Feb '22 Flashcards

1
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treatment of TTP

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plasma exchange

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2
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stable pneumomediastinum, whats next?

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observe, probs discharge

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3
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giving calcium in hyperK can potentiate what drug toxicity?

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digitalis toxicity

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4
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what is the common age and presentation of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?

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infancy, recurrent episodes of failure to thrive and dehydration

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5
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what steroids should be avoided in patients with muscular dystrophy?

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dexamethasone and triamcinolone can induce worsening myopathy

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6
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differentiate ventricular aneurysm and acute stent thrombosis on ekg

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ventricular aneurysm will have ST elevation without reciprocal changes. stent rethrombosis will have reciprocal changes

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7
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osler-weber-syndrome is aka

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hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasias

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hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasias presents with

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AV malformations in multiple organs, including brain, liver, and lung

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9
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respiratory indices noting likely impending respiratory failure

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A forced vital capacity < 20 mL/kg, maximum inspiratory pressure (negative inspiratory force) ≤ 30 cm H2O, or a maximum expiratory pressure of ≤ 40 cm H2O indicate impending failure

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10
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CSF findings in GBS

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albuminocytologic dissociation - elevated protein and normal white count

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11
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ventricular dysrhythmia from inhaling hydrocarbons, treatment?

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esmolol

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12
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inhalation/huffing hydrocrabons does what?

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over sensitizes myocardium to catecholamines

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13
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besides tamponade, what can cause pulsus paradoxus?

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asthma, COPD, constrictive pericarditis, PE

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14
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abx added to the first line agents in immunocompromised pt with flexor tenosynovitis

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vanc to cover for MRSA

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15
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what is the most commonly overlooked condition in work up of pleural effusion?

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PE

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16
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FB in ear is removed… next step?

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amoxicillin if TM perf possible, otic drops for ppx for otitis externa

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17
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inferior or superior crus cut in lateral canthotomy?

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inferior crus of lateral canthal tendon

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18
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features of nephrotic syndrome

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proteinuria, edema, hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, hyponatremia

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19
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treatment of choice for minimal change in nephrotic syndrome?

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prednisone

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20
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neonatal conjunctivitis 5-14 days, dx and tx

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chlamydia trachomatis, tx with PO erythromycin

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21
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tx of gonorrheal conjunctivitis

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IV cefotaxime

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22
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herpes zoster tx

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acyclovir within 72 hours of onset, NSAIDs, tylenol, opiates

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23
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what lies behind a peritonsillar abscess?

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internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, CN

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24
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epiglottitis kid on brief exam and hx, next step

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mobilize difficult airway team

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25
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H. influ is resistant to what IV abx?

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ampicillin

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26
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pt with acute rheumatic fever, has severe penicillin allergy, tx?

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azithro, clarithro, or clindamycin

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27
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prostatitis tx

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bactrim, cipro or levo

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28
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pt traveled out of the country, most important illness to rule out

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malaria

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29
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hallmark finding of isopropanol toxicity

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in setting of elevated osmolar gap, ketosis without a wide anion gap metabolic acidosis
(ketosis without acidosis, acetone ingestion)

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30
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TXA in head bleed

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no significant improvement

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31
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surgery is indicated in hyphema when

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IOP not well controlled, >25 after 24 hours in pt with sickle cell, >50 after 6 days in other pt
or Grade IV

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32
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trigeminal nerve originates where

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lateral pons

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33
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what CN are responsible for afferent and efferent corneal reflex

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trigeminal and facial respectively

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34
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specific finding for post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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decreased serum C3

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35
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maltese cross sign is pathognmonic for

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nephrotic syndrome

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36
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tx of hypercalcemia associated with malignancy

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IV hydration and bisphosphonates

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37
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what makes a complex febrile seizure

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> 15 minutes
seizure has focal component
1 in 24 hours

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38
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Fe containing fb in the eye, tx?

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rust ring, see ophtho in 24 hours

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39
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acutely thrombosed external hemorrhoid

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excision otherwise will ulcerate

40
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severe neutropenia defined

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ANC <500

WBC 4000 with <10% neutrophils

41
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calculate ANC

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WBC x %neutrophils

42
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MC pathogen in neutropenic fever

A

Staph epidermidis

43
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baby formula ratio

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one scoop per 2 oz water

44
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CSF finding with GBS

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elevated CSF protein

45
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tests that help determine need for intubation with GBS

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vital capacity or negative inspiratory flow

46
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pinworms/enterobius tx

A

albendazole

47
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bacterial parotitis tx

A

IV ampicillin sulbactam

48
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snake bite with ptosis, vertigo, paresthesias, slurred speech, drowsiness, dysphagia, restlessness, increased salivation, proximal muscle weakness

A

eastern coral snake, elapidae family

49
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what is the risk of recurrent febrile seizure?

