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Emergency Medicine EOR
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05/14/2013

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Pt with h/o drug use, temp 100.6 and unresponsive?
Definition
Brain abscess
Term
What is the #1 cause of death in burn pts?
Definition
Respiratory complications
Term
If you give a pt 1u of PRBC, the Hct should be increased by what?
Definition
3%
Term
How do you rewarm a pt with full-thickness frostbite?
Definition
Water 40-42 C
Term
What are S&S for surgical emergency of back pain?
Definition
Saddle anesthesia
Term
What is an indication for thromboembolytics in pt with acute PE?
Definition
Circulatory collapse with hypoxemia
Term
How do you tx a child with hyponatremia?
Definition
D5NS 3%
Term
Tx for benzo OD?
Definition
Flumazenil
Term
Colle's vs Smith Fx?
Definition
Colle's: distal radius that is displaced dorsally
Smith's: distal radiu displaced ventrally
Term
Pt with tinnitus, vertigo and horizontal nystagmus?
Definition
Menniere's Dz
Term
What will cardiac markers show 1 hour post MI?
Definition
Will be normal
Term
Young man (26yo) presents with painless rectal bleeding?
Definition
Internal hemorrhoids
Term
What is the 1st line tx for septic shock?
Definition
Establish an airway
Term
Female pt with h/o hypertensive emergency, HA and stiff neck?
Definition
Non-con head CT
Term
What is the organism that causes epiglotittis?
Definition
H. flu
Term
Adult maintenance fluid?
Definition
D5 1/4 NS
Term
Tx for child with status epilepticus?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
Tx of choice for Shigella/Salmonella?
Definition
Cipro
Term
What is the goal of hypertensive emergency Tx?
Definition
Decrease the MAP by 25% in 1hr
Term
1st line tx for hypertensive emergency?
Definition
Sodium Nitroprusside
Term
Equation for AG?
Definition
Na - (HCO3 + Cl)
Term
What of the following is NOT used to Tx anaphylaxis?
Definition
Heparin
Term
Classes of shock?
Definition
Class I: <15% blood loss, HR <100, normal pulse pressure
Class II: 15-30% blood loss, Increased HR, decreased Pulse pressure
Class III: 30-40% blood loss, High HR, very low pulse pressure
Class IV: >40% blood loss, Very High HR< Very low pulse pressure
Term
Pediatric pt with Class III/IV shock gets how much fluid?
Definition
IV bolus of 20cc/kg of NS, O- blood, send for T&C
Term
Most common cause of large bowel obstruction?
Definition
Carcinoma
Term
Which of the following will NOT cause a bowel obstruction?
Definition
Mesenteric lymphadenopathy
Term
1st line Tx fo asthma?
Definition
SABA
Term
Unilateral HA, around eye that wake from deep sleep?
Definition
Cluster
Term
Pt in a motor vehicle accident presents with tachycardia, distended neck veins, dullness to percussion on one side?
Definition
Tension PTX
Term
A pt who was stabbed in the chest with a knife presents c/o dyspnea presents with tachycardia, distended neck veins and absent BS on the left. Immediate Tx?
Definition
Needle decompression
Term
Pt in 3rd Trimester with dark bloody d/c, abdominal rigidity and tenderness?
Definition
Placental abruption
Term
Tx of pt with cat bite?
Definition
Clean, debride then Augmentin
Term
Know the Rule of 9's
Definition
Head: Front = 4.5, Back = 4.5
Torso: Front = 18, Back = 18
Arm: Front = 4.5, Back = 4.5
Leg: Front = 4.5, Back = 4.5
Genitals: 1%
Term
12yo girl with fever, CSF shows decreased glucose and increased protein. Cultures for Gram (+) diplococci. Pathogen?
Definition
Strep pneumo
Term
What are the signs of DKA?
Definition
pH <7.3, HCO3 <15, glucose >250, +ketones in urine
Term
What would be the correct fluid choice for DKA?
Definition
0.9% NS
Term
What is a lethal complication of erythema multiforme?
Definition
Steven Johnson Syndrome
Term
What are risk factors for DVT/PE?
Definition
-Pregnancy or postpartum state
-Prolonged bed rest/immobility
-Cancer
-Trauma/Burns
-CAD
-Polycythemia vera
-Antithrombin III, protein C or S deficiency
Term
What is the most common cause of UGI bleed?
Definition
PUD
Term
What is the 1st line Tx for paroxysmal SVT?
Definition
Adenosine
Term
What is the best cardiac marker?
Definition
Troponin I
Term
What is the highest GCS score?
Definition
15
-Eye response = 4
-Verbal response = 5
-Motor response = 6
Term
Pt with colicky LLQ pain that radiates to the groin?
Definition
Urethral stones
Term
Tx for acetaminophen OD?
Definition
N-acetylcysteine
Term
Dx test for acute appendicitis?
Definition
CT scan
Term
What is the parkland formula?
Definition
4ml/kg X TBSA
First 1/2 over 8 hours, Second 1/2 over 16 hours
Term
UO in adults, children and infants?
Definition
Adults: 0.5-1 mL/kg/hr
Children: 1 ml/kg/hr
Infants: 1-2 ml/kg/hr
Term
Blood volume estimates?
Definition
Adults: 7% of wt
Peds: 8-9% of wt
Term
What is the 1st line Tx in a pt with hypovolemic/hemorrhagic shock?
