Abim Im Boards Ite Study Guide Graded A+

minimal change glomerulonephropathy rx {Ans: steroids}Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis {Ans: Ear infarction (very common) as well as skin infarctions Low C4 with normal C3 in presence of positive RF about 90% are infected with hepatitis C palpable purpura}describe uveitis {Ans: unilateral eye pain, photophobia, ciliary flush (Circumferential redness along the border of the sclera and cornea), there may be miosis}CKD with hyperphosphatemia? {Ans: use phosphate binders, e.g sevelamer}Tzanck test has been replaced by {Ans: PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing. Also helps differentiate HSV-1 from HSV-2}Should asymptomatic bacteriuria be treatment in pregnant women? {Ans: Yes. Antibiotic of choice is amoxicillin (augmentin and cephalexin are also safe options) Patient's undergoing invasive urological procedures should also have treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria}