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JH IM Board Review - SOS II Flashcards

1
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The 4 idiopathic interstitial pneumonias:

A
  1. IPF.
  2. DIP.
  3. AIP.
  4. NSIP.
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Is complete recovery possible for DIP, AIP, NSIP?

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YES.

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2 new drugs for IPF:

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  1. Pirfenidone.

2. Nintedanib.

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AIP is commonly referred to as …

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Hamman-Rich syndrome.

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2 interesting lung manifestations of SLE:

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  1. Alveolar hemorrhage (+/- APS).

2. Shrinking lung syndrome (!) — Restrictive lung disease in the absence of parenchymal disease.

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RA lung involvement is more common in men or women?

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Men (3:1).

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Sx of RA lung disease precede joint disease in …% of cases.

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20%.

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3 interesting manifestations of RA lung disease:

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  1. Rheumatoid — necrobiotic — nodules. (Keep in mind Caplan syndrome)
  2. Constrictive bronchiolitis (or bronchiolitis obliterans).
  3. Cricoarytenoid arthritis (!) — Pain, hoarseness, dyspnea, stridor, obstruction. (25% of RA)
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What is the antisynthetase syndrome (keep in mind polymyositis/dm)?

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  1. Subclinical myositis.
  2. ILD.
  3. Raynaud’s.
  4. Mechanic’s hands.
  5. Symmetric polyarthritis of small joints.
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2 forms of Wegener:

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CLASSIC ==> UPPER + LOWER RT + KIDNEYS.

LIMITED ==> ISOLATED RT involvement — Up to 40% may be ANCA(-).

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The 6 eosinophilic lung diseases:

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  1. Acute eosinophilic pneumonia.
  2. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia.
  3. Hypereosinophilic syndrome.
  4. ABPA.
  5. Churg-Strauss.
  6. Eosinophilic granuloma.
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Dx of acute/chronic eosinophilic pneumonia requires …

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BAL or lung tissue bx showing eosinophils.

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Both acute and chronic eosinophilic pneumonia are responsive to …

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STEROIDS.

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What defines the hypereosinophilic syndrome:

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  1. Defined as more than 1500 eosinophils/mm3 in peripheral blood for 6mo.
  2. Primary targets include ==> Heart, CNS, peripheral nervous system, skin.

==> The lung is LESS commonly involved.

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Churg-Strauss may be unmasked after …

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Tapering steroids in an asthmatic.

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Eosinophilic granuloma presents almost exclusively in …

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Smoking adults.

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Eosinophilic granuloma tx:

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SMOKING CESSATION.

STEROIDS INEFFECTIVE.

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Eosinophilic granuloma may be a/w which 2 entities?

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  1. Bone cysts.

2. DI.

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Tx of idiopathic BOOP:

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STEROIDS for >6mo.

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Obliterative bronchiolitis (NOT BOOP) is or is not responsive to steroids?

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IS NOT.

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Mesothelioma risk is or is not affected by smoking?

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IS NOT.

Lung Ca is

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What has been seen in pts with FIBROCYSTIC sarco?

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MYCETOMAS.

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What is the uveoparotid fever in sarco pts?

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Heerfordt-Waldenstrom syndrome:

==> Bil lacrimal/parotid duct enlargement + FEVER + Anterior uveitis.

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What is the Lofgren syndrome?

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ERYTHEMA NODOSUM +

HILAR ADENOPATHY +

ARTHRALGIAS +

FEVER.

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Lofgren course?

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SPONTANEOUS REMISSION IS COMMON.

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What should be given to skin sarco lesions?

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Chroloquine or pentoxyfylline — NOT STEROIDS.

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What is the best clinical predictor for sarco liver involvement?

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ALP.

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Factor V leiden homozygotes or heterozygotes have increased risk?

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Homozygotes.

Heterozygotes have NO INCREASED RISK.

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CT venography use in the dx of DVT:

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Se and sp comparable to US, so NOT routinely recommended.

==> Useful if INJURED or CASTED leg because US cannot be performed in this scenario.

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PE - Hypoxemia:

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VARIABLE because it is an EPIPHENOMENON OF THROMBUS ==>

Atelectasis, edema, interatrial shunting, low-mixed venous tension.

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PE/DVT duration of therapy:

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3 mo after reversible major RFs ==> Provoked VTE.

3 mo to indefinite ==> First unprovoked VTE. Can continue indefinitely if pt agrees + no significant bleeding risk.

FOREVER for first PE/DVT w/ active cancer OR 2nd unprovoked DVT/PE.

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Hypopnea means …

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A 50% or greater decrease in airflow

OR

<50% decrease in airflow a/w at least 4% drop in SaO2.

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Apnea-Hypopnea index (AHI) is the total number of …

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Apneas + Hypopneas per hour of sleep.

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Normal Apnea-Hypopnea index (AHI) is …

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5 or fewer per hour.

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Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) means …

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  1. Repeated arousals 2o to increased upper airway resistance (“crescendo snoring”).
  2. AHI is normal.
  3. No significant O2 desat episodes.
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36
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Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome is also known as …

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Pickwickian syndrome.

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37
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Clinical conditions a/w CENTRAL sleep apnea:

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  1. Stroke.
  2. Stable METHADONE maintenance tx (!).
  3. MSA.
  4. Autonomic dysfunction.
  5. MG.
  6. Neuromuscular diseases.
  7. Bulbar poliomyelitis.
  8. Encephalitis.
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Dx of an apnea syndrome is made by an …

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Overnight POLYSOMNOGRAM (PSG) sleep study.

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If AHI is >5 episodes per hour, sleep study is …

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Positive for sleep apnea.

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OSA vs CENTRAL SA is determined by presence vs absence of …

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CHEST/ABDOMINAL WALL EFFORTS.

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Mild — Moderate — Severe APNEA means …

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MILD ==> 6-15 events.

MODERATE ==> 16-30 events.

SEVERE ==> More than 30 events.

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What is the ration of benign — malignant solitary pulmonary nodules?

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60 BENIGN — 40 MALIGNANT.

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SPN doubling time of 25 to 450 days suggests a benign or a malignant process?

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A MALIGNANT.

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SPN doubling time of LESS THAN 25 days or MORE THAN 450 days suggests a benign or a malignant process?

45
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SPN doubling time refers to what parameter of the nodule?

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To the VOLUME ==> MEANING THAT DOUBLING IS 28% INCREASE IN DIAMETER.

46
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Calcification patterns in solitary pulmonary nodules:

4 benign patterns:

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  1. Central (“target”).
  2. Diffuse.
  3. Popcorn.
  4. Laminar (concentric).
47
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Calcification patterns in solitary pulmonary nodules:

2 malignant patterns:

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  1. Eccentric.

2. Stippled.

48
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If the SPN has doubling time 25-450 and the pt’s cardio status permits surgery, then …

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Thoracotomy with resection is indicated.

49
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SPN <1cm, stable for 2y, are most likely …

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Benign and DO NOT require F/U.

50
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Role of percutaneous transthoracic needle aspiration (usually under CT guidance) in the dx of SPN?

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  1. Most useful for peripheral lesions.

2. Higher dx yield than bronchoscopic bx — 80-95% (even in lesions less than 2cm).

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Clinically significant hemoptysis is rarely from the pulmonary circulation, because it’s …

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A low-pressure system + Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction diverts blood flow away from diseased portions of the lung.

52
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Massive hemoptysis means …

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> 600mL in 24h.

53
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Pseudohemoptysis means …

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S.marascens pneumonia.

54
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Invasive procedure of choice for NON massive hemoptysis?

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Fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

55
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What physical finding is a reliable indicator of elevated PA pressure?

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A prominent pulmonic component of the S2.

56
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Tx of PHTN — Positive response to acute admin of NO:

…-…% are responders (drop 10mm to <40mmHg) and should be tx w/ …

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5-10%.

Should be tx w/ ORAL CCB.

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NON responders have an increased risk of … w/ CCBs and should receive …

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DEATH.

They should receive OTHER Tx.

58
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Long-term anticoag in PHTN?

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INDICATED FOR ALL ==> prevent intravascular thrombosis in the pulmonary circulation as well as deep venous thrombosis.

59
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Epoprostenol and bosentan are frequently used for 2o PHTN caused by …

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SCLERODERMA.

60
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2 pathophysiologic causes of acute respiratory failure:

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  1. Failure of oxygenation.

2. Failure of ventilation.

61
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The 8 mechanisms of pleural fluid accumulation:

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  1. Increased hydrostatic pressure of vasculature ==> CHF.
  2. Decreased oncotic pressure of vasculature ==> Nephrotic syndrome.
  3. Decreased pleural pressure ==> Atelectasis.
  4. Obstruction of lymphatic drainage ==> Malignancy.
  5. Increased capillary permeability ==> Parapneumonic effusion.
  6. Rupture of thoracic duct ==> Chylothorax.
  7. Increased fluid in peritoneal cavity ==> Hepatic hydrothorax.
  8. Iatrogenic ==> Placement of central line into pleural space.
62
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MCC of massive pleural effusions that cause complete opacification of one hemithorax?

