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txt for MI due to cocaine OD
1. Ativan ( lorazepam)
2. CCB: BP control
absence of thymic shadow on newborn chest xray
SCID or Di Georges
post op pt has poor urine output, 85, CRT 3 and clear lungs, what is next step in management?
IV Fluids
vaccines CI in HIV pts
yellow fever
varicella
polio PO
Intranasal influenza
BCG
Anthrax
typhoid PO
vaccines that are a must in HIV pt
Hep B
Strep Pneumo
Influenza
next step for pt w/ severe asthma exacerbation and low O2 sat despite meds
supplemental O2; must keep O2 Sat > 92%
indications for intubation
O2 sat < 92%
unable to talk
AMS
most common food born bacterial GI tract infection
Salmonella
presentation of pt with hyperprolactinemia
hypogonadism ( low estrogen levels); low libido, impotence, infertility
lab changes in pt with hyperaldosteronism
hypoK
hyperNa
met alkalosis
inc 24 hr urine aldosterone
opiod od
naltrexone, naloxone
heparin OD
protamine sulfate
Benzodiazipine OD
flumazenil
Barbituate OD
NaBicar to acidify the urine; Dialysis
Carbon Monoxide OD
100% O2
type of oral contraceptive can be given to lactating women
progestin only
def of primary ammenorhea
absence of menses at age 16 w/ normal 2nd sex characteristics or age 13 w/ no 2nd sex characteristics
androgen insensitivity syndrome
46 xy
phenotypically normal female w/ rudamentary vagina
no uterus, fallopian tubes,
have testes --> labia majora
touch vibration and pressure sensation; 2 point discrimination, proprioception
dorsal columns
voluntary motor command from motor cortex to body
lateral corticospinal
pain and temp
spinothalmic
motor comman from motor cortex to head/neck
corticobulbar
ant 2/3rd tongue
CN 7
post 1/3rd tongue
CN 9
contralateral hemibalismus
subthalmic nuclei
eyes look toward side of lesion
damage to frontal eye fields
eyes look away from lesion
PPRF
paralysis of upward gaze
superior colliculi
coma
RAS
personality changes
frontal cortex
resting tremor
basal ganglia
intention tremor
cerebellar hemisphere
poor repitition
arcuate fasciculus
CN for muscles of masication, sensation of face
CN V
most common organisms causing meningitis in kids < 1mo and txt
Group B strep
Ecoli
Listeria
- amp/gent or amp + cefotaxime
cause of meningitis 1 mo-60 yo
txt:
strep pneuomo; n meningitis
- cefotaxime/ceftriaxone; vancomycine, dexamethsone IV ( if over > 6mo)
cause of meningitis > 60yo , alcoholism, or cormobidities
strep pneumo; listeria, n mein; gram - bacilli

ampicillin ( listeria); cefotaxime, vanco, dexamethasone
txt for viral meningitis
NSIADs, acetaminophen, fluids, empiric abx until bacterial is r/o
txt for tension h/a
NSAIDs, ( ketorolac)
txt for cluster h/a
100 % O2 and triptan or DHE
txt for migraine
triptan or DHE, or antiemetics
propholaxis for migraine
BB; CCB; TCA ( amitriptilline); NSAIDs, Valproic acid
h/a occurring before or after orgasm
post coital cephalgia
trauma to head --> h.a begins days after event persists for over a week and doesnt go away
subdural hematoma
1st line for psudotumor cerebri
acetazolamide ;

invasive: LP, optic Nerve sheath decompress; shunting;
inciting events for pseudotumor cerebri
Vit A excess; tetracyclines; withdrawal from steroids
CSF findings in bacterial meningiis
WBC: elevated ( PMN)
Glucose : dec
Protein : inc
Pressure: inc
CSF in viral meningitis
WBC: elevated lymphs
glucose: normal
protein:normal
pressure: high
CSF in TB/fungal
WBC: lymphs
glucose: dec;
protein:elevated;
pressure: elevated
txt for SAH
d/a all anticogaulants;
systolic BP <150
labetalol and nimodipine
surgical clipping or coiling
txt for febrile seizures
acetaminophen , NSAIDs
CT scan of head shows lacunar infarct
subdural hematome
txt for subdural hematoma
burr hole evacuation
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS)
corticospinal AND ventral horn
- spastic and flaccid paralysis
poliomyelitis
ventral horn ; flaccid paralysis
tabes dorsalis
dorsal columns
impaired proprioception
spinal artery syndrome
corticospinal tract, spinothalmic, ventral horn, grey matter
- dorsal column spared!!!
