A 25-year-old male had a chest tube placed 48 hours ago for a pneumothorax. He now has worsening swelling around the chest cavity with crackling skin that feels like tissue paper. The most likely diagnosis is subcutaneous emphysema, which occurs when there is an air leak around the chest tube.
This document discusses common pediatric infections, focusing on acute otitis media (AOM) and acute bacterial sinusitis (ABS). It provides diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines for AOM and ABS according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Key points covered include common pathogens, initial antibiotic treatment options, and non-antibiotic approaches for managing symptoms. Review questions at the end test the reader's understanding of diagnosing and treating these common pediatric infections.
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This document contains the questions and answers from a Jeopardy-style medical knowledge competition. There are 5 categories with 5 questions in each category worth $100 to $500. The categories include case reports, specialty talks, clinic didactics, inpatient curriculum, and MKSAP specials. The questions cover a wide range of medical topics from lupus nephritis to C. difficile risk factors to syncope workup.
This document contains questions from various OSCE pediatric stations related to infectious diseases and vaccines. It includes questions on topics like congenital tuberculosis, BCG adenitis, malaria resistance, hepatitis B infection, kala azar, cysticercosis, polio eradication, Japanese encephalitis, HIV diagnosis and treatment, avian influenza, meningococcal disease, Tourette's syndrome, neurocysticercosis, rheumatic fever, polio cases in India, IPV vaccine, vaccine storage, osteomyelitis, non-polio enteroviruses, Hib infections, otitis media risk factors, pyrexia of unknown origin, common pediatric infections, and true/false statements about
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2) A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation collapsed in PEA. Perimortem cesarean section should be considered to deliver the fetus within 5 minutes of maternal cardiac arrest.
3) A 37-year-old man with a GCS of 6 following an MVC had proptosis and firmness of the left eye. He was diagnosed with orbital compartment syndrome and treated with lateral
This document contains 21 stations that describe various respiratory conditions, devices, and exam findings related to pediatrics. Key information includes:
- A spacer with mask is the appropriate device for a child under 3 with asthma.
- A child with daily asthma symptoms, nightly symptoms over 1x/week, and PEF 60-80% of personal best has moderate persistent asthma.
- A 7 year old with a respiratory rate of 35, wheezing, and mild work of breathing has a pulmonary severity score of 3, indicating mild asthma exacerbation.
- Multiple rib fractures, pneumothoraces, and neck soft tissue air were seen on a presented chest X-ray.
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This document discusses common pediatric infections, focusing on acute otitis media (AOM) and acute bacterial sinusitis (ABS). It provides diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines for AOM and ABS according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Key points covered include common pathogens, initial antibiotic treatment options, and non-antibiotic approaches for managing symptoms. Review questions at the end test the reader's understanding of diagnosing and treating these common pediatric infections.
This document summarizes information on allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. It discusses the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis. Intranasal corticosteroids are identified as the most effective treatment. It also covers the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic sinusitis, including complications. Imaging such as CT is recommended for complicated cases or recurrent sinusitis.
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1) A 31-year-old man presented with a stab wound to the chest and became unresponsive. Emergency thoracotomy is indicated to treat pericardial tamponade, control hemorrhage, perform open cardiac massage, and temporarily occlude the thoracic aorta.
2) A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation collapsed in PEA. Perimortem cesarean section should be considered to deliver the fetus within 5 minutes of maternal cardiac arrest.
3) A 37-year-old man with a GCS of 6 following an MVC had proptosis and firmness of the left eye. He was diagnosed with orbital compartment syndrome and treated with lateral
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- A spacer with mask is the appropriate device for a child under 3 with asthma.
- A child with daily asthma symptoms, nightly symptoms over 1x/week, and PEF 60-80% of personal best has moderate persistent asthma.
- A 7 year old with a respiratory rate of 35, wheezing, and mild work of breathing has a pulmonary severity score of 3, indicating mild asthma exacerbation.
- Multiple rib fractures, pneumothoraces, and neck soft tissue air were seen on a presented chest X-ray.
