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Kochers criteria for Peds septic joint? (4)

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NWB
ESR>40
Fever>38.5
WBC>12

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Sodium correction for hyperglycemia

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Inc sodium by 1.6 for every 100mg inc in glucose (over 100)

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Tx trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine

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Calcium pyrophosphate, positive birefringent.

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Pseudogout

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needle-shaped crystal with negative birefringence

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Gout

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How many vials of digoxin-specific antibody should be administered to someone in cardiac arrest due to digoxin toxicity?

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20

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Bag of grapes appearance on US

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Molar pregnancy

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When pregnancy-induced hypertension is seen before 24 weeks of gestation, the emergency physician must consider the possibility of? Sx? (3)

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a molar pregnancy or gestational trophoblastic disease. Symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease include vaginal bleeding and hyperemesis. Laboratory evaluation can reveal abnormally high beta-hCG levels

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) ? Tx? (2)

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Starts with erythroderma around lips, no intraoral involvement, sloughing skin and bullae. To cephalexin or dicloxacillin?

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Nikolsky sign? Syndromes (4)

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slipping of the epidermis away from the underlying dermis when gentle lateral pressure is applied.

SSSS, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and pemphigus vulgaris.

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LV aneurysm on ECG?

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STE In anterior leads without reciprocal changes associated with a Q or QS wave >2 weeks after an acute MI

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Targetoid rashes? (2)

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erythema migrans (seen in Lyme disease) and erythema multiforme (caused by herpes simplex virus, mycoplasma, and certain drugs like sulfamethoxazole and antiepileptic drugs).

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Gastrocnemius tenderness

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RMSF

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever rash?

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characteristically begins on the hands, feet, ankles, and wrists and then spreads in a centripetal fashion toward the trunk.

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Massive hemoptysis? Tx?

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Massive hemoptysis: ≥100 mL/hour or ≥500 mL over 24-hours

Massive hemoptysis rx: patient in bleeding side down position, mainstem bronchus intubation

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Buckle fracture?

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Similar to greenstick fracture However, in a buckle fracture, the bony cortex on the side opposite the force is compressed and “buckles” outward without true cortical disruption. (Stable)

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Greenstick fracture?

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disrupt the cortex on the side of the force, but does not penetrate the cortex on the side opposite to the force (stable) peds

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Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome clinical manifestations (4)

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Telangiectasias on lips/tongue, AVMs of brain/lungs, recurrent nosebleeds, high output heart failure 2/2 AVMs

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DIC lab values? (4)

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Labs will show thrombocytopenia, decreased fibrinogen, increased fibrin split products, and increased BT, PT, and PTT

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cloudy cornea and fixed mid-dilated pupil

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Acute angle closure glaucoma

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acute unilateral painful vision loss, vomiting, and seeing halos around lights

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Acute angle closure glaucoma

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Vision loss after entering a dark room or movie theater?

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Acute angle closure glaucoma

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A patient with sciatica and weakness with toe extension likely has compression of what nerve root?

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L5

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Most common cause of lung abscess

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Aspiration PNA

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What non-funduscopic exam finding is classically associated with central retinal artery occlusion?

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APD

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26
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antidote for OD of acetaminophen

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N-acetylcysteine

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27
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antidote for OD of BZD

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flumazenil

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antidote for OD of digoxin?

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digoxin FAB

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antidote for OD of heparin?

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protamine

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antidote for OD of heavy metals? (arsenic, copper, lead, mercury) (4)

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dimercaprol, EDRA, penicillamine, succimer (DMSA)

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antidote for OD of hydrofluoric acid

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calcium gluconate

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32
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antidote for OD of iron?

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deferoxamine

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33
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antidote for OD of isoniazid

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pyridoxine

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34
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antidote for OD of methanol

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fomepizole, ethanol

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35
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antidote for OD of ethylene glycol

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fomepizole, ethanol

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36
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antidote for OD of methemoglobinemia

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methylene blue

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antidote for OD of opioids

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naloxone

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38
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antidote for OD of serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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cyproheptadine

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39
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antidote for OD of sulfonulurea (2)

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octreotide, glucose

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antidote for OD of TCA?

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sodium bicarb

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41
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Functional neurological symptom disorder?

