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1
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neuro lyme disease, tx

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rocephin

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repetitive cold exposure above freezing point

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chilblains

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spinal cord terminates at what level in adults

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L1-2

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phenytoin toxicity symptoms

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nystagmus, drowsiness, ataxia, altered

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8 weeks after Fe tablet ingestion, could see this sequelea

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gastric outlet obstruction

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5
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anaphylaxis epi dose

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0.01 mg/kg of 1:1000 solution

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6
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commonly seen injury in patients struck by lightening

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paralysis of the lower extremities which are blue and mottled

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7
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antidote for serotonin syndrome

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cyproheptadine

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8
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NMS antidote

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dantrolene

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in younger pts, superior mesenteric artery syndrome is common after

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surgical correction of scoliosis

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10
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AIDS pt with herpes zoster - what kind of precautions?

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airborne with contact precautions

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11
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poison of coral snakes

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neuromuscular weakness with respiratory depression

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12
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most sensitive lab for aceteminophen OD hepatotoxicity

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AST

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13
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acute tetanus presentation tx

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local and IM IG and abx

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14
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boutonniere deformity splint

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PIP in extension, DIP and MCP with full ROM

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15
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indications for methylene blue in methemoglobinemia

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symptomatic pt or methemoglobin >25%

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16
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UTI tx of enterococcus faecalis and E faecium

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amoxicillin

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17
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how much blood can be missed in supine chest XR?

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up to 1000cc

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18
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determine type of heart failure in CKD pt

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occlude fistula - reflex bradycardia and increased arterial pressure = high output heart failure

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19
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add steroids to PCP pna when

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PO2<70 or Aa gradient >35

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20
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MCC of hemoptysis world wide

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TB

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21
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MC symptom of hemorrhoids

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bleeding with defecation

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22
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MC type of tumor in the heart

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metastatic disease

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grossly bloody diarrhea, fevers, invasion and breakdown of intestinal epithelium

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inflammatory diarrhea - campylobacter etc

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24
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transfusion reaction of recipient antibodies attacking donor leukocytes

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febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction

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25
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loss of pain and temp, loss of motor below lesion, retain proprioception

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anterior cord syndrome

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26
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salivary gland most frequently affected by sialolithiasis

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submandibular

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27
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dx and what causes

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erythema multiforme, HSV and mycoplasma pneumoniae

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28
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nontender nodule on upper lid margin

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chalazion

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29
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most likely to occur with acute lightening injury

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cardiac arrest, asystole

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30
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treatment of cryptococcus neoformans meningitis

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flucytosine and amphotercin B

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31
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trastuzumab side effect

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heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy

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32
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carboplatin and cisplatin side effects

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ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

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33
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balanitis tx

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topical clotrimazole

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34
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heat stroke lab change

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transaminits

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35
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how does campylobacter cause lower extremity weakness

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GBS

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36
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CSF with mononuclear predominance, dx and tx

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cryptococcal, amphotercin B

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37
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cranial nerve IV palsy, look?

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inability to look laterally with affected eye, ipsilateral

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38
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most specific representation of viral encephalitis in children?

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AMS

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39
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what level do you perform infant LP at

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L4-5

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40
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side effect of fentayl not reversed by naloxone

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chest wall rigidity

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41
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where do you enter for ankle arthrocentesis

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medial to tibialis anterior tendon, aiming to anterior aspect of medial mal

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42
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pediatric dose of epi for anaphylaxis

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epi 1 mg/ml, 0.01 ml/kg

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43
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what differentiates SAH from traumatic tap

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SAH will be xanthochromic

44
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spinal cord injury 1 month prior, dont give what paralytic

45
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ST depression and tall prominent upsloping T waves in precordial leads

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de Winters, LAD occlusion

46
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where is the cricothyroid membrane

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inferior to thyroid cartilage

47
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perimortem c section, breech presentation encountered, next step?

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deliver buttocks first, then legs

48
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inaccurate studies from IO line?

