ABFM ITE Family Medicine Test | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

Persistent HTN is defined as ______. - HTN despite 3 or more antiHTN rx, including a diuretics HTN + Hyperkalemia + low renin + elevated aldosterone. Dx? - Primary hyperaldosteronism A ______ would be used to evaluate for a neuroendocrine tumor, which can present as chronic flushing and diarrhea. - 24-hour urine collection for 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) ______ level can be checked if Cushing syndrome is suspected. Hypertension, obesity and an elevated blood glucose level due to insulin resistance. - Cortisol level Suspect Primary hyperaldosteronism. What Lab? - elevated aldosterone/renin ratio painful, subcutaneous, nonulcerated, erythematous nodules, is associated with coccidioidomycosis. Name of rash? - Erythema nodosum. can also be associated with streptococcal infections and tuberculosis. cutaneous rash caused by prolonged heat exposure (such as a heating pad) presenting as an otherwise asymptomatic, red, reticulated pattern on the skin. Name of rash? - Erythema ab igne Erythematous rash of the face (slapped cheek appearance), arms, and legs associated with parvovirus B19 infection and is usually seen in young children. Name of rash? - Erythema infectiosum expanding, erythematous, annular rash with or without central clearing and is often associated with tick exposure (Lyme disease). Name of rash? - Erythema migrans raised, annular, target-like lesions with central erythema and is usually associated with herpes simplex virus type 1. Name of rash? - Erythema multiformeScreening frequency for esophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis and clinically significant portal hypertension? - EGD every 2-3 years - High risk of bleeding features: small varices in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, small varices with red wale signs (thinning of the variceal wall), and medium to large varices. Patient's EGD has small esophageal varices without red wale signs. Next step in the mgmt of esophageal varices ? - Repeat EGD in 1-2 y