H. influ, M. cat, Strep pyogenes
tx: amoxicillin
Tympanic membrane perforation
from otitis media or trauma
tx: resolve on their own; sometimes surgical repair of TM; ossicular chain - persistent hearing loss
avoid water
Ectropion
eyelid everts* - advanced age, trauma, infection or pasly of facial n.
Entropion
lid and lashes are turned in secondary to scar tissue or a spasm -- orbicularis oculi muscle
Tx for ec/entropion
surgical repair - if causes trauma "trichiasis", excessive tearing, exposure keratitis, cosmetic
Corneal abrasion
minor trauma - fingernails, contact lens, eyelashes, small foreign body
dx: record visual acuity before exam; slit-lamp or fluorescein stain
tx: topic anesthetic -just for exam; saline, gentramicin* or sulfa; patching only for L >5-10mm x 24hrs
Corneal ulcer
trauma, contact lens, poor lipid apposition -- circumcorneal injection and watery to purulent discharge
dx: dense corneal infiltrate w/epithelial defect; "Dendritic" lesion - herpis keratitis
tx:referred to an opthalmologist
Glaucoma
increased intraocular P; optic n. damage -- impediment flow - canal of Schelemm - anterior chamber
Open-angle glaucoma
more common*/chronic
>40yo pt, AA, fam hx, DM
peripheral vision loss; increased cup-to-disc ratio; ocular HTN
tx: B-blockers; prostaglandin-like medications
Angle-clouse glaucoma
emergency -- complete closure of the angle
painful eye; loss of vision
circumlimbal injection, steamy cornea, fixed mid-dilated pupil; N&V
tx: IV carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - acetazolamide, topical BB, and osmotic diuretics- mannitol
mydratics*
Hyphema
Macular degeneration
age related or secondary to - drugs -chloroquine or phenothiazine
irreversible central* vision loss
drusen deposits -- Bruch membrane -- hemorrhage/fibrosis
Metamorphopsia -- Amsler grid**
tx: not effective tx; early - laser therapy
Papilledema
increased intracranial P -- malignant HTN, hemorragic strokes, SDH, pseudotumor cerebri
disc swollen, blurred, obliteration of the vessels
tx: therapy for the underlying cause
Pterygium
slowly growing thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva
highly vascular, triangular mass -- toward cornea
tx: excision -- if interferes with vision
Retinal detachment
flapping in the vitreous humor - "rugae"
superior temoral* retinal
"curtain being drawn over the eye from TOP to the bottom" floaters or flashing lights
tx: emergency -- pt supine head turned to side of detachment; laser surgery
Retinal vascular occlusion; ARTERY
artery -- emergency - emboli - poor prognosis
painless vision loss; "box-carring", cherry red spot, blindness
tx: vessel dilation/paracentesis
Retinal vascular occlusion; VEIN
secondary to thrombotic event; risk:DM, polycythemia, leukemia
"blood and thunder: retina; dilated veins, hemorrhages, edema, exudates
tx: neovascularization -- injection VEGF inhibitors
Retinopathy
hypertensive -- diffuse arteriolar narrowing, copper/silver wiring, AV nicking- atherosclerosis
diabetic -- leading cause BLINDNESS** -- yearly dilated ophthalmoscopic exam;
hard exudate , venous dilation..
tx: glucose, BP control, laser phtocoagulation, vitrectomy
Cholesteatoma
Ménière disease
vertigo - min to hrs; lower range hearing loss, tinnitus*, one-sided aural pressure
tx: low-sodium diet and diuretics - Acetazolamide
Allergic rhinitis
IgE -- pollen, molds, dust..
