Term
Tx for MI d/t cocaine overdose |
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Definition
Benzo's (lorazapam)
Ca channel blockers
Over 35 - assume CAD - do cardiac cath |
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Term
Immunodeficiency w/ absence of thymic shadow on newborn xray |
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Definition
DiGorge - hypocalcemia
SCID - adenosine deaminase deficiency |
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Term
Post op pt w/ poor urine output, BUN of 85 and Cr of 3 and clear lungs |
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Definition
Prerenal azotemia (ratio >20)
IV fluids (or blood) |
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Term
Vaccines not to be given in HIV |
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Definition
Live Vaccines: Varicella, zoster, intranasal influenza, OPV, yellow fever, BCG, anthrax, oral typhoid, smallpox
Exception MMR if no evidence of immunity, CD4+ count >200, and no AIDS-defining illnesses
HIV pts should get influenza, pneumococcal and hep B/A vaccines |
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Term
When to suspect thrombocytopenia in a pt on heparin |
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Definition
Platelet count drops >50% in a pt on heparin
Most feared complication is thrombosis - hypercoagulable - DVT, PE, Ischemic stroke |
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Term
Next step in management in a child w/ severe asthma exacerbation and persistently low 02 sat despite medication |
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Definition
Must maintain 02 at 92-95%
Intubate and ventilate if: cannot maintain 02 sat, cannot talk d/t work of breathing or AMS |
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Term
Classic presentation of pt w/ androgen insensitivity syndrome |
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Definition
46xy
Testes in labia
Androgen receptor defect
normal-appearing female
rudimentary vagina
absent uterus and fallopian tubes
Labs: increased testosterone, estrogen and LH |
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Term
MC food borne bacterial infection in US |
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Definition
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Term
Classic presentation w/ hyperprolactinemia |
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Definition
Hypogonadism
Premenopausal female - oligo/amenorrhea, infertile, rarely galactorrhea,
Postmenopausal female - no sx, galactorrhea
Men - decreased libido, decreased testosterone, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, decreased sperm count, impotence |
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Term
Lab changes w/ hyperaldosteronemia |
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Definition
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Increased serum aldosterone (24hr)
Metabolic alkalosis |
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Term
Antedotes
1. Opioids
2. Heparin
3. Benzo's
4. Barbiturates
5. CO |
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Definition
1. Narcan
2. protamine sulfate
3. flumazenil
4. Bicarb, dialysis, activated charcoal
5. 100% 02, hyperbaric 02 |
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Term
Definition of primary amenorrhea |
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Definition
Development of secondary sexual characteristics but no period by age 16
or
no secondary sexual characteristics or period by age 13
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Term
OCP's that can be given to lactating women |
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Definition
Avoid combo estrogen/progesterone in breast feeding
Give progestin-only pills or IM medroyprogestrone
post-partum = hypercoagulable! |
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Term
Complication arising in a pt while performing LP in a pt w/ increased ICP |
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Definition
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Term
child presents to ER w/ mental status changes, hypoglycemia and lesions suggestive of chicken pox |
