01 November Flashcards

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What is a marker that can be used to measure for septic shock?

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Serum lactate is elevated in septic shock

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What is Lipodermatosclerosis?

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Lipodermatosclerosis refers to changes in the skin of the lower legs. It is a form of panniculitis (inflammation of the layer of fat under the skin). Symptoms include pain, hardening of skin, change in skin color (redness), swelling, and a tapering of the legs above the ankles.

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What is paroxysmal AF?

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Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occurs when a rapid, erratic heart rate begins suddenly and then stops on its own within 7 days. It is also known as intermittent A-fib and often lasts for less than 24 hours.

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What is transient global amnesia (TGA)?

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sudden, but temporary, loss of short-term memory and not being able to form new memories.

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What does LOW stand for?

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Loss of weight

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What does LOA stand for?

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Loss of attachment

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What is loss of attachment?

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A lowering of the gums, exposing the roots of the teeth.

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How does disulfiram work?

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Disulfiram works by blocking the breakdown of alcohol in the body. This leads to buildup of a toxic alcohol-related compound that can cause people who drink alcohol while taking this medication to become very sick.

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What does “cerebellar speech” refer to?

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Cerebellar ataxia leading to difficulty with speech

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What is cerebellar ataxia?

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Cerebellar ataxia can occur as a result of many diseases and may present with symptoms of an inability to coordinate balance, gait, extremity and eye movements.

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What is nystagmus?

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An involuntary eye movement which may cause the eye to rapidly move from side to side, up and down or in a circle, and may slightly blur vision.

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What is a common place in practice for insulin isophane?

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Insulin isophane is commonly used when patients are using oral corticosteroids as the peak of insulin isophane coincides with the peak effect of the steroid.

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13
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magnitude of stress dosing

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https://tgldcdp-tg-org-au.salus.idm.oclc.org/viewTopic?etgAccess=true&guidelinePage=Bone%20and%20Metabolism&topicfile=adrenal-insufficiency&guidelinename=Bone%20and%20Metabolism&sectionId=toc_d1e370#toc_d1e370

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14
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One of the first signs a person has adrenal insufficiency and needs stress dosing is hypotension

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TBC

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What difference will be noted on an ECG if a patient has AF?

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There will be an absence of a P wave

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What does the absence of a P wave suggest on an ECG?

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The patient may have AF

17
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Patients with stiff ventricles rely heavily on atrial contraction so these patients will tolerate AF very poorly

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TBC

18
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What does a CIWA score measure?

A

Severity of alcohol withdrawal

19
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PMR

A

https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/49/1/186/1789113?login=false