vitamin B12 def
dorsal columns and corticospinal
- loss of proprioception, touch, vibration; bilateral spasticity LE>UE
Brown Srquard
all tracts on one side of cord;
ipsilateral loss of vibration; ipsilatral spastic paresis; ipsilateral flaccid paralysis, contralateral loss of pain and temp
status epilepticus txt
IV benzo and phenytoin
fluoxetine,
SSRI 1st line for depression, anxiety d/o
sertraline
SSRI 1st line for depression, anxiety d/o
paroxetine
SSRI 1st line for depression anxiety d/o
citalopram, escitalopram
SSRI: 1st line for depression, anxiety d/o
SE of SSRI
req 3-4 wks before start to work
sexual dysfunction
decrease platelet aggregation
inc risk of suicide in adolescents
venlafaxine, sibutramine
SNRI: 1st line depression with comorbid neurologic pain
s/e: HTN
duloxetine
SNRI: 1st line depression with comorbid neurologic pain
s/e SNRI
HTN; Nausea, dizziness, sedation, constipation
imipramine
TCA
amitriptyline
TCA
desipramine
TCA
nortriptyline
TCA
least anticholinergic s/e
s/e TCA ( imipramine, desipramine, nortriptyline)
fatal if OD ( QT prolongation) ;
sexual dysfct
anticholingeric symptoms
phenelzine
MAOI- 1st line atypical depression
isocarboxazid
MAOi 1st line atypical depression
tranylcypromine
MAOi 1st line atypical depression
selegiline
MAOi 1st line atypical depression
s/e MAOi
dizziness, food with tyramine lead to htn crisis; dry mouth, indigestion,
buproprion and S/e
NDRI: for depression with fatigue and difficulty concentrating
h/a, insomnia, wt loss
trazadone
depression with insomnia
s/e trazadone
sedation; hypotention, nausea, seizure at high dose
mirtazipine
block Alpha 2 receptors and seratonin receptors
s.e mirtazipine
dry mouth, wt gain, sedation
medical conditions causing depression
hypothyroidism
parkinsons
stroke
hyperparathyroidism
CNS neoplasms
Pancreatic cancer
meds that can cause depression
methyldopa,
steroids
alpha interferon
1st gen antipsychotics
stimulant w/d
sedatives
NT changes in Anxiety
↑ NE ↓ GABA, ↓seratonin
NT changes in Depression
↓ NE, DA, seratonin
NT changes in Mania
↑ NE , Seratonin
NT changes in Alzheimer
↓ Ach ( dont give anticholinergics)
NT changes in Huntingtons
↓ Ach, GABA
NT in Schizophrenia
↑ DA,
NT in parkinsons
↑ Ach ↓ DA
SIGECAPS
- need at least 5 for > 2 wks including depressed mood or anhedonia
- loss of sleep
loss if interest
guilt
lack of energy
dec concentration
psychomotor agitation
loss of appetite
suicidal ideations
blood in urethral meatus, high riding prostate
urethral injury, bladder rupture
muscle rigidity, fever, rhabdo in a schizophrenic pt
NMS
bilious emesis in newborn w/in hrs of feeding
duodenal atresia
stress incontinence
kegels, estrogen ( PO or creme); pessery
mcc htn in women
OCP
mcc seizures in children ( 2-10yo)
febrile, infections, trauma, idiopathic
+ PANCA
pauci immune glomerulonephritis, churgg strauss, microscopic polyangitis
painless puritic papule, with regional lymphadenopathy evolving over 7-10 dys into a necrotic ulcer with black eschar
anthrax
txt: penicillin, doxy
hernia with highest risk of incarceration
femoral
aplastic anemia with thumb probs, diffuse, hypo hyper pigmentaion, cafe au lait spots, short stature
fanconi anemia
cradle cap
sebborheic dermatitis
txt: selenium shampoo
glomerulonephritis w/ deafness
alport syndrome
dx test of choice for PE
CT scan with contrast ;
if pt with renal disease --> VQ scan
herald patch in xmas tress distribution
ptyriasis rosacea
clozapine,
risperidone
olanzapine
sertindole
quetiapine
ziprasidone
palperidone
Atypical Antipsychotics- block Da receptors;
1st line drugs for psychotic d/o