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Definition
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Term
Most effective way to prevent bacterial meningitis in a newborn |
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Definition
Amp + gent to mother during labor and delivery
Test mother before delivery
MCC = GBS or e. coli |
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Term
Sx of meningitis vs encephalitis |
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Definition
Meningitis - neck pain, headache, n/v, fever
Encephalitis - AMS, focal neuro deficits |
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Term
Initial radiologic study in pts w/ TIA or stroke sx |
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Definition
CT w/o contrast
CTA /MRA
MRI
Echocardiogram
Carotid duplex ultrasound |
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Term
Sx of basilar artery stroke |
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Definition
Visual deficits
Vertigo
Contralateral full body weakness
Descreased sensation
AMS
Coma
Pontine ischemia |
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Term
BP goals/medications in strokes
1. Ischemic
2. Parenchymal
3. SAH |
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Definition
1. BP goal >220/120 unless giving TPA, give labetalol, no nitrates!
2. BP goal <140-160/XX, give labetalol or nitroprusside
3. BP goal <150/XX give labetalol or nimodipine (vasospasm) no nitrates! |
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Term
Signs and symptoms of TCA overdose
management |
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Definition
Cardiotox
Neurotox
Anticholinergic sx
Tx - sodium bicard, benzo's for seizures, monitor for at least 6 hrs |
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Term
Tx for nephogenic DI caused by lithium toxicity |
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Definition
Stop lithium
Give HCTZ and amiloride |
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Term
1. Acute dystonia
2. Tardive dyskinesia |
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Definition
1. Muscle contraction - neck spasm - give diphenhydramine or benztropine
2. chewing movements of face, wreathing - switch to new antipsychotic |
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Term
EEG pattern in absence seizures |
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Definition
Generalized 3 cycles/second spike and wave pattern |
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Term
Typical complain of pt w/ retinal detachment |
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Definition
Sudden painless onset of flashing lights or floaters
Shade being pulled down
Unilateral |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Categories of antidepressants
1. SSRI
2. TCA
3. MAOI
4. NDRI
5. SNRI
6. Tetracyclics |
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Definition
1. fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, acetalopram, escitalopram
2. imipramine, amitryptiline, desipramine, noretryptaline, chlomipramine, doxapin
3. phenylzine, tranylcipromine, selegiline
4. bupropion
5. Venlafaxine, duloxetine, milnacipran, nefazidone
6. mirtazepine, trazadone |
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Term
What drugs when combined w/ SSRI's are known for causing seratonin syndrome? |
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Definition
Other SSRI's
MAOI's
St. John's wart
SNRI's
Levadopa
Meperidine
Cocaine, amphetamine
LSD, ecstacy |
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Term
MCC of
1. Sensorineural hearing loss
2. Conductive hearing loss |
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Definition
1. Presbycusis - progressive symmetric high-freq. hearing loss
2. Otosclerosis |
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Term
MC complication of recurrent otitis media |
|
Definition
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Term
Elderly pt presents to ER w/ headache, dilated right pupil, reports that she fell at home 5 days ago |
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Definition
right-sided subdural hematoma |
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Term
Meds other than stimulants used to treat ADHD |
|
Definition
TCA's
Bupropion
Alpha 2 agonists (clonidine) |
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Term
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Definition
Fluphenazine
Pimozide
Tetrabenazine |
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|
Term
Most worrisome side effects of ADHD drug atamoxetine |
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Definition
Increased r/o suicidal ideations
Liver injury |
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Term
Definitive treatment for epidural or subdural hematoma |
|
Definition
Burr hole - surgical evacuation |
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Term
Lab abnormalities in bacterial meningitis |
|
Definition
Decreased protein
Decreased Glucose
Increased PMN's w/ left shift
Increased opening pressure |
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Term
Pt comes to clinic w/ complaint of hearing loss and vertigo - on exam, TM has grayish - white pearly lesion |
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Definition
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Term
Tx for hyperparathyroidism d/t parathyroid hyperplasia |
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Definition
Remove 3.5 parathyroid glands
Mark remaining half w/ surgical clip
Autologous transplantation |
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Term
Neuroleptics - potencies
1. high
2. low
3. moderate
4. Atypicals |
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Definition
1. haloperidol, fluphenazine, thiothixine, droperidol
2. chlorpromazine, thioridazine
3. malindone, loxapine, trifluoperazine
4. Clozapine, risperidone, aripiprazole, quetiapine, paliperidone, olanzapine |
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Term
mineralocorticoid used in aldosterone deficiency like adrenal insufficiency and 21 hydroxylase deficiency |
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Definition
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Term
Lesions to areas of brain
1. Contralateral hemibalismus
2. Hemispatial neglect syndrome
3. Coma
4. Poor repitition
5. Poor vocal expression
6. Resting tremor
7. Intention tremor
8. Hyperorality, hypersexuality, disinhibited behavior
9. Personality changes
10. Dysarthria
11. Agraphia, acaculia
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|
Definition
1. subthalamic nucleus
2. right parietal lobe
3. Reticular activating system
4. Arcuate fasciculus
5. Wernicke's area
6. Basal ganglia
7. Cerebellar hemisphere
8. Bilateral amigdala lesions
9. Frontal love
10. cerebellar vermis
11. Left parietal lobe |
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Term
At what age to physicians begin to dose dexamethasone with or prior to the first dose of antibiotics in cases of suspected bacterial meningitis?
