Rosh review 1 Flashcards
Whats the dose of propofol for procedural sedation
0.5 to 1 mg/kg
Treatment for Corneal abrasion?
Topical Abx:
- Erythromycin ointment
- Cipro drops
- Contact lenses = need tx for Psudomonas
Classic phys exam finding associated with Endophthalmitis?
Hypopyon
Induction agent of choice for RSI of severe asthma exac
Ketamine
Mechnical vent settings for Asthma patient?
Objective = maximize expiratory time
- Low RR
- High insp flow rate
- maintain plateau press > 30
- Permissive hypercapnia to avoid breath stacking
Neonatal fever: what is fluid admin. rate and what is antibiotic choice?
- 20 mL/Kg
- Ampicillin and Cefotxime (consider Acyclovir)
Suspected Meningitis in pt >65 years old, what should antibiotic choice be?
- Ampicillin (Listeria)
- Ceftriaxone
- Vancomycin
What is normal Retropharyngeal space width in children on Lateral plain film?
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What is initial therapy for HIV patient with PNA in whom you expect a low CD4 count ?
Cover PCP, especially if hypoxic
- Azithro
- Ceftriaxone
- Bactrim
- +/- Prednisone (PaO2 35 mm/Hg)
*Alternative PCP treatment = Pentamidine
Initial tx of ITP?
- Prednisone + IVIG
* Platelets only if life-threatening hemorrhage
Clinical/lab features of TTP?
- Fever
- Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- MS changes
- Renal failure
*Tx = Plasmapheresis
Tx of Thyroid storm 2/2 exogenous thyroid consumption?
- Beta blocker (propanolol)
- Dexamethasone (blocks periph conversion of T4 to T3)
Tx of endogenous thyroid storm?
- BB
- Dexamethasone
- PTU or methimazole (blocks thyroid hormone production)
- Potassium-Iodide (blocks release from gland)
*PTU should be given at least 1 hr prior to K-I, otherwise K-I can cause incr hormone production by gland
Jones criteria for Dx of Acute Rheumatic fever?
Major criteria:
- Carditis (including valve)
- Polyarthritis
- Chorea
- Subq nodules
- Erythema marginatum
Minor criteria:
- Fever
- Arthralgia
- Elevated ESR or CRP
- Prolonged PR interval on EKG
*Need 2 major, or 1 major + 2 minor
What can cause exaggerated, super deep inverted T waves on EKG with QT prolongation ?
-Cerebral T waves
Casued by incr ICP from ICH, SAH, etc
For WPW pt….Give _____ drug ______ mg IV
Procainamide
100 mg
Tx for HF acid exposure?
- Ca-gluconate (topical + IV)
* Fluoride bind calcium and Mg avidly, decr calcium in blood –> Dysrhythmias
What are the 5 major classes of QT prolonging drugs?
antidysrhythmics
nonsedating antihistamines, macrolide antibiotics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics.
Management of decompression illness? (4 things)
- 100% O2
- IV fluids
- Aspirin
- hyperbaric chamber
What lab value can be abnormal in HIV pts with PCP PNA?
Incr LDH
EKG differentiating factors in TCA overdose vs other anticholinergic overdose?
TCA:
- QRS prolongation
- Terminal R wave in AvR (big R wave…R:S ration >0.7)
When does Ibuprofen toxicity occur following ingestion?
typically within 4 hours, and typically mild stuff. Always check a tylenol level too
Diagnosis in a child 3-6ish, who had recent URI which turned into suddenly worsening High fever, stridor, cough, toxic appearance?
Organism?
Management?
- Bacterial tracheitis (like croup but bacterial, more toxic appearing)
- Staph Aureus
- IV Abx, fluids, OR intubation
Tx of Meniere’s dz?
Thiazide diuretic
-inhibits Na rab in distal tubule