ICU syndromes

Question 1

difference between SJS and TEN BSA

Answer 1

sis < 10% and TEN is > 30% BSA

Question 2

onset of AGEP

Answer 2

within 2 days of exposure to medication

Question 3

timing feature of Acute Generalized Exanthemosis Pustulosis

Answer 3

rash spreads within hours

Question 4

what is absent on labs in SJS/TEN compared to DRESS

Answer 4

no eosinophilia

Question 5

unique lab feature of malignant hyperthermia

Answer 5

sharp rise in CO2

Question 6

inheritance of malignant hyperthermia

Answer 6

AD

Question 7

timing of onset of malignant hyperthermia

Answer 7

within one hour after trigger

Question 8

anesthetic drugs associated with malignant hyperthermia

Answer 8

halothane or succinylcholine

Question 9

common triggers of NMS

Answer 9

antipsychotics (haldol)
antiemetics (metoclopramide)
withdrawal of anti-parkinsons drugs

Question 10

management of NMS

Answer 10

dantroline
dopamine agonists (bromocriptine)

Question 11

clinical manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome

Answer 11

hyperreflexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea followed by tremors and shivering

Question 12

common causes of hypothermia - 3

Answer 12

sepsis/infection
adrenal insufficiency
thyroid insufficiency