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|
Definition
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Term
Drugs commonly used in renal disease to bind phosphate in order to prevent hyperphosphatemia |
|
Definition
Calcium carbonate
Calcium acetate
Do not use calcium citrate - increases Aluminum absorption |
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Term
Classic presentation of a pt w/ ASA overdose |
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Definition
Respiratory alkalosis -> mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis w/ increased anion gap
Dehydration
N/V
AMS
Tinitis |
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Term
Antidotes:
1. Salicylates
2. Beta blockers or verapamil
3. Digoxin
4. Iron
5. Copper
6. TPA / streptokinane |
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Definition
1. Bicarb, charcoal, dialysis
2. Glucagon, insulin/glucose, calcium, atropine
3. Anti-dig AB, charcoal, NO CALCIUM
4. defuroxime
5. Penicillamine
6. Aminocaproic acid |
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Term
Impiric Tx for brain abscess |
|
Definition
ABX: ceftazadine after neurosurgery
Also, vancomycin
Needle aspiration
corticosteroids |
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Term
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Definition
100% 02 by nonrebreather
Same as migraines |
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Term
In which patient populations are -tryptans contraindicated |
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Definition
CAD
Printzmetal's angina
Pregnancy |
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|
Term
Side effects of theophylline OD |
|
Definition
Seizures
hypotension
tachyarrhythmias
hyperthermia |
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Term
Types of heart disease
1. ST segment elevation in leads corresponding to perfusion of multiple coronaries
2. Hypertension, distant heart sounds, distended neck veins
3. Cardiac cath shows equal pressures in all four chambers
4. Chest pain that lessens when pt leans forward |
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Definition
1. Acute pericarditis
2. Cardiac tamponade (Beck's triad)
3. constrictive pericarditis
4. pericarditis |
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Term
Which bp meds should be avoided in pts w/ ischemic strokes or SAH because of increase of ICP associated w/ them |
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Definition
Sodium nitroprusside
nitroglycerin |
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Term
Antidotes:
1. Antimucarinics/anticholinergics
2. Benzo's
3. TCA's
4. Warfarin
5. Methanol/ ethylene glycol
6. Arsenic |
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Definition
1. physostigmine
2. Flumazenil
3. Bicarb
4. Vit k/ FFP
5. Ethanol, fomepizol
6. dimercaprol, succimer or penicillamine |
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Term
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Definition
Muscle rigidity
Rhabdomyolysis
Hyperthermia
Autonomic instability
AMS
Dantrolene, bromocriptine, amantidine, IV fluids and cooling |
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Term
Classes of antihypertensives contraindicated in:
1. COPD
2. Bilat renal artery stenosis
3. Pregnancy
4. Advanced Renal Failure
5. Gout |
|
Definition
1. nonselective beta blockers
2. ACEI's ARB's
3. ACEI's ARB's
4. w/ hypercalemia, no ACEI's or ARB's or K+ sparring
5. thiazides (chlorthalidone) |
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Term
What heart sounds are considered benign when no evidence of disease?
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|
Definition
split s2 w/ inspiration
quiet early systolic murmurs
S3
Split s1 |
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|
Term
Heart defects w/ following disorders
1. chromosome 22q11 deletions
2. downs
3. Congenital rubella
4. turners
5. marfans |
|
Definition
1. truncus arteriosis, tetrology of fallot
2. Endocardial cushion defects, VSD
3. PDA, pulmonary artery stenosis
4. coarctation
5. Aortic root dilation/ regurg/ insufficiency |
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Term
Next step once a brain tumor has been identified on CT or MRI of the head |
|
Definition
Do a full body CT and bone scan to look for metastases |
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|
Term
|
Definition
Wind (atalectasis, pneumonia)
Water (UTI)
Wonder Drugs (anesthesia)
"Wein" / Walking (DVT)
Wound (infection)
Sinusitis |
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|
Term
|
Definition
RIPE
Rifampin
Isoniazide
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol |
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|
Term
Characteristic features of a pt w/ pericarditis |
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Definition
Diffuse ST elevations in leads corresponding to perfusion of multiple coronaries
Pain less when leaning forward
Pericardial friction rub
Pleuritic chest pain
Cough
Fever
JVD |
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|
Term
Antidotes
1. Acetaminophen
2. Lead
3. Cyanide
4. Methemoglobin
5. opioid |
|
Definition
1. N-acetylcysteine
2. succimer, dimercarpol, EDTA
3. sodium thiosulfade, hydroxycobalamin, amyl/sodium nitrate
4. methylene blue, vit C
5. Narcan
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Term
50 year old male with a 25 pack year history presents with second bout of pneumonia in less than 6 months - CXR shows lobar consolidation in same location as previous pneumonia
Next step?