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(previously known as conversion disorder) Neuro symptom that can’t be explained by a medical condition

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42
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Factitious disorder

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Intentional production of sx NOT motivated by external incentives but rather to assumed “sick role”

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43
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behavior in which someone acts with a conscious disregard for the safety of another person despite knowing that injury or harm is likely to result from their actions.

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willful misconduct

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44
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violation of the standard of care and breach of professional duty to care for patients

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Negligence (but not willfully harming)

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45
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behavior that does not obey certain prescribed standards or expectations.

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Noncompliance

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46
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bioethical principle meaning “do no harm.”

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Nonmaleficience

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47
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Children less than 8 years old and pregnant women with Lyme should be treated with ? Why?

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Amoxicillin. Risk of permanent yellow teeth discoloration with doxycycline

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48
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Garlic or metallic taste in mouth after exposure to what toxin

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Arsenic

49
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Characteristic odor: bitter almonds

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Cyanide

50
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Characteristic odor: pears

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Chloral hydrate

51
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Characteristic odor: rotten eggs (3)

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Disulfiram, hydrogen sulfide, NAC

52
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Characteristic odor: wintergreen

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Methyl salicylate

53
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Characteristic odor: glue

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Toluene

54
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Characteristic odor: carrots

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Water hemlock

55
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Characteristic odor: fruity (3)

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Ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone

56
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Peds epi dosing

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Epinephrine can be given via IV or IO at 0.01 mg/kg ( 0.1 mL/kg of 1:10 000 concentration)

57
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Acid vs alkali ingestion?

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Acid —> coagulation necrosis

Alkali —> liquefaction necrosis (worse)

58
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muscle spasms, stiffness,oculogyriccrisis? Tx? :

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Acutedystonia

Tx: benztropine,dyphenhydramine

59
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restlessness. Tx?

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Akathisia

. Tx: benztropine

60
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Parkinsonism reaction? Tx?

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Bradykinesia. Benztropine

61
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orofacial involuntary movements? Tx?

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Tardive dyskinesia. Stop offending med

62
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What is Murphy’s sign?

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Sudden inspiratory cessation upon palpation of the right upper quadrant.

63
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Vertigo during descent

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Barotitis

64
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Pain, parasthesias, paralysis min-hours after ascent

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Decompression sickness (“bends”)

65
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Stroke like sx during or immediately after ascent

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Arterial gas emboli

66
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Altered coordination after 100ft deep

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Nitrogen narcosis

67
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Electrolyte abnormality in pyloric stenosis? (4)

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Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis + Patients will have low chloride, low potassium, and elevated bicarbonate.

68
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Target sign on US

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Pyloric stenosis

69
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Projectile nonbillous vomitting

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Pyloric stenosis

70
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Intubation parameters for myasthenic crisis ? (2)

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Forced vital capacity < 10-15 mL/kg OR

negative inspiratory force > 20 mm H2O

71
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Aortic dissection management ? (2)

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Type A- ascending. Beta blockers (esmolol) and Surgical emergency.
Type B- descending. Medical only

72
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What is “Brodie’s sign”?

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“Brodie’s sign” is the appearance of a black spot on external affected tissue; it signals the beginning of very rapid propagation of necrosis and is accompanied by clinical deterioration.

73
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Osmolarity can be calculated using the formula

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2[Na+] + [BUN]/2.8 + [glucose]/18 + [ethanol]/4.6.

74
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When doing a PTA, carotid artery is located where

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carotid artery is located approximately 2.5 cm posterolateral to the palatine tonsil. (approach should be performed as medially as possible to avoid the carotid artery)

75
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Cyanide toxicity is associated with what common Med?

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Nitroprusside

76
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GB wall thickening ass with cholecystitis?

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> 4-5mm

77
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most common nerve injury seen after humeral shaft fractures

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Radial nerve —> wrist drop (loss of extension of fingers, thumb and wrist)

78
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Tx humeral shaft fx?

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Sugartong + sling. Outpatient Ortho follow up

79
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most common nerve injury seen after shoulder dislocation

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Axillary nerve —> loss of sensation over deltoid

80
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most common nerve injury seen after posterior elbow dislocation

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Median nerve

81
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most common nerve injury seen after anterior elbow dislocation

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Ulnar nerve

82
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most common vascular injury seen after humeral shaft fractures

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Brachial artery

83
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Lyme prophylaxis?

