Treatments Flashcards
MI due to cocaine OD
CCB and ativan
No BB
If >35, r/o general MI with cath
TIA/stroke work-up
Noncontrast CT -> Later, CTA or MRA + Echo +/- CA duplex
Ischemic stroke BP
BP goal <185/110
Use labetalol or nicardipine
No nitros!
ICH BP
<140/90 or prestroke levels
Use labetalol or nitroprusside
SAH BP
<150s
Use labetalol or nimodipine
No nitros! (may increase ICP)
TCA OD symptoms and tx
Cardiotox, seizure, anticholinergic
Tx: NaHCO3 if QRS>100; Benzodiazepines; monitor x 6 hours
NDI caused by lithium
HCTZ + ameloride
regular NDI -> HCTZ
Acute dystonia sx and tx
Neck spasm
Diphenhydramine or Benztropine
TD sx and tx
facial movements
Stop/switch neuroleptic
Retinal detachment sx and tx
Floaters, shade, flashing lights
Laser photocoagulation
Tourette’s tx
fluphenazine, pimozide, tetrabenazine (VMAT inh)
ADHD tx
stimulants, atomoxetine (SNRI, SE SI/cardio/liver), alpha-2 agonists, TCA, bupropion
Epidural or subdural hematoma definitive tx
Burehole evacuation
Primary hyperparathyroidism tx
Hyperplasia: remove 3.5 glands, clip last
Adenoma: remove
21-hydroxylase deficiency (CAH) tx
corticosteroids and fludrocortisone
Hyperphosphatemia in CKD
Ca carbonate, Ca acetate (No citrate d/t aluminum)
Beta blocker or verapamil OD tx
Atropine, glucagon, CaCl, insulin
Digoxin toxicity tx
Atropine, ab fragments, charcoal (no calcium)
Iron tox tx
Diferoxamine
Copper and gold tox tx
Penicillamine
tPA or streptokinase tox tz
E-aminocaproic acid
Brain abscess tx
Needle drainage, antibiotics (for UTI or vanc+ceftazidime if neurosurg), corticosteroids
Cluster headache tx
100% O2 nonrebreather; triptans; ergotamines
Theophylline OD sx and tx
Seizures, hyperthermia, hypotensions, tachyarrhythmias