misc. Flashcards
neuro lyme disease, tx
rocephin
repetitive cold exposure above freezing point
chilblains
spinal cord terminates at what level in adults
L1-2
phenytoin toxicity symptoms
nystagmus, drowsiness, ataxia, altered
8 weeks after Fe tablet ingestion, could see this sequelea
gastric outlet obstruction
anaphylaxis epi dose
0.01 mg/kg of 1:1000 solution
commonly seen injury in patients struck by lightening
paralysis of the lower extremities which are blue and mottled
antidote for serotonin syndrome
cyproheptadine
NMS antidote
dantrolene
in younger pts, superior mesenteric artery syndrome is common after
surgical correction of scoliosis
AIDS pt with herpes zoster - what kind of precautions?
airborne with contact precautions
poison of coral snakes
neuromuscular weakness with respiratory depression
most sensitive lab for aceteminophen OD hepatotoxicity
AST
acute tetanus presentation tx
local and IM IG and abx
boutonniere deformity splint
PIP in extension, DIP and MCP with full ROM
indications for methylene blue in methemoglobinemia
symptomatic pt or methemoglobin >25%
UTI tx of enterococcus faecalis and E faecium
amoxicillin
how much blood can be missed in supine chest XR?
up to 1000cc
determine type of heart failure in CKD pt
occlude fistula - reflex bradycardia and increased arterial pressure = high output heart failure
add steroids to PCP pna when
PO2<70 or Aa gradient >35
MCC of hemoptysis world wide
TB
MC symptom of hemorrhoids
bleeding with defecation
MC type of tumor in the heart
metastatic disease
grossly bloody diarrhea, fevers, invasion and breakdown of intestinal epithelium
inflammatory diarrhea - campylobacter etc