8/2 Flashcards
CKD does what to Ca, phos, and PTH
low Ca (dec 1,25 Vit D -> dec intestinal absorption)
high phos
inc PTH -> over time can cause inc PTH even with rising Ca levels -> will see high PTH and high Ca
tx for vulvar lichen sclerosis
topical corticosteroids
abx for septic joint
IV vanc
diptheria complications + tx
pharyngitis, myocarditis, neuritis > erythromycin vs pen G
tx for CF pneumonia
vanc, cefepime, amikacin (MRSA, pseudomonas coverage)
tx for aspiration pna (community acquired)
CTX and azithro
muddy brown casts on UA
ATN > caused by ischemia, nephrotoxins, or sepsis
pre-renal FeNa
<1%
tx for toxic megacolon
glucocorticoids and abx if infectious
when to give rhogam
28 wks + <72 hrs after delivery
tx for strep
10 days oral penicillin to prevent acute rheumatic fever
imaging for multiple myeloma
whole body low-dose CT