UW 10 Flashcards
What is a test that gives similar results on repeat measures
Reliable
Maximum error is minimal
What does A fib look like
Irregularly Irregular
Varying R-R intervals
No discernible P waves
Narrow complex tachycardia
If alcohol intake among individuals w breast cancer is compared with individuals w/out breast cancer - what kind of study
Case-Control Study
What does relative risk measure
Strength of assn bt exposure and disease
What is the equation for relative risk
Incidence in exposed divided by incidence in unexposed
What is measurement bias
When measurement or data-gathering methods different groups
Example: one group is assessed by CT and another MRI
What kind of gait is ass’d with Parkinsonism
Hypokinetic
Festinating
Where do we see waddling gait?
Muscular dystrophy = weakness of gluteal muscles
What to consider with BPH and acute kidney injury
Bladder outlet obstruction
What is bladder outlet obstruction and what is workup
BL obstruction causing elevated Cr
Imaging = Renal US
What is the management for bladder outlet obstruction
Urinary catheter placement w hydronephrosis
Alpha blockers (Tamsulosin)
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors (Finasteride)
Refractory cases - TURP
Risk factors for Polyhydramnios
Fetal malformations Genetic disorders Maternal DM Multiple gestation Fetal anemia
What test is done to evaluate the cervix for cervical incompetence
TV US
What is flail chest
Multiple contiguous ribs are fractured in 2+ locations
Presentation of flail chest
Pts take shallow breaths b/c of pain - compensate w hypoxemia w hyperventilation
Paradoxical inward motion on inspiration, outward movement on expiration
Management of flail chest
Pain control
Supplemental Oxygen
Intubation w mechanical positive pressure ventilation
What coag finding seen in hemophilia
Increased PTT