7/9/17 Flashcards
1
Q
What class of drugs is preferred to lower BP in aortic dissection?
A
β-blockers
2
Q
Liraglutide is contraindicated in pts w/ a family history of _______.
A
Medullary thyroid cancer
3
Q
Which aortic dissections must undergo emergency surgery?
A
Type A and Complicated type B
4
Q
Large hilar mass w/ bulky mediastinal lymphadenopathy in an old smoker.
A
Small Cell lung ca.
5
Q
When do you start chemo for small cell lung ca.?
A
Immediately
6
Q
The majority (80%) of lung cancers are _______.
A
NSCLC
7
Q
What is the most common NSCLC?
A
Adenocarcinoma
8
Q
What is the second most common NSCLC?
A
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
9
Q
NNT =
A
1/ARR
10
Q
Absolute risk =
A
Pts w/ event / total pts
11
Q
Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR) =
A
AR in control group - AR in treatment group