atopic dz hx; "bluish discoloration below the eyes", allergic salute
tx: avoid allergens; antihistamines, cromolyn sodium
Epistaxis
** anterior -Kiesselbach plexus
risk- nose picking
posterior - Woodruff --HTN, atherosclerosis
tx: Anterior -- pressure sitting position leading forward -lessen swallowing of blood
Nasal polyps
Samter triad -- hx nasal polyps, asthma, aspirin
tx: 3m -topical corticosteroids
Peritonsillar abscess
"hot potato" voice, deviation of uvula
tx: aspiration, I&D, amoxicillin
Parotitis
Sialadenitis
PULMONARY
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Asthma
dx: FEV1/FVC: <75%; 10% increase in FEV1 after bronchodilator
tx: B-adrenergic agonist- rescue; inhaled croticosteroids --chronic use
Bronchitis
caused by viruses: rhinovirus, coronavirus, RSV
inflammation of the airway, cough
dx: sputum color does not* predictive; no labs; CXR - NEGATIVE
tx: hydration, expectorants, analgesics, b-agonist, cough suppressants (not for kids)
COPD
dx: FEV1/FVC ratio decrease; CBC -polycythemia
Tx: smoking cessation - Most important **, O2 of PaO2<55
Pneumonia
** primary cause of mortality from infectious dz
S. pneumorniae
tx: macrolide -- clarithromycin, azithromycin or doxy --OUT pt
Atypical CAP:
mycoplasma pneumoniae
tx: erythromycin or doxy
tetracycline (for chlamydia)
Hospital-acqquired PNA:
S. aureus; pseudomonas
tx: ceftriaxone, rep fluoroquinolone, imipenem
PNA HIV related:
Strep **, penumocystis jirovieci
tx: Trimethoprim-sulfa = Bactrim
Tuberculosis
dx: cxr - Ghon & Ranke complexes
biopsy -- caseating granulomas - nacrotizing granulomas
tx: isolation, INH, RIF, PZA, EMB 2m; follow by 4m
Lung cancer
Bronchogenic carcinoma** - leading cause of CA deaths; risk - smoking
SCLC "oat cell" - spread early -- central bronchi/metastasize
NSCLS -- slow -- SCC -hemoptysis; Adenocarcinoma*
- mucous glads; Large CC - does not fit -- tx: SURGERY
Sleep disorders
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Tobacco use/dependence
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CARDIOVASCULAR
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Hypertension
diuretics; Thiazide -1st line; loop - renal
B-Adrenergic antagonist -- young/white pts
ACE inhibitors -- DM, CKD (young/white pts)
Angiotension II receptor-blocking agents -- no cough
Calcium channel blockers -- blacks and elderly
refractory HTN
aldosterone receptor antagonists -- spironolactone
prostatic hyperplsia
alpha- adrenergic antagonist
ARF
fenoldopam (dopamine-1 receptor)
during pregnancy
hydralazine
Coronary artery disease
tx: IV fluids, O2, NTG 0.4mg every 5min x3 doses, bed rest
Peripheral vascular disease
atherosclerosis -- CVA
Leriche syndorme -erectal dysfunction
tx: d/c tabacco; BB, ACE inhi, statins
Arrhythmias
A-fib**
tx: >48hrs -- tx: heparin or enoxaparin -- rate control 3-4 weeks; cardioversion
HF -- digoixin, amio, dronedarone
no HF - metoprolol or esmolol
Endocarditis
viral ** tx: steroids, NSAIDs
bacterial - Strep viridans; IV users - S. aureus , post valve surgery - gram-/fungi -- tx: Gentromycin with ceftriaxone or vanco
Hyperlipidemia
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Hypertriglyceridemia
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Angina
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Congestive heart failure
tx: ACE inhibitors
Chest pain
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Valvular disease
AS -- Left side heart;
dyspnea, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance
tx: surgical repair, PCI -ballon
meds - diuretics, vasodilator, digoxin/ BB
GASTROINTESTINAL
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colonic polyps can cause:
iron anemia -- bleeding polyps
types of colonic polyps:
hyperplastic polyps -- low risk
tubular polyps -- carry risk --follow up x5years
*** villous polyps -- high-risk of malignancy -- follow up colonoscopy 3y
Family members of those with familial polyposis syndrome should be eval:
every 1 to 2 years
beginning @ 10-12yo
Colorectal cancer
>50yo; HNPCC or Lynch syndrome - high risk; familial polyposis - 100% risk
Prognosis of colorectal CA:
Dukes A/Stage I -- mucosa - good
Duke C/Stage III - +lymph // D/IV - metastases -- 5 y --5%
Clinical features of colorectal CA; Right vs. Left lesions:
Right-- chronic blood loss -Iron def
Left -- circumferential -- change of bowel habits
Diagnostic studies & tx for Colorectal CA:
occult blood in the stool -- screen >40yo
colonoscopy -->50yo; 10y earlier fam hx
tx: surgical resection + chemo-stage III
radiation - rectal tumors
Anal fissure; most common location? symptoms?
