CCS Flashcards
Initial diagnostic tests for pt suspected of MDD
B12
TSH
CBC/BMP
What is the screening test of choice for Cushing’s disease?
Dexamethasone suppression test
Screening test of choice for Addison’s disease?
Cosyntropin (ACTH) stimulation test
Light’s criteria (1 must be positive for exudate)
pleural/serum protein >0.5
pleural/serum LDH >0.6
pleural LDH >2/3 upper limit normal
Respi depression + miosis + depressed mental status
opioid toxicity
Is morphine metabolized in the liver or kidneys?
both!
Which anti-psychotic is the best choice in Alzheimer’s agitation per evidence-based medicine?
Olanzapine
What are the 5 signs of TTP?
anemia, thrombocytopenia, fever, AMS, and renal failure
An appropriate inpatient regimen for PID
IV cefoxitin + PO doxycycline
An appropriate outpatient regimen for PID
IM ceftriaxone + PO doxy (x14 days)