EM No. 6

Question 1

what is the MCC of acute epiglottitis?

Answer 1

haemophilus influenzae type b

Question 2

i say steeple sign on radiograph you say?

Answer 2

croup

Question 3

what is the antidote for acetaminophen OD?

Answer 3

N- acetylcysteine IV

Question 4

pts with silicosis are at highest risk for developing what other lung disease?

Answer 4

TB

Question 5

what is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world?

Answer 5

silicosis

Question 6

This is the second most common type of atrial septal defect[1] and is commonly seen in Down’s syndrome.

Answer 6

ostium premium ASD defect

Question 7

what is the most common congenital cardiac anomaly for patients with turners syndrome?

Answer 7

coarctation of the aorta

Question 8

i say prominent lingual papillae you say? (2)

Answer 8

strawberry tongue and kawasaki’s disease

Question 9

which anti HTN medication can help to manage nephrolithiasis?

Answer 9

thiazides

Question 10

which anti HTN med should be avoided if the pt has a hx of nephrolithiasis?

Answer 10

loops

Question 11

bronchoconstriction cutaneous flushing diarrhea endocardial plaques - what is this?

Answer 11

carcinoid syndrome (most tumors arise from the small bowel)

Question 12

a form of systemic scleroderma associated with antibodies against centromeres and usually spares the kidneys.

Answer 12

CREST syndrome - Calcinosis
Raynaud's syndrome
Esophageal dysmotility
Sclerodactyly
Telangiectasia