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What is the treatment for cluster headaches
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100% O2
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Which class of antihypertensive is contraindicated in the following patients?
COPD bilateral RAS pregnancy Advanced renal failure Gout |
Non-selective Beta blocker
ACE-I/ ARB ACE-I/ ARB If hyperkalemia dont use ACE-I/ ARB, potassium sparing diuretics Diuretics (HCTZ, chlorthalidone) |
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What heart sounds are considered benign when there is no evidence of disease?
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Early quiet systolic in an asymptomatic patient, split S1, split S2 on inspiration
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What heart defect is a/w the following disease?
Chromosome 22q11 deletion Down syndrome Congenital rubella Turner's syndrome Marfan's syndrome |
Catch 22- DiGeorge: Truncus arteriosis/ Tetrology of fallot
Downs: Endocardial cushion defect Rubella: PDA, Pulmonary artery stenosis Turner's: Coarctation Marfan's: Aortic regurg |
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What is the next step once a brain tumor has been identified on CT or MRI of the head?
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MCC of brain tumor is Metastasis
So, 1st step is search for the source, Full Body CT |
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What are the W's of post-op fever
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Wind (pneumonia, atelectasis)
Water (UTI) Wound (infection) Walking (DVT) Wonder drugs (drug rxn) Sinusitis |
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What medication combination is used in the treatment of TB meningitis?
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Rifampin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
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What are the characteristic features of a patient presenting with pericarditis>
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Pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, cough, pulsus paradoxus, Friction rub, pain relieved by leaning forward, ST-elevation in all leads
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What is the antidote for
Acetomenophen Lead Cyanide Methemoglobin Opioids |
N-acetyl cystine
PEDS: penicilimine, EDTA, Dimercaprol, Succinylcholine Sodium thiosulfate, hydroxocobalamine, Nitrate Methylene blue, vitamin C Naltrexone, naloxone |
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What are the indications for surgical parathyroidectomy?
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5 reasons
Symptomatic Serum Ca >1 above normal Urine Ca > 400mg Cr clearance down by 30% Bone mineral density T score -2.5 anywhere Younger than 50 yr old |
