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1
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-Patient with a history of a motor vehicle accident, fall or playing sports -Complaining of severe foot pain and an inability to bear weight

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Lisfranc Injuries

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-PE will show: -respiratory depression -sedation -miosis -hyporeflexia -bradycardia -hypotension -hypothermia -Diagnostics may show prolonged QTc interval

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Opioid Toxicity

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PE will show hypotension, bradycardia, and heart block

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Beta-Blocker Toxicity

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Poison: seretonin Reuptake Inhibitors what is the antidote?

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cyproheptadine

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning treatment

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100% oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen

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Labs will show: -normocytic -hypochromic anemia -basophilic stippling on peripheral smear

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Lead Poisoning

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complete cord transection

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Ventricular Fibrillation tx

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defibrillation

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-Patient will be a child -Complaining of a sudden episode of coughing, wheezing, or stridor

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Foreign Body Aspiration

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Poison: Anticholinergics what is the antidote?

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physostigmine

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Poison: heparin what is the antidote?

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protamine

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12
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-Respiratory alkalosis + -anion gap metabolic acidosis

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Salicylate Toxicity

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Symptoms caused by the accumulation of the toxic byproduct OXALIC ACID

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Ethylene Glycol Intoxication

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-Aspirin -wintergreen -bismuth subsalicylate can lead to what kind of toxicity?

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Salicylate Toxicity

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-“Mad as a hatter” (AMS) -“blind as a bat” (mydraisis) -“red as a beet” (flushed skin) -“hot as a hare” (anhydrosis) -“dry as a bone” (dehydration)

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Anticholinergic Toxidrome

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16
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PE shows: leg Internally rotated, sciatic nerve injury

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Posterior hip dislocation

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17
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What is the treatment for an ethmoid bone fracture?

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-Analgesia -systemic antibiotic -avoidance of sneezing and blowing of the nose.

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18
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PE will show: -hyperthermia -tachycardia -mydriasis -dry skin

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Anticholinergic Toxidrome

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pH: > 7.45; PaCO2: < 35; HCO3: Normal

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Respiratory Alkalosis

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20
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Poison: anticoagulants what is the antidote?

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vitamin K FFP

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-Patient with a history of blunt or penetrating trauma -Complaining of blurry vision

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Hyphema

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22
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Acute Mountain Sickness Treatment

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halt ascent, acetazolamide

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23
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Stable patient + negative FAST –>

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observation

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24
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Brown-Séquard Syndrome Patient with a history of

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penetrating trauma

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25
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Inquire about number of vomiting episodes Patients without vomiting six hours after exposure will not have major toxicity GI necrosis/hemorrhage

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Iron Toxicity

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26
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Hyphema Treatment is with eye protection, limitation of activity, and

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head elevation of 30–45 degrees

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27
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Pneumothorax

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28
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Poison: iron what is the antidote?

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deferoxamine

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29
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What is the best radiologic view for diagnosing a bilateral facet dislocation?

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Lateral view.

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Anterior Cord Syndrome

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31
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Poison: opioids what is the antidote?

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nalaxone

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32
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Poison: isoniazid what is the antidote?

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pyridoxine

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33
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Salicylate Toxicity

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Rx: activated charcoal (if < 1 hour from ingestion), urine alkalinization, K+

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34
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Poison: methanol what is the antidote?

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ethanol

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35
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-Patient will be an adult with a history of fall on an outstretched hand -PE will show localized swelling, tenderness, and decreased motion

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Radial Head Fracture

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36
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-Patient with a history of chest trauma -PE will show diminished or absent breath sounds, tracheal deviation away from the side of the injury, hypotension, jugular venous distension

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Tension Pneumothorax

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37
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Poison: CCBs what is the antidote?

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calcium glucagon insulin

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38
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Black Widow Spider treatment

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-Opioids -benzodiazepines -antivenin (only if severe sx)

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39
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Opioid Toxicity Treatment is

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stabilization, naloxone

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40
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FAST

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Ultrasound: Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

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41
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Chance Fracture Evaluate for

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intra-abdominal injury

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42
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-Facial trauma -Purple/bluish swelling of septum

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Septal Hematoma

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43
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Acetaminophen Toxicity tx

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Treatment is N-acetylcysteine (restores glutathione)

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44
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tracheal deviation away from the side of the injury,

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Tension Pneumothorax

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45
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Diagnosis is made by non-contrast CT, will appear as crescent-shaped hematoma

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Subdural Hematoma

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46
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Unstable patient + negative FAST –>

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repeat FAST or DPL

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47
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What other medication is an acceptable alternative to amiodarone in refractory ventricular fibrillation?

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Lidocaine

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Patient will be a child Complaining of: -sudden episode of coughing -wheezing -stridor

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Foreign Body Aspiration

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Subdural Hematoma

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50
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Killer B’s: -Bradycardia -Bronchorrhea -Bronchospasm

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Cholinergic Toxicity

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51
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Stable patient + positive FAST –>

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CT

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52
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Poison: insulin what is the antidote?