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This document discusses common pediatric infections, focusing on acute otitis media and acute bacterial sinusitis. It provides guidelines for diagnosing and treating these conditions, including recommended antibiotic therapies. Key points covered include the most common bacterial pathogens for each infection, criteria for observation versus antibiotic treatment of otitis media, and emphasizing a clinical diagnosis over diagnostic testing for sinusitis.
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- It most commonly begins in childhood, with over 77% of cases presenting before 5 years of age. Diagnosis can be challenging in young children due to their inability to perform pulmonary function tests.
- Treatment involves inhalation of corticosteroids and bronchodilators. Short courses of oral corticosteroids are used for acute exacerbations. Patient education is important for proper inhaler technique and trigger avoidance.
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The document discusses drugs used to treat asthma. It describes asthma as a chronic inflammatory airway disorder characterized by wheezing, breathlessness, and reversible airflow obstruction. It outlines the classification of asthma drugs into short-term relievers for acute symptoms and long-term controllers to reduce symptoms and prevent attacks. Short-term relievers include beta-2 adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines, and antimuscarinic agents. Long-term controllers include inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene pathway antagonists, and mast cell stabilizers.
This document describes a case of pneumonia in a 68-year-old male smoker who presented with cough, fever, chills, and right-sided chest pain. On examination, he appeared tired and underweight with decreased breath sounds on the right lung. A chest x-ray showed right middle lobe pneumonia. He was treated as an outpatient with antibiotics, but a follow-up x-ray found a right hilar mass and sputum testing demonstrated atypical cells, indicating a more serious condition. The document provides answers to questions about identifying problems in the history, significant physical findings, likely causative organisms for community-acquired pneumonia, and appropriate treatment.
This document discusses various types of chest infections including acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and community acquired pneumonia. It outlines the typical bacteria that cause these infections and recommends antibiotics for treatment. For most cases of acute bronchitis and community acquired pneumonia in previously healthy individuals, amoxicillin is recommended. Erythromycin is suggested if an atypical bacteria is suspected or for exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Antibiotic resistance is a growing issue so they should only be used when clearly needed.
This document discusses various types of chest infections including acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and community acquired pneumonia. It outlines the typical bacteria that cause these infections and recommends antibiotics for treatment. For most cases of acute bronchitis and community acquired pneumonia in previously healthy individuals, amoxicillin is recommended. Erythromycin is suggested if an atypical infection like Mycoplasma pneumoniae is suspected. Antibiotic use should be limited to cases where symptoms meet specific criteria to reduce antibiotic resistance.
This document discusses appropriate antibiotic prescription in pediatric office practice. It emphasizes that antibiotics should only be prescribed when necessary, with the appropriate antibiotic, dose, route and duration chosen. Common reasons children receive antibiotics like upper respiratory infections and diarrhea are often viral and do not require treatment. Overprescription can lead to bacterial resistance. Clinical assessment is important to distinguish viral from bacterial infections. Principles of judicious antibiotic use include starting treatment only when clearly indicated, using first-line antibiotics, confirming diagnoses with tests before prescribing, and observing patients without antibiotics when possible.
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This document discusses bronchial asthma. It defines asthma as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, and reversible airflow obstruction. It outlines the signs, triggers, diagnostic testing including spirometry, and goals of treatment. Treatment involves both short-acting relievers and long-term controllers, with classes including beta-agonists, corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, and methylxanthines. The document provides details on specific medications and their mechanisms and roles in asthma management.
This document discusses common pediatric infections, focusing on acute otitis media and acute bacterial sinusitis. It provides guidelines for diagnosing and treating these conditions, including recommended antibiotic therapies. Key points covered include the most common bacterial pathogens for each infection, criteria for observation versus antibiotic treatment of otitis media, and emphasizing a clinical diagnosis over diagnostic testing for sinusitis.
Antibiotic Strategy in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (part 2)Gamal Agmy
This document provides guidelines for evaluating and treating patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) based on the latest evidence and expert consensus. It discusses recommendations for using clinical scoring systems to decide whether to initiate antibiotics, recommendations for empiric and pathogen-directed antibiotic therapy, evaluating treatment failure, the role of inhaled antibiotics, duration of treatment, and other important management considerations. The overall aim is to guide clinicians in providing appropriate antibiotic treatment while minimizing unnecessary use of antibiotics.
- Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and reversible bronchospasm.
- It most commonly begins in childhood, with over 77% of cases presenting before 5 years of age. Diagnosis can be challenging in young children due to their inability to perform pulmonary function tests.
- Treatment involves inhalation of corticosteroids and bronchodilators. Short courses of oral corticosteroids are used for acute exacerbations. Patient education is important for proper inhaler technique and trigger avoidance.
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to download this presentation from this link
https://mohmmed-ink.blogspot.com/2020/11/pediatrics-notes-croup.html
This patient presented with left leg swelling and edema. Ultrasound of the left common femoral vein showed a non-compressible vein with echogenic material in the lumen, consistent with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). As this was an unprovoked, proximal DVT, the best recommendation is to start enoxaparin and warfarin, then discharge the patient with instructions to continue warfarin indefinitely, in accordance with ACCP guidelines for long-term anticoagulation in patients with unprovoked proximal DVT.
The document discusses treatment options for a 74-year-old male patient admitted with fever, chills, and rigors who was diagnosed with urosepsis and ketoacidosis. Initial treatment with cefepime and fluconazole provided marginal benefit. Blood and urine cultures grew Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and E. coli. The document reviews antifungal treatment options and their pros and cons, considering the patient's renal insufficiency and isolated fungal species. It recommends systemic antifungal treatment along with nephrostomy tube placement and local antifungal infusion to remove the fungal obstruction.
This document describes a case of pneumonia in a 68-year-old male smoker who presented with cough, fever, and chest pain. On examination, he appeared tired and underweight with decreased breath sounds on the right lung. A chest x-ray showed right middle lobe pneumonia. He was treated as an outpatient with antibiotics, but a follow-up x-ray found a right hilar mass and sputum testing demonstrated atypical cells, indicating a more serious condition. The document provides answers to questions about identifying problems in the history, significant physical findings, likely causative organisms, how the specific diagnosis is established, appropriate treatment, and expected duration of treatment.
The document discusses drugs used to treat asthma. It describes asthma as a chronic inflammatory airway disorder characterized by wheezing, breathlessness, and reversible airflow obstruction. It outlines the classification of asthma drugs into short-term relievers for acute symptoms and long-term controllers to reduce symptoms and prevent attacks. Short-term relievers include beta-2 adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines, and antimuscarinic agents. Long-term controllers include inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene pathway antagonists, and mast cell stabilizers.
This document describes a case of pneumonia in a 68-year-old male smoker who presented with cough, fever, chills, and right-sided chest pain. On examination, he appeared tired and underweight with decreased breath sounds on the right lung. A chest x-ray showed right middle lobe pneumonia. He was treated as an outpatient with antibiotics, but a follow-up x-ray found a right hilar mass and sputum testing demonstrated atypical cells, indicating a more serious condition. The document provides answers to questions about identifying problems in the history, significant physical findings, likely causative organisms for community-acquired pneumonia, and appropriate treatment.
This document discusses various types of chest infections including acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and community acquired pneumonia. It outlines the typical bacteria that cause these infections and recommends antibiotics for treatment. For most cases of acute bronchitis and community acquired pneumonia in previously healthy individuals, amoxicillin is recommended. Erythromycin is suggested if an atypical bacteria is suspected or for exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. Antibiotic resistance is a growing issue so they should only be used when clearly needed.
This document discusses various types of chest infections including acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and community acquired pneumonia. It outlines the typical bacteria that cause these infections and recommends antibiotics for treatment. For most cases of acute bronchitis and community acquired pneumonia in previously healthy individuals, amoxicillin is recommended. Erythromycin is suggested if an atypical infection like Mycoplasma pneumoniae is suspected. Antibiotic use should be limited to cases where symptoms meet specific criteria to reduce antibiotic resistance.
This document discusses appropriate antibiotic prescription in pediatric office practice. It emphasizes that antibiotics should only be prescribed when necessary, with the appropriate antibiotic, dose, route and duration chosen. Common reasons children receive antibiotics like upper respiratory infections and diarrhea are often viral and do not require treatment. Overprescription can lead to bacterial resistance. Clinical assessment is important to distinguish viral from bacterial infections. Principles of judicious antibiotic use include starting treatment only when clearly indicated, using first-line antibiotics, confirming diagnoses with tests before prescribing, and observing patients without antibiotics when possible.