Posterior midline**
severe tearing pain on defecation -- hematochezia-- bright red blood; stool/tissue
Tx for anal fissures:
bulking agents & increase fluid-avoid straining;
Sitz baths - acute pain;
silver nitrate/genital violet -- healing
Peptic ulcer disease; most common cause? Primary clinical features? gastric ulcer vs duodenal ulcer?
H.pylori ** associated to malignancy
abdominal pain or discomfort;
gastric - worse after food/wight loss
duodenal - better after food
PUD & bleeding:
melena ***
** most common cause of nonhemorrhagic GI bleed
PUD dx; tx:
dx: Endoscopy
tx: stop irritating factors-smoking, NSAIDs, Etoh;
PPI w/ clarithromycin + amoxicillin + metronidazole -- 2-4 weeks
Prophylactic tx for pt with hx of PUD who require daily NSAIDs use:
misoprostol or PPI
List diff causes of Gastritis (inflammation of stomach):
autoimmune -pernicious anemia - Type A - BODY of the stomach
H. pylori - Type B - ANTRUM/body -- adenocarcinoma
NSAIDs, stress, Etoh
Gastritis dx; tx:
dx: endoscopy with biopsy
tx: removal of causative factor: NSAIDS, alcohol..
What is Gastroenteritis?
stomach flu; VIRAL- norovirus, rotavirus; watery diarrhea
define Diarrhea; tx:
3 or more liquid/semiliquid stools DAILY for @ least 2-3 days
hx of ALL current meds*
dx: WBC in stool - inflammatory process
tx: supportive
define Secondary diarrhea; what does it indicate?
large volume without inflammation;
Pancreatic insufficiency --bacterial toxins/laxative use
Tx for C-diff diarrea:
metronidazole, vanco, fidaxomicin
Define constipation; when do you worry; tx?
decrease stool volume; increase firmness
**pt >50yo -- new-onset -- colon CA
tx: increase in fiber (10-20 g/day); fluid -(1.5/2L day); exercise;
>2 weeks - investigate
Pancreatitis; most common cause? clinical features?
cholelithiasis or alcohol abuse
epigastric pain radiating to the back; lessens when pt leans forward; N&V
Hemorrhagic pancreatitis:
bleeding into the flanks=Grey Turner sign;
umbilical area = Cullen sign
Pancreatitis dx; tx?
dx: Elevated LIPASE** X3fold; amylase
ranson criteria - poor prognosis
tx: stop oral intake, IV fluid/hyperlimentation; opioid; antibiotic
Inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn vs. UC:
Crohn dz -regional -mouth to anus; Transmural; fistulas TX: oral corticosteroids=PREDNISONE
UC -- distal-proximal-cont; Mucosal surface; bloody-puss filled; colon CA; TX: aminosalicylates/steroids;Surgery-cure
What is the most common cause of Appendicitis? dx;tx?
fecalith**
McBurney point; Psoas sign
dx: leukocytosis; CT
tx: appendecotomy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
...
Stages of internal hemorrhoids*:
Stage I - confined to the anal canal - bleed with defection
Stage II -protrude -reduce spontaneously --bleeding/mucus*
Stage III - require manual reduction -- pain/discomfort
Stage IV - chronically protruding/risk strangulation
Treatment for hemorrhoids:
Stage I &II -- high-fiber diet/increase fluids; Bulk laxatives
higher stages -- suppositories w/anesthetic/astringent properties
Stage IV -- SURGERY (injection, rubber band ligation/slerotherapy)
Bowel obstruction; small vs. large;
small -- adhesions or hernias
large - neoplasm
Bowel obstruction clinical features; dx; tx?
high pitched abdominal sounds
dx: dehydration/electrolyte imbalance;
x-ray- air-fluid levels/dilated loops
tx: NPO, NG sxn, IV fluids, monitoring
mechanical obstruction -- urgent surgery
Viral hepatitis; clinical features; dx; tx?
tea-color urine, vague abdominal discomfort
dx: aminotransferase elevated; bilirubin >3; HBsAg -ongoing infection; anti-HBs -acute hepatitis
tx: supportive
Jaundice
liver cancer**; + pruritus -- primary sclerosing cholangtitis
Cholecystitis/cholelithiasis
cholelithiasis- gallstones
Cholecystitis - obstruction of the bile duct-colicky epigastric RUQ pain, right shoulder; after fat meal
cholelithiasis dx; tx?
