May 15th Flashcards
Laboratory findings in acute mesenteric ischemia?
Leukocytosis, incr Hgb, elevated amylase, lactic acidosis
How is clamydia trachomatis neonatal conjunctivitis treated?
PO macrolide
How is gonococcal neonatal conjunctivitis treated?
Single iM of 3rd gen cephalosporin
How is sporotrichosis treated?
3-6 months of itraconazole
What is the management of congenital umbilical hernias?
Observation; elective surgery at age 5; large (>1.5 cm) have difficulty closing
Congenital umbilical hernias are associated with what conditions?
Hypothyroidsim, Ehlers-Danlos, Beckwith-Wiedemann and Down syndrome; also frequently seen in normal newborns
How is an umbilical granuloma treated?
Silver nitrate
How is vulvovaginal candidiasis treated?
Fluconazole
What is considered arrest of active labor?
Active labor when cervix >6 cm; arrest of active labor occurs when there is no cervical change for >4 hours with adequate contractions and >6 hours without adequate contractions
What are considered adequate contractions?
> 200 MVUs in a 10 minute interval
Cri-du-chat is due to what genetic abnormality?
5p deletion
How is neuroleptic malignant syndrome treated?
Supportive care, dantrolene or bromocriptine if refractory
What are the best imaging modalities for a kidney stone?
US or NONCONTRAST CT
What are the adverse effects of valproate?
Hepatotoxicity and thrombocytopenia
What is a serious reaction to lamotrigine?
SJS- need to titrate slow
