Missed Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Which interventions actually got a 1A recommendation for prophylaxis of AMS/HACE. Who gets prophylaxis?
A
Moderate to his risk individuals get prophylaxis (past hx, ultimate height). Gradual ascent, diamox or dexamethasone. Ibuprofen if someone doesn’t want to/can’t take diamox or dexamethasone.
2
Q
Treatment of immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV pts?
A
Motrin, prednisone
3
Q
Drugs to avoid with PZA
A
Rifabutin, fluoroquinolones, anti-TNF
4
Q
Drugs associated with MetHgb
A
Dapsone, ‘“caines,” Others: Septra, sulfonamide, Tylenol, primaquine, chloroquine, cytoxan, flutamide, NTG, nipride, mescalamine (for IBD)
5
Q
When do you not give usual drug tx for MetHgb
A
no methylene blue in complete g6PD deficiency - pts lack enzyme necessary for effective tx