dx: HIDA scan/ ERCP; bilirubin levels increase; leukocytosis
tx: surgery
Cirrhosis
irreversible fibrosis/nodular liver
alcohol**
dx: labs-minimal abnormal; anemia, AST
tx: abstinence form alcohol
Giardiasis and other parasitic infections
flagellate protozoan Giardia lamblia
* foul-smelling, greasy stools
tx: Metronidazole
Hiatal hernia
acid reflex; tx: large -surgery
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
dx: hx heartburn/regurgitation; endoscopy
tx: H2 blockers - cimetidine; PPI**-omeprazole -- first-line M/S - AM
Irritable bowel syndrome; dx;tx?
functional dz/psych; ** most common cause of chronic abdominal pain
dx: labs normal tx: reassurance
Esophagitis
rare; immunocompromised pt
Candida sp, CMV..
** odynophagia-painful swallowing; or dysphagia=difficulty swallowing
Esophagitis dx; tx?
endoscopy; CMV/HIV - large, deep ulcers; HSV -shallow ulcers; Candidal -white plaques
** cytology/culture- endoscopic brushing -defefinitive
tx: CMV -IV ganciclovir; HSV- acyclovir; Candida -fluconazole or ketoconazole
GENITOURINARY
...
Inguinal Hernias
indirect** = passage of intestine through the internal inguinal ring down the inguanal canal-srotum
direct = external Hessselbach triangle
tx: surgery
Cystitis
bladder infection; coliform bacteria -E-coli
dx: pyuria, bacteriuri, hematuria; culture +
tx: fluoroquinolone or nitrofurantoin x3-5 days;
resistant -- trimethoprim-sulf
Pyelonephritis
kidney infection; DM & elderly women
Dx: CBC left shift UA: WBC cast
tx: fluoroquinolone or trimethoprim-sulfa -- 1-2 weeks**
Glomerulonephritis
(inflammatory proteins in the glomerular membrane)
kids** 2-12yo
hematuria -- tea/cola urine**
edema face/HTN
dx: ANO-titer - Strep infection; UA: >3RBC
tx: steroids & immunosuppressive drugs
Nephrolithiasis
** calcium
upper ureter = anterior abd
lower part = ipsilateral groin, testicle/libia
dx: heliacal (spiral) CT
tx: <5mm - pass spontaneously
>10mm -- not likely to pass - Ureteral stent or percutaneous nephrostomy***
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
60-65 yo male; LUTS -45
Dx: PSA slightly elevated; DRE -enlarged prostate
tx: watchful/wait; alpha-adrenergic agonists -prazosin
Prostatitis
Gram -; chronic pelvic pain syndrome
dx: sudden fever, chills.. UA -pyuria; e-coli
tx: Cipro 500mg BID or Levo 500mg Daily -- 2-6* weeks //culture urine in 1 week
Epididymitis
<35- chlamydia --tx: ceftriaxone 25omg IM + doxy BID x7days
>35 e-coli --tx: cipro 500mg BID x10-14 days
heavy lifting/trauma/sexual
enlarged scrotal mass
** Prehn sign
Gonorrhea
screen every women <26yo; new sex partner x60days; >2 partners
vaginal discharge
dx: cervical swap; UA -men
tx: ceftriaxone IM ** tx chlamydia as well
Chlamydia
most common STI in US**
tx: Azithromycin or Doxy
no sex 7 days!!
Urethritis
-With discharge␣think gonorrhea or chlamydia
Reactive arthritis; Urethral carcinoma Men: balanitis
Women: candidiasis, cystitis
Orchitis
pospubertal males -- mumps
testicular swelling, unilateral;fever, tachycardia
dx: UA, cultures, US** - r/o mass
tx: mumps --ice and analgesia
Balanitis
Testicular cancer
*** seminomatous
* painless solid testicular swelling/para-aortic lymph node
dx: scrotal US - suspicious intratesticular echogenic focus
tx: Stage I - radiation therapy; IIc/III - chemo
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM/ RHEUMATOLOGY
...
Acute and chronic lower back pain
**prolapsed intervertebral disk and low back strain
Costochondritis
...
Bursitis/tendonitis
subacromial; prepatellar/subpatellar= housemaid's knee
tx: precipitating factors, rest, NSAIDs, and steroid injections
Rheumatoid arthritis
...
