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2/6/13 c Flashcards

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What cause of blindness presents early with distortion of straight lines, making them appear wavy?

A

macular degeneration

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2
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What is normal right atrial pressure?

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4-6 mmHg

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What is a normal pulmonary artery pressure?

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up to 25/15

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What is a normal pulmonary capillary wedge pressure?

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6-12 mmHg

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Murmurs on which side of the heart increase on expiration?

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left

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What is the Tx of choice in drug-induced interstitial nephritis?

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discontinue the drug

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What is the first-line medical Tx for idiopathic benign intracranial hypertension?

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acetazolamide

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How does acetazolamide Tx idiopathic benign intracranial htn?

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inhibits CSF production in arachnoid granulations

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Is serum calcium increased or decreased in tumor lysis syndrome? Why?

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decreased b/c phosphate (released from lysed cells) binds it

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