ROSH1 Flashcards
triple acid base disorder
ASA toxicity- resp alkalosis (hypervent), AG met acidosis (lactic acid), met alkalosis (vomitting)
anhidrotic hyperthermia
cholinergics
withdrawal from what 2 substances can cause hyperthermia
etoh and bzd
where to do fascia iliaca block?
lateral third of inguinal ligament
can get serotonin syndrome 2/2 what?
SSRIs, MAOI, TCAs, st johns wort, cocaine/mdma, dextrometrophan, zofran
CNVI palsy will give you what vision changes
binocular horizontal diplopia
what intervention results in greatest reduction in mortality for variceal GIB?
ceftriaxone
most common dx of LGIB in peds?
anal fissure
african american w/ hypercalcemia and elevated serum ACE
sarcoidosis
silo filler’s disease
nitrogen dioxide pnemonitis
What are the H’s and T’s for reversible causes of pulseless electrical activity?
The H’s are hypoglycemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), hypo- and hyperkalemia, hypovolemia, and hypothermia. The T’s are tension pneumothorax, thrombosis (coronary), thrombosis (pulmonary embolism), tamponade (cardiac), and toxins.
acid fast bacilli
TB
BL hilar LAD
sarcoidosis
noncaseating granuloma
sarcoidosis
psych med that causes inc free water excretion
lithium
peds nl BP calculation
70 + (2 x age in years)
Which neoplastic disease has the highest risk of developing tumor lysis syndrome?
ALL
when dev tumor lysis syndrome
1-5 days after chemotherapy
What bacterial species is most frequently associated with cavernous sinus thrombosis?
staph aureus
envenomation causing tongue fasciculations, disconjugate gaze, temp reversal
scorpion
most likely cause of febrile illness in a patient returning from western Africa is
malaria- P. falciparum (deadliest)
How many days could a patient remain asymptomatic after exposure to the Ebola virus and thus should be questioned regarding possible exposure during this particular duration of time
21 days
cerebral malaria, Blackwater fever
P. falciparum
What is the diagnostic modality of choice for diaphragm injuries?
CT
CXR: NGT curled in chest
diaphragm rupture
diff b/w uterine rupture and placental abruption? 3
uterine rupture- loss of fetal station, easily palpable fetal anatomy, and the cessation of contractions
massive PE?
at least 1 of the following: sustained hypotension, pulselessness, or brady
submassive PE
PE w/o hypotension but with RV dysfxn or myocardial necrosis
What dose of alteplase is used in the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism?
100 mg over two hours.
HUS usu 2/2 what bug
Most cases occur following infectious diarrhea with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7
Which opioid medications can lead to QRS widening or QT prolongation in overdose?
Loperamide and methadone.
suicidal hanging attempt ass with what inury
hippocampal ischemia (self-inflicted hangings are rarely associated with cervical spine fractures)
sudden severe vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, not recurrent
Labyrinthitis
What intraosseous sites can be used at any age?
Proximal tibia and distal femur.
What is the typical time of onset of neuroleptic malignant syndrome after initiation of therapy?
Within days to weeks (rather than minutes to hours with serotonin syndrome).
What are the benefits of closing galeal lacerations greater than 0.5 cm?
Prevents subgaleal infection, hematoma, and asymmetric facial muscle contraction.
New LBBB + Chest Pain
MI until proven otherwise
Gold standard for diagnosis of myocarditis
endomyocardial biopsy
Congo red stain demonstrates apple-green birefringence under light microscopy
amyloidosis
Common causes of false-negative TB tests 3
human immunodeficiency virus, chemotherapy, and chronic steroid use.
Hip Dislocations- ant vs post:
PE will show?
ass injuries?
Posterior (MC): internally rotated, sciatic nerve injury
Anterior: externally rotated, femoral artery/vein/nerve injury
PNA w/ livestock exposure, inc LFTs? tx?
Coxiella burnetti. azithro
PNA w/ bird exposure, hyperpyrexia, severe HA? tx?
Chlamydophila psittacii. azithro
Most common organism proctitis:
N. gonorrhoeae
Common drugs that cause EM:
Sulfa, Oral hypoglycemics, Anticonvulsants, Penicillin, NSAIDs (SOAPS)
Atrial flutter is extremely responsive to ?
electrical cardioversion and less so to chemical cardioversion.
when are you likely to get PSGN?
This complication occurs one to two weeks after streptococcal pharyngitis and three to six weeks after streptococcal skin infection.
What is the most common cause of gross hematuria in children presenting to the emergency department?
uti