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Radiology / Emergency Flashcards

1
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when is contrast head CT the best answer?

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AV malformations

primary or metastatic tumors

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when is abdominal pelvic CT the best answer

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to evaluate retroperitoneal structures (pancreas, colon, prostate, testicular or renal)

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when is high resolution CT scan of chest the best answer?

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evaluate parenchymal lung disease and bony structures

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4
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who should NOT get a CT scan w/ contrast?

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pt with renal dz (Cr > 1.5)

pt with multiple myeloma

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what drug should be discontinued prior to doing a CT scan w/ contrast?

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metformin

- do not resume until 48 hours after scan

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6
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test of choice for evaluating demyelinating dz

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MRI

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7
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when is HIDA scan the answer?

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  1. biliary obstruction vs. acute cholecystitis
  2. biliary leaks post-op
  3. congenital biliary atresia
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when is a bone scan the answer?

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  1. metastatic bone lesions (NOT Lytic)
  2. delayed fractures
  3. osteomyelitis
  4. avascular necrosis of femoral head
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when is adrenal scan the answer?

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test of choice to localize pheochromocytoma when MRI/CT scan is not diagnostic

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10
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initial test of choice to evaluate pulmonary embolism

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V/Q scan

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11
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who should not get a V/Q scan

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pts with COPD or extensive lung dz

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12
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when is a gallium scan the answer?

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localizing abscesses

staging lymphomas and melanomas

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pt presents to ED with acute mental status change - what do you do?

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  1. give naloxone, thiamine and dextrose
  2. give O2 and saline
  3. check toxicology screen
  4. CBC, chemistry, urinalysis
  5. psych consult - if suicide attempt
  6. charcoal
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14
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when can gastric emptying be used

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only within first hour of overdose

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15
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antidote - acetaminophena

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N acetyl cysteine

  • can give charcoal too
  • prevents liver toxicity for up to 24 hours after ingestion
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16
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antidote - aspirin

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bicarb to alkalinize the urine

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17
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antidote - BDZs

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do NOT give flumazenil; may precipitate a seizure

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18
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antidote - carbon monoxide

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100% Oxygen

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19
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antidote - digoxin

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digoxin binding antibodies

- use if CNS or cardiac abnormalities

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antidote - ethylene glycol/ methanol

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fomepizole or ethanol

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21
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antidote - methemoglobinemia

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methylene blue

- also give 100% oxygen

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22
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antidote - neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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bromocriptine, dantrolene

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23
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antidote - TCAs

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bicarb (protects the heart)

24
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features of ASA o/d

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  1. metabolic acidosis, increase AG
  2. respiratory alkalosis (hyperventilation)
  3. tinnitus
  4. renal insufficiency
  5. elevated prothrombin time
  6. CNS symptoms
  7. fever
25
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what should you order on CCS if suspected ASA o/d?

A 
CBC
chem panel
ABG
PT/INR/PTT
ASA (salicylate) level
26
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how do you alkalinize the urine in ASA o/d

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D5W with 3 amps bicarbonate

27
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what drug o/d is alkalinization of the urine useful for?

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ASA
TCAs
phenobarbital
chlorpropamide

28
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what three things should be ordered on all overdose patients

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ASA, acetaminophen and alcohol levels

29
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management of BDZ overdose in ED

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move the clock forward on CCS - o/d is not fatal and will resolve with time.

30
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routine tx. of CO poisoning

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100% supp O2 via non rebreathing mask

31
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when do you use hyperbaric O2 for management of CO poisoning?

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carboxy Hb > 25%
LOC
ph < 7.1

32
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what drug can result in cyanide toxicity?

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nitroprusside - esp. if pt has CRF or is receiving a high dose/prolonged infusion of nitroprusside

33
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pt presents with N/V/D, blurred vision with yellow halos around objects and an arrhythmia with PR prolongation. Labs show hyperkalemia - what did he o/d on?

A

digoxin

34
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meds/things that can cause digoxin toxicity

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CCB (verapamil)
quinidine
amiodarone
spironolactone
hypokalemia
35
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unique findings with ethylene glycol toxicity

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  1. renal insufficiency
  2. kidney stones - calcium oxalate stones
  3. hypocalcemia - from precipitate of oxalic acid with calcium
36
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unique findings with methanol toxicity

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  1. visual disturbance

2. retinal hyperemia - toxicity of formic acid

37
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what things in the pts history will make you consider methemoglobinemia?

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history of nitrate, anesthetics, dapsone or other oxidants and any drug ending in caine

38
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diagnosis of methemoglobinemia

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normal pO2 on ABG with chocolate-brownish blood; methemoglobin level

39
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pt is cyanotic with normal pO2 - what do you think of?

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methemoglobinemia

40
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Tx. heat exhaustion (sweating, NV)

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normal saline IV

remove from hot environment

41
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Tx. heat stroke (dry skin, altered mental status)

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cooling measures - ice baths/packs

42
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cardiotoxic effects of TCAs

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QRS prolongation

re-entrant arrhythmias –> VT, Vfib, Torsades

43
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Tx. TCAs toxicity

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NaHCO3

lidocaine - for arrhythmias

44
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next step in pt with TCA toxicity and wide QRS prolongation

A

give bicarb and transfer to ICU

45
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CF: black widow spider bite

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abdominal pain w/o tenderness, rigidity and hypocalcemia

46
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Tx. black widow bite

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antivenin

47
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CF: brown recluse spider bite

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local necrosis, bullae and dark lesions

48
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Tx. brown recluse spider bite

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debridement

49
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most important step for any pt who has been in a fire

A

100% supp O2

50
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in a pt who was in a fire - who should be intubated?

A

hoarseness, wheezing or stridor

burns inside the nose or mouth

51
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which agents should be avoided in burn patients for sedation?

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succinylcholine and other depolarizing agents

- increase K+ can be lethal

52
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what pain/sedative meds do you give a burn pt?

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morphine - 10 mg/hr

diazepam

53
Q

Parkland formula for fluids in burn pt

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4 ml x kg x %BSA

- give over 24 hours; first half in first 8 hours

54
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first step to perform in hypothermic pt

A

EKG - J waves of osborn

55
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best initial therapy for acute angle closure glaucoma

A

pilocarpine drops

56
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management: unknown dry chemical powder on skin

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always brush off powder first - once the visible powder is removed, then the area should be irrigated with copious amounts of low pressure water

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