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|
Definition
CT chest to rule out cancer |
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|
Term
Imagine study used to diagnose DVT |
|
Definition
Compressive venous ultrasound |
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|
Term
Sx of basilar skull fracture |
|
Definition
CSF from nose or ears
Blood behind tympanic membrane
Battle's sign (bruising over mastoids)
Raccoon eyes |
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|
Term
Tx of choice for trigeminal neuralgia |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Tx for:
1. NPH
2. Pseudotumor cerebri |
|
Definition
1. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
2. Weight loss, acetazolamide, serial LP's, shunting |
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Term
Tx for guillan barre syndrome |
|
Definition
IV Ig
or
Plasmaphoresis
Supportive care
No Corticosteroids |
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|
Term
1. Somoygi effect
VS
2. Dawn Phenomenon |
|
Definition
1. When you dose too much NPH before bed time - stress hormones elevate glucose - 3am glucose will be LOW
2. When you do not dose enough NPH before bed time - glucose slowly creeps up throughout the night - 3am glucose will be HIGH |
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Term
Immunodeficiency that increases risk of anaphylactic transfusion reaction |
|
Definition
Selective IgA deficiency - allergies and URI's throughout the year |
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Term
First line antihypertensives in:
1. No comorbidities
2. DM
3. Heart failure
4. LVH
5. BPH
6. Hyperthyroid
7. Osteoporosis
8. Benign essential tremor
9. Post-menopausal female
10. Migraines
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|
Definition
1. Thiazides (chlorthalidone)
2. ACE's / ARB's
3. ACE's, ARB's, beta blockers, aldosterone antagonists
4. ACE / ARB
5. Alpha blocker
6. beta blocker
7. Thiazides
8. beta blocker
9. thiazide
10. beta blocker |
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|
Term
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Definition
H. flu
Actinobacillus
Cardiobacterium
Eikinella
Kingella |
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|
Term
At what point do pts w/ chronic COPD qualify for home 02? |
|
Definition
02 sat < 88% on room air
peripheral edema
pulmonary htn
polycythemia |
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|
Term
Tx for localized small cell lung CA |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Tx for acute mesenteric ischemia |
|
Definition
Dx w/ angiogram
bowel resection
hemicolectomy
hemodynamic monitoring
broad spectrum antibiotics
NG tube decompression
Heparin or enoxaparin
PAPAVERINE to decrease vasospasm |
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|
Term
When is rifampin prophylaxis indicated in cases of bacterial meningitis?
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|
Definition
Close contacts of those w/ Neisseria
HIB |
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|
Term
|
Definition
Transphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma
Radiation therapy if nonresectable
Octreotide or cabergaline for medical management |
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|
Term
infectious agents
1. Food poisoning from mayonnaise sitting out too long
2. rice water stools
3. diarrhea from pet feces
4. food poisoning from reheated rice
5. MCC traveler's diarrhea
6. diarrhea after course of ABX
7. Diarrhea and recent ingestion of water from a stream
8. mild intestinal infection that can become neurocystercircosis
9. Food poisoning from undercooked hamburger
10. diarrhea from seafood
11. bloody diarrhea from poultry
12. diarrhea + pink eye
13. bloody diarrhea leading to liver abscess
14. Diarrhea in an AIDS patient
15. dehydrated child w/ greenish diarrhea in winter months |
|
Definition
1. staph aureus
2. vibrio or E. coli
3. yersinia enterocolitica
4. B. cereus
5. E coli
6. C. diff
7. giardia or entamoeba histolytica
8. tinea solium
9. e coli
10. vibrio
11. salmonella or campylobacter
12. adenovirus
13. entamoeba histolytica
14. cryptosporidium parvum or isospora
15. rotavirus |
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|
Term
MCC of acute pancreatitis |
|
Definition
alchohol
gall stones
Elevated TAG's
Trauma
Drugs |
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|
Term
COPD pt presents to ER w/ tachycardia and hypotension. During exam, begins to have seizures. Most likely etiology? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Antihypertensive side effects
1. First dose orthostatic hypotension
2. Hypertrichosis
3. dry mouth, sedation, severe rebound htn
4. bradycardia, impotence, asthma exacerbation
5. reflex tachycardia
6. cough
7. Avoid in pts w/ sulfa allergy
8. Angioedema
9. Development of drug induced lupus
10. cyanide toxicity |
|
Definition
1. alpha blockers
2. minoxidil
3. clinidine
4. beta blockers
5. vasodilators
6. ACE's
7. thiazides
8. ACE's
9. hydralazine
10. sodium nitroprusside |
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|
Term
|
Definition
No anticonvulsants!
