10/13/21

Question 1

Mean Arterial Pressure equation

Answer 1

MAP = DBP + 1/3 (SBP-DBP)
Another way:
MAP = [(2 x diastolic)+systolic] / 3

Question 2

Nifedipine in OBGYN

Answer 2

a tocolytic that will help ease uterine contractions in preterm labor to attempt to delay delivery

Dose: Nifedipine 20 mg PO

Question 3

What medication is used both for severe asthma exacerbations and tocolysis in preterm labor?

Answer 3

Terbutaline.

Question 4

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is now called

Answer 4

immunoglobulin A vasculitis

Question 5

What is the appropriate treatment for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Answer 5

Plasmapheresis.

Question 6

Do all perirectal abscesses need to be drained in the operating room?

Answer 6

No, superficial or small abscesses may be managed in the ED

Question 7

Thyroid Storm Treatment Order

Answer 7

Treatment is:

1) beta blocker (propranolol)
2) thionamide (propylthiouracil or methimazole)
3) iodine solution
4) glucocorticoids
5) empiric antibiotics if infection is suspected

Question 8

pediatric airway equation

Answer 8

Cuffed ETT size = (Age/4) + 3.5

Uncuffed ETT size = (Age/4) + 4

Question 9

Hemophilia A patients with major or life-threatening bleeding should be given _______ of factor VIII.

Answer 9

50 IU/kg of factor VIII