6/21/13 b Flashcards
What is the #1 killer of pts on dialysis?
CV disease
MEN 2a and 2b are d/t mutations in the _______-protooncogene.
RET
If a mechanically ventillated pt has a low PaO2, but also a low PaCO2, what 2 parameters could be increased to increase oxygenation?
FiO2 and PEEP
High FiO2 can cause pulmonary oxygen toxicity. Therefore, the goal should be to keep the FiO2 below ___% at all times.
40
If a mechanically ventillated pt’s PaCO2 were too high, what two parameters could you increase?
respiratory rate or tidal volume
What is the mech of hypocalcemia following massive blood transfusion?
citrate chelates Ca++ out
What are 3 Sx of hypocalcemia?
decreased DTRs, muscle cramps, and seizures (rare)
Wha is the best step in Dx of cysticercosis?
ELISA for Abs
An infant w/ lethargy, dehydration, NO diarrhea, and an enlarged ant. fontanelle points to a process located _______.
intracranially
What are the drugs of choice in premenstrual dysphoric disorder or severe PMS?
SSRIs
What is the first-line therapy for dysmenorrhea?
NSAIDs
The history in a newborn of cyanosis on feeding which disappears upon crying is indicative of _______.
bilateral choanal atresia
What are the abnormalities of thje CHARGE association?
Colobomas Heart defects Atresia, Choanal Retardation (growth/mental) GU abnormalities Ear abnormalities
What is the VACTERL assoc’n?
Vertebral defects Anal atresia Cardiac anomolies Tracheo- Esophageal fistula Renal abnormalities Limb defects
Pt has pulm edema d/t LV failure and doesn’t improve w/ furosemide, nitrates, and morphine. What drug should be given now?
dobutamine