cooling |
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|
Term
Empiric tx for pneumonia in a 2 month old vs a 2 yera old |
|
Definition
2 mo - macrolide w/ or w/o cefotaxime
2 yr - amoxicilln or ampicillin |
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|
Term
classic findings in henoch-schonlein purpura |
|
Definition
palpable purpura of the buttocks and lower legs, not due to thombocytopenia!
Arthralgias
renal disease - hematuria / proteinuria
intussuception
abdominal pain/vomiting
50% have guaiac positive stool |
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|
Term
Ranson's Criteria for Prognosis in Pancreatitis
1. Admission
2. w/in first 48 hrs after admission |
|
Definition
1. greater than 55 yrs old
serum glucose >200
serum LDH >350 IU/L
serum AST > 250 IU/L
WBC's > 16000/mL
2. Hematocrit down by 10%
BUN increases > 5 mg/dL
serum Ca < 8mg/dL
Pa02 < 60mmHg
Base deficit >4meq/L
Fluid sequestration |
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|
Term
Tx for:
1. Entamoeba histolytica
2. Giardia lamblia
3. Salmonella
4. shigella
5. campylobacter |
|
Definition
1. metronidazole
2. metronidazole
3. hydration, fluoroquinolones, TMP-SMX,
4. Hydration, cipro, TMP - SMX
5. hydration, erythromycin |
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|
Term
Types of lung CA w/ the following paraneoplastic syndromes
1. Elevated ACTH ->glucocorticoid excess -> cushings syndrome
2. elevated PTHrP -> hypercalcemia
3. Elevated ADH -> SIADH -> hyponatremia
4. Antibodies to presynaptic calcium channels -> Lambert Eaton syndrome |
|
Definition
1. small cell
2. squamous cell
3. small cell
4. small cell |
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|
Term
Types of Vasculitis
1. Weak pulse in upper extremities
2. Necrotizing granulomas of lung and necrotizing glomerulonephitis
3. Necrotizing immune complex inflammation of visceral and renal vessels
4. young male smokers
5. young asian women
6. young asthmatics
7. infant/ young children - involves coronaries
8. MC vasculitis
9. a/w hep B infection
10. Occlusion of ophthalmic artery -> blindness
11. perforation of nasal septum
12. unilateral headache and jaw claudication |
|
Definition
1. takayasu's
2. Wegener's
3. PAN
4. burger's
5. takayasu's
6. Churg Strauss
7. Kawasaki
8. Temporal arteritis
9. PAN
10. temporal arteritis
11. Wegener's
12. Temporal arteritis |
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|
Term
Lipid Lowering Agents:
1. Facial flushing
2. Elevated LFT's and myositis
3. GI discomfort / bad taste
4. Best effect on HDL
5. Best effect on TAG's / VLDL
6. Best effect on LDL / cholesterol
7. Binds C. diff toxin |
|
Definition
1. Niacin
2. statins / fibrates
3. bile acid sequestrants
4. Niacin
5. Fibrates
6. Statins
7. cholestyramine |
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|
Term
Drugs known for causing elevated prolactin levels |
|
Definition
Phenothiazines
Risperidone
haloperidol
methyldopa
verapamil
dopamine-depleting drugs |
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|
Term
A 4 month old presents w/ nonbilious vomiting despite changing formulas from milk-based to soy based.
