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A&E Flashcards

1
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What should all post MI patients be taking?

A

Dual anti platelet
Beta blocker
ACE
Statin

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2
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what part of qrs is used for syncronisation in dc cardioversion?

A

R Wave

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3
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What are the prophylactic antibiotics used for meningococcal meningitis?

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Oral ciprofloxacin or rifampicin is used as prophylaxis for contacts of patients with meningococcal meningitis

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4
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What is the most common ecg change in PE?

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Sinus Tachycardia

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5
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How does hyperventilation decrease ICP?

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Reduce blood CO2 to induce cerebral vasoconstriction

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6
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What is the anti-platelet choices for NSTEMI managed with PCI with anti coagulated patients vs non-anticoagulated?

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Anticoagulated = clopidogrel
Non-anticoagulated = Prasugrel or ticagrelor

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7
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When is thrombolysis indicated in PE?

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Massive PE and Hypotension

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9
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What treatment for massive PE and hypotension?

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Altepase

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10
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What is the anti platelet of choice for secondary prevention of stroke?

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Clopidogrel

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11
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What is the treatment for broad complex tachycardia?

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Amiodarone
If unstable - DC Cardioversion

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12
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What criteria indicate liver transplant after paracetamol overdose?

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PH<7.3 or more after 24 hours post ingestion

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what artery is ligated when epistaxis is not responding to any treatment?

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Sphenopalatine

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14
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What is the most likely arrest rhythm in tension pneumothorax?

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PEA

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15
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What haemorrhage can cause torsades de pointes?

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Subarachnoid haemorrhage

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16
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What does rapid rewarming in hypothermia lead to?

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Peripheral vasodilation and shock

17
Q

What is firstline absence seizure medication?

A

Ethosuximide

18
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What are white casts in urine a sign of?

A

Acute interstitial nephritis

19
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What is the diagnosis of a patient 5 days after MI with acute heart failure and new pan systolic murmur?

A

VSD

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