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Methimazole [ Ans: ] Used safely in pregnancy's 2nd and 3rd trimester. Agranulocytosis [ Ans: ] Severe drop in white blood cells from PTU or Methimazole. Thyroid hormone supplement [ Ans: ] Increased dosage required during pregnancy. Thyroid malignancy signs [ Ans: ] Calcifications indicate potential thyroid cancer. Thyroid nodule management [ Ans: ] TSH level and ultrasound for nodules 1cm+. Radioactive iodine uptake [ Ans: ] Next step if hyperthyroid with nodule. FNA [ Ans: ] Fine needle aspiration for euthyroid nodules. Diabetes diagnosis criteria [ Ans: ] Includes fasting glucose 126+, random glucose 200+. Glucosuria [ Ans: ] Occurs at glucose levels above 180+. Macrovascular diabetes complications [ Ans: ] Includes CAD, stroke, and PAD. 2 Gestational diabetes test [ Ans: ] Conducted between weeks 24-28 of pregnancy. Ottawa ankle rules [ Ans: ] Indicates need for ankle X-ray after injury. MRI [ Ans: ] Recommended if X-ray is negative for ligaments. Squeeze test [ Ans: ] Midcalf pain indicates syndesmosis injury. SCFE [ Ans: ] Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in obese children. FABER test [ Ans: ] Evaluates sacroiliac joint issues. Septic joint pathogens [ Ans: ] Most commonly caused by S. aureus and Strep pyogenes. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease [ Ans: ] Avascular necrosis of femoral head. Red flag signs [ Ans: ] Include night pain and pain at rest. Herniated disc symptoms [ Ans: ] Worsens with sneezing, improves lying down. Sciatica resolution [ Ans: ] Typically resolves in 2 weeks. Cauda equina syndrome [ Ans: ] Presents with paralysis and bowel/bladder loss. 3 Gout diagnosis [ Ans: ] Joint aspiration reveals crystals. Gout treatment [ Ans: ] NSAIDs or colchicine; avoid in CKD. First prenatal visit labs [ Ans: ] Includes CBC, UA, STD, HIV panel. Pap smear outcomes [ Ans: ] Includes ASCUS, LSIL, HSIL. Osteoporosis screening [ Ans: ] DEXA starts at age 65. T-score interpretation [ Ans: ] Below -2.5 indicates osteoporosis. Duct ectasia [ Ans: ] Inflammation causing obstruction in mammary duct. Triple ass