Most likely etiology |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Pt presents to clinic for followup and is found to have BP of 150/85. You note in the chart that during his last visit one month ago his bp was 140/90
Next step? |
|
Definition
Wait 2-4 weeks and recheck BP |
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|
Term
Glomerular diseases:
1. MC nephotic syndrome in children
2. IF shows granular pattern of immune complex deposition and LM shows hypercellumar glomeruli
3. IF shows linear pattern of immune complex deposition
4. Kimmelsteil wilson lesions (nodular glomerular sclerosis)
5. MC nephrotic syndrome in adults
6. EM shows loss of epithelial foot processes
7. Nephrotic syndrome a/w Hep B
8. Nephoritic syndrome a/w HIV
9. Anti-GBM antibodies, hematuria, hemoptysis
10. EM shows subendothelial humps, tram track apprearance
11. Nephritis, deafness, cataracts
12. LM shows crescent formation in glomeruli
13. LM shows segmental sclerosis and hyalinosis
14. Purpura on back arms, legs, abdominal pain, IgA nephropathy
15. Positive ANCA
16. Anti-ds DNA antibodies |
|
Definition
1. minimal change disease
2. acute post-streptococcal
3. Goodpastures
4. Diabetic glomerulosclerosis
5. Membranous
6. minimal change disease
7. membranoproliferative
8. focal segmental
9. Goodpastures
10. membranoproliferative
11. Alports
12. Crescentic (rapidly progressive)
13. Focal segmental
14. HSP
15. Crescentic
16. Lupus |
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|
Term
Most likely cause of aortic stenosis in a 50 year old pt |
|
Definition
congenital bicuspid aortic valve |
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|
Term
Most likely cause of aortic regurgitation in a 70 year old pt |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Classic but rare EKG finding in PE |
|
Definition
S1Q3 and inverted T wave in lead 3 |
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|
Term
Most likely cause of secondary Htn:
1. hypertension in arms but low in legs
2. proteinuria
3. hypokalemia
4. tachycardia, diarrhea, heat intolerance
5. hyperkalemia
6. episodic sweating, tachycardia |
|
Definition
1. Coarctation
2. renal failure
3. Conn's
4. hyperthyroid
5. renal failure / renal artery stenosis
6. Pheochromocytoma |
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|
Term
Elderly female w/ history of cholelithiasis presents w/ 5 day history of vague recurrent abdominal pain and vomiting. What do you immediately suspect? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Pt presents to ER with a very painful irreducible inguinal mass. Next step? |
|
Definition
Incarcerated inguinal hernia
Surgery |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Calcium Gluconate
Glucose / Insulin
Beta agonists
Kaexalate
Furosemide
Sodium Bicarb |
|
|
Term
Meds for pts w/ end stage renal disease |
|
Definition
Phosphate binders
EPO (Hb goal = 11-12)
Vit D
ASA
Statins
BP/glucose control
ACEI's
|
|
|
Term
For K+ sparring diuretics |
|
Definition
Spironolactone
Eplerinone
Emiloride
Triamterine
|
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|
Term
Abdominal Signs
1. Deep palpation RUQ -> arrest of inspiration due to pain
2. Charcots triad (fever, jaundice, RUQ pain), hypertension, AMS
3. RLQ pain on passive extension of pain
4. RLQ pain on passive internal rotation of flexed hip
5. LUQ pain and referred shoulder pain
6. Ecchymosis of skin overlying flank
7. Ecchymosis of skin overlying periumbilical area |
|
Definition
1. murphy's - acute cholecystitis
2. Reynold's pentad - cholangitis
3. Psoas sign - appendicitis
4. Obturator sign - appendicitis
5. Kerr's sign - splenic rupture
6. Gray -turner - acute pancreatitis
7. Cullen's sign - pancreatitis |
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|
Term
x ray finding indicative of:
1. Croup
2: Acute epiglottitis |
|
Definition
1. Steeple sign
2. Thumb sign |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
humidified air
racemic epinephrine
hydration
beta 2 agonist
(ribavirin) |
|
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Term
Initial post-op fever workup |
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Definition
CBC
Blood / Urine Cultures
CXR
UA
DVT assessment |
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Term
Types of Leukemias:
1. MC neoplasm in children
2. MC leukemia in adults
3. Philadelphia chromosome almost always seen
4. Smudge cells on peripheral smear
5. Peripheral blasts PAS and tDd positive
6. peripheral blasts PAS -ve and myeloperoxidase positive and have Auer rods
7. Pancytopenia in a Downs Syndrome Pt |
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Definition
1. ALL
2. CLL
3. CML
4. CLL
5. ALL
6. AML
7. ALL |
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Term
Next step in management of testicular torsion confirmed on U/S |
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Definition
Manual detorsion
Bilateral orchipexy |
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Term
Causes of hypovolemic hyponatremia |
