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1
Q

Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a pet?

A

If the animal is available for quarantine, observe animal for 10 days. If animal is fine: NO PEP

If animal is unavailable -> PEP

2
Q

Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a livestock/unknown animal?

A

contact public health department

3
Q

Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a high-risk animal?

A

If the animal is available for testing, euthanize and test animal. Start PEP if positive

If not available -> start PEP

4
Q

Regarding rabies post exposure prophylaxis, what to do if bitten by a low-risk animal (squirrel, mouse/rat)?

A

no PEP

5
Q

Complications of giant cell arteritis?

A
  • blindness

- aortic aneurysm

6
Q

large artery complication of giant cell arteritis?

A

aortic aneurysm

7
Q

Rett syndrome presentation ?

A

Gait abnormalities
Speech loss
Loss of purposeful hand movements, stereotypical movements

ALSO head growth deceleration, seizures, breathing abnormalities, sleep disturbance, autistic features

8
Q

Diagnosis of rett syndrome?

A

DNA analysis

9
Q

genetics of rett sydnrome?

A

X linked

Gene mutation of MECP2

10
Q

is infant dyschezia normal?

A

Yes - in healthy infant, baby may just not know how to coordinate muscles yet

11
Q

A healthy appearing baby strains and turns red when pooping for >10 mins. The baby passes normal stools and has no concerning physical findings. Diagnosis?

A

normal infant dyschezia

12
Q

treatment of normal infant dyschezia?

A

reassurance and observation

13
Q

what are synthetic cathinones

A

bath salts. - amphetamines

14
Q

metoclopramide MOA

A

causes gastroprokinetic effects

15
Q

what drug can help treat gastroparesis?

A

metoclopramide

16
Q

what is cyclopentolate?

A

anticholinergic medication

17
Q

treatment for anticholinergic toxicity?

A

physostigmine

18
Q

what causes stroke in sickle cell disease?

A

occlusion of vasculature by adherent, stiff, sickled red blood cells

19
Q

how to treat stroke in sickle cell disease?

A

exchange transfusion