Sarah Michelle Live Review Study Guide

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the provided lecture notes for review and exam preparation.

TSH Level

Screening tool for the thyroid.

Normal TSH Range

0.5-5.0.

Hyperthyroidism

Disorder showing low TSH and high T3 and T4 levels.

Hypothyroidism

Disorder showing high TSH and low T3 and T4 levels.

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Medication used to treat hypothyroidism.

Normal GFR Value

Greater than 90.

GFR < 15

Indicates need to start dialysis.

Creatinine

A waste product in the blood that rises when kidney function decreases.

Hypokalemia

Condition caused by Lasix due to rapid fluid loss.

Beta-blockers

Medication class used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

D-Dimer

Ordered when evaluating for a clot.

BNP

Marker indicating heart failure.

ESR

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, an inflammatory marker.

ABPM

A method to assess blood pressure over 24 hours.

CKD Stage 1 GFR

GFR > 90.

CKD Stage 3 GFR

GFR 30-59.

Anemia Fatigue

Most common symptom of all anemias.

MCV

Mean Corpuscular Volume, used to assess types of anemia.

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Most common microcytic anemia.

B12 Deficiency Anemia Symptoms

Neuro symptoms; most common is paresthesia.

Lead Intoxication Signs

Cognitive delays and behavioral problems.

Statin Drugs

First-line treatment for abnormal lipid levels.

INR for Warfarin

Therapeutic range generally 2-3.

What is the antidote for warfarin?

Vitamin K.

Positive PHQ-2 Screening

Use the PHQ-9 for further evaluation.

Common Side Effects SSRIs

Weight gain and sexual dysfunction.

Antidepressants and Increased Suicide Risk

Patients are at increased risk when starting a new antidepressant.

Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms

Agitation, tachycardia, shivering, tremors.

What does BUN measure?

Blood urea nitrogen, normal range 10-20.

What condition would you suspect if a patient's INR is 7?

Blood is too thin, increased risk for bleeding.

Hyperthyroid Disease Management in Pregnant Patients

Use PTU in the first trimester, switch to Tapazole later.

What test for kidney function?

GFR, BUN, Creatinine.

Common Symptoms with B12 Deficiency

Neurological symptoms; common is paresthesia.

When to check BUN/Creatinine?

Starting with first-line BP medications.

Proximal Muscle Weakness Symptoms

Common for polymyalgia rheumatica.

Tests for meniscal injury?

McMurray test.

What is PSC?

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, often associated with IBD.

Treatment for psoriasis?

Topical steroids and coal tar.

How to prevent shingles?

Shingles vaccine (Shingrix).