Test 34 - Created July 29 Flashcards
condition commonly associated with compartment syndrome
acute renal failure (myoglobin breakdown into heme is toxic to kidneys)
equation of odds ratio
(a/c) / (b/d)
or
(a x d) / (b x c)
when to suspect thyroid lymphoma
h/o Hashimoto’s and rapidly enlarging thyroid gland and subsequent obstructive sxs; thyroid cancers present as nodules, not goiters
corrected calcium equation
(Ca total) + 0.8x(4.0 - serum alb)
simple office test for elderly patient if they have had a fall
“Get up and go” test to check postural stability
traumatic femoral nerve injury presentation
can’t extend knee; loss of knew jerk reflex; sensory loss over ant/medial thigh, medial shin, arch of foot
what to do w/ pt who is suspected to have acute coronary syndrome but initial ECG and troponins were negative
observe and do serial ECG and troponin levels
tx of Barrett’s esophagus
no dysplasia: endoscopy in 3-5 yrs
low grade: endo q6-12mo.
high grade: endo eradication
strong predictor of 30-day mortality in PE patient
hemodynamic instability (stubborn hypotension); usually due to RV dysfn
indications for thrombolysis in PE patient
hemodynamic instability, severe RV dysfn, large clot burden, and free R side cardiac thrombus
possible complication of bacterial conjunctivitis in contact lens users
keratitis (inflammation of the cornea)
signs of keratitis
photophobia, BV, foreign body sensation; call ophtho!
tx of uterine atony (heavy vaginal bleed and soft/enlarged uterus above umbilicus)
- uterine massage and oxytocin
- methylergonovine, carboprost, or misoprostol if oxytocin fails
- embolization or balloon tamponade
- hysterectomy
Wolff-Parkinson-White ECG findings
short PR, delta wave, wide QRS
risk of WPW patients
develop tachyarrhythmia -> syncope (among other things)
