UW 2 Flashcards
What heme effect is seen with pulmonary HTN
Polycythemia - from hypoxemia, stimulates EPO
Pt with massive hemoptysis - management
- Endotracheal tube
- If bleeding persists - Bronchoscopy to localize bleeding site, provide suction to improve visualization, other interventions
If can’t localize source - pulmonary arteriography
When can external cephalic version be done
Bt 37 weeks and onset of labor if no CI
CI to External cephalic version
Ruptured membranes Hyperextended fetal head Fetal/uterine abnormalities Non-reassuring fetal monitoring Oligohydramnios Multiple Gestatino
TX for GoodPasture’s
Emergency Plasmapheresis
Management for pts with renal insufficiency and need CT w contrast
Non-ionic contrast agents
IV hydration
Acetylcysteine
Presentation of Meniere’s DZ
Vertigo Ear fullness Tinnitus Low-frequency, sensorineural hearing loss Vomiting, Postural instability Nystagmus
TX for Meniere’s
- Strict, salt restricted diet 2-3 g/day
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine - Meds - diuretics, antihistamines, anticholinergics
CYP 450 Inhibitors
Effect on Warfarin
Increase Warfarin Effect = Increase bleeding Acetaminophen, NSAIDs Abx, antifungals (metronidazole) Amiodarone Cimetidine Cranberry juice, Ginkgo, VIt E Omeprazole Thyroid hormone SSRIs
CYP 450 Inducers
Effect on Warfarin
Decrease Warfarin effect = decrease efficacy, increase thrombosis Carbamezapine Ginseng Green veggies = spinach OCPs Phenobarb Rifampin St.John's wort
Presentation of VIPoma
Watery diarrhea
Hypo or achlorhydria b/c decreased gastric acid secretion
Flushing, lethargy, N/V
Muscle Weakness/Cramps
Labs in VIPoma
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperglycemia
Dx for VIPoma
VIP level >75 pg/mL
Abdominal CT or MRI - localizes tumor in pancreas
TX for VIPoma
IV hydration
Octreotide
Where does carcinoid tumor occur
Small Intestine
3 MCC of chronic cough
- Upper-airway cough syndrome/postnasal drip
- Asthma
- GERD
Pt w high risk pregnancy (HTN/preeclampsia) @ 32 weeks - Next step
NST weekly in 3rd trimester