AMS/Psych Flashcards
1
Q
NMS
A
- high temps
- lead pipe rigidit
- AMS
- choreoathetosis, tremors
- autonomic dysfunction
2
Q
How to treat acute dystonia?
A
benztropine (cogentin)
diphenhydramine
3
Q
protracted struggle agianst restrains can promote a?
A
siginifcant metabolic acidosis that been associated with cardiovascular collapse
4
Q
example of an ingested non anion gap metabolic acidosis ?
A
isopropyl alcohol
5
Q
whats first glucose or thiamine?
A
thiamine
6
Q
febrile seizures, post ictal state?
A
no
7
Q
depression is common with?
A
patients wtih other medical illnesses
8
Q
IFN alpha is associated with
A
sleep distrubance and SI
9
Q
what is the risk of panic disorder pts committing suicide?
A
40%