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This document discusses the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It provides guidance on appropriate antibiotic choices for treating uncomplicated and complicated UTIs based on local resistance patterns. For pyelonephritis, IV or oral fluoroquinolones are recommended. The document also reviews treatment options for common STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia. Emphasis is placed on proper evaluation, reporting, partner treatment, and prevention education.
This clinical guideline provides recommendations for diagnosing and treating pneumonia in children. Pneumonia is common in children under 2 years old and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or mixed infections depending on the child's age. Clinical features like fever, cough, difficulty breathing, and fast breathing should prompt consideration of pneumonia. Chest x-rays are not needed for most cases but can help in complicated cases. Most children can be treated with oral antibiotics at home, while those with more severe symptoms require hospital admission and intravenous antibiotics. Complications like lung abscesses may occur and require longer treatment and follow up to ensure full recovery. Recurrent pneumonia may indicate underlying conditions that require further investigation.
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1. You're treating someone whose asthma has been maintained (and stable) for a long time on
albuterol and low-dose fluticasone (Flovent). In the last several weeks, this person has had to use
his rescue inhaler more frequently, up to two to three times a day. In addition to searching for
potential environmental triggers, what intervention would you suggest?
DOSE THE ALBUTEROL THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
ADD ANOTHER INHALED STEROID.
ADD A LONGER-ACTING BETA AGONIST.
PURCHASE A NEBULIZER MACHINE.
2. What pathogen is the most common etiology of a community-acquired
pneumonia?
4. You're dealing with a 16-year-old boy who presents with a sore throat. His
symptoms have been occurring for approximately the past two days. On physical
examination, the young man has a temperature of 38.9°C (102°F) and has
significant cervical adenopathy of the anterior chains as well as whitish exudates
along the tonsillar crypts. Which of the following statements is true concerning the
treatment and management of the patient's condition?
5. It's most likely caused by a virus.
For those allergic to penicillin, an appropriate second choice would be
erythromycin.
This person should refrain from contact sports for the next few weeks.
Complications of this condition include the development of hepatitis.
You would see eosinophilia on lab work.
6. Answer
For those allergic to penicillin, an appropriate second choice would be
erythromycin.
7. You're evaluating a person with refractory sinusitis. Despite several courses of
antibiotics, antihistamines, and decongestants, the person still experiences facial
pain and nasal stuffiness. On examination the patient complains of tenderness
along the maxillary sinus area. What would be your next step in managing this
patient?
Radiograph of sinuses
MRI of sinuses
Start fluconazole (Diflucan)
CT scan of sinuses
9. Which of the following patients would fit
the criteria for mild persistent asthma?
female who only uses her albuterol inhaler once a week, if that
male who uses a nebulizer machine on a daily basis
female who has asthma flare-ups a couple of times a week
male who suffers from wheezing whenever he begins to work out
male who has gastric reflux causing wheezing every night when sleeping
10. female who has asthma flare-ups a couple of times a week
When dealing with asthma questions, one key to figuring out what kind of asthma
the person has is the frequency of exacerbations. If the person uses his or her
inhaler several times a week but less than daily
11. Which of the following is a potential side
effect of acyclovir (Zovirax)?
Hyperglycemia
Hypokalemia
Colitis and diarrhea
Nephrotoxicity
Desquamative skin lesions
12. Answer
The risks of acyclovir (Zovirax) are nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
13. By what age do you expect a child to
stand on his own two feet?
3 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 months
18 months
14. By 1 year of age, a child should be able to stand on his own two feet. This
question is an example of why it's important to familiarize yourself with the major
pediatric milestones.
15. What is the recommended age for a child
to get his or her first measles-mumps-
rubella (MMR) vaccine?
3 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 months
18 months
16. At 1 year, a child should receive his or her measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
In addition to some major pediatric milestones, being familiar with major pediatric
immunizations is useful for the PANCE.
