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What conditions have increased JVP?
CHF, tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, tension pneumothorax
Abx for gram positive cocci
Nafcillin (Vanco if MRSA)
Abx for gram negative cocci or gonococcus
Ceftriaxone (Ciprofloxacin if penicillin allergy)
MCC of viral meningitis, CSF?
Enterovirus. Lymphocytes, increased protein, normal glucose
MCC of bacterial meningitis. CSF?
S. pneumoniae. neutrophils, increased protein, low glucose
MCC of meningococcal meningitis
Neisseria Meningitis (Gram negative diplococcus)
Tx for bacterial meningitis
<1mo: cefoxtamine + ampicillin
1mo-5oyo: cefoxtamine/ceftriaxone + Vanco
>50yo: ampicillin + cefoxtamine/ceftriaxone + Vanco
Meningitis post exposure prophylaxis
Ciprofloxacin/ Rifampin
Tumor lysis syndrome labs + Tx
Hyperuricemia, low Ca, high K, high P, acute renal dz
Tx w/ allopurinol and fluids
PSVT tx
Vagal –> carotid massage –> adenosine –> radio frequency ablation
Cryptococcus meningitis common in?
HIV
Arterial embolism definitive tx
Embolectomy
Prophylaxis dental/respiratory procedures w/ high risk of heart conditions
Amoxicillin 30-60m before procedure
Tx for hypoparathyroidism tetany
IV calcium gluconate
Octreotide is tx for?
Carcinoid syndrome, acromegaly, gigantism
Lithium AE
Nephrogenic DI
Addisons Dz gold standard
Cosyntropic stimulation test
Radioactive iodine used for:
Tx graves dz, detecting metastatic thyroid cancer
Gout x-ray
Osteophytes w/ rat bite appearance
TTP Tx
Plasmaphoresis w/ IV CS
Von Willebrands dz tx
Desmopressin acetate
Molluscum contagiosum etiology
Poxvirus
Optic neuritis definitive dx
MRI of brain and orbit
Bacterial meningitis neonate MCC
Group B strep