Intro to ER Medicine

Question 1

Give this IV to seizure pts

Answer 1

Glucose

Question 2

Be sure to do this test for ANY altered level of consciousness

Answer 2

Blood Glucose

*Often misdiagnosed as many other things

Question 3

First line Tx for anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Epinephrine, Bendadryl, Steroids

Question 4

What are the components of a Chest Pain workup?

Answer 4

IV, O2 monitor, EKG, labs (CBC troponin) and then start MONA

Question 5

Tx for tension pneunothorax

Answer 5

Needle decompression

Question 6

Best monitor for ventilation

Answer 6

CO2 monitor

Question 7

Best monitor for oxygenation

Answer 7

Oximeter (Pulse Ox)

Question 8

A good medication for procedural sedation

Answer 8

Propofol