6/26/17 Flashcards
1
Q
How does laxative abuse cause metabolic acidosis?
A
loss of Bicarb thru GI tract
2
Q
Formula for urine anion gap
A
UNa + UK − UCl
3
Q
What is Urine anion gap in renal bicarb loss?
A
(+)
4
Q
What is Urine anion gap in GI bicarb loss?
A
(-)
5
Q
AEIOU criteria for emergent dialysis
A
Acidosis
Electrolytes
Intoxicants (methanol, eethylene glycol, ASA, Li)
Overload, fluid
Uremic symptoms (bleeding, pericarditis, seizure)
6
Q
What is the best initial ventilation strategy for acutely ill, hemodynamically unstable patients?
A
volume-controlled, mandatory continuous ventilation
7
Q
What is buspirone for?
A
anxiety
8
Q
Treatment for early stage mycosis fungoides
A
topical glucocorticoids
9
Q
Contraindication to cilostazol
A
HF
10
Q
What 10-year ASCVD risk (per AHA/ACC calc) is considered “intermediate risk”?
A
5.0-7.5%
