COMLEX Flashcards
humeral shaft frx damages which nerve
radial
frx of medial epicondyle damages which nerve
ulnar
pain over anatomical snuffbox
scaphoid frx
surgical neck of humerus frx damages which nerve
axillary
radial nerve damage –>
wrist drop
ulnar damage –>
last 1.5 fingers numb
median damage –>
first 3.5 fingers numb
why do preggers get GDM?
human placental lactogen (aka chorionic somatomammotropin) increases insulin resistance
tests if you think its B12 def
MMA + homocysteine
CSF in neisseria meningitis
low glucose
high protein
high WBC
xanthochromia
yellow CSF
subarachnoid hemorrhage
abdominal pain after pancreatitis tx
think pseudocysts
pancreatic pseudocyst tx
NPO + observation
todd’s paralysis
post seizure
transient (min - hours)
hands, arms or legs
hemochromatosis heart problems
restrictive CM (low voltage EKG) dilated CM (cardiomegaly)
ASA overdose tx
alkalization of urine (sodium bicarb)
w/in an hour can go gastric lavage
LBP radiates to butt/thighs
better in flexion/sitting
worse in stand/walk
spinal stenosis
dx spinal stenosis
MRI
long term tx for spinal stenosis
weight loss
what do you give to kids that only get breast milk
Vit D starting after birth
iron after 4 mo
tx for GDM
- lifestyle
2. + insulin or glyburide
corkscrew sign on upper GI series
midgut volvulus
what will you see on EKG for LVH
voltage > 5 large boxes
long car ride –> back pain, can’t sit up
psoas syndrome