UWorld_7.07 Flashcards
1
Q
Most common complication in supracondylar fx
A
brachial a. injury
2
Q
Post-partum fever + leukocytosis + non-tender uterus ==> dx?
A
normal pp period
3
Q
Pyoderma gangrenosum characteristics
A
- PMN ulcerative skin dz
- assoc. w/systeic d/o (IBD, RA, etc.)
- dx via skin biopsy
- tx = local or systemic corticosteroids
4
Q
Tx of bullous pemphigoid
A
high potency topical steroid
5
Q
Evaluation/testing for exogenous thyroid hormone intake
A
- elevated thyroglobulin = endogenous production
- decreased thyroglobulin = exogenous intake
6
Q
Causes of hyperthyroidism w/low RAIU and evaluation
A
- thyroiditis; iodide exposure (elevate Tglob)
- exogenous hormone (low Tglob)
7
Q
Risks in Turner syndrome
A
- osteoporosis
- coarct aorta
- aortic valve abnormalities
8
Q
Young person with malabsorption + multiple ulcers ==> dx?
A
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome = gastrin-producing tumor
9
Q
Contact lens-assoc. eye infection
A
- pseudomonal keratitis
- remove contact lens + broad spectrum abx
