Factionless Flashcards
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Why is Succinylcholine contraindicated in pts with burns, myopathies, crush injuries or denervating Dz
Can cause SIGNIFICANT K+ RELEASE –> VFIB in pts at high risk for Hyperkalemia
What is Priapism and which antiPsychotic is associated with it
Painful Long-Lasting Erections; Trazodone (TraZaBone)
What is Rxn Formation in Psychiatry
Reacting to an unacceptable situation by Forming a completely opposite response
covering fears of faling exam by being overly confident
Cocaine intoxication stimulates _____ [Miosis vs. Mydriasis]
Cocaine intoxication stimulates Mydriasis
Pupils Wide Open on Coke!
Pts who’ve had a major depressive episode in the past have to be screened for what before giving Antidepressants
Mania (rule out Bipolar DO)
Antidepressants are contraindicated in Bipolar pts since they precipitate mania
[ADHD medication] SE (2)
- DECREASED appetite
- Insomnia
These Drugs INC NorEpi & Dopamine in PreFrontal Cortex
What’s the most effective tx for Specific phobia?
CBT (Systematic Exposure)
Drug used for Tx-Resistant Schizophrenia
Clozapine
Tx for [Somatic Symptom DO]
Regularly scheduled Med visits (Goal: Improve functionality)
DO = preocupation with unexplained (but proven to be benign) medical sx
MOD for Death from TriCyclic Antidepressant OD
Blocks Fast Na+ in cardiomyocytes –> Prolonged QT/Arrhythmia
Is the EDV in Diastolic HF Elevated, Normal, or DEC?
NORMAL
Which Vitamins are intestinal bacteria known for producing? (2)
Vitamin K and [Folate B9]
Describe the histology for [lactase deficiency] pts and how you diagnose it?
Normal; STOOL pH less than 7
Tx for Hepatic Encephalopathy and their MOA (2)
- Lactulose (converts NH3 –> NH4+ in colon - but DOES CAUSE DIARRHEA)
- Rifaximin abx (⬇︎NH3 producing colonic bacteria)
Which parts of the GI tract are affected in Hirschsprung Dz? (2)
- RECTUM - always
- Sigmoid Colon sometimes
What is linkage disequilibrium
When a pair of alleles are inherited together in the same [gamete haplotype] more than would be expected by random chance
Can occur even if genes are on different chromosomes
What GI structure is used to identify the appendix during an appendectomy?
Teniae Coli
Teniae Coli travel outside colon and converge at root of appendix vermiform
Where would you find [Branched Tubular Submucosal glands] with alkaline secretions in the GI tract
[Brunner Submucosal glands] are found from the Pylorus all the way through [Duodenum 1st segment]
What’s the major immune mechanism against Giardia (2)
[CD4 Helper T] & IgA
Eosinophils can’t help against Giardia
Lymph drainage of [Rectum proximal to dentate] drains into the _____ lymph nodes (2)
*Inferior Mesenteric
*[Internal iLiac]
Lymph drainage of [Rectum Distal to dentate] drains into the _____ lymph nodes
Superficial Inguinal
Failure of the [Vitelline Omphalomesenteric Duct] to obliterate leads to what 2 things?
- Meckel Diverticula
- Enterocyst
Estrogen ____[INC/DEC] the level of TBG in the blood. How does this affect [Free thyroid hormone]? Explain
Estrogen INC TBG in blood –> INC binding sites available to carry thyroid hormone –> INC [TOTAL T4 (bound + free)] and [Total T3].
Free thyroid hormone levels are NOT affected
Identify sections of the Adrenal Gland

1 = Glomerulosa
2= Fasciculata
3= Reticularis
4 = Medulla chromaffin (stimulated by ACh)







































































































































































































































































































































