Vital FM 2 Flashcards
Fever in the returning traveler is what until otherwise proven?
Malaria
What subtype of malaria can kill in 24-48 hours?
Falciparum malaria
List 5 anti-malarials
Malerone - expensive Doxycycline - photosensitivity Mefloquine - Vivid dreams Primaquine - G6PD Chloroquine - high resistance
What medications do you prescribe for altitude sickness?
Acetazolamide Dexamethasone Nifedapine Sildenafil Salmeterol
Aspirin for primary prevention?
No.
Mixed evidence for stopping it.
Who should you screen for Hep C?
List 4
Endemic nation
Incarceration
IVDU
Blood products
Who do you screen for AAA?
One time U/S 65-80 for men.
No screening for women.
What test do you use to diagnose latent TB?
IGRA
Interfuron gamma release assay
What are 4 drugs to treat TB?
Rifampicin
Isoniazid
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
What test do you offer for patients who have walked on the sand in Africa or south east asia with GI symptoms?
Strongyloides serology
Who do you order a strongyloides serology for?
Anybody who walked barefoot in Africa or South East Asia with GI symptoms?
What should you screen immigrant women and children for?
Iron deficiency anemia.
What complication are you worried about with anti-psychotics?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
What are 5 symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Fever
Autonomic dysregulation (BP, HR, Sweating)
Rigidity
Mental status changes
Send them to the crazy FARM
What are 5 non-pharm steps in treating neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Stop neuroleptic IV Normal saline Cooling blankets Ice packs DVT prophylaxis