Definition
Volume replacement
Isotonic crystalloids, PRBCs
Term
Pt with h/o DVT now has burning pain in LE, cool LE and absent pulses. Test of choice?
Definition
Angiography (arteriography)
Term
ST elevation in AVL, V5, V6. Where's the MI located?
Definition
Laterally
Term
What artery causes inferior MI?
Definition
RCA
Term
What's the PRI in 1st degree HB?
Definition
PRI >0.20
Term
Test of choice for DVT?
Definition
venogram
Term
Post-Op hip Sx, SOB 1 hr later. Dx?
Definition
Acute PE
Term
Pt presents with glucose of >600 and (-) ketones in urine. Dx?
Definition
NHHC
Term
Pt is hit in the eye with hockey puck. Now has blood in anterior chamber and sudden decrease in visual acuity. Dx?
Definition
Hyphema
Term
Pt presents with "raccoon eyes" and bleeding behing the ears. Skull fx on X-ray. Where's the fx?
Definition
Basilar skull
Term
Pt presents with eye pain and says that he was grinding metal when the pain started. What should you do?
Definition
Flouresceine stain
Term
Pt presents with acute red, painful eye and c/o halo and photophobia. h/o similar episodes in the past. Dx and Tx?
Definition
Acute angle closure glaucoma. Tx with irotomy
Term
Pt has steeple sign on X-ray. Dx?
Definition
Croup
Term
Ped pt is SOB, tripod position and drooling. Dx?
Definition
Epiglottitis
Term
Pt fall and fractures their humerus mid shaft. Now they present with wrist drop. What nerve was damaged?
Definition
Radial
Term
Fx of proximal ulna with anterior dislocation of radial head. What type of fx?
Definition
Monteggia
Term
Fx of distal radius with dislocation at the distal radioulnar joint. What type of fx?
Definition
Galeazzi
Term
What does poison ivy rash look like?
Definition
Intensely pruritic and erythematous papulovesicular eruption in linear pattern
Term
What is the organism responsible for cate bites getting infected?
Definition
Pasteurella multocida
Term
What ABX used for dog bites?
Definition
Augmentin
Term
What should be done for human bites?
Definition
Irrigation, debridement, high dose PCN or clindamycin; **NO CLOSURE**
Term
Pt with h/o alcoholism presents with epigastric pain radiating to back. What lab should you run?
Definition
Lipase for pancreatitis
Term
Pt presents with RUQ ab ! that is worse after dinner. What should you do?
Definition
Abdominal US
Term
BRBPR, ab !, "thumbprinting" sign. Dx?
Definition
Colitis
Term
Acute pancreatitis lab findings?
Definition
Increased lipase and amylase
Term
Most common cause of LBO?
Definition
Carcinoma
Term
Most common cause of SBO?
Definition
Adhesions
Term
22yo male with mood changes and swings recently. On exam, nasal congestion, dilated pupils. Dx?
Definition
Cocaine intoxication
Term
What is a symptom of salicylate OD?
Definition
Hyperventilation
Term
Tx for child with status epilepticus?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
Pt found in a coma and has RR of 8, BP 60/? and pinpoint pupils. Dx?
Definition
Opioid OD
Term
What is the tx for benzodiazepine OD?
Definition
Flumazenil
Term
What is the Tx for tylenol OD?
Definition
N-acetylcysteine
Term
Pt who took too much ASA presents with N/V, hyperventilation, initial respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis. What the tx?
Definition
Hospitalize, charcoal, fluids
Term
Tx for dysentery caused by shigella/salmonella?
Definition
Bactrim
Term
Which of the following is most common location for epistaxis?
Definition
Anterior septum
Term
Potential Txs for anaphylaxis?
Definition
Diphenhydramine, Epi, B-agonists
Term
A pt presenting s/p head trauma states that he has a HA and it is "worst in his life." Dx?
Definition
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Term
12 hours ago pt fell from ladder. He initially felt fine, now he presents with AMS. Dx?
Definition
Epidural hemorrhage
Term
Drug of choice for increased renal perfusion?
Definition
Dopamine
Term
Woman brings her mother to the office b/c she is having tremors and anxiety. On exam, you note exopthalmos. What tests should you order?
Definition
UA, CBC, Thyroid Fxn
Term
How long should sutures remain in the neck before they are removed?
Definition
3-5 days
Term
Which cranial nerves are involved in taste?
Definition
VII, IX
Term
Pt has hypotension with no fx, normal chest and pelvic x-ray. Dx?
Definition
Abdominal bleed
Term
Pt presents s/p stab wound to L chest with HoTN, JVD, pulsus paradoxus, Kussmaul's sign. Dx?
Definition
pericardial effusion/pericardial or cardiac tamponade
Term
Pt in MVA presents with tachycardia, distended neck veins with hyperresonance to percussion on one side. Dx?
Definition
Tension PTX
Term
Schistocytes (Helmet cells) are diagnostic for what?
Definition
TTP
Term
What type of respirations are characterized by periodic breathing oscillations with periods of apnea and tachypnea?
Definition
Cheyne-Stokes
Term
What's the definition for Cor Pulmonale?
Definition
R sided heart changes 2/2 respiratory problems (PE, COPD, CHF)
Term
How do you treat a PTX?
Definition
Chest tube
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