17. You're evaluating an 18-year-old female
who states that she has been sexually
active for the last two years. What's the
latest age that you would recommend she
get a Pap smear?
18
19
20
21
23
18. Women under 21 should not be screened for abnormal cells on the cervix,
regardless of the age of sexual initiation or other risk factors. At age 21, screening
with cytology every 3 years is recommended.
19. Which of the following cardiac
medications is contraindicated in a patient
with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW)
syndrome?
Sotalol (Betapace)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Quinidine
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Procainamide (Procaine)
20. Answer
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome can occur with arrhythmias, especially
atrial fibrillation. The one caveat with treating WPW is that treatment with
anything that slows down the AV node can increase the activity pathway. So you
need to avoid calcium channel blockers and beta blockers like metoprolol
(Lopressor)
21. You're evaluating a 24-year-old woman for amenorrhea. She states that she hasn't
had a period in over three months. She tells you that she has auditioned to be a
model but was told she was "too fat." She denies any self-induced vomiting, but
she does admit to sometimes taking laxatives to keep herself regular. She admits
to losing approximately 10 pounds over the last few weeks. You ask her if she may
be pregnant, and she says "Who would want to be seen with someone as fat as
me?" On examination, her body mass index (BMI) is less than 20. She has no
parotid gland enlargement, and her dentition seems fine. What is the most likely
reason for her amenorrhea?
23. Which of the following is a criterion for
rheumatic fever?
Presence of lung involvement
Characteristic erythema chronicum migrans skin lesion
Choreiform movements
Hematuria
Elevated anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) level
24. Answer
To answer this question correctly, recall the Jones criteria for the diagnosis of
rheumatic fever. Cardiac involvement should be present, not pulmonary
involvement, Choice (A). Erythema chronicum migrans, Choice (B), is the
characteristic skin lesion for Lyme disease, not rheumatic fever. Choreiform
movements, Choice (C), are a major criterion for rheumatic fever. Hematuria,
Choice (D), isn't a criterion for rheumatic fever. An elevated anti-nuclear antibody
(ANA) level, Choice (E), is positive in many autoimmune diseases, including
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It isn't a criterion for rheumatic fever.
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25. Which of the following is used in the
treatment of Lyme disease in children?
Rifampin
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Tetracyclines
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Colchicine
27. What is the most common pathologic
agent causing croup?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Influenza virus
Haemophilus influenzae b
Group A beta hemolytic strep (GABHS)
Parainfluenza virus
29. You're evaluating a 4-year-old male for recurrent ear infections. Per his mother, it
seems that as soon as a course of antibiotics is completed, he begins to have
symptoms of ear pain and low-grade fever. She recounts that in the past six
months, he has had four ear infections. Which of the following interventions would
you recommend at this time?
30. Quantitative immunoglobulin levels to evaluate for a humoral deficiency
CT scan of the Eustachian tubes
Evaluation for possible acoustic neuroma
Myringotomy tube placement
Antimicrobial prophylaxis for otitis
31. Recurrent ear infections can be a chronic problem in children. Because this child
has had more than three recurrences in a six month period, he fits the criteria for
placement of myringotomy tubes (T-tubes)
32. Which of the following medical conditions
is associated with external otitis?
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Anemia
Diabetes mellitus
Adrenal insufficiency
34. Which of the following forms of arthritis is
associated with HLA-B27 positivity?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Reactive arthritis
Gouty arthritis
Septic arthritis
35. Reactive arthritis is associated with HLA-B27 positivity. Other medical conditions
associated with this antigen include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Fifths
Disease, and ankylosing spondylitis. None of the other conditions listed are
associated with this antigen.
36. You're evaluating a young adult with a
skin lesion like the one shown here. What
is this lesion?
39. What would you do next for a patient with
leg muscle pressures indicative of an
acute compartment syndrome?
Take serial Doppler pulses of the lower extremities.
Administer intravenous (IV) heparin
Take the patient to the operating room for an emergent fasciotomy
Take the patient to the operating room for a vascular bypass operation
Take the patient to the vascular lab for a thrombectomy or embolectomy
40. Because the patient has an acute compartment syndrome, he needs to go to the
operating room for an emergent fasciotomy
41. What is the recommended treatment for
trichomonas vaginitis?
