2/9/13 Flashcards
Urine dipstick can identify the pressence of only _______ bilirubin.
conjugated
The hemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is caused by what?
lysis by complement
What should you suspect if you find a large amt of blood on urinalysis and very few RBCs on microscopy of urine?
myoglobinuria
Which neuromuscular blocking agent ending in “-curium” is safe for pts w/ both liver and kidney dysfunction?
Atracurium
Pts w/ CHF are hypoxic. What is their acid-base status?
Respi acidosis
What should you suspect in a pt w/ urethritis, conuunctivitis, mucocutaneous lesions, enthesitis, and/or assymetric oligoarthritis?
reactive arthritis
What is the first line Tx for reactive arthritis?
NSAIDs
What is the most common and serious complication of peptic ulcer disease?
hemorrhage
What is erythema nodosum?
inflamed subcutaneous (fat) nodules on both shins
What 4 diseases is erythema nodosum associated with?
sarcoidosis, TB, histoplasmosis, and IBD
What serum electrolyte can differentiate btwn hypercalcemia d/t hyperparathyroidism or Vit. D toxicity?
phosphorus is low in hyperparathyroidism and hi in Vit D tox.
Prominent U waves on ECG are most often seen in _______.
hypokalemia
Bartter’s syndrome is just like taking _______ all the time.
furosemide
What are the following paramenters in Bartter’s syndrome: K+, urine Cl-, pH, BP?
K+: low
urine Cl-: hi
pH: hi
BP: normal
What 3 drugs are first-line for cocaine-induced myocardial ischemia?
benzodiazepines, nitrates, and aspirin