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glucose

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53
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  • fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) -Complaining of dorsal radial wrist pain with decreased range of motion -PE will show anatomical snuffbox tenderness
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Scaphoid Fracture

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54
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Scaphoid Fracture Treatment is

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thumb spica splint

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55
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Lead Poisoning tx

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Treatment is oral succimer or IV EDTA (calcium disodium edetate, given after dimercaprol)

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56
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PE shows: leg EXTERNALLY rotated, femoral artery/vein/nerve injury

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Anterior hip dislocation

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57
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  • Fifth metatarsal diaphysis fracture ≥ 1.5 cm distal to base -Malunion/nonunion -Rx: cast/splint, non weight-bearing
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Jones fracture

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58
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Opioid Overdose

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59
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PE will show tenderness of the tarsometatarsal joint

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Lisfranc Injuries

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60
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what kind of toxicity? -Aspirin, wintergreen, bismuth subsalicylate -Respiratory alkalosis + anion gap metabolic acidosis -Hypoglycemia -Tinnitus

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Salicylate Toxicity

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62
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transverse fracture through the base of the 5th metatarsal

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jones fracture

63
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Salter-Harris Fractures

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I: S (Slipped epiphysis) II: A (fracture Above physis), most common III: L (fracture beLow physis) IV: T (fracture Through physis) V: ER (ERasure of the growth plate)

64
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Brown-Séquard Syndrome Most commonly caused by

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spinal cord hemisection

65
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Patient with __________poisoning will be complaining of: -headache -nausea -dizziness

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

66
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Patient with a history of exposure to raccoons, bats, or skunks

67
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Rabies tx

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Treatment is wound care (scrubbing), rabies immune globulin at wound site (if indicated), vaccination

68
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pH: < 7.35; PaCO2: Normal; HCO3: < 22

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Metabolic Acidosis

69
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Classes of medications with_______properties include: -antihistamines -tricyclic antidepressants -sleep aids

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anticholinergic

70
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Jefferson/Burst Fracture

71
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PE will show: -unequal pupils -injected conjunctiva/sclera blood in anterior chamber

72
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___________is the definitive way to diagnose and clear a cervical spine injury on patients of all ages

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cervical spine MRI scan

73
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-Fifth metatarsal base avulsion fracture -Bulky dressing or hard sole shoe

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Pseudo-Jones

74
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Poison: cyanide what is the antidote?

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hydroxycobalamin amyl nitrite sodium thiosulfate

75
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Patient with a history of direct trauma to the orbit Complaining of limitation of upward gaze, infraorbital anesthesia

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Orbital Blowout Fracture

76
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-PE will show cherry-red skin (post-mortem finding) -Labs will show carboxyhemoglobin

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

77
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Unstable patient + positive FAST –>

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laparotomy

78
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Hip Dislocation treatment

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Treatment is emergent reduction under conscious sedation

79
Q

Poison: sulfonylurea what is the antidote?

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octreotide glucose

80
Q

what is the orientation of this fracture?

81
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What is the most common long bone fracture?

82
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Poison: digoxin what is the antidote?

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digoxin FAB

83
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-Most commonly caused by flexion injury -Comments: proprioception and vibration intact

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Anterior Cord Syndrome

84
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Foreign Body Aspiration most common site is the______main bronchus

85
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Cat Bite Most commonly caused by

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Pasteurella multocida

86
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Ethylene Glycol Intoxication clinical presentation

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-flank pain -hematuria, - oliguria

87
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Associated with patients with ischemic heart disease & ventricular dysfunction Notable feature: uncoordinated, disorganized electrical activity

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Ventricular Fibrillation

88
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Tension pneumothorax

89
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Chance Fracture

90
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Patient with a history of ingestion of: -antifreeze -solvents -windshield wiper fluid -cleaners -fuels -de-icing solutions

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Ethylene Glycol Intoxication

91
Q

what level does the spinal cord terminate in adults?

92
Q

Cat Bite Treatment is irrigate, leave the wound open,

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amoxicillin - clavulanate

93
Q

Chance Fracture Imaging shows fracture through all ___________

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three columns

94
Q

X-ray will show fat pad ‘sail sign’

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Radial Head Fracture

95
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Proximal Humerus Fracture

96
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CT will show teardrop sign

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Orbital Blowout Fracture

97
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PE will show loss of motor, pain, and temperature below injury

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Anterior Cord Syndrome

98
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-PE will show arm abducted, externally rotated. Apprehension test positive. -X-ray will show humeral head displaced inferiorly and medially

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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

99
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Mandible Fracture tx

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-Treat open fracture with antibiotics, update tetanus -Monitor airway

100
Q

Poison: beta blockers what is the antidote?

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glucagon insulin

101
Q

Dog Bites Treatment is

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amoxicillin/clavulanate.