Reactive arthritis
pannus
dx: ESR, CRP -elevated; RA and anti-CCP
tx: methortrexate** (DMARDs), NSAIDs
Osteoarthritis
pain WORSE THROUGHOUT the day
DIP= Heberden nodes
PIP= Bouchard nodules
dx: osteophytes
tx: acetaminophen **
Gout
**podagra - attack of the MPJ of the great toe
chalky deposits of urate crystals
How do you dx, tx Gout?
dx: joint fluid analysis - rod-shaped negatively birefringent urate crystals
radiograph - small, punched out lesions and interosseous tophi
tx: elevation/rest; decrease purines/alcohol intake
**NSAIDs - indomethacin 25-50mg TID
Ganglion cysts
Systemic lupus erythematosus
AA women;
dx: Smiths antigen, double-stander DNA*
; ANA
*
tx: exercise and sun protection; NSAIDs, antimalarials=hydroxychloroquine
Osteoporosis
dx: DEXA
tx: bisphosphonate -- empty stomach -sit upright x3omin
Fibromyalgia
central pain above/below the waist that is bilateral and axial for x 3 months
dx: no labs; T-cell subsets
tx: SSRIs; Pregabalin (Lyrica) **
Plantar fasciitis
runners/overweight pts
miro tear in the plantar fascia @ calcaneal;
pain with first step AM
inflexible achilles tendes
Plantar fasciitis; dx; tx?
dx: radiology -normal/or calcaneal fx/bone spur
MRI - calcifications of the plantar fascia
tx: 6-12m - PT -stretching of the plantar fascia - massage with tennis ball
Overuse syndrome
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
...
Dysmenorrheal
primary - 2 y of menarche - no* patho
secondary - endometriosis, fibroids..
dx: primary -- basis of hx and PE
secondary -- target possible PELVIC* patho
dx: start NSAIDs just before the expected menses --continue 2-3days; secondary - tx underlying cause
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
uterine bleeding -absence of anatomic lesion -- cause hormonal **
dx: HCG -1st r/o pregnancy; Progestin trial - bleeding stop - anovulatory cycles
tx: oral contraceptives
Bacterial Vaginitis
fish odor/bubbly gray discharge;
dx: Wet prep: clue wells, alkaline pH; Whiff test
tx: metronidazole or clinda cream
Trichomoniasis:
purulent discharge, strawberry cervix
dx: Wet prep: trichomonads
tx: 1 dose metronidazole
Yeast vaginitis:
candida albicans
cottage cheese discharge
dx: KOH wet prep
tx: 1 dose butoconazole or fluconazole
Atrophic vaginitis:
thinning/shrinking of tissues/decrease estrogen
dx: - wet prep
tx: estrogen replacement therapy
Pelvic inflammatory disease
dx: DNA probes** -- for gonorrhea and chlamydia
tx: mild -- out pt antibiotics, IUD removal
severe --IV antibiotics
Breast mass
fibrocystic changes - cysts, papillomatosis..
suspected cysts -- fine needle aspiration - straw-color fluid
tx: no tx, supportive bra
2nd most common benign breast disorder; black women:
fibroadenomas -- round, firm, smooth, mobile;
<25yo -- biopsy
Breast cancer
** infiltrating ductal carcinomas
Upper outer quadrant -- immobile mass
dx: mammography ** best screening tool
tx: lumpectomy (I-IIB -cure);
tamoxifen -postmenapasal women
Cystocele
anterior
Rectocele
posterior
Grading of prolapse:
1= descent between normal position and ischial spines
2= hymen
3= within* hymen
4= through* hymen
Tx for cystocle/retocele:
pelvic floor exercises, vaginal pressaries, surgery
Menopause
dx: FSH>30
tx: exercise,
combined hormone rep. therapy - increase risk cardiovascular dz, breast CA
Intrauterine pregnancy
** fallopian tube
occlusion 2nd to adhesions
dx: hCG titer >1,500 - should show baby -- if not than it's ectopic
tx: methotrexate** - hCG <5,000; mas<3.5 cm;
Contraception
oral hormonal - most effective **
Cervical cancer
HPV 16,18, 31,33 --CIN
CIN -1 -- moderate dysp; CIN 2- severe dys; --20's
CIS - carcinoma in situ -- 25-35
CA->40
Cervical CA dx; tx:
dx: pap smear, liquid-based specimen -- 3 years before sex; or age 21
abnormal cytology -- colposcopy & biopsy **
tx: electrocautery or cryocautery
HPV vaccine:
Gardasil or Cervarix -- 11-12yo-- x3 over 6months
avaible to all women 9-26yo
Spontaneous abortion
termination of pregnancy BEFORE 20 weeks; ** chromosomal abnormalities
tx: no longer viable - uterus must be emptied; if pregnancy early - managed expectantly - allow the products to pass
NEUROLOGY
...
