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[
{
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "All",
"title": "Bipolar & Lithium Mastery",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Manic Episode: Sleeping little (>1wk), pressured speech.\n• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> Lithium Toxicity: Precipitated by Advil (NSAIDs). Use Aspirin.\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Dialysis if Level >4."
},
{
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "All",
"title": "Personality Disorders",
"content": "• Cluster A (Weird): Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal.\n• Cluster B (Wild): Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic.\n• Cluster C (Worried): Avoidant, OCPD."
},
{
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "All",
"title": "APGAR & Birth Injuries",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> APGAR: 1 min (tolerance), 5 min (resuscitation). NOT a neuro predictor.\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Erb-Duchenne (C5-C6): Waiters tip position.\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Clavicular Fracture: No tx needed."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "CHA2DS2-VASc Score | Stroke Risk",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Used for Atrial Fibrillation anticoagulation.\n<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-left:5px solid #0077cc; margin:10px 0; border-radius:5px;'>\n<b>1 Point:</b> CHF, HTN, DM, Vascular disease, Age 65-74, Female.<br>\n<b>2 Points:</b> Age ≥75, Prior Stroke/TIA.\n</div>\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Score ≥2 (Male) or ≥3 (Female) → Start Anticoagulants."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Centor Score | Strep Pharyngitis",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Criteria to treat sore throat.\n<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:10px 0;'>\n<tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Cough?</td><td>NONE (1 pt)</td></tr>\n<tr><td>Exudates?</td><td>YES (1 pt)</td></tr>\n<tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Nodes?</td><td>Tender LN (1 pt)</td></tr>\n<tr><td>Fever?</td><td>>38°C (1 pt)</td></tr>\n</table>\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Score 4+ → Penicillin. Score 2-3 → Rapid Test."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive",
"title": "Master Screening Guidelines (MCCQE1)",
"content": "• <span class='hl-green'>Colon Cancer:</span> Age 50-75 (Colonoscopy q10y).\n• <span class='hl-green'>Breast Cancer:</span> Mammogram starts @40 (Yearly).\n• <span class='hl-green'>Cervical Cancer:</span> Pap Smear Ages 21-65 (q3y).\n• <span class='hl-green'>Lung Cancer:</span> Age 55 (Low-dose CT) if 30 pack-year smoker.\n• <span class='hl-green'>AAA:</span> Age 65 (One-time US) for male smokers.\n• <span class='hl-blue'>DEXA Scan:</span> Starts @65 for Osteoporosis."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Pharmacology",
"title": "LAME Rule for Cephalosporins",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'>Warning:</span> Cephalosporins do NOT cover:\n<div style='background:#fff5f5; color:#c53030; padding:10px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid #feb2b2;'>\n<b>L</b> - Listeria | <b>A</b> - Atypicals | <b>M</b> - MRSA | <b>E</b> - Enterococcus\n</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Mood Disorders",
"title": "Bipolar & Lithium Mastery",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Manic Episode: Sleeping little (>1wk), pressured speech.\n• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> Lithium Toxicity: Precipitated by Advil (NSAIDs). Use Aspirin.\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Dialysis if Level >4."
},
{
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Personality",
"title": "Personality Disorders",
"content": "• Cluster A (Weird): Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal.\n• Cluster B (Wild): Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic.\n• Cluster C (Worried): Avoidant, OCPD."
},
{
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "Neonatology",
"title": "APGAR & Birth Injuries",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> APGAR: 1 min (tolerance), 5 min (resuscitation). NOT a neuro predictor.\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Erb-Duchenne (C5-C6): Waiter's tip position.\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Clavicular Fracture: No tx needed."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "CHA2DS2-VASc Score | Stroke Risk in AF",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Used for Atrial Fibrillation anticoagulation.\n<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-left:5px solid #0077cc; margin:10px 0; border-radius:5px;'><b>1 Point:</b> CHF, HTN, DM, Vascular disease, Age 65-74, Female.<br><b>2 Points:</b> Age ≥75, Prior Stroke/TIA.</div>\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Score ≥2 (Male) or ≥3 (Female) → Start Anticoagulants."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Centor Score | Strep Pharyngitis",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Criteria to treat sore throat.\n<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:10px 0;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Cough?</td><td>NONE (1 pt)</td></tr><tr><td>Exudates?</td><td>YES (1 pt)</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Nodes?</td><td>Tender LN (1 pt)</td></tr><tr><td>Fever?</td><td>>38°C (1 pt)</td></tr></table>\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Score 4+ → Penicillin. Score 2-3 → Rapid Test."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive",
"title": "Master Screening Guidelines (MCCQE1)",
"content": "• <span class='hl-green'>Colon Cancer:</span> Age 50-75 (Colonoscopy q10y).\n• <span class='hl-green'>Breast Cancer:</span> Mammogram starts @40 (Yearly).\n• <span class='hl-green'>Cervical Cancer:</span> Pap Smear Ages 21-65 (q3y).\n• <span class='hl-green'>Lung Cancer:</span> Age 55 (Low-dose CT) if 30 pack-year smoker.\n• <span class='hl-green'>AAA:</span> Age 65 (One-time US) for male smokers.\n• <span class='hl-blue'>DEXA Scan:</span> Starts @65 for Osteoporosis."
