2/24/15

Question 1

Tx of choice for polymyalgia rheumatica?

Answer 1

low-dose prednisone

Question 2

empiric Abx regimen for septic joint

Answer 2

Ceftriaxone + Vanc

Question 3

Tx for acute pericarditis

Answer 3

NSAIDs + COLCHICINE

Question 4

Empiric IV Abx for severe cellulitis

Answer 4

Clinda or Vanc

Question 5

Abx for perforsted abdominal viscus

Answer 5

Zosyn

Question 6

Initial diagnostic tests for new Dx Turner’s syndrome (8)

Answer 6

fasting glucose, UA, renal US, TSH, skeletal survey, Pelvic US, Echo, hearing test

Question 7

Preferred monotherapy for uncomplicated essential htn

Answer 7

ACE-I or dihydropyridine CCB

Question 8

If initial monotherapy fails to control essential htn, what is the next step?

Answer 8

switch drugs (sequential monotherapy)

Question 9

What is the preferred antihypertensive regimen for elderly or black pts?

Answer 9

CCB/diuretic

Question 10

Best 2-drug regimen for essential htn in your young, white average Joe.

Answer 10

ACE-I + CCB

Question 11

Antibiotic ppx for colon surgery

Answer 11

Cipro, Flagyl