6/18/17 Flashcards
1
Q
back pain + elevated EPO + microscopic hematuria
A
RCC
2
Q
Is EPO high or low in polycythemia vera?
A
LOW!
3
Q
Which 3 tumors are associated w/ increadsed EPO production?
A
RCC, HCC, and pheo
4
Q
What is the drug of choice for new-onset, rapidly progressive, or erosive RA?
A
methotrexate!
5
Q
What drug treats early, mild, and non-erosive RA?
A
Hydroxychloroquine
6
Q
Do you aspirate hot nodules?
A
no
7
Q
What is the most common cause of reduced EF in heart transplant pts AFTER the first year?
A
allograft vasculopathy
8
Q
How does hypoparathyroidism effect your serum and urine Ca++ goals?
A
it lowers them (serum Ca++ 8-8.5, urine <300)
9
Q
Treatment for autoimmune pancreatitis
A
corticosteroids