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Benzathine penicillin
Azithromycin (Z-Pak)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
42. The treatment of trichomonas vaginitis is
metronidazole (Flagyl)
43. Which of the following medications would
you recommend for the treatment of an
esophageal spasm?
Nitroglycerin
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Lisinopril (Zestril)
Hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
44. Nitrates, a vasodilator, and calcium
channel blockers are the mainstays of
treatment for an esophageal spasm.
45. Which of the following can be used in the
medical treatment of an ectopic
pregnancy?
Cyclosporine (Neoral)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Mycophenolate (CellCept)
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
46. Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) can be used in treating an ectopic pregnancy. It's also
used to treat rheumatologic disorders.
47. You're rounding on a preterm infant who was diagnosed with patent ductus
arteriosus (PDA). The infant is tachypneic, and on cardiac auscultation you hear a
continuous murmur. The chest radiograph shows an enlarged cardiac silhouette.
Which of the following medications could be used in treating the PDA?
49. Prostaglandins keep the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) open, so one treatment is
the use of an antiprostaglandin, such as indomethacin (Indocin), which is an
NSAID
50. Which of the following conditions would
be an example of conductive hearing loss?
Gentamicin ototoxicity
Otitis media
Schwannoma
Salicylate use
Presbycusis
51. When someone has hearing loss, the first order of business is to determine
whether you're dealing with a conductive or a sensorineural hearing loss. Otitis
media is a common example of conductive hearing loss. All the other choices are
examples of sensorineural hearing loss.
52. A patient presents with a fever and change in mental status; she is barely
arousable. In the ER she was started on a broad-spectrum antibiotic for possible
meningitis. MRI demonstrates swelling of the temporal lobes. An
electroencephalograph (EEG) demonstrates temporal lobe abnormalities as well.
The results of a lumbar puncture (LP) are pending. Which of the following
medications would you add at this point?
Amphotericin B
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
53. When studying for the PANCE, in addition to studying about meningitis, be
familiar with the specific findings concerning herpes simplex encephalitis, which is
what the person in the question most likely has. As noted in the question,
electroencephalograph (EEG) and MRI can both show abnormalities in the
temporal lobes. The treatment for this bad, bad disease is high doses of acyclovir
(Zovirax), Choice (E).
54. Which of the following is used in the
treatment of bacterial meningitis?
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Oral vancomycin (Vancocin)
Amoxicillin (Trimox)
Rocephin (Ceftriaxone)
Amphotericin B
55. Rocephin (Ceftriaxone), Choice (D), is used in the treatment of bacterial meningitis.
Intravenous (IV) vancomycin is used in the treatment of bacterial meningitis, but
oral vancomycin (Vancocin), Choice (B), is used in the treatment of Clostridium
difficile colitis. Ampicillin, not amoxicillin (Trimox), Choice (C), is used in the
treatment of bacterial meningitis. Amphotericin B, Choice (E), is an antifungal
agent that isn't used in the treatment of bacterial meningitis.
56. Which of the following is a potential side
effect related to
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)?
Hyponatremia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypomagnesemia
Hypophosphatemia
57. Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte abnormality seen with the use of
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). You need to be aware of this side effect
because this antibiotic is commonly prescribed.
58. A 25-year-old male had a chest tube placed for a pneumothorax 48 hours ago. He
now has worsening swelling around the chest cavity, and when you touch the skin
it makes a crackling noise. You note that the skin feels like tissue paper. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome
Centrilobular emphysema
Necrotizing fasciitis
Panniculitis
Subcutaneous emphysema
59. The key to this question is the fact that the skin feels like tissue paper. This
characteristic is a hallmark of subcutaneous emphysema, The symptom occurs
when the patient experiences an air leak around the chest tube.
60. You're evaluating a 20-year-old female who complains of a 10-pound weight loss
and insomnia over the last three weeks. She had been fine since the birth of her
child eight months ago, but she has been feeling anxious recently. She also
describes feeling palpitations and wonders whether she has an irregular heartbeat.
What is her most likely diagnosis?
Postpartum depression
Postpartum thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Apathetic hyperthyroidism
Graves' disease
61. Within 6 to 12 months after giving birth, a woman can develop postpartum
thyroiditis
62. Secondary hypothyroidism is due to a
problem with which endocrine gland?
Thyroid
Anterior pituitary
Posterior pituitary
Hypothalamus
Adrenal
63. Think of hormone secretion as a pathway involving connected organs. Secondary
hypothyroidism involves a problem with the anterior pituitary
64. Which of the following would you do for a
patient with a peritonsillar abscess?
Prescribe azithromycin (Zithromax Z-pak).
Ask him to gargle with salt water.
Start him on oral prednisone to reduce swelling.
Order a chest radiograph.
Tell him to go to the hospital emergently.
65. This situation is a medical emergency. He needs to be taken to the hospital for
surgical intervention and drainage of the pustular abscess.
66. You are evaluating a 23-year-old gentleman presenting with left leg swelling. He
overdosed on benzodiazepines and alcohol in an apparent suicide attempt. He was
found on the ground and apparently hadn't moved for hours. On examination, the left
leg is swollen and edematous but non-pitting. Pulses are decreased in the left leg. He
isn't awake enough to provide you with any more information. What do you do next?
Obtain a Doppler ultrasound of the leg veins.
Obtain a CT scan of the leg.
Check a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
Obtain an MRI of the leg with gadolinium
Measure the pressures within the muscles of the leg
67. This person very likely has an acute compartment syndrome. The key is in the
setting. The person was found on the ground several hours after a medication
overdose and likely hadn't moved from the one position he was in. This situation
presents an emergency, so before you do any imaging studies, which take time,
you need to measure the pressures in the different muscle compartments to make
sure no compartment syndrome exists.
68. A 16-year-old female presents with a history of resistant hypertension. She is thin,
athletic, and plays softball. Her blood pressure is 168/116 in the right arm and
152/110 in the left arm. She has good palpable pulses distally, and she has no
cutaneous rash or erythema. She undergoes an angiogram, which shows a
narrowing in the distal part of the left renal artery. The radiologist comments to
you that the artery looks like a string of beads. What condition are you most likely
dealing with?
Atherosclerosis
Vasculitis
Kawasaki disease
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)
69. The PANCE may include some questions concerning renovascular disease, so you
need to be familiar with it. In a young person or teenager with an angiogram
showing distal narrowing and an artery that looks like a string of beads, you
should think of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)
70. Sxs: high fever, conjunctivitis, injected pharynx or strawberry tongue, erythema on
palm/soles, rash, cervical lymphadenopathy
Leads to risk of coronary artery aneurysm
72. S/Sx : fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis
– Maculopapular rash “Koplik spots”
Incubation period 1‐2 weeks
Contagious period 2 days before to 4 days
after rash appears
74. S/Sx : fever with inflammation and swelling of
parotid glands, +/‐ orchitis
Contagious 2 days before to 6 days after
parotid swelling
Incubation is 2‐3 weeks
76. S/Sx : fever, lymphadenopathy (posterior
cervical chain), arthralgia's
Rash : light pink spots on head and behind
ears progressing to full body rash
78. A 2-month-old male infant presents with projectile vomiting and a general failure
to thrive. He is being bottle fed, and his parents have been trying different
formulas without much success. When asked about the nature of the vomiting, it
seems to be a forceful vomiting. On examination you feel a mass in the belly.
What is the infant's most likely diagnosis?
Hirschsprung's disease
Intussusception
Cystic fibrosis
Pyloric stenosis
Volvulus
79. This infant has the projectile vomiting
often seen with pyloric stenosis
80. If left untreated and undiagnosed, conduct disorder as a child could develop into
which personality disorder as an adult?
Post-traumatic stress
Borderline
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Passive-aggressive
81. A child diagnosed with conduct disorder can display antisocial behavior early on,
and, if left unchecked, it can lead to the development of antisocial personality
disorder
84. You're looking at the peripheral smear of a 6-year-old male with microcytic
anemia and notice the presence of basophilic stippling. Which of the following
would you ask the patient's parents?
"How old is the house that you're living in?“
"Is there a family history of bleeding from polyps?“
"Is your son a strict vegetarian?“
"Does your son have sickle cell disease?“
"Does your son have any chronic medical conditions?"
