11/8/21 Flashcards
Unstable Ventricular Tachycardia synchronized cardioversion energy level?
150−200 J biphasic
For stable patients with ventricular tachycardia, medical therapy with __________ or _________ are both potential options.
amiodarone 150 mg IV
procainamide 18 mg/kg IV
Pneumoconiosis- aerospace, fluorescent bulbs
Berylliosis
Pneumoconiosis- foundries, sandblasting, mines
Silicosis
What is the first step in management of hypercalcemia?
Hydration with normal saline.
What medical therapy is recommended to lessen the severity and duration of pain associated with a peritonsillar abscess?
Single use of high-dose intravenous corticosteroid (e.g., methylprednisolone).
What medical therapy is recommended to lessen the severity and duration of pain associated with a peritonsillar abscess?
Single use of high-dose intravenous corticosteroid (e.g., methylprednisolone).
Tension PTX Rx
Management includes immediate needle decompression (18-gauge or larger) in the second or third midclavicular intercostal space (above the rib) followed by tube thoracostomy.
If anal fissures are located ___________, search for pathologic etiologies
laterally
Besides TOA, what are other indications for hospitalization in PID?
Pregnancy, immunosuppression, sepsis, intrauterine device, vomiting, or failed outpatient management.
True or false: early onset of nausea and vomiting are indicative of severe radiation exposure.
True
True or false: early onset of nausea and vomiting are indicative of severe radiation exposure.
True
Transfusion Complications
most common complication, fever or chills
Febrile reaction
Transfusion Complications
ABO incompatibility, immediate fever or chills, HA
Hemolytic reaction
Rx: stop transfusion, IVF, diuretics
Transfusion Complications
immunocompromise, rash, pancytopenia, increased LFTs
GVHD
Prevention: irradiated blood products in immunocompromised
Kaposi Sarcoma is most commonly caused by
human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) in pt with History of HIV infection
What bacterial diarrheal organism can lead to TTP?
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli.
What is the dose of etomidate for rapid sequence intubation?
0.3 mg/kg IV
Cyanocobalamin is?
vitamin B12
deficiency: megaloblastic anemia –> inadequate dietary intake, gastrectomy, pernicious anemia (intrinsic factor deficiency)
sx: weakness, paresthesias, or subacute combined degeneration, which is involvement of the posterior column elements of the spinal cord leading to ataxia and loss of vibratory sensation
Colles Fracture
FOOSH
Dinner-fork deformity
fractures of the distal radius with dorsal angulation and comminution
Reduce, splint, orthopedic follow-up
