Exam 2 Flashcards
Cirrhosis+fever+abdominal pain=
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
ECG findings most consistent with diagnosis of Hypokalemia
U waves, flattened or inverted t waves, st depression, qt prolongation
34 year old presents to the ED five days after total thyroidectomy with tingling in her hands. On PE she has twitching at the corner of her mouth upon tapping the side of her face. Which of the lab abnormalities is likely?
Hypocalcemia (low pth, low ca, high phosphorus)
A 67 year old man is being treated for T2DM. He has a hx of obesity with bmi 33 and chf. Which class of diabetic meds works by suppressing hepatic gluconeogenesis?
Biguanides such as metformin
What is the first line treatment for type 2 diabetes in the absence of contraindications such as class3 or 4 chf, severe renal or hepatic failure, or iv contrast
Metformin
First line of treatment for DM T2 is
Lifestyle modification
A 42 year old man 12 hr post thyroidectomy when he begins to complain of perioral numbness. An ecg reveals a prolonged qt segment. What’s is the likely diagnosis
Hypocalcemia
A 19 year old woman presents to the ED with severe flushing, tremors, and vision changes. Bp 240/110 104 20 100.4F. Recently found to have a mass on her kidney. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of treatment for this patient?
Phenylalanine followed by labetalol
How to manage hypertensive emergency in pheochromocytoma?
Alpha blockade prior to beta blockade
Administer phenoxybenzamine or phentolamine followed by a beta blocker such as labetalol or propranolol
Otherwise malignant hypertensive crisis
A 65 year old woman presents to ED with a cough and rapid heart rate. She reports a history of hyperthyroidism. On PE, you note tachycardia and bilateral ocular proptosis (thyroid storm). Which of the following is the most common trigger for the patients disease process
Infection
Low TSH and elevated T4 and T3
Hyperthyroidism
Tachycardia, hyperpyrexia, agitation, anxiety, goiter, lid lag, hand tremor, warm moist skin
Thyroid storm
Tx: beta blocker propanolol
Thioamide (propylthiouracil or methimazole)
Iodine solution
Glucocorticoid
Pathologic activation of which of the following enzymes contribute to the patho genesis of pancreatitis?
Trypsinogen in the pancreatic acinar cells
Epi gastric abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. PE grey turners sign and Cullen sign
Pancreatitis
What finding is commonly seen in primary adrenal insufficiency but is not seen in secondary adrenal insufficiency?
Skin hyperpigmentation
What is the most common cause of adrenal insufficiency, regardless of type
Chronic corticosteroid therapy
High ACTH
Primary AI
Low ACTH
Secondary disease
Which of the following clinical findings can best differentiate Graves’ disease from other causes of hyperthyroidism?
Exophthalmos
A 32 year old woman presents with tachycardia, palpitations, nausea and vomiting and fever. She was recently diagnosed with Graves’ disease. On exam she is diaphoretic and mildly agitated with heart rate 132, bp 189/91 and temp39.4 C. What is the correct order of treatment for this patient. (Thyroid storm)
Propanolol, propylthiouracil, iodine, hydrocortisone
Primary hyperparathyroidism is characterized by which of the following?
Decreased serum phosphate
(^pth^ca ⬇️phosphorus)
Bones, stones, abdominal groins, and psychic moans
Hypercalcemia
Which environments would be most appropriate for the initial dissemination of evidence based literature?
Oral presentation at your hospital’s journal club
Sample size of the study
The sample size is the total number of participants in the study
To avoid variation in therapeutic effect which of the following meds shouldn’t be prescribed interchangeably
Generic and brand levothyroxine
According to ADA screening for DM in the asymptomatic adult with no risk factors should begin at what age?
35 years
A 76 year old man presents with SOB fever hypotension. His cxr show right lower lobe infiltrate, and he is intubated in the ED. He remains hypotensive despite resuscitation with crystalloid Ivf requiring initiation of a norepinephrine infusion. Upon reassessment 12 hrs later PE reveals normal active bowel sounds, a soft abdomen, and mean arterial pressure > 65 on norepinephrine at 4 mcg/min. Which interventions regarding nutrition is most appropriate for this patient?
Establish enteral access and begin tube feeding
A 50 year old obese woman with medical hx significant for anxiety and depression and smoking presents to the ED with complaints of SOB, persistent cough, night sweats, and a 15 lbs weight loss in the last 2 months. She has smoked one pack of cigarettes a day for 35 years. Bp 120/80 he 80 resp 14 o2 98% 36.6 C. PE reveals moist mucus membranes, normal skin turgor and absence of peripheral edema. Lungs clears. Cardiac exam normal.
SIADH ⬇️serum Na
⬇️serum osmolarity
⬆️urine osmolarity
⬆️urine specific gravity
AGACNP is transferring a patient to a new facility. Utilizing the SBAR format is an example of which of the following
Standardized handoff
What is an example of closed loop? Communication 
A nurse repeating a medication order that was received from the AGACNP to ensure its correct
The AG, aCMP is caring for a patient with type one diabetes. The patient reports recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia overnight, followed by episodes of hyperglycemia in the morning which of the following is the most likely cause.
Somogyi effect (low 3 am)
Which of the following would be the most effective strategy to strengthen a patient provider relationship
Shared decision making 
After verbally explaining insulin self in ministration to your patient, they continue to voice misunderstanding. Which of the following strategies would be best to ensure the patient is adequately, educated
Have them teach back what was demonstrated