Medical

Question 1

Petechial rash is common in what type of meningitis?

Answer 1

Bacterial meningitis - also photophobia

Question 2

What empiric abx prescribed for suspected meningitis?

Answer 2

Dexamethasone and ceftriaxone

Question 3

How to evaluate for contraindications prior to a lumbar puncture?

Answer 3

CT scan - this rules out risk for herniation during procedure

Question 4

In an emergency, do you see a patient with airway/breathing problems or hemodynamic stability first?

Answer 4

Airway/breathing problems

Question 5

what differentiates a panic attack to a MI?

Answer 5

Narrowed perceptual field and fear of “going crazy”

Question 6

primary vs secondary preventative interventions

Answer 6

primary - prevents ONSET of a disease
secondary - prevent WORSENING of a disease

Question 7

diet for chronic kidney disease

Answer 7

• Increase whole-grain carbs (whole-grain bread and pasta)
• not too much potassium or sodium as compromise kidneys can’t excrete/filter
• not too much proteins
• 1-2 L of water

Question 8

spasticity vs flaccidity

Answer 8

spasticity = muscles tighten and spasm

flaccidity = muscles weaken and become flabby

Question 9

foods high in iron

Answer 9

• meats
• dark green, leafy veggies kale spinach
• whole grains
• shell fist
• eggs, dried fruits, dried beans