Heme / Onc
Initial diagnostic test for prolonged PT/aPTT of unclear etiology
Mixing study
This therapy for pre-DM is associated with 58% lower incidence of progression to DM-2.
Lifestyle modifications
Recommended treatment for gonococcal pharyngitis
IM Ceftriaxone x1
Hep C is classically associated with this nephritic syndrome
Cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis
This condition is characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe at the MTP
Bunion
Specific gene mutation associated with CML
t9;22 (BCR-ABL gene)
Long-term metformin use is associated with this nutritional abnormality
Vitamin B12 deficiency (screen annually)
This cause of interstitial pneumonia is associated with bird exposure
Chlamydia psittaci
These 2 related drug classes are indicated for patients with DM to slow progression of CKD
ACE-I, ARB
This connective tissue disease (CTD) is most commonly associated with ILD (DPLD)
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Next step in treatment for patients with high-risk AML who successfully undergo induction therapy
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT)
Drug class associated with this lab pattern: AGMA, normal serum glucose, elevated beta hydroxybutyrate
SGLT-2 inhibitors (euglycemic DKA)
Empiric treatment for VAP should cover these 2 pathogens
Staph aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A decrease in serum Cr up to this percentage is acceptable after starting an ACE-I/ARB
30%
Antibodies associated w/ primary Sjogren syndrome
anti-Ro (SSA) and anti-La (SSB)
In addition to aspirin & phlebotomy, patients with Polycythemia Vera over age 60 or with history of thromboembolic event should receive this
Hydroxyurea or interferon (cytoreductive therapies)
3 classes of DM meds associated with weight gain
Insulins, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones
Name at least 2 groups of patients who should be treated for HBV
1. Cirrhosis
2. Acute liver failure
3. Immune-active or reactivated HBV
This RTA is associated with NAGMA, hypokalemia, and high urine pH
Type 1 (distal) RTA
2 exam maneuvers that can help diagnose biceps tendinopathy
Speed’s test, Yergason’s test
High-risk Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is defined by “triple positivity” for these antibodies
1. Lupus anticoagulant
2. Anti-cardiolipin
3. Anti-beta 2-glycoprotein
Major potential adverse effect of PTU and methimazole
Agranulocytosis (neutropenia)
Per the “U=U” theory, risk of HIV transmission is essentially zero in patients who sustain undetectable viral load for how long?
At least 6 months
“Collapsing” FSGS is most commonly associated with this condition
HIV infection
(aka HIVAN – HIV associated nephropathy)
Approximately 30% of patients with this wrist bone fracture can develop avascular necrosis
Scaphoid fracture
(injures a recurrent branch of the radial artery)