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Pharmacology",
"title": "LAME Rule for Cephalosporins",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'>Warning:</span> Cephalosporins do NOT cover:\n<div style='background:#fff5f5; color:#c53030; padding:10px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid #feb2b2;'><b>L</b> - Listeria | <b>A</b> - Atypicals | <b>M</b> - MRSA | <b>E</b> - Enterococcus</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Abdominal Pain – Red Flags",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'>Weight loss</span> → GI Malignancy\n• <span class='hl-red'>Pain to back</span> → Pancreatitis / AAA\n• <span class='hl-red'>Pain central then RLQ</span> → Appendicitis\n• <span class='hl-red'>Pain to groin (male)</span> → Testicular Torsion / Renal Colic\n• <span class='hl-red'>Blood PR</span> → GI bleed / Malignancy\n• <span class='hl-red'>Shock</span> → Perforated viscus / Hemorrhage / Sepsis\n<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-left:4px solid red; margin:8px 0; border-radius:5px;'><b>IBS (Manning ≥3):</b> Pain relief with BM · Loose stools with pain · Mucus · Incomplete evacuation · Abdominal distension</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Anxiety",
"title": "Anxiety Disorders – Types & Treatment",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>GAD:</span> Worry >6 months + fatigue + irritability + insomnia\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Panic Disorder:</span> Unexpected episodes, peak at 10 min\n• <span class='hl-blue'>PTSD:</span> Trauma → flashbacks + nightmares + avoidance\n• <span class='hl-blue'>OCD:</span> Obsessions (thoughts) + Compulsions (rituals)\n<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-left:4px solid #0077cc; margin:8px 0; border-radius:5px;'><b>Tx:</b> GAD → SSRI/SNRI + CBT<br>Phobia/PD → SSRI + prn anxiolytics<br>PTSD/OCD → SSRI/TCA + CBT<br>CBT: 6-8 sessions over 8-12 weeks</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "Asthma – Diagnosis & Management",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Airflow obstruction + Reversibility + No alternative Dx\n• <span class='hl-green'>Good control:</span> No daytime sx, FEV1 >90%, <4 SABA/wk\n• <span class='hl-green'>First-line:</span> PRN SABA (salbutamol) + ICS for ALL\n• <span class='hl-green'>Step up:</span> Increase ICS → Add LABA or Leukotriene antagonist\n• <span class='hl-red'>Exacerbation:</span> Prednisone 50mg x5d (adults) | 1-2mg/kg x5d (kids)\n• <span class='hl-red'>Emergency:</span> O2 + Salbutamol + Steroids if SaO2 <94% ± Ipratropium ± MgSO4"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive",
"title": "Cancer Screening – Canadian Task Force",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-left:4px solid green; margin:8px 0; border-radius:5px;'>\n✅ <b>Breast:</b> Mammography q2-3y → Age 50-74<br>\n✅ <b>Cervical:</b> PAP q3y → Age 25-69<br>\n✅ <b>Colorectal:</b> FIT q2y OR Flex Sig q10y → Age 50-74<br>\n✅ <b>Lung:</b> LDCT Annual x3y → Age 50-74 + ≥30 pack-year<br>\n❌ <b>Ovarian:</b> Pelvic exam NOT recommended<br>\n⚠️ <b>Prostate PSA:</b> Weak recommendation Age 55-69 only</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Chest Pain – Emergency Diagnoses",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'>STEMI:</span> ASA + O2 + Nitro + Morphine + β-blocker + Heparin → PCI\n• <span class='hl-red'>PE Wells Score:</span> >6 High risk → CT Pulm Angio | Low/Mod → D-Dimer first\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Pericarditis:</span> ASA first-line → NSAIDs → Steroids\n• <span class='hl-red'>Aortic Dissection:</span> CXR + ECG + TEE/CT → Urgent surgical consult + BP control\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Pneumothorax:</span> Heimlich valve | Chest tube if >20% collapse"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Ophthalmology",
"title": "Conjunctivitis – Types & Treatment",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Viral:</span> Tearing, bilateral, pre-auricular LN, self-limited (Adenovirus)\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Allergic:</span> Itching, stringy discharge, bilateral, seasonal\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Bacterial:</span> Crusty discharge throughout day, lid sticking\n• <span class='hl-red'>Hyperacute <24hr</span> → Gonorrhea → urgent Rx!\n<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>Tx:</b> Viral: cold compresses | Allergic: Olopatadine 0.1% | Bacterial adults: Moxifloxacin QID x7-10d | Peds: Ciprofloxacin 0.5% QID<br><span style='color:red;'>❌ NEVER steroids alone</span></div>"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Gastroenteritis – Management",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>MCC:</span> Rotavirus (kids), Norovirus (adults)\n• <span class='hl-red'>Bloody diarrhea</span> → invasive pathogen → stool culture\n<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>Dehydration Tx:</b><br>None/Mild → ORT (Pedialyte) 20mL/kg/hr<br>Severe → 0.9% NaCl 20mL/kg IV bolus x3</div>\n• <span class='hl-green'>Ondansetron:</span> 0.15mg/kg PO once (>6 months)\n• <span class='hl-red'>Antibiotics ONLY for:</span> Shigella, C.diff, S.typhi, E.histolytica"
},
{
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "ENT",
"title": "Otitis Media (AOM) – Management",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Effusion + Inflammation + Acute onset\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Pathogens:</span> S.pneumo, H.influenzae, M.catarrhalis\n<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>ALWAYS treat if:</b> Age <6mo | Ruptured TM | Bilateral AOM ≤23mo | Fever >39°C | Unwell >48hr</div>\n• <span class='hl-green'>First-line:</span> Amoxicillin 45mg/kg/d BID x5-10d\n• <span class='hl-green'>PCN allergy:</span> Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IM x3d"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "ENT",
"title": "Sinusitis – Viral vs Bacterial",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Viral (98%):</span> Treat symptomatically\n• <span class='hl-red'>Bacterial if:</span> No improvement after 10 days OR worsening after initial improvement\n• <span class='hl-green'>Acute Tx:</span> Amoxicillin 0.5-1g TID x5-7d\n• <span class='hl-green'>Chronic (>12wks):</span> Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875mg BID x3wks\n• ❌ Antihistamines and systemic steroids NOT recommended"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "ENT",
"title": "Sore Throat – Centor Score & GAS",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>Centor Criteria (1 pt each):</b><br>• Tonsillar exudate | Tender anterior LN | Fever >38°C | Absent cough<br>• Age 3-14 (+1) | Age ≥45 (-1)<br>→ Score ≥2: RADT or throat culture</div>\n• <span class='hl-green'>GAS Tx:</span> Penicillin VK 600mg BID x10d\n• <span class='hl-green'>PCN allergy:</span> Cephalexin / Clindamycin / Azithromycin\n• <span class='hl-red'>🚨 Drooling + Muffled voice</span> → Epiglottitis!\n• <span class='hl-red'>🚨 Unilateral uvular deviation</span> → Peritonsillar abscess!"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Urology",
"title": "UTI – Diagnosis & Treatment",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>MCC:</span> E. coli (75-95%)\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Uncomplicated (female):</span> Dysuria + Frequency + Urgency (≥2 sx)\n• <span class='hl-green'>Uncomplicated Tx:</span> Nitrofurantoin 100mg BID x5d\n• <span class='hl-green'>Complicated Tx:</span> Cefixime 400mg daily x10d\n• <span class='hl-red'>Pyelonephritis:</span> Hospitalize if unwell + IV antibiotics\n• ⚠️ <b>Asymptomatic bacteriuria:</b> ONLY treat if pregnant or pre-procedure"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "STIs – Quick Summary",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'>\n• <b>BV:</b> Grey d/c + fishy odor + clue cells → Metronidazole 500mg BID x7d<br>\n• <b>Candida:</b> Cottage-cheese + pruritis → Fluconazole 150mg PO once<br>\n• <b>Trichomonas:</b> Yellow frothy d/c → Metronidazole 2g PO once<br>\n• <b>Gonorrhea:</b> Cefixime 800mg + Chlamydia coverage<br>\n• <b>Chlamydia:</b> Azithromycin 1g once OR Doxycycline 100mg BID x7d<br>\n• <b>Syphilis:</b> Painless chancre → Benzathine PCN G 2.4MU IM once<br>\n• <b>HSV:</b> Grouped vesicles → Valacyclovir\n</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Contraception",
"title": "Contraception – Key Rules",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'><6 wks postpartum / breastfeeding</span> → No estrogen → IUD / DMPA / Mini-pill\n• <span class='hl-red'>Women >35 who smoke</span> → Avoid combined OCP\n• <span class='hl-red'>Low bone density</span> → Avoid DMPA\n• <span class='hl-green'>Emergency (within 5 days):</span> Plan B (LNG) OR Copper IUD (most effective)"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "COPD – Diagnosis & Management",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> FEV1/FVC <0.7 post-bronchodilator\n• <span class='hl-green'>GOLD Stage 3 (FEV1 35%):</span> LABA + ICS combination\n• <span class='hl-red'>Exacerbation:</span> Bronchodilators + Prednisone 40mg x5d + Antibiotics if bacterial\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Risk factor:</span> Smoking (#1) + Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Headache – Red Flags & Migraine Tx",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:8px; border-left:4px solid red; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>🚨 Red Flags:</b><br>• Thunderclap → SAH → CT then LP<br>• Fever + Meningismus → Meningitis<br>• Jaw claudication + tender temporal artery → Temporal Arteritis → ESR + Steroids!<br>• Focal neuro signs → Mass/Stroke<br>• Red eye + fixed mid-dilated pupil → Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma</div>\n<b>Migraine Tx:</b> NSAIDs → Triptans → Prochlorperazine IV<br>\n<b>Prevention:</b> β-blockers (propranolol) | Valproate | Amitriptyline"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Hypertension – Management",
