Peer 9 - lower diff Flashcards
Most consistent finding for ACS?
diaphoresis
patient with sickle cell has acute chest syndrome, what is the bacterial cause?
m pneumonia
four t’s of anterior mediastinum widening?
terrible lymphoma
thymoma
teratoma
thyroid
test for de quervain tenosynovitis?
finkelstein test, thumb into palm of affected hand and devaite wrist in ulnar direction
tx of de quervain tenosynovitis?
NSAIDS and thumb spica splint
electrolyte findings in primary adrenal insufficiency? name of disease?
hyponatremia hyperkalemia hypocortisol hypercalcemia ?hypoglycemia
addison’s disease
RA involves which joints in the hand and OA involves which joints int he hand?
OA: DIP and other
RA: avoids DIP
what is another name for meniere disease? sx?
idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops
peripheral vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss
patient population of sialolithiasis?
middle aged men
tx of anterior uveitis?
follow up with optho 24-48 hours, tx with cycloplegic agent
tx of bead in ear in peds
glue on cotton tip
patient with AOM who can wait for abx?
age >2, unilateral infection, sx less than 48 hours, temp less than 39C
tx of mild acute radiation proctocolitis?
supportive care and outpatient tx
most common electrolyte abnl in DKA not hyperglycemia
hyponatremia
tx of boarotrauma or AOM with perforated tympanic membrane?
otic abx for 10-14 days with ENT follow up in 2-3 weeks
