CORRECT ANSWERS (NEWEST )
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What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? correct answer
Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? correct
answer Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in? correct answer Increased insulin
levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? correct
answer Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine,
Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? correct answer
Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? correct answer
Tender, warm, swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? correct answer
Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants
,What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? correct answer 2
weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? correct answer Mean
Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia
such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? correct answer
27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? correct
answer They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules
located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? correct
answer They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules
located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective
Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a
patient misses a dose? correct answer If within 12 hours of the
dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? correct answer
A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go
away within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are
indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended
as 1st line agent with African Americans & can cause
angioedema.
,Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide correct answer Sulfa
allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) correct answer MR = Mitral Regurge
(SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations,
Chest Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) correct answer AR = Aortic
Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? correct answer S1 Closure of the
Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? correct answer S2 Closure of the
Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? correct answer CHF, possibly normal for
athletic adolescents
S4 is often heard in? correct answer Diastolic HF, Left
Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
, Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) correct answer
Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood
viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) correct answer
Gold Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment correct answer
Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for
LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps stabilize
plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? correct
answer ACEs, ARBs, ARNI w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter
Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? correct
answer Topical Permetherin massaged from head to soles of
feet and wash off with shower or bath after 8-14hrs. Treat again
in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? correct answer Macule: Flat <1cm i.e.
freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. acne
Nodule: Raised >1cm i.e. lipoma
Vesicle: Blister <1cm i.e. HSV, Chickenpox
Bulla: Blister >1cm i.e. 2nd Degree Burn, Bullous Pemphigod