"content": "• <span class='hl-green'>First-line:</span> ACEi/ARB, CCB, or Thiazide\n• <span class='hl-blue'>DM + CKD:</span> ACEi/ARB (renoprotective)\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Heart failure:</span> ACEi + β-blocker + Spironolactone\n• <span class='hl-red'>Pregnancy HTN:</span> Labetalol, Hydralazine, Nifedipine\n• ❌ NO ACEi/ARB in pregnancy"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrine",
"title": "Type 2 Diabetes – Treatment",
"content": "• <span class='hl-green'>First-line:</span> Metformin\n• <span class='hl-green'>CVD or CKD:</span> Add SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin) or GLP-1 RA\n• <span class='hl-blue'>HbA1c target:</span> <7% (most patients)\n• <span class='hl-blue'>SGLT2 benefits:</span> ↓ CV death, ↓ HF hospitalizations, ↓ CKD progression\n• ❌ Avoid Metformin if eGFR <30"
},
{
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Obstetrics",
"title": "Prenatal Care – High-Yield Points",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'>\n• <span class='hl-red'>Severe Preeclampsia:</span> Hospitalize + Antihypertensives + Corticosteroids (fetal lungs)<br>\n• <span class='hl-red'>HELLP:</span> ↑LDH + ↑LFTs + ↓Platelets → Deliver!<br>\n• <span class='hl-blue'>GDM First-line:</span> Diet + glucose monitoring → Insulin if targets not met<br>\n• <span class='hl-red'>Placental Abruption:</span> Painful bleeding → C-section if fetal distress<br>\n• ✅ Tdap in pregnancy | ❌ MMR (live) | ❌ Varicella (live)\n</div>"
},
{
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Mood Disorders",
"title": "Depression – Diagnosis & Treatment",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Screen:</span> PHQ-9 for diagnosis and monitoring\n• <span class='hl-green'>First-line:</span> SSRI + CBT (combination superior for moderate-severe)\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Bupropion:</span> Avoid in eating disorders / seizures\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Mirtazapine:</span> Good for insomnia + poor appetite\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Sertraline:</span> Safest in pregnancy and elderly"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Palliative",
"title": "Pain Management – WHO Ladder",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>WHO Ladder:</b><br>Step 1: Non-opioids (NSAIDs, Acetaminophen)<br>Step 2: Mild opioids (Codeine, Tramadol)<br>Step 3: Strong opioids (Morphine, Oxycodone)</div>\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Neuropathic pain:</span> Gabapentin / Pregabalin / TCAs / SNRIs\n• <span class='hl-red'>⚠️ ALWAYS co-prescribe laxative with opioids</span>\n• Constipation from opioids NEVER resolves on its own\n• <span class='hl-green'>Overdose:</span> Naloxone for respiratory depression"
},
{
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Orthopedics",
"title": "Low Back Pain – Red Flags (TUNA FISH)",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:8px; border-left:4px solid red; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>🚨 Red Flags:</b><br>T - Trauma / age >50<br>U - Unexplained weight loss → Cancer<br>N - Neurological deficit<br>A - Ankylosing Spondylitis (young male, morning stiffness)<br>F - Fever / IV drug use → Osteomyelitis / Epidural abscess<br>I - Incontinence + saddle anesthesia → <b>Cauda Equina → EMERGENCY MRI!</b><br>S - Steroid use → Fracture<br>H - Hx of cancer → Metastasis</div>\n• ❌ NO imaging in first 6 weeks without red flags"
},
{
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Menopause",
"title": "Menopause – HRT & Osteoporosis",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> 12 months without menses (avg age 52)\n• <span class='hl-green'>HRT:</span> Conjugated estrogens OR transdermal 17β-Estradiol\n• ⚠️ Add progestin if intact uterus (prevent endometrial cancer)\n<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:8px; border-radius:5px; margin:8px 0;'><b>HRT Contraindications:</b> VTE | CAD | Breast/uterine cancer | Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding</div>\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Non-hormonal:</span> SSRIs/SNRIs, clonidine, gabapentin\n• <span class='hl-green'>Osteoporosis:</span> Ca²⁺ >1500mg/d + Vit D >800IU/d + Bisphosphonates if high-risk"
},
{
"id": "HY-C01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "🫀 Acute MI - High Yield",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'>ECG within 10 min</span> → First step always\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Aspirin immediately + Troponin confirms\n• Most sensitive marker: <span class='hl-blue'>Troponin</span> (rises 3-4h, stays 10 days)"
},
{
"id": "HY-C02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "💓 Atrial Fibrillation - High Yield",
"content": "• Most common arrhythmia\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Rate control → Anticoagulation\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Stroke prevention:</span> DOAC or Warfarin"
},
{
"id": "HY-C03",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "🩺 Aortic Stenosis - High Yield",
"content": "• Classic symptoms: <span class='hl-red'>Syncope, Angina, Dyspnea</span>\n• Murmur: <span class='hl-blue'>Systolic crescendo-decrescendo</span>\n• Mnemonic: SAD = Syncope Angina Dyspnea"
},
{
"id": "HY-C04",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "💧 Cardiac Tamponade - Beck Triad",
"content": "• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> Beck Triad = Hypotension + JVD + Muffled heart sounds\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Pericardiocentesis\n• ECG: Electrical alternans"
},
{
"id": "HY-R01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respiratory",
"title": "🫁 COPD Oxygen Target",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Target: 88-92%</span> (NOT 100%)\n• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> High O₂ → CO₂ retention → hypercapnic failure\n• Exacerbation #1 cause: Infection"
},
{
"id": "HY-R02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respiratory",
"title": "🩻 Pulmonary Embolism - High Yield",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> CT pulmonary angiography (stable patient)\n• If unstable: <span class='hl-red'>Immediate thrombolysis</span>\n• ECG sign: S1Q3T3"
},
{
"id": "HY-R03",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respiratory",
"title": "🦠 Pneumonia Organisms",
"content": "• CAP most common: <span class='hl-blue'>Streptococcus pneumoniae</span>\n• Walking pneumonia: <span class='hl-green'>Mycoplasma</span> → Macrolide\n• Atypical: Legionella (AC exposure), Chlamydia"
},
{
"id": "HY-G01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Gastroenterology",
"title": "🔥 Pancreatitis - High Yield",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Lipase (more specific than amylase)\n• Causes: <span class='hl-red'>Gallstones #1, Alcohol #2</span>\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> IV fluids first always"
},
{
"id": "HY-G02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Gastroenterology",
"title": "🩸 Upper GI Bleeding",
"content": "• Most common cause: <span class='hl-red'>Peptic ulcer disease</span>\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> Endoscopy\n• H. pylori → PPI + triple therapy"
},
{
"id": "HY-G03",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Gastroenterology",
"title": "🎯 IBD - Crohn vs UC",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>Crohn:</span> Transmural, skip lesions, any GI tract\n• <span class='hl-red'>UC:</span> Continuous, colon only, mucosal\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx flare:</span> Steroids"
},
{
"id": "HY-N01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "🧠 Stroke Management",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>First test:</span> CT head (rule out hemorrhage)\n• <span class='hl-green'>Thrombolysis window:</span> 4.5 hours\n• Contraindication: hemorrhagic stroke"
},
{
"id": "HY-N02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "🤝 Parkinson Disease",
"content": "• Classic: <span class='hl-blue'>Resting tremor</span>, rigidity, bradykinesia\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Levodopa\n• Mnemonic: TRAP = Tremor, Rigidity, Akinesia, Postural instability"
},
{
"id": "HY-N03",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "💥 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage",
"content": "• Cause: <span class='hl-red'>Ruptured berry aneurysm</span>\n• Classic: Worst headache of life (thunderclap)\n• <span class='hl-blue'>Dx:</span> CT head → if negative → LP (xanthochromia)"
},
{
"id": "HY-PS01",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Mood Disorders",
"title": "😔 Major Depression",
"content": "• <span class='hl-green'>First line:</span> SSRIs (Sertraline, Fluoxetine)\n• Duration: minimum 6-9 months after remission\n• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> Bupropion → no sexual SE, avoid seizure disorder"
},
{
"id": "HY-PS02",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Mood Disorders",
"title": "⚡ Bipolar Disorder",
"content": "• <span class='hl-green'>Mood stabilizer:</span> Lithium\n• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> Lithium toxicity → tremor, ataxia, confusion (narrow TI)\n• Monitor: renal function + thyroid + levels"
},
{
"id": "HY-PS03",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "General",
"title": "🔄 Tardive Dyskinesia",
"content": "• Cause: <span class='hl-red'>Chronic antipsychotic use</span>\n• Movements: lip smacking, tongue writhing\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Stop drug → Clozapine or VMAT2 inhibitors"
},
{
"id": "HY-E01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "🦋 Thyroid - High Yield",
"content": "• Hyperthyroid cause: <span class='hl-red'>Graves disease</span> → Tx: Methimazole\n• Hypothyroid cause: <span class='hl-blue'>Hashimoto</span> → Tx: Levothyroxine\n• Nodule → <span class='hl-green'>FNA first</span>"
},
{
"id": "HY-E02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "🩺 Diabetes Diagnosis",
"content": "• <span class='hl-blue'>HbA1c ≥ 6.5%</span> = Diabetes\n• HbA1c 5.7-6.4% = Prediabetes\n• Fasting glucose ≥ 7.0 mmol/L OR random ≥ 11.1"
},
{
"id": "HY-PD01",
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "Respiratory",
"title": "🚨 Epiglottitis - Emergency",
