fri jul 17 Flashcards
why may hypotension occur with opioid overdose?
opioids can induce histamine release from mast cells
which of the class I antiarythmics are useful for both atrial and ventricular arythmias?
Class IA and class IC
what will be seen on histology of psoriasis?
parakeratosis, hyperkeratosis, epidermal hyperplasia
where in the cell is vit C found?
RER
what causes the intracellular Ca rise in cells experiencing transient ischemia?
When there is ischemia the cells will undergo anearobic metabolism. This cannot maintain adequate ATP levels and thus ATPases, including NaKATPase and the CaATPase of the sarcoplasmic reticulum fail, leading to increases Na and Ca and cellular swelling.
what is the weakest point of the posterior urethra?
the membranous portion
where is the posterior urethra located?
above the bulb of the penis
what is pioglitazone?
a thiazolidinediones
MOA of thiazolidinediones
activate PPARgamma and effect transcription of genes - > decreased insulin resistance
S/E of thiazolidinediones
fluid retention due to increased Na reabsorption in the kidneys and increased vascular permeability of adipocytes
what will be seen on wet mount of CSF of someone with Naegleria fowleri?
motile protozoa
how do thiazides help treat diabetes insipidus?
Thiazides paradoxically reduce renal water loss by inducing a mild volume depletion that increases Na and water reabsorption in the PCT
what adverse effects are you worried about in a patient on long-term EPO?
Thomboembolism
Hypertension
A patient is on long-term EPO, are they are risk for iron depletion or overload?
Iron depletion -iron will be used in the production of new RBCs -should be monitored during treatment
what tissue does the spleen derive from?
mesoderm of the dorsal mesentary (NOT the foregut)
what is chlorthalidone?
a thiazide diuretic
what is loeffler syndrome?
eosinophilic invasion of the lungs due to parasitic infection
does endometriosis cause irregular uterine enlargment?
no