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single dose of doxycycline 200 mg administered to individuals over 8 years old. Amoxicillin if <8

84
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Features of WPW on ECG? (5)

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  1. irregular (pattern like atrial fibrillation)
  2. wide bizarre changing QRS (impulses conducted through accessory pathway)
  3. extremely fast tachycardia(200-300 bpm).
  4. Short PR
  5. Upstroking QRS (wide)
85
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What is hydrocarbon cardiac desensitization? Tx?

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  1. “Sniffing/huffing” paint/glue/gas —> sensitized myocardium
  2. Excitable event (cops on scene) —> catecholamine release
  3. —> fatal ventricular dysrhythmias

Tx = beta blocker

86
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Common cause of worsening hepatic encephalopathy

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Constipation (2/2 inc intestinal ammonia production)

87
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Cause of asterixis?

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Inc ammonia —> inc metabolism to glutamine —> CNS —> asterixis

88
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3 meds that tx hepatic encephalopathy?

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Lactulose, rifampin, neomycin

89
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Presentation of multiple myeloma? (4)

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CRAB: hyperCalcemia, Renal insufficiency, Anemia, lytic Bone lesions/Back pain

90
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Tx thrombosed hemorrhoid?

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Elliptical incision

91
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What is the first-line treatment for infectious diarrhea in the United States?

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day for three days.

92
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How to manage hypoxia in a ventilated Patient? (5)

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D- displacement (check tube)
O- obstruction (suction)
P- PTX (XRay)
E- equipment (try BVM)
S- breath stacking (disconnect vent)
93
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Transducer vs exudate? Light’s criteria? (3)

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Transudate: CHF
Exudate: infection > malignancy, PE

Exudative:
LDH > 2/3 of the upper limit of the normal serum LDH level
fluid:blood LDH ratio >0.6
fluid:blood protein ratio >0.5.

94
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mycotic aneurysm?

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an aneurysmal formation as result of seeding of infection in an arterial wall most commonly 2/2 endocarditis

95
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Sandpaper rash

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Scarlet fever

96
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Strawberry tongue

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Scarlet fever

97
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Tx scarlet fever?

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Penicillin (azithro if pen allergic)

98
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Circumoral pallor

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Scarlet fever

99
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Scarlet fever caused by

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group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.

100
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decreased level of consciousness followed by a “lucid” interval.

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Epidural hematoma

101
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What is the maximum dose of 0.5% bupivacaine with epinephrine for an average adult?

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About 42 mL for a 70 kg adult, using 5 mg/mL and a maximum dose of 3 mg/kg with epinephrine. (1.5 mg/kg is the maximum dose for bupivacaine without epinephrine).

102
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Cx of Kawasaki? When?

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  1. Myocarditis with Dec EF when sick

2. Coronary aneurysms 2-4 weeks later

103
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Which rotator cuff muscle is MC injured?

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Supraspinatus

104
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Hawkins-kennedy rest?

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Supraspinatus tendinitis (Pain with internal rotation of shoulder)

105
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2 ways to perform percutabeous jet ventilation?

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  1. Attach 16G angiocath to 3.5mm ETT cap and BVM

2. Attach 16G angiocath to a syringe with plunger out to 7.0mm ETT cap and BVM

106
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Next step if free air under diaphragm?

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Ex lap

107
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In pts at high risk for SBP- what px antibiotics are used?

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Fluoroquinolone or bactrim

108
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Few day old baby with constipation and distension. Barium study shows transition zone

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Hirschprungs disease

109
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Lack of anal sphincter relaxation on anal mannometry

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Hirschprungs Disease

110
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What type of ectopic tissue causes ulcers and bleeding in meckels diverticulum?

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Ectopic gastric tissue

111
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Delayed meconium passing

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Hirschprungs Disease

112
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Shortened PR with normal QRS? Usu F in 30s?

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Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome

113
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Resp distress after spine injury?

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Brachial plexopthy (get diaphragm paralysis)

114
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What hyperkalemia Med is CI in ppl with GI intestinal motility issues?

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Kayexelate (—> intestinal necrosis)

115
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URI followed by severe persistent vertigo, hearing loss? Tx?

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Labyrhinthitis.

116
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2 viral causes of prenatal hearing loss?

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Rubella, CMV

117
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Tx omphalitis? (3)

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MRSA- vanc
Staph- aminoglycoside (gent)
Anaerobes- MNZ

118
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High riding patella on XR? Tx?

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Patellar tendon rupture. Immobilization and ortho follow up

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