Nov/Dec '21 Flashcards

1
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EKG X axis, 1mm= , so 5mm/1 big box =

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40 msec

1 big box = 0.2 seconds

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2
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how many millivolts are required for the R wave in lead aVL for one of the suggested LVH criteria?

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1.1 mV (11 small boxes)

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3
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normal pacemaker rates AV node and ventricle

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AVN 40-60, ventricle 20-40

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4
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NSTEMI occlusion v without occlusion outcomes

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acute total occlusion had higher short and long term risk of MACE and mortality

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5
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What is the mm cutoff in lead V2 for STEMI criteria for a 35 yo male

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2.5 mm

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6
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EKG change in hypercalcemia, waves specifically

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osborn waves (pronounced J waves)

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7
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what is arterial pulse tapping artifact?

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electrical arifact caused by placing an electrode in close proximity to a large artery, can change ST segment and T wave

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8
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which lead is reciprocal to aVL?

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lead III

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9
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true or false, it is normal to have negative T waves in some of the right precordial leads in the setting of RBBB

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true

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10
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which leads have a formal STEMI criteria cutoff other than 1.0 mm?

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V2 and V3

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11
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true or false: L posterior fascicular block can cause left axis deviation

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false, LPFB causes right axis deviation while LAFB causes left axis deviation

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12
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some of the most severe LAD occlusions present with what on EKG?

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acute RBBB and LAFB

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13
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what is the position, in degrees, of lead aVF in the frontal plane?

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+90 degrees

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14
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AF with WPW aka preexcited Afib is characterized by

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irregularly irregular, polymorphic QRS complexes, sometimes with occasional R-R intervals as short as 200msec

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elements of classic triad of WPW syndrome

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short PR interval, widened QRS, delta wave

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16
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target urine output to reduce the risk of rhabdo induced renal failure

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200-300 cc/hr

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17
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when do you give tetanus immune globulin

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ppx for high risk wound in unimmunized

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18
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MC neuro symptom from second stage lyme disease

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unilateral or bilateral facial nerve palsy

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19
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neuraminadase inhibitor with bronchospasm and wheezing as side effect

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zanamivir

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20
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when do koplik spots occur in relation to the rash of measles?

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prior to the onset of rash

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21
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what drug can be substituted for ethambutol in the standard 4 drug regimen for pulmonary TB?

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streptomycin

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22
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which metaphyseal fx are concerning for child abuse?

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corner and bucket-handle fractures

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23
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what degree of angulation in greenstick fx require reduction?

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greater than 10 degrees

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24
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can salter harris 1 be seen on XR

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often not seen on XR

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25
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MC pediatric radial fractures and complication

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torus fx, rare for complication because no true cortical disruption

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26
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tx for severe erysipelas

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anti-strep like ceftriaxone or cefazolin

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27
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what is the thurstan holland sign?

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triangular metaphyseal fragment in the metaphysis from salter harris II

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28
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tx and length of time for poison ivy

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prednisone taper over 21 days

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29
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abx to treat lyme in pregnant patient

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cefuroxime

30
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galeazzi fracture

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distal radius fx, distal radioulnar joint dislocation

31
Q

tissue adhesives have the equivalent strength of

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5-0 nylon sutures

32
Q

what can worsen tetanus?

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minor stimuli such as touch or noise

33
Q

caused by the inhibition of acetylcholine release, resulting in neuromuscular blockade

A

botulism

34
Q

complication of untreated mallet finger?

A

swan-neck deformity

35
Q

painless, red, firm nodule that turns to vesicle and then eschar. prior to rash, vague viral syndrome. mouse droppings

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rickettsial pox

36
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tx of rickettsial pox

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self limited, doxy can hasten resolution

37
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what fx of the proximal fibula is associated with a medial ankle disruption

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maisonneuve fx

38
Q

T or F: SIRS and SOFA criteria typically exclude pregnant women

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true

39
Q

pregnant pt tx for acitve TB

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ethambutol, isoniazid, rifampin

40
Q

what agent used to tx sarin gas exposure has decreasing efficacy as time from sarin exposure increases?

A

pralidoxime

41
Q

tx of sarin gas exposure

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atropine for ventilation
pralidoxime for paralysis reversal
diazepam to prevent and tx seizures

42
Q

T or F: posterior acoustic enhancement is seen on US of an abscess

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true

43
Q

CMV encephalitis v cryptococcal meningitis

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low CSF glucose, probs fungal if not bacterial

44
Q

appearance of cryptococcus on india ink?

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round encapsulated yeast

45
Q

bullos pemphigoid has what nikolsky sign

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negative nikolsky

46
Q

two MC infectious causes of SJS or TEN?

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mycoplasma pneumoniae, or HSV

47
Q

high pressure injection injury should be

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evaluated by a hand surgeon emergently

48
Q

alternative to sulfa drug

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pentamidine

49
Q

PCP pt - Steroids are indicated as adjunctive tx in pt with

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PaO2< 70 or AA gradient of >35

50
Q

chronic back pain with insidious onset prior to 40 yo, think

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inflammatory cause

51
Q

chronic back pain present at night and improvement upon standing

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inflammatory, axial spondyloarthritis

52
Q

MC severe complication of varicella

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bacterial skin infection

53
Q

abx for aspiration pneumonia

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ceftriaxone and azithro, only add anaerobic coverage if lung abscess or empyema suspected

54
Q

multiple target like lesions

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erythema multiforme - caused by HSV or mycoplasma pneumoniae

55
Q

recurrent UTI you are suspicious of it being multi drug resistant - choose to treat with

A

fosfomycin

56
Q

anthrax treatment

A

cipro

57
Q

difference between rubella and rubeola

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rubella is mild, may go unnoticed, not associated with significant complications

58
Q

tx necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by clostridium perfringens?

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penicillin based abx plus clinda

59
Q

tx for patient with new cellulitis and has had recent hospital admissions, other wise normal vitals and exam

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amoxicillin and doxy - hospitalization is risk for MRSA

60
Q

painful posterior pharyngeal lesions due to group A coxsackievirus

A

herpangina

61
Q

acute phase mgmt of gout

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NSAIDS + ice

62
Q

what area of the body is the MC site of mycotic aneurysms?

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intracranial

63
Q

lipoma on US

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hyperechoic mass without posterior acoustic enhancement

64
Q

genetic condition associated with numerous epidermoid cysts on face, ears, and trunk

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gardner syndrome

65
Q

systemic causes of erythema nodosum

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sarcoidosis, lymphoma, lupus, IBD

66
Q

traumatic crush injury can cause what kidney issue

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acute tubular necrosis

67
Q

medial thigh and lower leg paresthesias - nerve root

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L2, L3, L4

68
Q

paronychia treatment

A

elevation of affected cuticle margin

69
Q

osteosarcoma v ewing sarcoma

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osteosarcoma on metaphyses, sunburst/codmans triangle; ewing on diaphyses, onion skinning

70
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kid getting over a cold, hip pain, normal CRP, ESR, WBC,

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transient synovitis