Flashcards in 05-08 Deck (32)
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Anti-pseudomonal cephalosporins
cefepime or ceftazidime
2
HCAP drug regimen
Anti-pseudomonal cephalosporin + quinalone + anti-MRSA
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Only SSRI that is teratogenic
Paroxetine
4
Painful abdomen in infants that gets better in between episodes
Intusseception
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Intestinal malrotation presents as
usually presents within the first 4 weeks of life and is characterized by bilious vomiting
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What is Teriparatide for
Severe osteoporosis
7
Dysuria with culture neg and no relief with Ab likely?
Chlamydia
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Most common cause of falls in elderly
gait and balance disturbances
*get up and go test for gait and balance*
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When should antivirals for flu be initiated
high suspicion with increased risk or within 48 of high suspicion for otherwise healthy
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Asprin ages in men and women
45-79 in men
55-79 in women
*insufficient evidence over 80*
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What asthma drug should not be used as a mono-agent
Long acting B2-agonists
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Rash and lots of eosinophils in a newborn
Erythema toxicum neonatorum
13
Folic acid and low dose aspirin in diabetics?
Hell yeah
Just no NSAIDs
14
Primary tx for symptomatic MVP
B-blockers
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Tx for altitude sickness in those with a sulfa allergy
dexamethasone
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Most common drugs to cause acute interstitial nephritis
Antibiotics, especially penicillins, cephalosporins, and sulfonamides
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Horse chestnut seed extract can treat
Varicose veins
18
Breastfeeding absolutely contra in
Herpes simplex lesions on breast
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MCC of erythema multiform
HSV
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When do you drain/splint pyogenic tenosynovitis
drain after 48 hours
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What seafood poisoning requires more than just supportive treatment
Scombroid poisoning - treat the same way you would treat anaphylaxis
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POTS tx
encouraging adequate fluid and salt intake, followed by the initiation of regular aerobic exercise combined with lower-extremity strength training, and then the use of β-blockers.
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Subclinical hypothyroidism defined as
Slightly elevated TSH and normal levels of T4
*inc cardiovascular risk but tx with thyroid hormone won't help that*
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What kind of tinia in children always requires systemic anti fungal therapy
Tinia capitis
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PPI AE
Decreased b12 absorption
Increased rate of fractures
Increased rate of c-diff
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What age to worry about bleeding in females
Over 35
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Symptoms of acute HF
rales, jugular venous distention, hepatojugular reflux, hypotension, and angina
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Drug combo to reduce risk of stroke in HTN
ACEi/diuretic
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2 best topical tx for psoriasis
1. High dose steroids (less AE)
2. Vit D analoge (a little better)
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