less EPS s/e
clozapine s.e
agranulocytosis
haloperidol, droperidol, fluphenazine, thiothixene
-High potency typicals AP - block DA receptors
-can be used for acute psychosis
-more EPS, less anticholinergic
s/e of high potency
EPS >> , TD, anticholinergic s/e; NMS
EPS>> Antichol s/e
trifluoperazine, perphenazine
medium potency typicals -block DA receptors
- can be used in pt with EPS and ANticholineergic se from other AP
thioridazine, chlorpromazine
low potency typicals - block DA receptors
less EPS, more Anticholinergic se
txt for negative symptoms
atypical AP ( clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiopine, ziprasidone, palperidone)
time frame for TD vs EPS when taking AP
TD: months after use
EPS: 4 days - 4 months
txt for acute dystone ( torticollis, sustained contractions of neck muscles) - common w/ high potency AP use
diphenhydramine
benztropine
txt for bipolar do in pt with renal fialure
valproic acid, carbamazipine
txt for OCD
SSRI
clomipramine
s/e of olanzapine
wt gain, DKA
txt for mania with psychosis
atypical AP, haldol
Seratonin SYndrome
autonomic instability
ocular clonus ( horizontal eye mvt
AMS
txt for Seratonin Syndrome ( SS)
d/s agents; supportive are . sedate with benzodiazipine
if high temp: cooling blankets, ice, wet blankets
if agitation despite benzo: cyproheptadine)
drugs to avoid with SSRI: fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram,escitalopram ( risk of SS)
SNRI- venlafaxine, duloxetine, nefazaone, sibutraline, minacipram
MAOi- phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegeline,
st johns wort
tryptophan
TCA OD
If QRS > 100ms: NA Bicarb
if seizures : Benzodiazipines
DO NOT give phenytoin
Buproprion CI
eating D/o
seizure d/o
indications for ECT
depression refractory to meds
severe suicidality
depression with food refusal
pregnancy
schizo/psychosis
medical condition preventing use of meds ( elderly)
S/E lithium
CNS, depression, tremor
thyroid,
nephrogenic DI
GI ( metallic taste, N/V/D)
txt for nephorgenic DI due to LIthium toxicity
HTZ and amilloride
txt for depression in pt with bipolar d/o
lithium, lamotrigene

DONT ADD ANTIDEPRESSANT TO mood stabilizer
MDD criteria
5 symptoms w/ depressed mood or anhedonia < 2 wks
Dysthymic DO criteria
at least 2 yrs of depression + 2 symptoms
txt: psychotherapy initial
bipolar I
depression + 1 mania ( at least 1 wk of elevated mood)
bipolar II
depression + hypomania ( at least 3 dys)
cyclothymia
cyling of hypomania and mild depression > 2 yrs

txt: psychotherapy, mood stab
adjustment d/o
mood changes within 3 mo of a stressful event and disappear 6 mo after stressor is removed
increased incidence of panic do in pts who have
mitral valve prolapse
txt tardive dyskinesia
d/c agent; switch to an atypical AP ( risperidone, clozapine)
txt for OCD
psychotherapy
SSRI
clomipramine
GAD
persistent anxiety at least 6 mo
txt: psychotherapy, SSRI, venlafaxine, buspirone
schizophrenia
2 or more symptoms or , symptoms at least 1 month , or impaired social fct at least 6 mo
schizophreniform
last >1 mo and < 6 mo
schizoaffective
mood d/o + psychosis ;
need psychotic symptoms during normal mood for at least 2 wks
delusional d/o
have realistic delusions at least 1 month ;
if unrealistic --> schizophreniform or schizophrenia
brief psychotic do
symptoms last less than 1mo
shared psychosis
2nd patient becomes involved
txt: groups psychotherapy, separate patients
bereavement
-grief after death of a loved one
-can last up to 6 mo
-DO NOT affect ability to fct
Hallmark of parkinson disease
resting tremor
bradykinesia
postural instability;