"content": "• Signs: <span class='hl-red'>Drooling, Stridor, Tripod position</span>\n• Cause: H. influenzae type B\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Secure airway FIRST + IV antibiotics\n• Do NOT examine throat!"
},
{
"id": "HY-PD02",
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "General",
"title": "🍓 Kawasaki Disease",
"content": "• Signs: <span class='hl-blue'>Strawberry tongue</span>, fever >5 days, rash, conjunctivitis\n• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> IVIG + Aspirin\n• <span class='hl-red'>Risk:</span> Coronary artery aneurysm"
},
{
"id": "HY-OB01",
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Obstetrics",
"title": "🤰 OB Emergencies",
"content": "• PPH cause: <span class='hl-red'>Uterine atony</span> → Tx: Oxytocin\n• Preeclampsia: <span class='hl-green'>MgSO4</span> (seizure prevention)\n• Ectopic: <span class='hl-blue'>Methotrexate</span> (if stable, unruptured)"
},
{
"id": "HY-ID01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "🦠 ID High Yield",
"content": "• Latent TB: PPD+ / normal CXR → <span class='hl-green'>Isoniazid x9mo</span>\n• Anaphylaxis: <span class='hl-red'>Epinephrine IM first</span>\n• Endocarditis: <span class='hl-blue'>S. aureus #1</span> organism"
},
{
"id": "HY-PM01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive Medicine",
"title": "🔍 Screening Guidelines",
"content": "• Breast cancer: <span class='hl-blue'>Mammography</span>\n• Osteoporosis: <span class='hl-green'>DEXA scan</span>\n• Colon cancer: <span class='hl-red'>Colonoscopy</span> (gold standard)\n• Cervical: Pap smear q3y (age 21-65)"
},
{
"id": "HY-BS01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Biostatistics",
"title": "📊 Study Types - Quick Reference",
"content": "• Cross-sectional → <span class='hl-blue'>Prevalence</span>\n• Case-control → <span class='hl-red'>Rare diseases</span> (retrospective)\n• Cohort → <span class='hl-green'>Incidence</span> (prospective)\n• RCT → Best evidence (gold standard)"
},
{
"id": "HY-TOP10",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Top 10 High Yield",
"title": "🏆 Top 10 MCCQE1 Must-Know",
"content": "1. <span class='hl-red'>MI:</span> ECG → Aspirin → Troponin\n2. <span class='hl-blue'>COPD O2:</span> 88-92% target\n3. <span class='hl-blue'>Pancreatitis:</span> Lipase + IV fluids\n4. <span class='hl-blue'>PE:</span> CTPA (stable)\n5. <span class='hl-blue'>Stroke:</span> CT head → tPA ≤4.5h\n6. <span class='hl-red'>Epiglottitis:</span> Airway first!\n7. <span class='hl-green'>Kawasaki:</span> IVIG\n8. <span class='hl-green'>Colon:</span> Colonoscopy screen\n9. <span class='hl-green'>Thyroid nodule:</span> FNA\n10. <span class='hl-green'>Preeclampsia:</span> MgSO4"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Sore Throat – MCCQE1 Algorithm",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>STEP 1:</b> Apply Centor Score<br>• Fever >38°C<br>• No cough<br>• Tender anterior LN<br>• Tonsillar exudate<br><br><b>STEP 2:</b><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Score 0-1</td><td>No test, No antibiotics</td></tr><tr><td>Score 2-3</td><td>Rapid antigen test</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Score ≥4</td><td>Empiric antibiotics</td></tr></table></div>• <span class='hl-green'>Tx:</span> Penicillin V x10 days • <span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Viral features → NO antibiotics"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Stroke – MCCQE1 Approach",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>STEP 1:</b> CT head without contrast<br><b>STEP 2:</b> If hemorrhage → NO thrombolysis<br>If ischemic → assess timing<br><b>STEP 3:</b> ≤4.5 hours → thrombolysis if eligible</div>• <span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Never give tPA before CT • <span class='hl-green'>Next:</span> Antiplatelet if not candidate"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG03",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Chest Pain – Emergency Algorithm",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-left:5px solid red; border-radius:6px;'><b>Always rule out:</b> MI • PE • Aortic dissection • Pneumothorax</div><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:8px;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>MI</td><td>ECG + Troponin → PCI</td></tr><tr><td>PE</td><td>Wells → CTPE</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Dissection</td><td>CT angiography</td></tr><tr><td>Pneumothorax</td><td>CXR → Chest tube</td></tr></table>• <span class='hl-green'>First step:</span> ECG within 10 min"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG04",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "Diabetes – MCCQE1 Escalation",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>STEP 1:</b> Lifestyle + Metformin<br><b>STEP 2:</b> Add SGLT2 or GLP-1 if CVD/CKD<br><b>STEP 3:</b> Add insulin if uncontrolled</div>• <span class='hl-blue'>Target HbA1c:</span> <7% • <span class='hl-red'>Avoid:</span> Metformin if eGFR <30"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG05",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "Asthma – Stepwise Treatment",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>STEP 1:</b> PRN SABA + Low-dose ICS<br><b>STEP 2:</b> Increase ICS dose<br><b>STEP 3:</b> Add LABA</div>• <span class='hl-red'>Exacerbation:</span> Prednisone 50 mg x5 days • <span class='hl-green'>Goal:</span> No symptoms + normal FEV1"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG06",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "UTI – MCCQE1 Decision",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Uncomplicated</td><td>Nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID x5d</td></tr><tr><td>Complicated</td><td>Cefixime x10d</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Pyelonephritis</td><td>IV antibiotics</td></tr></table>• <span class='hl-red'>Do NOT treat:</span> Asymptomatic bacteriuria (except pregnancy)"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG07",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive",
"title": "Screening – Canadian High Yield",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'>• Breast: 50–74 q2-3y<br>• Cervical: 25–69 q3y<br>• Colon: FIT q2y or colonoscopy<br>• Lung: LDCT if high risk</div>• <span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> No ovarian screening"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG08",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Headache – Red Flag Approach",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Red flags:</b><br>• Thunderclap<br>• Fever<br>• Neuro deficit<br>• Age >50 new headache</div>• <span class='hl-green'>Next:</span> CT ± LP • <span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not treat migraine before ruling out bleed"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG09",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Mood Disorders",
"title": "Depression – Treatment Ladder",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Mild:</b> CBT<br><b>Moderate:</b> SSRI<br><b>Severe:</b> SSRI + CBT</div>• <span class='hl-blue'>Duration:</span> 6-9 months after remission • <span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always assess suicide risk"
},
{
"id": "HY-ALG10",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Emergency",
"title": "Anaphylaxis – Immediate Management",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>FIRST:</b> IM Epinephrine<br><b>Then:</b> Airway + Oxygen + IV fluids</div>• <span class='hl-green'>Adjunct:</span> Antihistamine + Steroids • <span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do NOT delay epinephrine"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS01",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Atrial Fibrillation – Full Visual Approach",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:12px; border-radius:8px;'><b>STEP 1: Diagnose</b><br>• Irregularly irregular rhythm<br>• No P waves on ECG</div><br><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:12px; border-radius:8px;'><b>STEP 2: Stability</b><br>Unstable → Immediate cardioversion<br>Stable → Rate control</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:8px;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Rate control</td><td>Beta-blocker / Diltiazem</td></tr><tr><td>Rhythm control</td><td>Cardioversion if indicated</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Stroke prevention</td><td>CHA2DS2-VASc</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'>• Anticoagulate if ≥2 (male) or ≥3 (female)</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do NOT cardiovert if >48h without anticoagulation"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS02",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "COPD vs Asthma – High Yield Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td>Asthma</td><td>COPD</td></tr><tr><td>Age</td><td>Young</td><td>Older smoker</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Reversibility</td><td>YES</td><td>NO</td></tr><tr><td>Inflammation</td><td>Eosinophils</td><td>Neutrophils</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Tx</td><td>ICS first</td><td>LABA/LAMA</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'>COPD oxygen target: <b>88–92%</b></div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do NOT give high O2 in COPD"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS03",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Emergency",