102
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Tension Pneumothorax treatment

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Treatment is needle decompression of the chest in the second intercostal space in the midclavicular line or fifth intercostal space in the midaxillary line followed by chest tube insertion

103
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PE will show anatomical snuffbox tenderness

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Scaphoid Fracture

104
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Preexisting IgE antibodies → mast cell degranulation → shock, airway compromise

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Anaphylaxis

105
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Radial Head Fracture

106
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Anticholinergic Toxidrome

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Treatment is supportive care alone or in combination with antidotal therapy with ____________

107
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Jones Fracture

108
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Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

109
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A

Orbital Blowout Fracture

110
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Labs will show: -anion gap metabolic acidosis -↑ osmol gap -hypocalcemia -acute renal failure -enveloped (or Maltese cross) shaped crystals in urine -fluorescent urine under Wood lamp

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Ethylene Glycol Intoxication

111
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Associated with seatbelt, often not positioned correctly

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Chance Fracture

112
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-Patient will be a football player or diver -With a history of trauma via axial loading -Most commonly caused by burst fracture of C1 -Treatment is a halo

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Jefferson/Burst Fracture

113
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Lisfranc Injuries

114
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pH: > 7.45; PaCO2: Normal; HCO3: > 26

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Metabolic Alkalosis

115
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pH: < 7.35; PaCO2: > 45; HCO3: Normal

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Respiratory Acidosis

116
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SLUDGE: -Salivation/Sweating -Lacrimation -Urination -Defecation -Gastrointestinal distress -Emesis

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Cholinergic Toxicity

117
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Poison: Acetaminophen what is the antidote?

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N-acetylcysteine

118
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_____________ Toxicity will show: Patient will be complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis PE will show RUQ tenderness Labs will show elevated AST and ALT

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Acetaminophen Toxicity

119
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Indications: -Serum Fe level > 500 mcg/dL or severe signs and symptoms such as metabolic acidosis: -repetitive vomiting -toxic appearance -lethargy -hypotension -signs of shock

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Chelating agents: -Deferasirox -deferoxamine -deferiprone

120
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Acetaminophen Toxicity PE will show

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RUQ tenderness

121
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-Patient will be a young, tall, thin, man -PE will show decreased breath sounds, decreased fremitus, hyperresonance to percussion

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Spontaneous Pneumothorax

122
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Poison: cholinergics what is the antidote?

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atropine pralidoxime (2-PAM)

123
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Poison: carbon monoxide what is the antidote?

124
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-Likely due to trauma -Pain, swelling, facial asymmetry, bruising

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Mandible Fracture

125
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Labs will show anion gap metabolic acidosis, ↑ osmol gap, hypocalcemia, acute renal failure, enveloped (or Maltese cross) shaped crystals in urine, fluorescent urine under Wood lamp

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Ethylene Glycol Intoxication

126
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Loss of thermoregulatory mechanisms: -Dry skin -AMS -Abnormal LFTs

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Heat Stroke

127
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______________ Toxicity Labs will show elevated AST and ALT

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Acetaminophen

128
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Foreign Body Aspiration

129
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Mechanism: -block reuptake of biogenic amines (nrepinephrine, serotonin) -anticholinergic (dilated pupils, tachycardia, dry, hot, urinary retention) -sodium channel blockade (wide QRS complex) -alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockade (vasodilation, hypotension) antihistamine effects (contributes to sedation) -GABA receptor antagonism (may contribute to seizures)

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Tricyclic antidepressants TCA

130
Q

Poison: heavy metals: arsenic copper lead mercury what is the antidote?

A

dimercaprol EDTA Penicillamine Succimer (DMSA)

131
Q

Poison: benzodiazepines what is the antidote?

A

flumazenil

132
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Beta-Blocker Toxicity Treatment is

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glucagon, high dose insulin

133
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-Patient will be a complaining of headache, joint pain, and constipation -X-ray will show hyperdense lines at metaphyses (“lead lines”)

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Lead Poisoning

134
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Beta-Blocker Toxicity Labs will show

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hypoglycemia

135
Q

Dog Bites Sepsis most commonly caused by

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C. canimorsus

136
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Complaining of hydrophobia, agitation, spasms

137
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Poison: Tricyclic Antidepressant what is the antidote?

A

sodium bicarbonate

138
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Poison: methemoglobin what is the antidote?

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methylene blue

139
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Nexus Criteria

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Clears patients from cervical spine fracture clinically without imaging if all the following criteria met: -No midline cervical tenderness -No focal neurologic deficits -Normal alertness - No intoxication -No painful distracting injury

140
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Septal Hematoma tx

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Rx: drainage followed by packing

141
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Poison: hydrofluoric Acid what is the antidote?

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calcium gluconate

142
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PE will show inferior rectus entrapment, enophthalmos

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Orbital Blowout Fracture

143
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PE will show: -ipsilateral loss of motor -position and vibration -contralateral loss of pain and temperature

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Brown-Séquard Syndrome

144
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Anticholinergic Toxidrome

145
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Metronidazole (Flagyl) Avoid ________ when taking this medication

146
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Jefferson/Burst Fracture Most commonly caused by burst fracture of _______

147
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Normal ABG values

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pH:7.35 – 7.45; PaCO2: 35 – 45; HCO3: 22 – 26

148
Q

Hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations

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Cushing Triad

149
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Poison: aspirin what is the antidote?

A

sodium bicarbonate

150
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Poison: ethylene glycol what is the antidote?

A

fomepizole ethanol

151
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Subdural Hematoma Most commonly caused by

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rupture of the bridging veins

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