Exam (elaborations)
Rosh Review- Internal Medicine Questions Solved with 100% Correct Verified Answers
- Course
- Institution
Rosh Review- Internal Medicine Questions Solved with 100% Correct Verified Answers
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
Rosh Review- Internal MedicineQuestions Solved with 100% Correct
Verified Answers
What size of lung nodules should be biopsied right away?
Patients with a smoking history and a large nodule (> 8 mm in diameter)
-Nodules less than 8 mm in size can be followed with serial CT studies to ensure the
lesion is not growing
What are the diagnostic steps for Acromegaly?
Start with serum IGF-1 (best):
-Normal = r/o acromegaly
-High = confirm dx
-Equivocal serum level: further testing using an oral glucose suppression test
is required.
What is the outpt treatment for community acquired PNA?
No comorbidies: amoxicillin or doxy or macrolide
Comorbidies (chronic heart, lung, liver, or renal disease, ETOH, actice CA, DM)
= Augmentin PLUS azithro or doxy
What is the definition of metabolic syndrome?
3 of the following:
-Waist circumference > 102 cm/40 inches male, >88 cm/35 inches female
-Fasting plasma glucose > 100 mg/dL -BP > 130/85
-Trig > 150
-HDL < 40 male, 50 female
What foods are high in vitamin K, hence should be avoided in pts taking Warfarin?
, -Kale
-Broccoli
-Brussel sprouts
-Lettuce
-Liver
-Spinach
-Parsley
What is the best imaging modality used to assess acute azotemia?
Renal US
What is the common pt hx for the following Pneumoconiosis:
-Asbestosis
-Berylliosis
-Silicosis
Asbestosis: shipping, roofing, plumbing
Berylliosis: aerospace, fluorescent bulbs
Silicosis: foundries, sandblasting, mines
How does the timeline of sx differ for parkinsons disease dementia vs dementia
with lewy body
Parkinson's disease dementia usually will preceed with motor sx of parkinsons
earlier on followed by dementia sx years later
Dementia with lewy body: cognitive impairment often develops before or at the
same time as parkinsonisms
What factors have shown decrease in mortality in pts with COPD?
-Smoking cessation
-Long term Supplemental Oxygen therapy
What are examples of paraneoplastic syndromes seen with lung CA?
-SCLC: SIADH (low Na); ACTH and ADH secreting
-Large Cell: gynecomastia
-SCC: Hypercalemia (PTH secreting), pancoast syndrome
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller KenAli. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75057 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now