Rosh 2 Flashcards
Treatment for pt with Von willebrand dz with bleeding?
Desmopressin
-If severe, factor8 concentrate
What are some indications for emergent HD in aspirin/salicylate toxicity?
- Salicylate level > 100 mg/dL
- rapidly rising levels
- AMS (cerebral edema)
- Seizures
- kidney or liver failure
- pulm edema
- severe acid base abnormality
For every ___ mL of sodium bicarb given, serum pH rises by 0.1
50
Initial screening test for Lyme?
ELISA testing with western blot and PCR
What drug might you want ready for RSI in kids <2 yo?
- Atropine
* tought to attenuate reflex bradycardia from succynylcholine administration
A boutonniere deformity is caused by _____ and looks like ______.
To fix it, splint should____
- Central slip injury (inserts at base of middle phalanx and lateral edges of distal phalanx), aids in extension
- PIP in flexion, DIP in hyperextension
-Splint: PIP in extension. DIPand MCP full ROM
What are some signs of cor pulmonale on EKG?
- RAD
- prominent R in V1
- inverted T waves in V1-v3 or 4
- Large S wave in I, II, III
- Large Q wave in III
- Tall P waves in II, III, AvF
What level are ICPs in patients with IIH (aka pseudotumor cerebri)?
> 20 in non-obese
>25 in obese
Tx for cryptococcal meningitis?
- Amphotericin B + Flucytosine x2 weeks
- Fluconazole for 8 weeks after that
Diagnostic criteria for Kawasaki disease?
Fever for 5 days plus 4/5 of the following:
- Cervical LAD
- oropharyngeal changes
- b/l conjunctivitis
- Rash on torso
- Erythema or desquamation on hands or feet
Formulas for determining whether CO2 retention/acidosis is acute vs chronic?
- Acute: delta pH 0.008 x (40 - CO2)
- Chronic: same but with 0.003
What drugs can cause drug-induced Lupus syndrome?
- Hydralazine
- Isoniazid
- Procainamide
- Phenytoin
also..methlydopa, chlorpromazine, quinidine, minocyclin
Triple therapy meds for H pylori?
- Clarithromycin
- Amoxicillin (or Flagyl)
- PPI
10-14 days**
What is the treatment for TCA overdose? (other than supportive stuff)
-NA-Bicarb.
50 meq IV at a time until QRS normalizes and bicarb drip
How do you calculate Shock index? What does it tell you?
- HR / SBP
- 0.5 -0.7 = normal, >0.7 = more sensitive than VS alone in diagnosis occult shock/need for transfusion
What is the Amsel criteria for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis?
- Thin, white homogenous discharge,
- clue cells,
- pH > 4.5,
- positive whiff test.
Tx for Bacterial vaginosis?
_Flagyl 500 mg po BID x7 days
On Lateral elbow Xray…no visible fracture but post + anterior fat pads visible….
- Diagnosis in adults?
- Diagnosis in kids?
- Adults: Radial head fracture
- Kids: Supracondylar fracture
What should be immediate treatment in Digoxin toxicity?
- Digoxin immune Fab
- It also improves hyperkalemia. DON’T give Calcium, as it can cause “stone heart” since calcium is already high with digoxin use
What type of cardioversion should be used when needed for SVT?
-Synchronized
What’s a good drug to start for Pt w/ ascending aortic dissection?
- Why?
- What dose?
- Esmolol
- Decreases HR too. Dropping just BP can lead to reflex tachy. Easily titratable
- Blous of 500 mcg/kg then infusion 50-200 mcg/kg/min
Main derrangement clinically and metabolically in Cyanide poisoning?
treatment?
- Severe met. acidosis. Severe dyspnea, LOC, seizures, dysrythmias
- Nitrites or Thiosulfate
Tx of choice for sinus Brady 2/2 Beta Blocker Overdose?
Glucagon
What surgery is often complicated by complete heart block?
Aortic valve repair or replacement