sixth Flashcards
1
Q
Management of myasthenic crisis
A
Plasmapheresis
IVIG
1
Q
Examples of anaerobic bacteria include for aspiration ?
A
Bacteroides
Prevotella
Fusobacterium
Peptostreptococcus
2
Q
Long synacthen test
A
Higher dose ACTH given - cortisol measured over longer period of time
If primary adrenal failure - cortisol remains low
If secondary adrenal failure - the ACTH will EVENTUALLY push the adrenals to produce more cortisol