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Malignancy.

63
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Rheumatoid pleurisy — Classic presentation is …

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An older man w/ subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules and a unilateral pleural effusion.

==> Frequently mimics a complicated parapneumonic effusion — W/ high LDH (>1000 U/L) + low glu (<40), and low pH (<7.2).

64
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Lupus pleuritis may be seen in …

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Drug-induced lupus 2o to procainamide or isoniazid among others.

65
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Site of interruption of the thoracic duct determines …

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Side of pleural effusion (chylothorax).

RIGHT if below the T4.

LEFT if above T4.

66
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Consider SUBPULMONIC effusions if one …

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HEMIdiaphragm appears elevated and apex of diaphragm is LATERALLY DISPLACED.

67
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Sensitivity of single thoracentesis sample for diagnosing malignancy is …

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60%.

3 sequential thoracenteses increase SE to 80%.

68
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Pseudochylothorax means …

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Milky fluid but not a true chylothorax.

==> Usually seen in long-standing effusions.

  1. Old TB.
  2. Rheumatoid pleurisy.
  3. Nephrotic syndrome.
69
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Tx of chylothorax:

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  1. Chest tube + bed rest + enteral feeding w/ medium-chain TGs — absorbed to circulation via portal vein, avoiding thoracic duct.
  2. Occasionally ==> Thoracic duct ligation or placement of pleuroperitoneal shunt needed.
70
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Tx of pneumothorax:

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Administer 100% O2 and observe pt if pneumothorax is small (<15% of hemithorax).

==> Increases rate of reabsorption of air from pleural space 4x.

***Larger (>15% hemithorax) pneumothoraces require removal of air, either with catheter (works best w/ young pts) or w/ chest tube (required for most pts).

71
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2 pathophysiologic mechanisms of acute respiratory failure:

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  1. Failure of oxygenation.

2. Failure of ventilation.

72
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Cyanosis occurs only after deoxyhemoglobin level is > …g/dL which corresponds to an SaO2 at approx …%.

73
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Pulse oximeter may be UNRELIABLE in the following situations:

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  1. On the steep portion of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve (ie at SaO2 <90%).
  2. Pts w/ carboxyhemoglobin or methemoglobin (may overestimate oxyhemoglobin).
  3. Decreased peripheral perfusion (eg shock).
  4. Pts w/ pigmented skin or nail polish.
74
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Criteria for use of NON invasive ventilation:

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  1. COPD exacerbation ==> Hypercapnic resp failure (pH 7.25-7.35, RR 20-30), able to manage secretions.

CIs ==> Shock — Not able to tolerate mask — GCS <8.

  1. Resp failure in immunosuppressed w/ bil infiltrates (BMT, HIV, Post-chemo).

CIs ==> Shock — Not able to tolerate mask — GCS <8.

75
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Acute resp failure — Supplemental O2 target ==> SaO2 >…% or PaO2 >… mmHg.

A

88%.

55mmHg.

76
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Complications of mechanical ventilation:

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  1. Auto-positive pressure (PEEP) (dynamic hyperinflation) ==> Air trapping due to inadequate emptying during expiration (eg asthma, COPD).
  2. Volutrauma or barotrauma ==> PTX, pneumomediastinum, DAD.
  3. VAP.
  4. Endotracheal tube complications ==> Subglottal stenosis, vocal cord dysfunction, TEF, sinusitis.
77
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The Berlin definition of ARDS requires the following:

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  1. Onset within 7 days following insult OR progressively worsening symptoms over past 7 days.
  2. Diffuse bil infiltrates consistent with pulm edema on CXR or chest CT.
  3. Resp failure cannot be caused by heart failure or volume overload.
78
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Severity of ARDS is based on …

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PaO2/FiO2

while on CPAP 5cm H2O or greater

OR

end-expiratory pressure of 5cm H2O or greater.

79
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Mild — Moderate — Severe ARDS:

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  1. Mild ==> PaO2/FiO2 ==> 200-300.
  2. Moderate ==> PaO2/FiO2 ==> 100-200.
  3. Severe ==> PaO2/FiO2 ==> Less than 100.
80
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Prevention of ARDS — Mention some measures:

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  1. Early ABX + resuscitation for severe sepsis.
  2. Use of lower Vt.
  3. Conservative blood product use.
  4. Early CPAP in hematologic malignancy(!) pts w/ signs of resp failure decreases incidence of ARDS.
81
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What is now the MCC of sepsis?

