Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Components of the CURB 65 score
A
Confusion
RR over 30
BP under 90 systolic or 60 diastolic
Age over 65
0 - Low risk
1 -2 = Intermediate risk
3 - 4 = High risk
2
Q
Protein level in an exudative pleural effusion
A
Over 30
3
Q
Protein level in a transudative pleural effusion
A
Less than 30
4
Q
What hormones can small cell lung cancer secrete
A
ADH (Causes hyponatremia)
ACTH (Causes cushings)
(Lambert Eaton syndrome) - antibodies to voltage gates calciun channels causing myasthenic like syndrome
5
Q
Mechanism of action varenicline
A
Nicotinic receptor partial antagonist
6
Q
Mechanism of action of bupropion
A
Noepinepheine dopamine reuptake inhibitor and nicotinic antagonist