Dizziness
Vertigo
Differential
** Neuro: acoustic neuroma, TIA, stroke, Parkinson's, neuropathy, migraine
Syncope
Cardiac arrhythmia --#1 cause!
Seizure disorders
status epilepticus ->5min
tx: IV Diazepam or lorazepam
loading dose of -- phenytoin
In generalized NONCONVULSIVE seizures, EEG typically shows:
generalized bilaterally synchronous and symmetric 3-Hz spike-and-wave activity
Generalized Convulsive, Simple/Complex partial seizures typically are treated with:
carbamazepine, phenytoin, and valproic acid
What two medications used for Generalized nonconvulsive=absence seizures?
valproic acid or ethosuximide
Transient ischemic attack
few min- resolve completely/no infarction
1/3 will have stroke in 5 y
dx: noninvasive transcranial Doppler and duplex ultrasound; conventional angiography** - definitive
tx: prophylactic antiplatelet therapy -- aspirin; prophylactic antiplatelet therapy -- aspirin
Cerebral vascular accident
risk factor: HTN;
type: ischemic;
dx: CT; LP -hemorragic
tx: thrombolytic therapy x3hrs
Alzheimer's disease
patho: intracellular neurofibrillatory tangles and extracellular neuritic plaques
tx: delay dz - Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors= tacrine; severe dz= Memantine (NMDA)
Parkinson's disease
patho: substantia nigra--deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine
micrographia* - diff hand writing; "pill-rolling"; slow shuffling gait, cogwheel rigidity
tx: Levodopa (cardidopa +); arrest -selegiline
Essential tremor/ (aka familial tremor)
hands, head; manual skills/speech
enhancement with emotional stress relieved with alcohol
dx: No other abnor.; Refer to neurology to r/o
Tx: Propranolol*
Bell's palsy
Right side; pregnant, DM;
CN 7 ; forehead +face
dx: clinical
tx: lubrication eye drops -- prevent corneal drying/ oral prednisone
Delirium
Headaches: tension**
most common;
tx: simple analgesics -- aspirin, acetaminophen, or NSAIDs
cluster
tx: 100% oxygen; sumatriptan (IM)
prophylactic: verapamil ***
migraine
tx: triptan* - cumtriptan;
isometheptene
HEMATOLOGY
...
Anemia
micro: STIC
macro: folate, B12 def
Sideroblastic anemia:
lead toxicity, Etoh -- iron accumulation -mitochondria
dx: hct 20-30%, lead= basophilic stippling of RBCs
tx: chelation therapy; transfusion
Thalassemia
asian
alpha - HgH dz -hydrops fetalis
beta=Cooley
Thalassemia dx, tx:
dx: electrophoresis*
tx: Folic acid
(avoid iron, oxidative drugs)
Iron Anemia:
most common**
GI bleed; PUD, NSAIDs
Pica, Plummer-Vinson syndrome
Iron Anemia dx; tx:
dx: ferritin <20**
tx: ferrous sulfate 325mg TID per day- on empty stomach; vitamin C -absorption
Chronic inflammation:
neopastic dz; autoimmune -- rheumatoid arthritis, lupus;
dx: elevated CRP or Westergren ESR
tx: underlying cause
Folic acid def anemia:
poor dietary intake; meds=phenytoin, trim-sulfa
*sore tongue -glossitis
Folic acid def anemia dx, tx?