"title": "Shock – Visual Classification",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Type</td><td>Cause</td><td>Key Sign</td></tr><tr><td>Hypovolemic</td><td>Bleeding</td><td>Cold + low BP</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Cardiogenic</td><td>MI</td><td>JVD + pulmonary edema</td></tr><tr><td>Septic</td><td>Infection</td><td>Warm early</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Anaphylactic</td><td>Allergy</td><td>Airway + rash</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>First step in ALL shock: IV fluids</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Septic shock → antibiotics within 1 hour"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS04",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "DKA vs HHS – Comparison Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td>DKA</td><td>HHS</td></tr><tr><td>Glucose</td><td>↑</td><td>Very ↑</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Ketones</td><td>YES</td><td>NO</td></tr><tr><td>pH</td><td>Low</td><td>Normal</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Onset</td><td>Rapid</td><td>Slow</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Treatment: IV fluids → Insulin → Potassium</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always correct K+ before insulin if low"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS05",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Stroke Types – Visual Map",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:12px;'>Ischemic (85%) → clot → tPA if ≤4.5h</div><br><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:12px;'>Hemorrhagic → bleed → NO tPA</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:8px;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>First test</td><td>CT head</td></tr><tr><td>Next</td><td>Determine type</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Never delay CT"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS06",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Antibiotics – Spectrum Visual",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Gram + → Penicillin / Cephalosporins</div><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Gram - → Aminoglycosides / Fluoroquinolones</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Anaerobes → Metronidazole</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Cephalosporins DO NOT cover LAME (Listeria, Atypicals, MRSA, Enterococcus)"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS07",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Upper vs Lower GI Bleed",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td>Upper</td><td>Lower</td></tr><tr><td>Presentation</td><td>Melena</td><td>Hematochezia</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Cause</td><td>Ulcer</td><td>Diverticulosis</td></tr><tr><td>Dx</td><td>Endoscopy</td><td>Colonoscopy</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Unstable → Resuscitate FIRST</div>"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS08",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Heart Sounds – Visual Summary",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>S1 → AV valves close</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>S2 → Semilunar valves close</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>S3 → Heart failure</div><div style='background:#ffe0e0; padding:10px;'>S4 → Stiff ventricle</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> S3 = volume overload"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS09",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Renal",
"title": "Acid-Base Disorders – Quick Visual",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Type</td><td>pH</td><td>Cause</td></tr><tr><td>Metabolic acidosis</td><td>↓</td><td>DKA</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Resp acidosis</td><td>↓</td><td>COPD</td></tr><tr><td>Metabolic alkalosis</td><td>↑</td><td>Vomiting</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td>Resp alkalosis</td><td>↑</td><td>Anxiety</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always check compensation"
},
{
"id": "HY-VIS10",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Emergency",
"title": "Electrolytes – Life-Threatening Changes",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Hyperkalemia → peaked T waves → calcium gluconate</div><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Hypokalemia → U waves → replace K</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Hyponatremia → confusion → slow correction</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Correct Na slowly to avoid osmotic demyelination"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-001",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Canadian Chest Pain Framework",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-left:5px solid #c53030; border-radius:6px;'><b>Never miss:</b> ACS · Aortic dissection · PE · Pericarditis · Pneumothorax · Esophageal rupture</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Diagnosis</b></td><td><b>Key clue</b></td><td><b>First move</b></td></tr><tr><td>ACS</td><td>Pressure, diaphoresis, radiation</td><td>ECG within 10 min + ASA</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>PE</td><td>Pleuritic pain, tachycardia, hypoxemia</td><td>Risk stratify → CTPA if indicated</td></tr><tr><td>Aortic dissection</td><td>Tearing pain to back, pulse deficit</td><td>Urgent imaging + BP control</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Pneumothorax</td><td>Unilateral breath sounds ↓</td><td>Decompress if tension</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Exam trap:</span> Pleuritic pain is not always PE. Use the whole picture."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-002",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "STEMI vs NSTEMI vs Unstable Angina",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td><b>STEMI</b></td><td><b>NSTEMI</b></td><td><b>Unstable angina</b></td></tr><tr><td>ECG</td><td>ST elevation</td><td>ST depression/T inversion or normal</td><td>Often no biomarker rise</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Troponin</td><td>Positive</td><td>Positive</td><td>Negative</td></tr><tr><td>Main action</td><td>Immediate reperfusion</td><td>ACS protocol + risk stratify</td><td>ACS protocol</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Core first steps:</b> ECG · ASA · monitor · IV access · troponin</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-003",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Atrial Fibrillation – Canadian Exam Note",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Diagnosis:</b> Irregularly irregular rhythm + absent organized P waves</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Question</b></td><td><b>Answer</b></td></tr><tr><td>Unstable?</td><td>Synchronized cardioversion</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Stable?</td><td>Rate control first</td></tr><tr><td>Stroke prevention?</td><td>CHA2DS2-VASc</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Common rate drugs</td><td>Beta-blocker or diltiazem</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not jump to cardioversion in AF >48 h without thinking about anticoagulation and embolic risk."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-004",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "Asthma – Canadian Step Logic",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Asthma diagnosis needs:</b> variable symptoms + objective evidence of reversible airflow limitation</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Situation</b></td><td><b>Key action</b></td></tr><tr><td>Suspected asthma</td><td>Spirometry if possible</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Poor control</td><td>Check inhaler technique + adherence + triggers before stepping up</td></tr><tr><td>Exacerbation</td><td>SABA + steroids ± ipratropium ± O2</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Exam trap:</span> A normal exam does not rule out asthma between attacks."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-005",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "COPD – High Yield Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td><b>Asthma</b></td><td><b>COPD</b></td></tr><tr><td>Usual age</td><td>Younger</td><td>Older</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Smoking link</td><td>Not required</td><td>Strong</td></tr><tr><td>Reversibility</td><td>Marked</td><td>Persistent obstruction</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Baseline treatment idea</td><td>ICS-based</td><td>Bronchodilator-based</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Oxygen target in COPD exacerbation:</b> 88–92%</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-006",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Acute Stroke – Exam Flow",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-left:5px solid #c53030; border-radius:6px;'><b>Stroke code:</b> sudden focal deficit = emergency</div><br><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Flow:</b><br>1. ABCs + glucose<br>2. CT head urgently<br>3. Ischemic or hemorrhagic<br>4. Reperfusion eligibility if ischemic</div><br><span class='hl-green'>Key note:</span> CT comes before thrombolysis.<br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Never assume ischemic stroke before imaging."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-007",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "TIA – Canadian Risk Thinking",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Feature</b></td><td><b>Meaning</b></td></tr><tr><td>Transient focal deficit</td><td>Warning sign for stroke</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>High ABCD2</td><td>Needs urgent assessment</td></tr><tr><td>Motor or speech symptoms</td><td>Higher concern</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'>Think brain imaging + vascular source + ECG monitoring.</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-008",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "DKA vs HHS – Visual Comparison",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td><b>DKA</b></td><td><b>HHS</b></td></tr><tr><td>Typical patient</td><td>T1DM</td><td>T2DM older adult</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Ketones</td><td>Present</td><td>Minimal/none</td></tr><tr><td>Acidosis</td><td>Yes</td><td>Less marked</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Water deficit</td><td>High</td><td>Very high</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Treatment order:</b> Fluids → potassium thinking → insulin</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Low potassium changes the order."