85. Lead Poisoning
Basophilic stippling is seen in lead poisoning, so your first question would be
regarding the age of the house the patient lives in,
86. Which of the following is a typical cause of respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis?
Klebsiella pneumonia
Proteus mirabilis
Staphylococcus aureus
Parainfluenza
Candida albicans
87. Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
are common causes of respiratory infections in those with cystic fibrosis
88. Which of the following is an
extrapulmonary manifestation of cystic
fibrosis?
Cardiomyopathy
Nephritis
Diabetes
Colitis
Osteomyelitis
89. Extrapulmonary manifestations of cystic fibrosis include pancreatic insufficiency —
hence diabetes — with consequent malabsorption. Testicular atrophy can also be
present. In addition to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, which causes
malabsorption and the need for pancreatic enzymes, a pancreatic endocrine
insufficiency also exists and can manifest as diabetes.
90. Which of the following is a sign that a child should be evaluated for autism?
The child interacts well with other children.
The child smiles.
The child has appropriate language skills for his or her age.
The child doesn't respond to his or her name.
The child isn't able to fixate on one particular object.
91. For the PANCE, you should be able to identify the signs and symptoms of autism.
Interacting well with other children, smiling, speaking appropriately, and not
fixating on a particular object
92. In what age group is a Babinski reflex
considered normal?
It's always a pathologic reflex.
In adults greater than 18
Up until 24 months of age
Prior to 5 years of age
After the age of 70
93. After 24 months of age, the Babinski reflex (upgoing toes in response to plantar
stimulation) is no longer physiologic.
94. You're evaluating a 5-year-old male with a history of trisomy 21 (Down's
syndrome). In addition to a thorough history and physical, which of the following
should you screen for as the condition in question can affect his morbidity and
mortality?
Lung Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Pancreatic Disease
95. Up to half of the individuals diagnosed with trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome) can be
affected by a cardiac anomaly, or heart disease
96. You're evaluating a young man in the ER who comes in with acute epistaxis. It
began after blowing his nose. What area of the nose is affected by anterior
epistaxis?
Sinus venous plexus
Kiesselbach's plexus
Brachial plexus
Anterior nasal plexus
Posterior nasal plexus
97. The anatomic area affected by anterior epistaxis is Kiesselbach's plexus
98. If left untreated, which of the following
can impetigo cause?
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Peridontal abscess
Nephritis
Menningitis
99. Impetigo caused by Streptococcus is a major cause of poststreptococcal nephritis,
which is usually secondary to a hypersensitivity immune-mediated reaction.
100. Which portion of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is most frequently affected by
volvulus?
Ascending Colon
Cecum
Transverse Colon
Ileum
Sigmoid Colon
101. The sigmoid colon is the most common place to have a volvulus.
102. You're evaluating a 17-year-old male for an injury to his right eye. He states he was
playing hockey when he was hit in the right eye with a hockey puck. He states that
everything seems blurry in his right eye. On physical examination all his cranial nerves
are intact. You notice however, that he has blood in the anterior chamber of his eye.
Which of the following conditions are you most likely dealing with?
Corneal Abrasion
Iritis
Hyphema
Conjunctivitis
Chalazion
103. Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye is called a hyphema
104. The Philadelphia chromosome is seen in which type of hematologic disorder?
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
105. The Philadelphia chromosome is seen a lot in chronic myelogenous leukemia
(CML)
106. You're evaluating a 3-year-old child who presents with facial swelling and pain. His
parents don't trust childhood immunizations, so he hasn't had any. On examination he
has a temperature of 38.3°C (101°F). The child is in obvious discomfort, and the left
side of his face is swollen. He has significant enlargement of his left parotid gland, and
it's tender to palpation. What medical condition is most likely?
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Fifth Disease
Roseola
107. This child has mumps. Mumps can initially affect the parotid gland and other
salivary glands. It can present with facial swelling, a fever, and sometimes a
cutaneous rash.
108. What's the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in children?
Norwalk
Adenovirus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Rotavirus
Influenza
109. The rotavirus, Choice (D), is a common cause of diarrhea in infants and children