dx: macro-oval and hyperseg. polymorphonuclear** cells
Howell-jolley bodies -nuclear DNA
folate <150
tx: 1mg/day folic acid (oral)
B12 def anemia:
pernicious anemia --lack of intrinsic factor
dx; hyperseg neutrophils -6 lobes; increased LHD/indirect bilirubin;
B12 low, Schilling test ***
tx: B12 1,000 IM monthly - lifelong
G6PD def
dx: Heinz body-denatured hemoglobin
tx: self-liminted; oxidative drugs/fava beans avoid
Leukemia; acute
tx: induction chemo
AML
Auer rods
ALL**
more common; deoynucleotidyl transferase
Leukemia; chronic
CLL**
CML
CLL
most common**
dx: clonal malignancy of B lymphocytes; isolated lymph >20,000; Smudge cells
tx: palliative :(
CML:
hiladelphia chromosome; myeloprolife dz
tx: Imatinib mesylate=Gleevec **
Thrombocytopenia
low plates -- 100,000-15
50,000 -- petechiae, nose, gums bleed
tx: ITP - resolves spont. -- corticosteroids/splenectomy
TTP & HUS - plasma exchange
Clotting disorders
vWD -- most common - lack factor 8
Lymphomas
Hodgkin & non-Hadgkin
Hodgkin dz:
Reed-Sternberg cells ;
Epstein-barr virus;pain after alcohol
tx: chemo
non-Hodgkin dz:
B-cell lymphoma; enlarged nodes
tx: radiation alone
Polycythemia
genetic; JAK2 mutation;
increased RBCs # and volume
secondary cause: chronic hypoxia, smoking, renal tumors
Polycythemia; dx, tx?
dx: hematocrit -54%, thrombocytoisis, epo decrease
tx: phlebotomy
ENDOCRINOLOGY
...
Diabetes mellitus; type II
dx: random glucose > 200
fasting glucose >126, HbA1C >6.5
tx: metformin - reduces hepatic glucose producation; Cr >1.5; lac acidosis
thiazolidinediones = pioglitazone
without risk of hypoglycemia
contraindicated in CHF pt, liver dz
bladder CA :(
alpha-Glucosidase inhib =acarbose
blocking the enzyme -- GI symptoms
DPP-4 inhib = saxagliptin
stimulate insule sec; pencreatitis/urticarai/agioedema:(
Adrenal insufficiency
Addison disease **
autoimmune - adrenal cortex
hyperpigmentation
dx: hyperkalemia; 8am low cortisol; elevated ACTH >200
tx: corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids
Cushing's disease
ACTH excess -- anterior* pituitary microadenoma
dx: overnight dexamethasone suppression test -<5 -no;
24-hour urine collection for cortisol/Cr
Somatostatin**/MRI
tx: transphenoidal selective resection
Hyperthyroidism
** Graves dz;
toxic mutinodular goiter -secondary
Hyperthyroidism; dx; tx?
dx: low TSH; peroxidase/thyroglobulin antibody +, RAIU - increase reuptake
tx: B-blocker -- propranolol; PTU -prego; MMI
Hypothyroidism
elderly; iodine-def; DM
** Hashimoto thyroiditis
secondary - Sheehan syndrome
clinical features: myxedema, iron def, Down pt
Hypothyroidism; dx; tx?
dx: elevated TSH
tx: Levothyroxine 25-200 mg daily;
T4 - needs increase in 3rd trimester of pregnancy
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
...
Mononucleosis
Epstein-Barr virus
"kissing dz"
splenomegaly, "pseudocroup"
Mononucleosis; Dx; tx?
dx: granulocytopenia - darker, vaculolated stain; heterophile antibodies, screening mono - usually + 4 weeks
false + sphilis test - VDRL -10%
tx: nonaspirin antipyretics; avoid contact sports
Lyme disease; cause? stages?
borrelia burgdorferi -- ixodides tick
stage 1 -- erythema migrans "bull's eye"
stage 2-- pericarditis, aseptic meningitis, bells palsy
stage 3 -- join pain // acrodermatitis chronicum atrophicans - blueish-red - europe
Lyme disease dx; tx?
dx: immunofluorescent assy or ELISA;
Western blot - confirm
tx: Doxycycline
HIV
dx: two -- ELISA test + Western blot
Influenza
orthomyxovirus
type A**
Reye syndrome -- fatty liver with encephalopathy
dx: leukopenia, proteinuria; CXR -diffuse infiltrates
tx: zanamir inhalation= Relenza; oseltamivir=Temiflu x48hrs
Meningitis
...
