DM, CHF, COPD, GI bleed Flashcards

1
Q

LDL should be what in patient with DM vs CV dz

A

DM: <100

CV: <70

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2
Q

urine microalbumin: Cr ratio should be

A

30

30-300: microalbum
>300: macro
>3000: nephrotic syn

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3
Q

indications to admit for CHF exacerbation

A
desat <90%
Dyspnea at rest
ACS, arrythmia
lytes abnl
repeat defib firings
worsening sxs
new HF
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4
Q

contraindications to starting BB in CHF

A

acute

class IV

bradyarrythmias, heart block

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5
Q

CXR findings of COPD

A

increased AP diameter

blebs

cardiomegaly

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6
Q

are steroids used in chronic COPD management

A

rarely

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7
Q

how long of prednisone for COPD exacerbation

A

5 days, then taper off over 2-3 weeks

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8
Q

what qualification of SpO2 and PO2 marks criteria for home supp O2?

A

PO2<55 or sat<88%

or <60 with cor pulmonale

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9
Q

who should be screened for alpha 1 anti trypsin?

A

young people with no risk factors who present with COPD

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10
Q

when do you use narcotics in COPD

A

end stage- “air hunger” - hospice/palliative

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11
Q

colors of bile in NG tube to indicate upper vs lower GI bleed

A

bile- lower
red- upper
clear- idk ask my bff jill

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12
Q

gross hematuria causes

A
bladder cancer
trauma
RCC
ADPKD
nephrolithiasis
hemorrhagic cystitis
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13
Q

dysphagia solids–> liquids , think..

A

malignancy

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14
Q

dysphagia solids + liquids, think…

A

achalasia

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