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Definition
Thiazides
Addisons
Fluid loss, sweating, burns, vomiting, diarrhea
Fluid replacement w/ water |
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Term
Fever, rash, elevated creatinine, eosinophilia |
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Definition
Acute Interstitial Nephritis |
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Term
1. Primary biliary cirrhosis
VS
2. Primary sclerosing cholangitis |
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Definition
1. Associate w/ other autoimmune diseases, antimitochondrial antibodies, ANA females
2. P-ANCA positive, males, a/w ulcerative colitis, ERCP - beads on a string - alternating dilations and strictures |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Hepatitis:
1. HBsAg
2. Anti-HBs
3. HBcAg
4. Anti-HBc
5. HBeAg
6. Anti-HBe |
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Definition
1. Detectable during entire symptomatic phase and suggests infectivity
2. Appears after successful HBV vaccination or clearance of HBsAg; detectable for life; indicator of non-infectivity and immunity
3. Not detectable in serum - normally sequestered w/in HBsAg coat
4. Detectable long after pt recovers; IgM = acute phase and IgG = chronic phase; IgM anti-HbC = most specific marker for dx of acute HepB
5. Indicates active viral replication and infectivity; a/w presence of HBV DNA
6. Suggests cessation of active viral replication and low infectivity |
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Term
Differentials for ground glass appearance on CXR
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Definition
ARDS
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Interstitial pneumonia
pulmonary edema (ie CHF)
pulmonary hemorrhage
PCP pneumonia |
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Term
Medication to close a PDA |
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Definition
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Term
Complications for electrical burns |
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Definition
Compartment syndrome
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Bony injuries
myoglobinuria ->renal failure
Neuro disturbances |
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Term
Eye abnormality w/ CN III injury |
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Definition
Fixed and dilated pupil
Eye looks down and out |
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Term
Blood cell pathologies:
1. a/w EBV
2. Reed-Sturnberg cells, cervical lymphadenopathy, night sweats
3. Bence-Jones proteins, osteolytic lesions, high calcium (local osteolytic factors)
4. Translocation 14;18
5. MC lymphoma in US
6. Translocation 8;14
7. Translocation 9;22
8. MC form of Hodgekins
9. Starry sky pattern
10. High hematocrit / hemoglobin, pruritis, burning pains in hands and feet
11. Hairy projections of cells, splenomegaly |
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Definition
1. Burkitt's
2. Hodgekins
3. Multiple myeloma
4. Follicular
5. diffuse large B cell
6. Burkitts
7. CML
8. Nodular Sclerosing
9. Burkitt's
10. PCV
11. Hairy Cell Leukemia |
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Term
Orbital Cellulitis VS periorbital cellulitis |
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Definition
Orbital cellulitis will have eye pain, diplopia, pain w/ eye movement, decreased vision, proptosis |
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Term
Contraindications to Bupropion |
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Definition
MAOI's in the last two weeks
Bulemia
Seizure disorder
Benzo or Alcohol w/d |
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Term
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Definition
Stop agent
Benzo's
Paralysis
Supportive care |
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Term
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Definition
Dx - Eply maneuver
Tx Dix-Hallpike Maneuver |
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Term
Antidotes:
1. Anticholinesterases
2. Mercury
3. CO
4. Heparin
5. IZD
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Definition
1. Atropine, pralidoxime
2. Dimercaprol, succimer
3. 100% 02 or hyperbaric 02
4. Protamine sulfate
5. B6 (pyridoxine) |
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Term
Types of Heart Murmurs
1. Diastolic murmur heard best in left sternum - increases w/ inspiration
2. Late diastolic murmur w/ opening snap
3. systolic murmur heard best in right second interspace
4. Systolic murmur heard best in left second interspace
5. late systolic murmur heard best at apex
6. diastolic murmur w/ widened pulse pressure
7. Holosystolic murmur louder w/ inspiration at left lower sturnum
8. Holosystolic murmur heard best at apex and radiates to axilla |
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Definition
1. tricuspid stenosis
2. mitral stenosis
3. aortic stenosis
