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1. When should pediatrics be screened for hyperlipidemia?: between 9 and
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2. What is the tell-tale symptom of endometriosis?: progressive
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dysmenorrhea
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3. What is treatment for first-line endometriosis?: cyclic OCPs and NSAIDs
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4. How is endometriosis diagnosed?: via transvaginal ultrasound
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5. What are risk factors for the development of cervical cancer?: HIV
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mised, low socioeconomic status, smoking, hispanic, DES daughters, long term
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6. What does the D in melanoma stand for?: greater than 6mm in diameter or
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1/4 of an inch
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7. Boutonniere deformities are indicative of what disease?: rheumatoid m m m m m m m m




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8. What are the potassium sparing diuretics?: spironolactone, triamterene
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9. What class of diuretic is bumetanide?: a loop diuretic, same as lasix
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10. What is Chovstek's sign?: a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles
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subsequent to percussion over the facial nerve, indicative of hypocalcemia
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, 11. What is Trousseau's sign?: a carpopedal spasm induced by ischemia
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secondary to the inflation of a sphygmomanometer cutt, indicative of hypocalcemia
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12. Calcium is in an inverse relationship with what electrolyte?: phosphorou m m m m m m m m m




m 13. When you see the trigger word "christmas tree", what rash should you
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14. What is the recommended treatment for pityriasis rosea?: nothing; it is a
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m viral rash and can last up to two months before clearing on it's own
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16. How do you calculate ideal body weight for men?: start at 106 pounds and
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m then add 6 for every inch above 5 feet
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17. How is lichen sclerosus treated?: topical steroids, topical calcineuronin
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18. What is the tell-tale sign of malignant hypertension?: retinopathy and
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m blurred vision; characterized by a diastolic BP of greater than 130
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19. What is the difference between a Parkinsonian tremor and an essential
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tremor?: a Parkinson tremor is also known as a resting tremor and is seen at rest,
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may look like pill-rolling. an
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essential tremor is bilateral, symmetric and seen when the hands are doing
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20. What can worsen and improve an essential tremor?: worsened by stress
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21. What is first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?: carbamazepine
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