Flashcards in 49-52 Deck (26):
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Papulovesicular eruption down one leg that is mildly painful in a child
Herpes zoster dermatitis
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Best tx for DUB in females still wanting to later have children
A levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device
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Most effective tx for chronic rhinitis
Intranasal corticosteroids
4
Compression stockings after DVT prevent
Post-thrombotic syndrome (pain, swelling, and skin changes of affected limb)
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Dose of dexamethasone needed to treat croup
Only a single dose
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Stroke prevent in pt's with a hx of a-fb that converted with no other risk factors
Just aspirin (CHADS of 0)
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Two serum proteins decreased in sepsis
Albumin and transferrin
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Tx for mental symptoms of PMS
spironolactone
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What should not be performed if a globe rupture is suspected? Med you could give?
Tonometry (risk of extruding intraocular fluid)
You could give an anti-emetic, as vomiting could increase intraocular pressure)
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Initial tests when suspecting preeclampsia
Laboratory evaluation (cbc, LFTs), fetal testing, and 24-hour urine for total protein
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Where do you inject insulin to prevent hypoglycemia in athletes
Non-exercised spots, like abdomen
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Why are all oral hypoglycemics dangerous in pregnancy
They all cross the placenta (insulin doesn't) and can cause fetal hypoglycemia
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Where is coin healing practiced
Southeast asia
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Tx if inhaled B2 agonist doest work in acute asthma exacerbation
Oral steroids
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Pheo-like symptoms in a fat kid
Panic disorder
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Med that can reduce contrast nephropathy
Isotonic bicarbonate
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What is urge incontinence
when you feel like you have to go but can't hold it long enough to make it to a bathroom
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Test for CP with a low probability of PE
D-dimer
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Best test for congenital long QT syndrome? Tx?
Resting EKG
B-blockers, AICD, no participation in sports
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Antipsychotic that doesn't cause weight gain
Apripazole (least of the atypical antipsychotics)
21
T score for osteoporosis
-2.5
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Current exercise regimen in healthy adults
30 min moderate-intensity exercise 5x a week
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2 most common causes of hypercalcemia
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Malignancy
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mainstay of dyspnea tx in hospice patients in absence of hypoxia
Morphine
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Tx for diverticulitis if allergic to metronidazole
amoxicillin/clavulanate
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