10/2 Flashcards
1
Q
GI bleeds in BUN/Cr
A
BUN/cr is higher in upper bleeds (not lower) due to intestinal breakdown on hemoglobin
2
Q
high platelets
A
can be a sign of inflammation or stress
3
Q
exquisite tenderness of vertebrae in drug user
A
osteomyelitis
4
Q
thyroid hormones in liver disease
A
low T4/T3, normal TSH
5
Q
treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome
A
strengthening, rest, nsaids
6
Q
ludwig angina
A
cellulitis of submandibular space
7
Q
time course of transplant infections
A
- less than one month = bacterial complications
- 1-6 months = opportunistic pathogens
- 6 months = everything else
8
Q
dietary deficiency in carcinoid
A
niacin, increased production of tryptophan for serotonin