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-009",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "Type 2 Diabetes – Canadian Treatment Layers",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Base:</b> lifestyle + individualized A1c target</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Clinical situation</b></td><td><b>Drug priority</b></td></tr><tr><td>No major cardiorenal issue</td><td>Metformin usually first</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>ASCVD / high CV risk</td><td>SGLT2i or GLP-1 RA with proven benefit</td></tr><tr><td>CKD / HF</td><td>SGLT2i strongly important if eligible</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not memorize one single first-line answer for every patient."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-010",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "Thyroid Problems – Fast Differentiation",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Pattern</b></td><td><b>Likely problem</b></td><td><b>Move</b></td></tr><tr><td>TSH high + free T4 low</td><td>Primary hypothyroidism</td><td>Levothyroxine</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>TSH low + T4 high</td><td>Hyperthyroidism</td><td>Cause-based treatment</td></tr><tr><td>Thyroid storm picture</td><td>Emergency</td><td>Beta-blocker + antithyroid + ICU thinking</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-011",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Sepsis – One-Hour Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Red flags:</b> hypotension · lactate high · altered mentation · tachypnea</div><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Core sequence:</b><br>• Recognize<br>• Cultures if possible<br>• Broad antibiotics early<br>• IV crystalloid<br>• Vasopressor if shock persists</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Antibiotics should not wait for perfect data."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-012",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Meningitis – Exam Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>CSF feature</b></td><td><b>Bacterial</b></td><td><b>Viral</b></td></tr><tr><td>Opening pressure</td><td>Often high</td><td>Usually milder</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Cells</td><td>Neutrophils</td><td>Lymphocytes</td></tr><tr><td>Protein</td><td>High</td><td>Mild/moderate</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Glucose</td><td>Low</td><td>Usually normal</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> If bacterial meningitis is strongly suspected, do not create delay in antibiotics."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-013",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "UTI – Canadian Practical Note",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Uncomplicated cystitis:</b> dysuria + frequency + urgency without systemic features</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Situation</b></td><td><b>Approach</b></td></tr><tr><td>Simple cystitis</td><td>Nitrofurantoin common first choice</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Fever/flank pain</td><td>Think pyelonephritis</td></tr><tr><td>Pregnancy</td><td>Treat bacteriuria</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Asymptomatic nonpregnant adult</td><td>Usually do not treat</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-014",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive",
"title": "Canadian Screening – Corrected Core Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Screen</b></td><td><b>Canadian high-yield note</b></td></tr><tr><td>Colorectal</td><td>FIT q2y or flex sig q10y age 50–74 average risk</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Breast</td><td>Mammography q2–3y age 50–74 average risk</td></tr><tr><td>Cervical</td><td>Program-specific in Canada. Classic exam note often uses Pap q3y age 25–69</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>AAA</td><td>One-time screening in selected men 65–80 ever smokers</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not replace Canadian FIT screening with routine colonoscopy in average-risk adults."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-015",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Preventive",
"title": "Hypertension – Canadian Diagnosis and Treatment",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Routine office threshold:</b> 140/90 mmHg remains a key diagnostic and treatment anchor in many exam questions.</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Step</b></td><td><b>Meaning</b></td></tr><tr><td>Confirm elevated BP</td><td>Use proper repeated measurement strategy</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>All patients</td><td>Lifestyle modification</td></tr><tr><td>Drug therapy</td><td>Start at ≥140/90 after diagnosis, or lower systolic range if high CV risk</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-016",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Mood Disorders",
"title": "Depression – Real Exam Distinctions",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Finding</b></td><td><b>Meaning</b></td></tr><tr><td>Low mood/anhedonia ≥2 weeks</td><td>Major depression possible</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Grandiosity + decreased need for sleep</td><td>Think bipolar, not simple depression</td></tr><tr><td>Psychosis only during mood episode</td><td>Mood disorder with psychotic features</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Never give antidepressant monotherapy if true bipolar disorder is suspected."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-017",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Psychosis",
"title": "Primary Psychotic Disorders – Fast Separation",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Disorder</b></td><td><b>High-yield clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>Schizophrenia</td><td>Psychosis + functional decline + duration</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Schizoaffective</td><td>Mood syndrome + psychosis, with psychosis also outside mood episode</td></tr><tr><td>Delusional disorder</td><td>Fixed delusion, function relatively preserved</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-018",
"cat": "Psychiatry",
"sub": "Personality",
"title": "Personality Disorders – Cleaner Exam Grid",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Cluster A</b></td><td>Paranoid · Schizoid · Schizotypal</td></tr><tr><td><b>Cluster B</b></td><td>Antisocial · Borderline · Histrionic · Narcissistic</td></tr><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Cluster C</b></td><td>Avoidant · Dependent · OCPD</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> OCPD is not OCD."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-019",
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "Emergency",
"title": "Pediatric Airway Emergencies",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Condition</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td><td><b>Priority</b></td></tr><tr><td>Epiglottitis</td><td>Drooling + fever + toxic + stridor</td><td>Airway first</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Croup</td><td>Barking cough + inspiratory stridor</td><td>Dexamethasone ± epinephrine</td></tr><tr><td>Bronchiolitis</td><td>Infant + viral prodrome + wheeze</td><td>Supportive care</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-020",
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "Development",
"title": "Developmental Red Flags – Fast Review",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Refer early if:</b> persistent head lag · major motor delay · language regression · loss of milestones · social red flags</div><br><span class='hl-green'>Principle:</span> Early assessment is better than delayed reassurance."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-021",
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Obstetrics",
"title": "Third-Trimester Bleeding – Exam Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Diagnosis</b></td><td><b>Bleeding</b></td><td><b>Pain</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>Placenta previa</td><td>Bright</td><td>Painless</td><td>Do not do digital exam before localization</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Abruption</td><td>May be dark</td><td>Painful</td><td>Tender uterus, fetal distress</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Maternal stabilization comes first in unstable bleeding."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-022",
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Hypertensive Disorders",
"title": "Preeclampsia – HELLP – Eclampsia",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Preeclampsia:</b> hypertension after 20 weeks + proteinuria or end-organ features</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Condition</b></td><td><b>High-yield clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>HELLP</td><td>Hemolysis + elevated liver enzymes + low platelets</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Eclampsia</td><td>Seizure in preeclampsia context</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-green'>Core drug:</span> Magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention/treatment."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-023",
"cat": "Surgery",
"sub": "Trauma",
"title": "Thoracic Trauma – One-Look Differentiation",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Emergency</b></td><td><b>Key sign</b></td><td><b>Immediate move</b></td></tr><tr><td>Tension pneumothorax</td><td>Tracheal deviation + no breath sounds + shock</td><td>Immediate decompression</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Massive hemothorax</td><td>Dullness + shock</td><td>Chest tube + trauma surgery</td></tr><tr><td>Cardiac tamponade</td><td>Hypotension + JVD + muffled sounds</td><td>Immediate decompression pathway</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-024",
"cat": "Surgery",
"sub": "Abdomen",
"title": "Acute Abdomen – Surgical Pattern Recognition",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Peritonitis signs:</b> rigidity · rebound · involuntary guarding</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Pattern</b></td><td><b>Likely diagnosis</b></td></tr><tr><td>Pain central then RLQ</td><td>Appendicitis</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Sudden severe epigastric pain + free air</td><td>Perforated peptic ulcer</td></tr><tr><td>Colicky pain + distension + prior surgery</td><td>SBO</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-025",