4. pulmonic stenosis
5. mitral prolapse
6. Aortic Regurg
7. Tricuspid regurg
8. Mitral regurg |
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Term
1. schizotypal
2. schizophrenia
3. schizoaffective
4. schizoid
5. schozophreniform
6. Brief psychotic disorder |
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Definition
1. wacky dress, odd thoughts
2. sx > 6 mo
3. sx w/ mood disorder
4. voluntary social isolation
5. sx < 6 mo
6. psychosis w/ duration < 1 month |
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Term
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Definition
Marfans
Homocysteinuria
Alports |
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Term
Tx:
1. Macular Degeneration
2. Retinal Detachment |
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Definition
1. Intravitrious ranavizumab, Vit E and C
2. Laser photocoagulation |
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Term
Next Step:
1. Pelvic fracture + DPL shows blood in pelvis
2. Pelvic fracture + DPL shows urine in pelvis
3. Pelvic fracture + DPL shows nothing + hemodynamic stability
4. Blunt abdominal trauma + unstable vitals + FAST shows fluid in pelvis
5. Blunt abdominal trauma +unstable vitals + FAST shows no fluid in pelvis
6. Blunt abdominal trauma +unstable vitals + FAST inconclusive
7. Blunt abdominal trauma + stable vitals
8. Abdominal stab wound +hypotensive or signs of peritonitis |
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Definition
1. emergent laparotomy
2. urgent laparotomy
3. Angiography w/ possible embolectomy (retroperitoneal hemorrhage)
4. Urgent Laparotomy
5. Angiography w/ possible embolectomy (retroperitoneal hemorrhage)
6. DPL
7. CT of abdomen and pelvis
8. Emergent Laparotomy |
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Term
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Definition
Major :Joints (polyarthritis, hot/swollen joints)
Heart (carditis, valve damage)
Nodules (subcutaneous extensor surfaces)
Erythema nodosum (painless rash)
Sydenham's choria
Minor: Previous RF
EKG w/ PR prolongation
Arthralgias
CRP and ESR elevated
Elevated Temp |
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Term
Why is thiamine given in glucose infusion to alcoholics w/ hyperglycemia |
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Definition
Prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy |
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Term
Meds for Cerebral Palsy to Alleviate Contractures |
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Definition
Botox injections
Bracing
Dantrolene
Benzo's
Baclofen
PT |
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Term
Common primary brain tumors in :
1. Adults
2. Children |
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Definition
1. Metastases, GBM, Meningioma, Schwannoma
2. Medulloblastoma, astrocytoma, ependymoma |
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Term
Vasopressors:
1. theoretically causes renal vasodilation
2. high doses optimize alpha one vasoconstriction
3. ADH analog
4. Anaphylactic shock
5. septic shock
6. Cardiogenic shock
7. Vasocontriction/bradycardia
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Definition
1. dopamine
2. epinephrine
3. vasopressin
4. epinephrine
5. norepinephrine
6. dobutamine
7. phenylephrine |
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Term
Next step in evaluating penetrating injuries to zones of neck |
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Definition
Zone 1: CT angio
Zone 2: surgical exploration
Zone 3: CT angio and triple endoscopy |
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Term
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Definition
Delta Wave
Reentry / accessory bundle of Kent |
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Term
How is SVT due to WPW treated |
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Definition
Give amiodarone or procainamide / ablation
Do NOT give Adenosine |
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Term
Most sensitive and specific lab test for chronic pancreatitis |
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Definition
low fecal elastase levels |
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Term
Supplements given to pregnant women on anticonvulsants |
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Definition
Folic Acid (4mg)
Vitamin K during last month of pregnancy |
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Term
Next step of AGUS pap smear |
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Definition
Culposcopy
Endometrial Currettage
>35 - endometrial biopsy |
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Term
Compare iron levels, ferritin and transferrin in :
1. Iron deficiency anemia
2. Chronic disease |
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Definition
1. Iron low, ferritin low, transferrin increased
2. Iron low, ferritin high, transferrin decreased |
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