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compares intervention groups in randomized trial by including ALL subs as INITIALLY ALLOCATED AFTER RANDOMIZATION
why is this done? |
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intention to treat analysis
to avoid crossover and attrition |
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| drugs that cause orthostatic hypotension |
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diuretics
a-blockers
nitrates |
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| pituitary enlargement and hyperpigmentation AFTER b/l adrenal surgery |
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| in treating HIT, when to switch over to Warfarin? |
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bilious vomiting, abd distention, mass on R side of abdomen
Assoc |
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chronic lung infections with periodic acute exacerbations.
MCC?
Tx? |
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CF pulm dz
Pseudomonas and S. aureus
Tx 2 agents for pseudo |
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| salicylic acid for 2-3 days |
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| severe C. diff guidelines |
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| fever, WBC >15k, Cr.>1.5 baseline |
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assoc with anxiety d/o
rash occurring in arms legs and neck |
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recurrent UTI's in F definition?
Tx? |
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2 UTIs/6 mos or 3 in one year
give Abx prophylaxis |
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| what should happen to viral load after INITIAL tx of HIV starts |
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| viral load <50 copies in 6 mos |
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| B12 has what hematologic complications |
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hemolytic anemia leading ineffective epo
also causes erythroid hyperplasia |
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repeating primary calculations after modifying certain criteria or variable ranges
why? |
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sensitivity analysis
to determine whether modifications affect results |
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| weighing different variables across both groups |
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Zoster tx?
is it contagious?
post herpetic neuralgia |
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1. Valcyclovir x 7d
No. only if you are NOT IMMUNIZED
post herpetic neuralgia is TCAs Gabapentin |
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Tx of MS and long term mgmt
pregnancy complications? |
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Oral steroids (IV if OPTIC NEURITIS)
long term with interferon beta
incr in C section and assisted delivery |
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fat malabsorption, steatorrhea
pain decr by sitting up or leaning forward
NORMAL labs
w/u? mgmt? |
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Chronic Pancreatitis
MRCP to show pancreatic calcifications |
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try reducing dose of antipsychotic first
B blockers 2nd |
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| MM evaluation of bone involvement |
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| skeletal survey to look for LYTIC lesions |
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neurofibromas and hamartomas
cafe au lait spots, freckles |
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Infections in first 3-4 mos
skeletal - give bisphosphonates
hyperviscosity syndrome |
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nasal and oral bleeding
blurry vision
confusion
HA
tx? |
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Hyperviscosity syndrome
plasmapheresis |
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| f/u Colonoscopy after polypectomy |
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>2cm sessile 2-6 mos
>10 adenomas- 3 yrs
3-10 adenomas and VILLOUS- 3 yrs |
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peritonitis (lying flat and motionless)
hx of GERD
w/u
MCC |
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Bowel perf
preop for surgery! IVF and abx, IV PPI
PUD mcc |
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| hypothermia hypotension and leukocytosis in elderly |
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| complcations of bronchiolitis |
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erythema in central face with telangiectasias
tx?
risk fx? |
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Rosacea
1. erythasma and telang--> topical brimonidine
2. papular/pustular- topical Metro/Azelaic acid
recurrent chalaizons |
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| HIV tx in pregnancy Antepartum |
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1. hiv rna load at 2-4 wks
2. cd4 q 3-6 mos
3. <1K viral load is goal |
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<1K copies- ART and vaginal delivery
>1k copies- ART + ZDV + C section |
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Mother- ART
Infant- maternal load <1K give ZDV
>1K multi drug ART |
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| contras to breast feeding |
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active TB
HIV
herpetic lesion
active varicella
chemo/radiation
active substance abuse |
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| normocytic anemia decr'd retic count |
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Definition
| leukemia, aplastic anemia, infection, med SE |
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| normocytic anemia with increased retic count |
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compares risk fx frequency btw groups
investigates? |
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Case control
outbreak of an acute infx dz |
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| compares dz incidence using records |
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isolated ALP with slightly elevated LFTs
pathophys?
tx?
risk fx? |
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Definition
Primary biliary cirrhosis
T lymphs on intrahep bile ducts
ursodeoxy
OSTEOPENIA/porosis |
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| post exposure mgmt for Hep B in negative source needlestick |
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Definition
| not immunized- give Vaccine |
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| post exposure mgmt for Hep B in + source needlestick |
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1. NOT immune- Ig + vaccine
2. immune- NO tx |
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tdap/td
PPSV 13 followed by 23 at later time |
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how to manage HIV crypt meningitis?
When to start hiv tx? |
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Definition
Induction with Amp/Flu >2wk
Consolidation incr Flu dose 8 wks
start ART 2-10 after beginning tx |
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| how to tx cryoglobulinemia |
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Definition
1. immunosuppresive therapy
2. underlying dz tx (antivirals) |
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what is the time frame for lyme dz to move to tick's salivary gland?
what if tick if not engorged?
rash appears when? |
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36-48 hrs after attachment
decr'd risk with being unengorged
rash shows up >3 days |
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| diseased person testing positive |
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| non diseased person testing negative |
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| disease present given a positive RESULT |
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| disease is absent given a NEG result |
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| high protein and smaller portions |
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| when should cleft lip be repaired |
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underlying Asthma/CF
recurrent fevers, malaise, cough with brown sputum
dx? tx? |
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Definition
ABPA
eosinophilia skin test
total IgE
tx Systemic GC's and Vori/itra |
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| CANNOT actively extend knee and cant raise leg against gravity |
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Second gen AP
clonidine 2. |
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| dyspepsia w/u in pt <55 from endemic area |
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complication of acute otitis media
fever protrusion of auricle, swelling |
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| post market surveillance reason |
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| to test a larger sample for power |
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sx hyperglycemia and abnx DM labs. next step?
Asx? |
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| nocturnal enuresis w/u >5y |
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1. UA
2. lifestyle changes
3. enuresis alarm
4. desmopressin |
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| most important modifiable risk fx of ischemic stroke |
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<1 turn child face down
>1 abd thrusts |
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focal glistening, white mound like lesion
vitreous haze |
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Bone density btw fhh and hyper pth
urinary calcium |
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bone density norm in fhh
urinary calc low in fhh
offer reassurance |
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recent viral illness or rotavirus vaccination
currant jelly stools, sausage shaped abdominal mass, ams
tx
risk fx
complication |
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Intussuception
meckel's, hsp, celiac, polyps
air/saline enema
can cause intestinal perf |
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| how are scabies dx'd? tx? |
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dx of skin scraping under light microscopy
tx 5% permithrin |
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Iron def. anemia
uremia
DM
Pregnancy |
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cough>5 days to 3 weeks
ABSENT systemic findings
RHONCHI |
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slit lamp shows leuks in anterior chamber
constricted and irregular pupil |
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Definition
Anterior uveitis/iritis
tx: abx/virals and steroids |
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| how to confirm acute glaucoma |
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Definition
| high intraocular pressure |
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| severe photophobia and difficulty keeping eye open |
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| decrease effect size causes? |
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decr'd power of study.
you need more ppl to increase effect size |
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| tx of chronic urticaria? dx? |
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Definition
Acute <6wk
1. 1st/2nd gen H1 blocker
2. severe steroids
Chronic >6 wk
1. second gen H1 blocker |
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| malignant otitis externa tx |
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| strong predictor for CAD. |
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Definition
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| when and what should be performed prior to giving viagra? |
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| 3 or more atherosclerotic risk fx-->stress test |
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