"cat": "Surgery",
"sub": "Urology",
"title": "Scrotal Pain – Do Not Miss Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Diagnosis</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td><td><b>Action</b></td></tr><tr><td>Testicular torsion</td><td>Sudden pain + high-riding testis + absent cremasteric reflex</td><td>Urgent urology, do not delay</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Epididymitis</td><td>More gradual + infectious context</td><td>Treat cause</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> In exam stems, sudden scrotal pain is torsion until proven otherwise."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-026",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Biostatistics",
"title": "Study Designs – Cleaner Canadian Exam Note",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Design</b></td><td><b>Best use</b></td><td><b>Measure</b></td></tr><tr><td>Cross-sectional</td><td>Snapshot</td><td>Prevalence</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Case-control</td><td>Rare disease</td><td>Odds ratio</td></tr><tr><td>Cohort</td><td>Exposure → outcome</td><td>Incidence / relative risk</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>RCT</td><td>Intervention efficacy</td><td>Best causal evidence</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-027",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Biostatistics",
"title": "P-value and Test Interpretation",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>P = 0.05</b> means: if the null hypothesis were true, the observed result or a more extreme one would occur about 5% of the time.</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> It does NOT mean the treatment works in 95% of patients."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-028",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Ethics",
"title": "Canadian Ethics – High Yield Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Scenario</b></td><td><b>Exam rule</b></td></tr><tr><td>Capable adult refuses life-saving care</td><td>Respect refusal</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Parents refuse life-saving treatment for child</td><td>Best interests of child prevail</td></tr><tr><td>Police request records</td><td>Need consent unless legal exception</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Adverse event disclosure</td><td>Disclose honestly + empathically</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-029",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Ethics",
"title": "MAID – Canadian Exam Skeleton",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Think:</b> capacity · voluntariness · grievous and irremediable condition · procedural safeguards</div><br><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>High-yield exam point:</b> two independent assessments remain a core classic note in exam-style teaching.</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-030",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Top Review",
"title": "Canadian Exam Traps – Final Page",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:12px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Do not miss these traps:</b><br>• Average-risk colon screening in Canada is FIT-based, not routine colonoscopy<br>• Stroke imaging before thrombolysis<br>• COPD oxygen target is 88–92%<br>• DKA starts with fluids, not insulin alone<br>• Sudden scrotal pain = torsion until proven otherwise<br>• Drooling + stridor child = airway emergency<br>• Capable adult may refuse even life-saving treatment</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-031",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Heart Failure – Canadian Clinical Logic",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Core idea:</b> Symptoms + objective evidence of cardiac dysfunction</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Type</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>HFrEF</td><td>Reduced EF, systolic failure</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>HFpEF</td><td>Normal EF, diastolic dysfunction</td></tr></table><br><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'><b>Core drugs:</b> ACEi/ARB + beta-blocker ± MRA ± SGLT2i</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> BNP supports diagnosis but does not replace clinical judgment."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-032",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Hypertensive Emergency vs Urgency",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td><b>Emergency</b></td><td><b>Urgency</b></td></tr><tr><td>BP</td><td>Severely high</td><td>Severely high</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>End-organ damage</td><td>YES</td><td>NO</td></tr><tr><td>Management</td><td>IV controlled reduction</td><td>Oral gradual reduction</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not drop BP rapidly without indication."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-033",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "Pulmonary Embolism – Exam Flow",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'><b>Step 1:</b> Clinical suspicion</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'><b>Step 2:</b> Risk stratify (Wells)</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'><b>Step 3:</b> Low risk → D-dimer, High risk → imaging</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not order D-dimer in high-risk patient."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-034",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "Pneumonia – Clinical Differentiation",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Type</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td><td><b>Common pathogen</b></td></tr><tr><td>Typical</td><td>Acute fever + productive cough</td><td>S. pneumoniae</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Atypical</td><td>Dry cough + mild exam</td><td>Mycoplasma</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Normal chest exam does not exclude pneumonia."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-035",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Liver Disease – Pattern Recognition",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Pattern</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>Hepatocellular</td><td>AST/ALT high</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Cholestatic</td><td>ALP ↑ + bilirubin ↑</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> AST > ALT suggests alcohol-related disease."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-036",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Pancreatitis – Core Flow",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'><b>Diagnosis:</b> 2 of 3 → pain + lipase ↑ + imaging</div><br><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'><b>Management:</b> IV fluids first</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Lipase is more specific than amylase."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-037",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Renal",
"title": "Acute Kidney Injury – Categories",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Type</b></td><td><b>Cause</b></td></tr><tr><td>Pre-renal</td><td>Low perfusion</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Intrinsic</td><td>Kidney damage</td></tr><tr><td>Post-renal</td><td>Obstruction</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always rule out obstruction first."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-038",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Headache – Red Flags (Canadian Style)",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'><b>Red flags:</b><br>• Thunderclap onset<br>• Neurological deficit<br>• Fever/meningismus<br>• Age >50 new headache<br>• Cancer/immunosuppression</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always rule out secondary causes first."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-039",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Seizure – First Approach",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'><b>Immediate:</b> ABC + glucose</div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>First-line drug</b></td><td>Benzodiazepine</td></tr><tr><td>Next</td><td>Antiepileptic</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Hypoglycemia is a reversible cause."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-040",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "Adrenal Disorders – Quick Table",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Condition</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>Addison</td><td>Hypotension + hyperpigmentation</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Cushing</td><td>Central obesity + striae</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-041",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Antibiotic Stewardship – Canadian Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'><b>Principle:</b> Narrow spectrum when possible</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not treat viral infections with antibiotics."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-042",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Dermatology",
"title": "Rash – Pattern Recognition",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Rash</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>Urticaria</td><td>Itchy, transient</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Psoriasis</td><td>Silvery scale</td></tr><tr><td>Cellulitis</td><td>Painful, warm</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-043",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Hematology",
"title": "Anemia – Quick Classification",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>MCV</b></td><td><b>Type</b></td></tr><tr><td>Low</td><td>Iron deficiency</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Normal</td><td>Chronic disease</td></tr><tr><td>High</td><td>B12/folate</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-044",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Hematology",