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30%

50
Q

magical thinking is seen in

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schizotypal

51
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macrocytic anemias

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Pernicious/B12 and folate

52
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Fe deficiency anemia is

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microcytic

53
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lightening strike triage

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dead looking person may just have respiratory arrest and should be tended to

54
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amyl nitrite causes

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methhemoglonemia

55
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travel, low grade fever, maculopapular rash, arthralgias, conjunctivitis

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Zika virus

56
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homonymous quadrantanopia is due to

A

optic radiations lesions

57
Q

swallowed foreign bodies in peds most often obstruct where

A

cricopharyngeus muscle

58
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high risk wound with uncertain tetanus vaccine status

A

dT and TIG

59
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5-15 yo with migratory polyarthritis, multiple erythematous ring lesions with central clearing

A

acute reheumatic fever

60
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DKA treatment, K at what level do you supplement with insulin contemporaneously

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3.3- 5.2 K

61
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sensation and finding in most lower leg compartment syndrome

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decreased sensation between first and second toes, decreased dorsiflexion
anterior compartment

62
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thrombocytopenia with petechiae in kid following viral illness

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ITP - tx with corticosteroids

63
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normal PaO2

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70-100

64
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bee sting with wheezing

A

epi

65
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COPDer basic vent settings

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volume control, rate 10, allows for appropriate exhale time

66
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iron toxicity late complication

A

pyloric stenosis

67
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infantile spasms

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occur in clusters, crescendo decrescendo, west syndrome

68
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anticholinergic toxidrome

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hot as a hare, mad as a hatter, etc

antihistamines and benadryl

69
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insectisides overdose could cause

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cholinergic symptoms - increased lacrimation, salivation, urination, and defecation

70
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goal of treatment for cholinergic (crop duster) toxicity

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drying of secretions with atropine tx

71
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weakness over a few hours, or first noticed upon waking, tendon reflexes are lost, negative everything work up

A

skin exam - tick paralysis

72
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MC presentation of nontuberculous mycobacterium in young children

A

lymphadenitis

73
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leading cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality in the US

A

CO poisoning

74
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differentiate serotonin syndrome v NMS

A

clonus is defining feature of SS

75
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splenic vein thrombosis, what causes varices?

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short gastric veins create varices in distal esophagus

76
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early presentation of salicylate tox

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hyperpnea, GI upset, tinnitus - hyperventilation causes respiratory alkalosis THEN followed by anion gap metabolic acidosis

77
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harsh systolic murmur, best heard at apex of heart and loudest in early or mid systole?

A

mitral regurg

78
Q

tx influenza in these pts

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> 65 yo, nursing home, pregnant, and up to 2 weeks postpartum, or chronic illness pt, morbid obesity, and american indian, kids <2 yo

79
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TCA overdose with EKG changes, next step

A

sodium bicarb

80
Q

necrotizing otitis externa on exam - next step

A

pip tazo

81
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perfed TM from blast injury, next step?

A

chest XR

82
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magnet on ICD will cause

A

default to pace maker mode

83
Q

tx of nail plate avulsion

A

original nail plate and sterile matrix should be rinsed with saline and reattached to the nail bed to maintain patency of the nail fold

84
Q

fever associated with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis?

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intermittent high fever, spikes about once a day

85
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ASIS avulsion fracture tx

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d/c with crutches and symptomatic treatment

86
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contraindications to mtx for ectopic -

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relative with fetal heart activity, hemodynamic instability, evidence of rupture, sac >4 cm

87
Q

patient with refractory septic shock -

A

consider hydrocortisone and levothyroxine when indicated

88
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acid base disturbance caused by pyloric stenosis?

A

hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis

89
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electrolyte change with digoxin tox? tx?

A

hyperK

give digoxin antibodies

90
Q

allergy to lidocaine, what should be used as anesthetic?

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procaine, or tetracaine for ocular, topical, and epidural

91
Q

mouth injury with dental step off

A

mandibular fracture

92
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tx of acute lithium overdose

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whole bowel irrigation, hemodialysis if lithium level >5, or >4 plus renal insuff, and in pt with AMS, seizures or other

93
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rapid fluid resus should be through

A

16 gauge or larger AC

94
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hyperviscosity syndrome labs

A

elevated serum protein, or leukocytosis

95
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indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in setting of CO poisoning?

A

signs of end organ damage, syncope, coma, seizures, confusion, focal neuro deficit, visual symptoms

96
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eye ball with violet bluish hue with scleral edema and vascular engorgement

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scleritis