Combank Level 2 Question Flashcards
“Stones, bones, abdominal groans and psychiatric overtones.”
Hypercalcemia
Confusion, lethargy, headache, seizures.
Severe Hyponatremia
Mental obtundation, hyporeflexia, coma.
Severe Hyperglycemia
Weakness, areflexia, peaked t waves, wide QRS segment
Hyperkalemia
Interstitial inflammation induced by drug hypersensitivity or autoimmune disorders.
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
Acute onset of unilateral scrotal pain and swelling i the absence of fever, nausea, vomiting or urinary symptoms.
Torsion of Testicular appendage. A blue mass may be present at the top of the involved testis.
Treatment for ALS.
Glutamate antagonists such as Riluzole
Disorientation, sleep disturbance, classic flapping tremor.
Hepatic Encephalopathy (Toxic metabolite buildup in the brain)
First line treatment for endometriosis:
Combination OCPs
Follow up for small pediatric ovarian cysts:
Repeat follow up Ultrasound in 4 to 8 weeks.
Developing country patient with fever and RUQ abdominal pain:
Suspect amebic liver abscess
Antidote for post-operative 44 yo male that develops urinary retention, flushing and dry mouth:
Physostigmine (reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor)
Antidote for 27 yo male presenting to ED with ataxia and hallucinations. Sweet smell to breath on PE:
Ethanol
42 yo F presents with fatigue, slurred speech, bradycardia.
Hypothyroidism
Most appropriate treatment for chronic severe aortic regurgitation:
Valve replacement
