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QUESTION AND ANSWERS GRADED
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What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? (correct
definition)diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?
(correct definition)papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous
plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? (correct definition)no
treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? (correct definition)week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? (correct definition)week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
(correct definition)week 20
,At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between
the xiphoid process and umbilicus? (correct definition)week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process? (correct definition)week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
(correct definition)hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? (correct definition)there is localized increased
bone turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of bone and
replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at
increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease? (correct definition)bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? (correct
definition)with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the
groin strap below the belly and across the hips
What is another name for fifth disease? (correct definition)parvovirus
aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? (correct definition)primary
, When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
(correct definition)as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? (correct
definition)diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? (correct definition)rash
on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
(correct definition)a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? (correct
definition)cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? (correct definition)clear
to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and
also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option? (correct definition)first generation cephalosporins,
unless the allergy is severe, then you would consider macrolides like a -
mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations? (correct definition)in those who are on any type of
nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
QUESTION AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+ AND HIGHLY VERIFIED 100%
ASSURANCE OF DISTINCTION!!**
What is the biggest side effect of colchicine? (correct
definition)diarrhea
How would you describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum?
(correct definition)papules that are umbilicated and contain a caseous
plug
How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? (correct definition)no
treatment; it should heal on it's own
At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic
symphysis? (correct definition)week 12
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the
pubic symphysis and umbilicus? (correct definition)week 16
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus?
(correct definition)week 20
,At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between
the xiphoid process and umbilicus? (correct definition)week 28
At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid
process? (correct definition)week 34
Increased sweat production is a sign of what endocrine disorder?
(correct definition)hyperthyroidism
What is Paget's disease? (correct definition)there is localized increased
bone turnover and blood flow resulting in the breakdown of bone and
replacing it with weakened and highly vascular bone putting the indiv at
increased risk of fractures
How do we treat Paget's diseease? (correct definition)bisphosphonates
How should pregnant women wear their seatbelt? (correct
definition)with the shoulder strap like a normal person and then the
groin strap below the belly and across the hips
What is another name for fifth disease? (correct definition)parvovirus
aka slapped cheek disease aka erythema infectiosum
Which type of prevention are vaccinations? (correct definition)primary
, When should patients begin antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection?
(correct definition)as soon as it is detected, even if in the acute phase
What are the first generation antihistamines? (correct
definition)diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpeniramine (actifed)
What are s/s of the secondary stage of syphilis? (correct definition)rash
on hands and feet, lymphadenopathy, fever
What is the recommended treatment for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
(correct definition)a fluoroquinolone (cipro or levo) + bactrim
What is the recommended treatment for acute prostatitis? (correct
definition)cipro (if not STI related) or ceftriaxone
What are s/s of an intraductal breast papilloma? (correct definition)clear
to bloody unilateral nipple discharge (bilateral is usually benign), and
also a wart like lump palpated in the nipple area
If a patient has GABHS but has an allergy to penicillins, what is the
second line option? (correct definition)first generation cephalosporins,
unless the allergy is severe, then you would consider macrolides like a -
mycin
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) are contraindicated in which
patient populations? (correct definition)in those who are on any type of
nitrate or triptan because it could result in hypotension
