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Who would you refer a patient with hypertension to? - DETAILED ANSWER-Cardiology if EKG is
abnormal.
When would you follow up with a patient with hypertension? - DETAILED ANSWER-2-4 weeks
What are common symptoms of hyperlipidemia? - DETAILED ANSWER-Usually asymptomatic.
Xanthelasma (fat deposits around eyes) or Corneal arcus in patients under 50.
What non-pharmacological interventions can be done for a patient with hyperlipidemia? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Diet and exercise to raise HDL.
What pharmacological interventions can be done for a patient with hyperlipidemia? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Statins. Pravastatin, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin.
If muscle pain try Ezetimibe or Colesevelam.
What labs would you check for a patient with hyperlipidemia? - DETAILED ANSWER-Lipid panel,
CBC, CMP, UA and creatinine (check for nephrotic syndrome), TSH (hypothyroidism)
When would you follow up for a patient with hyperlipidemia? - DETAILED ANSWER-6-8 weeks
Who would you refer a patient with hyperlipidemia to? - DETAILED ANSWER-Nutritionist
,What are common symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? - DETAILED ANSWER-Polydipsia, polyuria,
polyphagia. Obesity, nervousness, blurry vision, fatigue. A1C of 6.5% or higher on two tests or
fasting BG greater than 126.
What are non-pharmacological interventions you would do for a patient with T2DM? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Lifestyle modification, diet, exercise.
Monitor BG at home.
Avoid alcohol and smoking.
What are common symptoms of hypertension? - DETAILED ANSWER-May be asymptomatic or
occipital headache, headache upon waking, blurry vision
What are non-pharmacological interventions for hypertension? - DETAILED ANSWER-Weight
loss, 30 mins aerobic exercise 5x/week, smoking cessation, alcohol cessation, diet improvement
(avoid salt)
What are pharmacological interventions for hypertension? - DETAILED ANSWER-Start with
Thiazide Diuretic- HCTZ
CCB- Amlodipine
ACE/ARB- Lisinopril
What labs would you check for a patient with hypertension? - DETAILED ANSWER-CBC, CMP,
fasting glucose, lipid panel, UA
What diagnostics would you check for a patient with HTN? - DETAILED ANSWER-EKG
What are pharmacological interventions you would do for a patient with T2DM? - DETAILED
ANSWER-Start with metformin combined with dietary changes.
Sulfonylureas (Amaryl, Glucotrol XL)
, SGLT2 (Jardiance, Farxiga)
Etc. and add insulin if PO medication is insufficient.
What diagnostics would be done for a patient who has T2DM? - DETAILED ANSWER-CBC, CMP,
A1C, TSH, fasting glucose, urine for microalbumin, lipid panel
When would you follow up for a patient with T2DM? - DETAILED ANSWER-2-4 weeks
Who would you refer a patient with T2DM to? - DETAILED ANSWER-Ophthalmology, Podiatry,
Diabetic Educator
How does a patient with back pain typically present? - DETAILED ANSWER-C/O pain may be
localized, referred or radiating. OLDCARTS.
What are some contributing factors of back pain? - DETAILED ANSWER-Trauma, surgery,
preexisting condition, jobs
What is the gold standard for diagnosing back pain? - DETAILED ANSWER-CT or MRI
What imaging would you get if a patient with back pain experienced trauma? - DETAILED
ANSWER-X-RAY to rule out fracture or degeneration
What labs would you check for a patient with back pain? - DETAILED ANSWER-CBC, CMP, UA
What is non-pharmacological management that can be done for a patient with back pain? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Avoid heavy lifting.
Apply heat for 20-30 minutes a few times per day.
Weight loss.
Gradually resume activity.