Hard numbers/concepts Flashcards
(103 cards)
PEN, Cephs, and Vanc (glycopeptides) inhibit what?
Cell wall synthesis
Tetracyclines and Aminoglycosides act on what?
30s subunit ribosome
Macrolides and lincosamides act on what?
50s subunit ribosome
FQ and nitromidazoles (metro) act on what?
DNA
Septra inhibits what?
Folate
Rifampin has what ADR’s?
Red lobster syndrome (dye) and Hepatitis
Isoniazid has what ADR’s?
Peripheral neuropathy and hepatitis
Isoniazid’s peripheral neuropathy is prevented with what medication?
B6/Pyridoxine
Pyrazinamide has what ADR?
Polyarthralgia (tx = NSAID)
Ethambutol has what ADR?
Optic neuritis and loss of red-green color vision . E for Eye.
What is Samter’s Triad (ASA triad) and why does it matter?
Atopy/asthma, Nasal polyps, Aspirin allergy
What scores can be used for UA/NSTEMI?
Heart or TIMI
How do you monitor heparin? What about warfarin?
Heparin = aPTT, Warfarin = PT/INR
How do you reverse heparin? Warfarin?
Protamine sulfate. Vitamin K or Fresh Frozen Plasma
What is Beck’s Triad? What other signs are seen in pericardial tamponade?
Becks = hypotension, muffled heart sounds, JVD
Narrow pulse pressure
Kussmaul’s sign (Increased JVP w/ inspiration)
Pulsus paradoxus (decreased BP w/ inspiration)
Electrical alternans
What are the 3 types of AFIB?
Paroxysmal <7 days
Persistant >7 days
Permanent
What increases the effect of warfarin?
fluconazole, amiodarone, septra, grapefruit juice, alcohol
What are the reversal agents for DOACs?
Dabigatran = Idarucizumab Xa = Andexxa
What are the causes of High Output HF
Hyperthyroid, Anemia, Beriberi (b1-thiamine def), Sepsis, Pregnancy, AV fistula
What is the goal BP reduction for HTN emergency?
Start at 180/120 w/ end organ dmg. Reduce by 25% max in 1 hour. Then to goal ~160/100 over next 23
What is the goal BP reduction for aortic dissection?
Reduce to systolic 100-120 now!
`RAE vs. LAE
RAE is tall in L2 and V1
LAE is wide/notched in L2 and biphasic in V1
What meds can increase statin myopathy
Fibrates, macrolides, amioderone, verapamil, grapefruit juice
What is a normal PR interval? What is a normal QRS complex?
PR = 0.12-0.2 seconds (3-5 boxes or 1 large box)
QRS = <0.12 or < 3 boxes