| Eye disorders | Asthma and COPD | Infection and Inflammation | Endocrine | Renal |
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What is a cataract
Opacity within the lens
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What is asthma
Reversible expiratory airflow limitation or bronchial hyperresponsiveness
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What is RA
Chronic, systemic autoimmune disease of connective tissue, specifically the synovial membrane
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What is Graves disease
An autoimmune disease that leads to excess T3 and T4
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What is glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of glomeruli
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What is scleral buckling
Silicone band is sewn in place on the sclera of the eye, creating an indentation of the eye wall
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What is FEV1/FVC < 70%
A diagnostic study used to confirm COPD
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What are Heberden’s nodes
Node found on the DIP joint in OA
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What is myxedema
Puffiness of face and protruding tongue
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What is peritoneal or hemodialysis
Can be started when GFR< 15
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What is an Amsler grid test
Used for home monitoring of macular degeneration
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What are the causes of COPD
Cigarette smoking or AAT deficiency
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What is an arthroplasty
Treatment for patients with OA or RA with loss of function, unmanaged pain, and decreased independence
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What are the diagnostic results of Cushing's disease
Increased glucose, decreased K, and increased Na
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What are insulin, sodium bicarb, and albuterol
Temporary therapy to move K+ into cells
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What are the expected tonometry levels
11-21 mmHg
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What is fluticasone or inhaled corticosteroids
This medication is used to reduce airway inflammation for long-term management
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What is antiphospholipid syndrome
Complication of SLE that causes blood clots
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What are antithyroid drugs
Methimazole and propylthiouracil
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Tolvaptan
Medication given to treat PKD
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What are alpha agonists (brimonidine and apraclonidine)
Reduce aqueous humor production and increase the amount of fluid drained from the eye by dilating the pupil
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What are diagnostics for cor pulmonale
Echocardiogram, BNP, and spirometry
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What is methotrexate
Medication for RA or SLE that causes hepatotoxicity and myelosuppression.
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What is the treatment of Addisonian crisis
Aggressive, high dose hydrocortisone replacement therapy
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What is kidney transplant
Treatment includes fluid replacement, and corticosteroids
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