EM IV Flashcards
(120 cards)
Be sure to get a full […] on all Psych pts.
Be sure to get a full med hx on all Psych pts.
Be wary of Psych pts who are:
- […]
- young
- sudden onset w/o hx
Be wary of Psych pts who are:
- old
- young
- sudden onset w/o hx
be more thoughtful about possible medical causes
Be wary of Psych pts who are:
- old
- […]
- sudden onset w/o hx
Be weary of Psych pts who are:
- old
- young
- sudden onset w/o hx
be more thoughtful about possible medical causes
Be wary of Psych pts who are:
- old
- young
- […]
Be weary of Psych pts who are:
- old
- young
- sudden onset w/o hx
be more thoughtful about possible medical cause
Bell’s Palsy pts MUST have […] with neuro deficit.
Bell’s Palsy pts MUST have forehead involvement with neuro deficit.
Forehead sparing = BAD
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- […]
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- […]
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- […] // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // […]
Bell’s Palsy tx:
- prednisone 60mg PO x7d (consider taper)
- lubricating eye drops
- +/- acyclovir 400mg PO #5 Q24 x 10d // valcyclovir 500mg Q12 x 5d
Benzo AMS tx:
- […]
- supportive care
Benzo AMS tx:
- ABC’s
- supportive care
Benzo AMS tx:
- ABC’s
- […]
Benzo AMS tx:
- ABC’s
- supportive care
BiPAP target settings are […] and can go up to 20/10.
BiPAP target settings are 10/5 and can go up to 20/10.
Insp/Exp
BiPAP target settings are 10/5 and can go up to […].
BiPAP target settings are 10/5 and can go up to 20/10.
Insp/Exp
BNP levels interpretation:
- not CHF: […]
- CHF: >400
BNP levels interpretation:
- not CHF: <100
- CHF: >400
100-400 indeterminate
BNP levels interpretation:
- not CHF: <100
- CHF: […]
BNP levels interpretation:
- not CHF: <100
- CHF: >400
100-400 indeterminate
Both Type1 and Type2 Diabetics can get […] or HHS.
Both Type1 and Type2 Diabetics can get DKA or HHS.
Both Type1 and Type2 Diabetics can get DKA or […].
Both Type1 and Type2 Diabetics can get DKA or HHS.
Bowel Perforation can be dx’d with […].
Bowel Perforation can be dx’d with upright CXR.
free air or rigid abdomen = emergent surgery
Bowel Perforations is usually due to […].
Bowel Perforations is usually due to ulcer or procedure.
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: […]
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
rarely used
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: […]
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
rarely used
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: […]
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
rarely used
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: […]
BP Med Hydralazine
- dose: 10mg slow IV Q6 (up to max 40mg)
- moa: peripheral vasodilator (preferential arterio > venodilation)
- cons: tachycardia, decreased SV + CO
- notes: decrease in DBP > SBP
rarely used
BP Med Labetalol
- dose: […]
- moa: beta > αlpha blocker
- pros: no HR change, no cerebral flow change, rapid onset
- avoid: COPD, CHF, heart block, bradycardia
- use: ACS, ischemic CVA
BP Med Labetalol
- dose: 10mg IV q10min => 0.5-2 mg/min IV
- moa: beta > αlpha blocker
- pros: no HR change, no cerebral flow change, rapid onset
- avoid: COPD, CHF, heart block, bradycardia
- use: ACS, ischemic CVA





