G.I/liver/etc
When does symptoms of S. Aureus G.I. illness manifest
begins within 6 hrs of eating contaminated foods
factor V leiden mutation
how does seborrheic dermatitis present
scaly, oily, and erythamatous rash
when are fibrates indicated (which pt group)
those with severe hypertriglycentemia (> 100 mg/dl)
dacrocystitis presents with inflammatory changes where
medial canthal region of eye (inflammation of nasolac sac)
what is hemobilia. how does it present
cause of upper GI bleeding that occurs as a complication of hepatic or biliopancreatic procedures; RUQ pain, jaundice, and upper GI bleeding
Where do you see antithrombin deficiency
in setting of DIC, cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. inherited AT deficiency is rare
what is tinea manum
superficial fungal infection of hands
when is statin therapy indicated for diabetic pts
> or equal to age 40
Complication of sjogrens
decreased visual acuity, infection, corneal ulceration, corneal perforation, dry eyes!
most common cause of ascites in US
alcoholic cirrhosis due to alcoholic liver dz or chronic viral hepatitis
knee dislocation can cause limb injury and subsequent injury to what
popliteal artery
What is post herpetic neuralgia. tx?
burnin g pain and hyperesthesia lasting > 4 mos following acute zoster. treat with anticonvulsants and TCAs
what can aspirin and beta blockers commonly trigger in pts with asthma
bronchoconstriction
CN 3 palsy presentation
ptosis, diplopia, and normal pupil response. eye is "Down and OUT"
how is postoperative incisional pain in absence of signs of infxn, fluid collection, and wound dehisence managed?
observation/reassure
why do u see neck pain in pts with subarachnoid hemmorhages? what is the initial diagnostic step?
due to blood induced meningeal irritation, fever is present as well; CT scan of brain
orthostatic htn characteristics
decreased baroreceptor responsiveness
decompensated HF is common cause of what
secondary mitral regurgitation (holosytolic murmur)
when is incisional exploration and packaging used
to manage superficial wound dehiscence
can pts with temp mandibular joint disorder present with headaches?
yes: headaches, muscle spasms, and jaw fatigue
how do you tx post concussive syndrome
symptomatic care b/c most pts improve within 3 mos
most common cause of neonatal sepsis in babies
group b strep. prevention of early onset gbs infxn includes maternal screening before delivery/prophy with intrapartum abx
symptomatic pts with high grade carotid stenosis should be considered for what/
carotid endarterectomy
age presentation of pt with GCA
greater than 50 yrs old