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1
Q

what is the treatment for cat scratch disease?

A

azithromycin

2
Q

in addition to the classic triad of urethritis, oligoarthritis, and conjunctivitis, what other two symptoms can be seen with reactive arthritis?

A
  • mucocutaneous lesions

- enthesitis (tendon pain, e.g. Achilles)

3
Q

what is the first line therapy for reactive arthritis in the acute phase?

A

NSAIDs

4
Q

the mesolimbic pathway extends from the _________ to the ___________

A

VTA to limbic

5
Q

what is the reason for gynecomastia seen in cirrhosis?

A

elevated circulating levels of estradiol due to increased conversion from androgens

6
Q

what is the gold standard diagnostic modality for luteomas?

A

US

7
Q

a symptomatic luteoma puts a female fetus at high risk for:

A

virilization

8
Q

a drop in platelets by 50% or more or a new thrombus within 5-10 days of heparin initiation should raise suspicion for:

A

heparin induced thrombocytopenia

9
Q

what is given to prevent neuro complications (deafness, focal deficits) in strep pneumo meningitis?

A

dexamethasone (discontinued once s. pneumo is ruled out)

10
Q

what differentiates henoch schonlein purpura from other causes of purpura?

A

in HSP the platelet count is normal