"title": "Coagulation – Quick Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>PT → extrinsic pathway</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>aPTT → intrinsic pathway</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Heparin prolongs aPTT."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-045",
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Gynecology",
"title": "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – Approach",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'><b>Always rule out pregnancy first</b></div><br><table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Age</b></td><td><b>Concern</b></td></tr><tr><td>Young</td><td>Anovulation</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Older</td><td>Malignancy</td></tr></table>"
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-046",
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Gynecology",
"title": "Ectopic Pregnancy – Key Note",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Pain + bleeding + positive pregnancy test</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not miss ruptured ectopic → emergency."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-047",
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "Infectious",
"title": "Fever in Child – Approach",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Assess appearance first</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Ill-appearing child → urgent evaluation."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-048",
"cat": "Pediatrics",
"sub": "Growth",
"title": "Failure to Thrive",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Weight drop across percentiles</div><br><span class='hl-green'>Think:</span> nutrition + chronic disease + psychosocial."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-049",
"cat": "Ethics & Legal",
"sub": "Consent",
"title": "Capacity – Canadian Concept",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Understand + appreciate + reason + communicate</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Capacity is decision-specific."
},
{
"id": "CA-HQ-050",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Final",
"title": "Ultra High-Yield Final Rules",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:12px;'><b>Exam mindset:</b><br>• Stabilize first<br>• Rule out life-threatening<br>• Use stepwise approach<br>• Avoid over-treatment<br>• Think Canadian guidelines</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-051",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Emergency",
"title": "Unstable Patient – Thinking Algorithm",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:12px; border-radius:6px;'><b>Step 1:</b> ABC first always</div><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:12px;'><b>Step 2:</b> Identify life-threatening cause</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:12px;'><b>Step 3:</b> Treat before full diagnosis</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Never delay life-saving treatment for investigations."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-052",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Chest Pain – How Examiner Thinks",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Feature</b></td><td><b>Interpretation</b></td></tr><tr><td>Exertional + pressure</td><td>ACS likely</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Pleuritic</td><td>PE / pneumothorax</td></tr><tr><td>Tearing to back</td><td>Aortic dissection</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not ignore risk factors even if pain is atypical."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-053",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Cardiology",
"title": "Syncope – Exam Logic",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Type</b></td><td><b>Clue</b></td></tr><tr><td>Cardiac</td><td>Sudden, no prodrome</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Vasovagal</td><td>Prodrome + triggers</td></tr><tr><td>Orthostatic</td><td>Standing, dehydration</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Cardiac syncope = highest risk → urgent workup."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-054",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "Dyspnea – Clinical Reasoning Map",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Acute → PE / pneumothorax / asthma</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Chronic → COPD / HF / anemia</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always check oxygen saturation early."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-055",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Respirology",
"title": "ABG Interpretation – Stepwise",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Step 1: pH</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Step 2: CO2 vs HCO3</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Step 3: Compensation</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not skip stepwise analysis."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-056",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Abdominal Pain – Examiner Pattern",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Location</b></td><td><b>Likely cause</b></td></tr><tr><td>RUQ</td><td>Gallbladder</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Epigastric</td><td>Pancreas / ulcer</td></tr><tr><td>RLQ</td><td>Appendix</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Migration of pain = appendicitis."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-057",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "GI",
"title": "Diarrhea – Key Differentiation",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Watery → viral/toxin</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Bloody → invasive bacteria</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Bloody diarrhea needs further workup."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-058",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Renal",
"title": "Electrolytes – Exam Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Hyperkalemia = cardiac emergency</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Hyponatremia = brain risk</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Treat severe abnormalities first, not numbers."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-059",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Weakness – Localization Logic",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td><b>Pattern</b></td><td><b>Location</b></td></tr><tr><td>Unilateral</td><td>Brain</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Bilateral</td><td>Spinal/systemic</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always localize before diagnosing."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-060",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Neurology",
"title": "Vertigo – Peripheral vs Central",
"content": "<table style='width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;'><tr style='background:#eee;'><td></td><td><b>Peripheral</b></td><td><b>Central</b></td></tr><tr><td>Onset</td><td>Sudden</td><td>Gradual</td></tr><tr style='background:#f9f9f9;'><td>Neuro signs</td><td>No</td><td>Yes</td></tr></table><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Neuro deficit = central until proven otherwise."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-061",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "Hypoglycemia – Immediate Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Confusion + sweating → check glucose</div><br><span class='hl-green'>Treat immediately</span><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Do not delay treatment for confirmation."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-062",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Endocrinology",
"title": "Hypercalcemia – Exam Clues",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Stones + bones + groans + psychiatric symptoms</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always check malignancy vs hyperparathyroidism."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-063",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Fever – Diagnostic Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Acute → infection</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Chronic → malignancy / autoimmune</div><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always consider source before antibiotics."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-064",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Infectious Disease",
"title": "Endocarditis – High Yield Logic",
"content": "<div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Fever + murmur + risk factor</div><br><span class='hl-green'>Dx: Blood cultures + echo</span><br><span class='hl-red'>Trap:</span> Always draw cultures before antibiotics if stable."
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-065",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Hematology",
"title": "Bleeding vs Clotting – Thinking",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Bleeding → platelet/coagulation issue</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Clotting → hypercoagulable state</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-066",
"cat": "Internal Medicine",
"sub": "Dermatology",
"title": "Skin Lesions – Quick Identification",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Macule → flat</div><div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Papule → raised</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Vesicle → fluid</div>"
},
{
"id": "CA-ELITE-067",
"cat": "Obstetrics & Gynecology",
"sub": "Obstetrics",
"title": "Labor – Stages Simplified",
"content": "<div style='background:#f0f7ff; padding:10px;'>Stage 1: dilation</div><div style='background:#f0fff4; padding:10px;'>Stage 2: delivery</div><div style='background:#fff5f5; padding:10px;'>Stage 3: placenta</div>"