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GRAM (+) organisms.

Followed closely by gram (-).

82
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Abx in sepsis:

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Should be infused within 1h in pts w/ hypotension caused by sepsis (door-to-infusion time <1h).

83
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Sepsis — In pts w/o adrenal suppression at baseline, steroids are of use?

A

NO EFFECT ON MORTALITY!

84
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Activated charcoal blocks absorption of most drugs — EXCEPTIONS?

A
  1. Alkali.
  2. Li.
  3. Iron.
  4. Insecticides.
85
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Gastric lavage role?

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Of UNPROVEN efficacy — may be useful if recent ingestion (<1h).

86
Q

Amount of insensible H2O losses through skin and respiratory tract:

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500-1000mL.

87
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Order of correction of electrolytes:

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Mg > Ca > K > Na.

88
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5 indications for DIALYSIS:

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  1. Severe metabolic acidosis.
  2. Electrolyte disturbances.
  3. Intoxications.
  4. Volume overload.
  5. Uremia.
89
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Important point about FeNa:

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Can be >1% w/ prerenal AKI in pts w/ preexisting chronic kidney disease because of impaired ability to reabsorb Na.

Can be <1% w/ glomerulonephritis, iodinated contrast admin, and rhabdomyolysis.

90
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Infections that may lead to INTERSTITIAL NEPHRITIS:

A
  1. Staph/strep.
  2. Brucella.
  3. HIV.
  4. CMV.
  5. HANTAVIRUS.
  6. TB.
  7. Schistosoma.
  8. Toxoplasma.
91
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Eosinophilia/eosinophiluria are or are not sensitive for interstitial nephritis dx?

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ARE NOT ==> Their absence should not exclude dx.

92
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Interstitial nephritis dx gold standard:

93
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Contrast-induced nephropathy — Cr peaks within … and usually returns to baseline within … .

A

Peak 7 days.

Baseline 10 days.

94
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Pigment nephropathy — Mechanism:

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Heme pigment (ferrihemate) of myoglobin — hemoglobin.

==> causes VASOCONSTRICTION ==> Ischemia.

95
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Keep in mind that obstruction of renal tubules is caused by myoglobin or hemoglobin casts?

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MYOGLOBIN casts.

Hemoglobin is TOO LARGE to be substantially filtered at glomerulus into tubules.

96
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3 important lab findings in cholesterol atheroembolic disease:

A
  1. Eosinophilia.
  2. Eosinophiluria.
  3. Hypocomplementemia.
97
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Postrenal AKI — Paradoxical polyuria?

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PARTIAL OBSTRUCTION ==> Transmitted to the distal renal tubules impaired water reabsorption ==> INCREASE URINE OUTPUT.

98
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Nuclear medicine furosemide renogram (!):

A

Can provide functional status of the kidneys and avoid risk of IV contrast.

99
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Renal vein thrombosis is MC with which type of glomerular disease?

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Membranous glomerulonephropathy.

100
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MCD — The formation of edema is characteristically …

A

RAPID.

IN ONE DAY.

101
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2o causes of MCD:

A
  1. HL.
  2. Thymoma.
  3. NSAIDs.
  4. Bee stings.
  5. Li.
102
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HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) presents w/ a …

A

COLLAPSING FSGS.

103
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Besides HIVAN, collapsing FSGS may be seen in …

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NON-HIV-infected pts — Parvo, pamidronate.

104
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DM 1 vs DM 2 importance of retinopathy regarding NEPHROPATHY?

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DM 1 + Nephropathy ==> 95% RETINOPATHY.

DM 2 + Nephropathy ==> 50-75% RETINOPATHY.

105
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Keep in mind that all DM pts w/ proteinuria should be evaluated for …

A

Other systemic diseases — HBV, HCV, SLE, monoclonal gammopathy.

AS UP TO 20% have a NON diabetic cause of proteinuria.

106
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4 cases in which you should consider renal biopsy in DM:

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  1. Presence of proteinuria w/ <10y DM duration.
  2. Presence of significant hematuria or RBC casts on urinalysis.
  3. Absence of retinopathy in DM 1 and possibly DM 2.
  4. ANY evidence of systemic disease.
107
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Post-infectious GN following STAPH infection is increasingly …

A

Being recognized — Particularly in DIABETICS.

108
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Diseases that may present with rapidly progressive renal failure:

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  1. GN.
  2. CH emboli syndrome (transient hypocomplementemia in 25%).
  3. HUS, TTP, MHTN, APS.
  4. Scleroderma renal crisis.
  5. Myeloma cast nephropathy.

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