PE lite Flashcards
initial management of bowel obstruction?
NG tube for decompression
Canadian medical regulatory authorities review complaints against physicians. Which one of the following is the main reason for performing this role?
to protect and maintain public trust in the profession
which antibodies should you test for when suspecting primary biliary cholangitis?
antimitochondrial antibodies
how much folic acid should a pregnant woman on carbemazapine take?
1mg
which noninvasive test can determine fetal RHD status?
cell free DNA
what is pelvic congestion syndrome?
chronic pelvic pain caused by venous insufficiency in the pelvis
cotard delusion =
my body part is dead or dying
capgras syndrome =
belief that someone has been replaced by an imposter
what is normal central venous pressure?
8-12 mmHg
how to react to a temper tantrum?
avoid responding to the behaviour (dont give positive feedback like attention)
normal QT interval?
less than 440
normal QRS?
80-100
should you treat bacteremia wiht oral antibiotics?
no - IV
can physicians decline a patient based on their medical conditions?
no
A childs teacher thinks the kid has ADHD, but the child doesnt show ADHD behaviours at home. Next step?
Refer for psychoeducational testing (could be learning disorder present)
does isolated pubic hair growth suggest precocious puberty?
no - needs to be other signs, just monitor
best management of severe carotid stenosis?
medical management (carotid endarterectomy no longer the best way to go)
best way to diagnose prostate cancer when there is a nodule?
transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy
What imaging is indicated for a suspected sarcoma?
MRI - ultrasound not detailed enoguh, biopsy can spread it
how long do men and women need to wait after going to a zika-affected country to conceive?
men - 3 months
women - 2 months
morning stifness <30 min =
osteoarthritis
first line therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding?
OCPs
does acute labrynthitis cause hearning loss?
no
how to calculate serum osmolality?
(2 x serum sodium) + (glucose) + (urea)
mono may cause mild inflammation of which organ?
the liver
