EM

Question 1

Class of drugs that may cause muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, autonomic instability, and EPS?

Answer 1

Neuroleptics/AntiPsychotics=Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Question 2

Side effects of corticosteroids

Answer 2

Myopathy, Immunosuppression, acute mania, thin skin, osteoporosis, easy bruising

Question 3

Treatment for DTs

Answer 3

BZDs

Question 4

Tx for neuroleptic malignant syndrome and malignant hyperthermia

Answer 4

Dantrolene

Question 5

Tx for malignant hypertension

Answer 5

Nitroprusside

Question 6

Treatment of atrial fibrillation

Answer 6

Rate control, rhythm conversion and anticoag

Question 7

Tx of SVT

Answer 7

If stable, rate control w carotid massage or other vagal stim. If unsuccessful, consider adenosine

Question 8

Drug-induced SLE. Drugs?

Answer 8

INH, penicillamine, hydralazine, procainamide, chlorpromazine, methyldopa, quinidine

Question 9

pinpoint pupils w what drug use?

Answer 9

Pinpoint pupils are a classic tip off for opioid use (caused by parasympathetic activation).

Question 10

Tx for ethylene glycol poisoning

Answer 10

fomepizole