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WBC, K, ionized Ca, AST/ALT, blood oxygenation

49
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US finding 100% sensitive for pericardial tamponade

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plethoric vena cava

50
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dont give ketamine to a patient with hx of

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schizophrenia

51
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vent setting for asthma

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low normal (8-12)

52
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how long do symptoms have to be for dx of MDD

53
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what is a side effect of targeted temp managment?

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hyperglycemia, insulin resistance

54
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MCC of low flow/ischemic priapism

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penile injections, alprostadil

55
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abnormal labs in tylenol OD

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hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis

56
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hyperextension neck injury can cause

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central cord syndrome

57
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flexion teardrop fracture is associated with what cord syndrome

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anterior cord syndrome

58
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cassava root and stone fruits can cause

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cyanide toxicity

59
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spontaneous ICH occurs where

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cerebellum

60
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where will a diaphragm rupture from trauma

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left hemidiaphragm

61
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can permethrin be used in pregnancy

62
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MCC of intrinsic renal failure

63
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phenytoin can cause what side effect cell line change

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aplastic anemia - pancytopenia

64
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fascia iliaca compartment block location

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between iliacus and sartorius muscles

65
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lateral canthotomy, cut the (inferior/superior) crus first

66
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hypercapnia vent setting

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decrease respiratory rate and increase tidal volume

67
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lowest possible spot for thoracentesis

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between 8th and 9th ribs

68
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when do you want NS over LR

69
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NIPPV applied in COPD pt will cause

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increase in tidal volume

70
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inferior alveolar nerve block complication, injection into carotid sheath

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horner syndrome

71
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push dose epi concentration

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1:10,000 - 100 mcg/10ml

72
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in capacity consideration appreciation v reasoning

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appreciation - applies to oneself; reasoning - infer possible outcomes

73
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suspect intussusception, normal US, next step

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contrast enema

74
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side effect of massive transfusion

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hypoCa, hypoMg, thrombocytopenia, DIC, hypothermia, metabolic acidosis

75
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epididymitis plus BPH tx

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rocephin and levofloxacin

76
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85% oxygen after UTI, not improving with supplementation

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methemoglobinemia from phenazopyridine

77
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mahi mahi can cause what toxicity

78
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toxic diffuse goiter v multinodular goiter

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diffuse = Graves, younger pt, severe symptoms; multinodular = older pt, milder symptoms

79
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use adult pads for kids weighing …

80
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niesseria meningitis requires what kind of precautions

81
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highest risk of limb ischemia with arterial line placement where?

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brachial artery

82
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electrical path through the heart

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SA, AV, bundle of His, branches, purkinje

83
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tx of opiate induced constipation

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methylnaltrexone

84
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neurogenic shock, brady hypotensive, meds?

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levophed, atropine

85
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pulse temp dissociation

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typhoid, legionella, mycoplasma

86
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relative contraindication for targeted temp management

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active noncompressible bleeding

87
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clinically significant VSDs occur in what portion?

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membranous

88
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anion gap equation

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Na - (Cl+ bicarb)

89
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MC risk factor for AAA

90
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Blocks the oxidation of iodine in the thyroid gland

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methimazole

90
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subtypes of thyroid carcinoma is associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia?

91
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most common reentrant dysrhythmia in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

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orthodromic AV reciprocating tachycardia

92
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suture technique in poor circulation areas or necrosis concerns

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horizontal mattress

93
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definitive dx of esophageal perforation

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esophagram with water soluble contrast

94
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transient synovitis kid will hold leg in

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flexion, abduction, external ro

95
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most sensitive exam test for ACL tear

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lachman test

96
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follow two similar groups and compare outcomes

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prospective study

97
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positive disease and look backward through time

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retrospective study

98
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MCC of erythema nodosum

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strep infection

99
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hypermagnesemia tx

100
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poorest prognosis with aortic stenosis

101
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hyponatremia with high urine sodium

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acute or chronic kidney disease

102
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MC presentation of hodgkin lymphoma

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painless cervical lymphadenopathy

103
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Raltegravir acts by inhibiting

104
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incubation period for ebola

105
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kid with hemarthrosis

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hemophilia A

106
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mild to moderate crohn disease tx

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budesonide

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