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03/17/2013

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Term
ABX for Klebsiella?
Definition
3rd Gen Cephalosporin
Term
ABX for Legionella?
Definition
Macrolide
Term
Organism for VAP?
Definition
Pseudomonas
Term
Organism for atypical PNA?
Definition
Mycoplasma
Term
S&S for Hypokalemia?
Definition
Flattened T waves and present U Waves
Term
S&S for Hyperkalemia?
Definition
Spiked T waves
Term
What is Charcot's Triad?
Definition
Cholangitis: 1. Fever/Chills; 2. RUQ !; 3. Jaundice
Term
Headache behind the eyes with elevated ESR?
Definition
Temporal arteritis
Term
What should you do for acute pancreatitis?
Definition
NG Tube; Demerol; Calcium glaciate if hypocalcemic
Term
What type of diarrhea is caused by laxative abuse?
Definition
Secretory diarrhea
Term
How do you follow DM I?
Definition
HbA1C
Term
What is the usual cause of a painless bleed in 50yo?
Definition
Bleeding diverticulosis
Term
What do you suspect with small hematemesis s/p vomiting and retching from an alcoholic?
Definition
Mallory-Weiss tear
Term
What should you Tx a pt with diarrhea who traveled to Mexico with?
Definition
Cipro
Term
Definitive test for a thyroid nodule?
Definition
FNA
Term
HbeAg represents?
Definition
Viral replication
Term
What is the marker in hepatic cancer?
Definition
AFP
Term
What is Cullen's sign (Grey Turner's)?
Definition
Flank ecchymosis seen with acute pancreatitis
Term
Types of calculi on X-ray?
Definition
Uric acid cannot be seen (radiopaque); Calcium can be seen
Term
What is the most likely reason for burning epigastric pain if you lay down after eating?
Definition
GERD
Term
Pneumonia with rust colored sputum is what type?
Definition
Strep pneumo
Term
S&S of atypical PNA?
Definition
You will NOT see unilobular consolidation
Term
What should you test for with refractory HTN?
Definition
Renin and aldosterone
Term
What is the Tx of hyperaldosteronism?
Definition
Spironolactone
Term
What should you suspect if a pt taking SMZ-TMZ comes back with anemia?
Definition
G6PD
Term
What is the most common causative agent for peritonitis in pts with peritoneal dialysis?
Definition
Staph aureus
Term
Tx of Chronic Hep C?
Definition
Peginterferon and Ribiveron
Term
What is the most common cause of secondary HTN?
Definition
Renal Dz
Term
What type of stroke is seen with clumsy hand and motor problems?
Definition
Lacunae
Term
What % of Hep C pts will get liver Dz?
Definition
80%
Term
Auer rods are seen with what?
Definition
AML
Term
What do you see with CLL?
Definition
WBC >20K; 75% mature lymphs
Term
What is the Tx of OutPt CAP?
Definition
Macrolide
Term
What should you Tx a pt with gout, renal Dz and HTN with?
Definition
Steroids
Term
What should you do for a disc problem with rectal sphincter tone loss?
Definition
Surgical spinal cord decompression
Term
What is the Tx for HZV?
Definition
Fam/Acyclovir and analgesics
Term
What should do initially for increased ICP?
Definition
CT/MRI
Term
What is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis?
Definition
End-of-Life
Term
What do you suspect with a young girl with issues of facial muscles getting weaker later in the day?
Definition
Myasthenia gravis
Term
What is the next Tx for SVT after failed vagal maneuvers?
Definition
Adenosine
Term
What do you suspect with Frothy sputum, PND, DOE, cough, fatigue, orthopnea, rales, gallops, anasarca and ascites?
Definition
CHF
Term
What do you suspect in an HIV/AIDS pt with acute cholecystitis?
Definition
CMV
Term
Rural hospital pt has angina at rest. Took 3 nitro and presents with continuing CP and SOB. What should you do?
Definition
MONA and thrombolytic/fibrinolytics
Term
What will you see with constrictive pericarditis?
Definition
Increased JVP and Kussmaul's sign
Term
What should you suspect with diffuse ST elevation, pleuritic CP, fever and thickened pericardium?
Definition
Pericarditis
Term
What is the only Tx that will increase life expectancy in COPD pt?
Definition
O2 therapy
Term
What is the usual cause of hypercalcemia?
Definition
Hyperparathyroidism
Term
What is the #1 cause of metabolic alkalosis?
Definition
GI loss of HCO3-
Term
What will you see with hypokalemia?
Definition
EKG U waves and increased QT interval
Term
What can sickle cell anemia cause?
Definition
Hemolysis and microvascular occlusions
Term
What is the OutPt Tx for PNA?
Definition
Macrolides
Term
What is the InPt Tx for PNA?
Definition
Flourquinalone
Term
What is the Tx of Legionella?
Definition
Azithromycin
Term
What should you do for pts with HA and potential for meningitis with increased ICP?
Definition
Obtain blood cultures and begin empiric ABX; Head CT and LP if not contraindicated
Term
What is Chvostek's sign?
Definition
Contraction of facial muscles seen with Hypocalcemia
Term
What is the LDL goal for pts with CVD?
Definition
<100
Term
What is the #1 cause of delirium in hospitalized pts?
Definition
Alcohol and substance abuse withdrawal
Term
What is the best way to determine neuro status in pt with suspected mental changes?
Definition
MMSE
Term
What do you do for an alcoholic 61yow with tremors and confusion?
Definition
Thiamine and B12 (banana bag)
Term
What do you suspect with a long-standing DM II pt who develops HTN and normochromic, normocytic anemia?
Definition
Diabetic nephropathy
Term
What is the Tx for BPH?
Definition
Alpha-Adrenergic Blocker
Term
What do you suspect in an HIV pt with recurrent uveitis?
Definition
CMV
Term
What lab test will be elevated in an alcoholic pt?
Definition
GGT
Term
What will you see with Bacterial Meningitis?
Definition
Stiff neck, obtundation but NO rash
Term
What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis?
Definition
Niesseria meningitis
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