Misc Flashcards
What do you give in alc hepatitis with infection?
Pentoxyfylline
What is the Tx for alcoholic hepatitis? Exceptions?
Steroids, unless infected
When is neutrophil nadir after chemo (highest risk of neutropenia fever)?
10-14 days
Good antibiotic for neutropenia fever
Cefepime
What should you check before giving haldol or seroquel for altered mental status?
QT prolongation
Which are the lateral leads?
I and aVL
Target INR for longstanding PAF?
2.0-3.0
Class I antiarrhythmics are _______ blockers.
Na+ channel
Class II antiarrhythmics are _______ blockers.
Beta
Class III antiarrhythmics are _______ blockers.
K+ channel
Class IV antiarrhythmics are _______ blockers.
Ca++ channel
What is the mechanism of adenosine’s antiarrhythmic effect?
Drives K+ out of the cell, hyperpolarizing it.