Salmonellosis
enterica" --food/water
enteric=typhoid fever
"pea soup" diarrea/hemorrhage
tx: ceftriaxone or fluoroquionolones -not for kids/pregos
What is the most common form of Salmonellosis?
Gastroenteritis ***
tx: self-liminted;
sick-cell pt -tx: TMP-SMX
Shigellosis
blood and MUCUS stools
dx: leukocytes, RBC; culture
sigmoidoscopy- inflamed engorged mucosa, punctate lesions/uleras
tx: fluid; TMP-SMX
PSYCHIATRY/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
...
Depression
tx: 4-6 weeks; >6m effect
SSRIs fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline
side effects: GI upset, headache, sex dysfunction
Generalized anxiety disorder
tx: SSRIs, sNRIs, buspirone
benzos- short-term;
behavioral and insight-oriented therapy
Panic disorder
tx: acute - benzo -alprazolam or larazepam
SSRIs -- paroxetine, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, sertraline
Phobias
most common dz**
agoraphobia - places, malls
tx: SSRIs -- paroxetine;
B-blokers -propranolol -- tremors
Post traumatic stress disorder
tx: SSRIs - sertaline, paroxetine
short - Benzos
Insomnia
trazodone - benzos
Anorexia
less than 85% of expected weight for heigh; BMI<17.5
tx: family member *
nutritional state; hospitalization if - more 20% below body wight
Bulimia
SSRIs -fluoxetine
Mood disorders
...
Substance abuse disorders
alcoholist -- tx: 12-step program AA; Al-Anon-family
alcohol withdrawal - benzo - diazepam=Valium; antipsychotic -haloperidol
opioid - naloxone
nicotine - bupropion or varenicline
marijuana -- haloperidol
Domestic violence
optons and allowed to decide which path to take
70% greater risk of being killed by leaving abusive partner
Suicide
...
bacterial meningitis
strep pneumonia, Neisseria men; Group B-babies
dx: LP; CT before LP
WBC elevated, protein high 100-500; glucose low
tx: Adults >55, Etoh, -- ampicillin + cefotaxime + vanco
treatment for PAD
pletal
which medication can cause 2nd degree mobitz 1 weinkebach
CCB
pt is tx for hypertension and suffered from an acute MI, which med is contraindicated
CCB
nocturnal dyspnea, S4
left ventricular diastolic heart failure
orthohypotension physiology
decreased venous return
Pt c/o cold pain, what is the next best diagnostic step
decreased venous return
new onset Afib after drinking lots of alcohol
cardiovert within 48 hours
test that would indicate emphysema
FEV1/FVC <0.7 after bronchodilation
low CBC
MCV=10
low serum ferritin
aplastic anemia?
unilateral ovarian swelling
uterus with masses
endometriosis
cervical cancer is most commonly caused by
condyloma lata secondary to HPV
scentless vaginal discharge with no clue cells on smear
no treatment
mastitis etiology
staph aureus
painless hematuria
renal cell carcinoma
which race increases the risk for prostate cancer
african american
blood diarrhea and tenesmus
UC
treatment for c. diff
metronidazole
celiac vs IBS test to order
CBC
H pylori gastritis treatment
clarithromycin, amoxicillin, PPI x 14 days
pt has history of celiac disease. which skin manifestation may present
dermatitis herpetiformis
spurling test
ipsilateral UE numbness
non-gonococcal vs gonococcal
arthralgia differentiates gonococcal from non-gonococcal
stress fracture in young female runner
DEXA scan
pt has an acute gout attack, what treatment is c/i?
allopurinol
Pt c/o lower back pain that's relieved when leaning forward
spinal stenosis
bitemporal hemianopsia
pituitary tumor
absent seizure on EEC
spike and wave form
vision changes for 36 hours, afferent pupillary defect, change in color vision
optic neuritis
pregnant hyperthyroidism treatment
PTU
most commonly result in patient with goiter
nml TSH and T4
most common side effect of glyburide/glipizide
hypoglycemia
tick in ear
use lidocaine to kill
5 y.o unilateral green nasal discharge
foreign body
otitis externa etiology
pseudomonas
kissing tonsils treatment
corticosteroid
rash on cheeks and back of baby
eczema
treatment for impetigo
bactriban topical
treatment for longterm GAD
escitalopram
treatment used for mood stabilizer
valproic acid
pt on tartan and takes ibuprofen, what risk
hyperkalemia
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