rigidity
Parkinson txt
Dopamine agonists ( levodopa + carbidopa)
bromocriptine, amantadine)
ALS
asymettricweakness in face, hands fingers, pelvic gridle with NORMAL sensation;
UMN and LMN signs
cognitive defects ( frontotemporal executive dysfunction)
UMN signs
spasticity, increased DTR, babinski,
LMN signs
decreased tone, Dec DTR, neg babinski, fasciculations
txt ALS
riluzole ( may slow progression)
Huntingtons (remember the 6 C's)
AD: CAG repeat d/o on chr cuatro ( 4)
Caudate and putaman atrophy on MRI
aCh decrease
GABA dec
Crazy ( dementia)
Choreoform mvt
Curenta ( 40 yo) - age of onset
txt huntington
DA antagonists ( haloperidol, risperidol, tetrabenazine)
Alzhemiers
MCC of dementia;
short term mem loss, confusion,
CT: cortical atrophy
Txt: cholinesterase inhibi ( donepizil, rivastigme, galantamine, memantine)
lung cancer + muscle weakness
lambert eaton
-small cell
forgetfullness + decreased bilateral parietal lobe activity on PET
alzheimers
most sensitive test for MS
MRI of head of SC
which meds dec freq of relapses in MS
interferon B
glatiramate
mech of action of the preferred med for Restless Leg syndrome
DA agonists
test used to confirm the mcc of syncope
mcc is vasovagal syncope
tilt table testing to confirm diagnosis
Sleep pattern in Stage 1
light sleep
fast theta waves
sleep pattern in stage 2
int sleep
spindles and k complexes
pattern in stage 3 and stage 4
deep sleep - delta waves
low freq, high amp
REM
q 90-120 min
dream, low voltage,
high freq, low amp
most common primary brain tumor in adults
MGM Studio
mets
glioblastoma multiforme
meningioma
schwanomma
MC primary brain tumor in kids
astrocytoma > medulloblastoma>ependymoma
picks disease
behavior and personality changes prior to dementia
- progressive aphasia ( trouble speaking)
lewy body dementia
demntia+ parkinsonian symp+ visual hallucinations
- freq falls
1st line txt for Restless leg syndrome
DA agonists- pramipexole ropinorole
s/s of ALS
asymettric limb weakness,
dysarthria s/s
txt for guillian barre
plasmaphoresis
OR
IVIG
meds used to txt alzheimers
acetyl-cholinesterase inhibib: rivatagimine, memantine, donepezil
____ ( MAOB inhib) used in early parkinsons and has neuroprotective effects
Selegiline
used to potentiate levodopa
COMT inhibitors: entacapone, tolcapone
used for tremor in Parkinson
anticholinergics ( trihexyphenidyl, benztropine)
used to increase DA release
amantadine
bilateral facial weakness
think: guillan barre, lyme disease
txt for bells
eye care --> lubricating drops, patch to cover at night ,
-steroids
s/s of guillan barre
symettric muscle weakness progresses over days to 4 weeks;
absent or dec DTR
NO change in sensation
CSF in guillan barre
inc protein
NORMAL WBC ( albuminocytologic dissociation)
sleep pattern in elderly vs depressed pt
elderly: dec total rem , inc REM latency , dec slow wave

Depressed: inc total REM , dec REM latency, dec slow wave
nightmare vs night terror
night mare: REM sleep, pt actually wake up
night terror: non REM sleep, not fully awake, wake up screaming, fall back asleep ( can use benzo bc they dec slow wave delta sleep)
pickwickian syn
obesity hypoventilation syndrome
hypersomnolence, dyspnea, hypozemia ( polycythemia, plethora), pul htn
txt for narcolepsy
modafinil ( stimulant)
scheduled naps
if narcolepsy patient has catoplexy, txt
venlafaxine, fluoxetine, atomoxetine
empiric therapy in pt coming into ER with LOC
thiamine, glucose, naloxone,
complications thaty may arise from LP in someone with incr ICP
uncal herniation
best way to prevent bacterial meningitis in newborns
penicillin and ampicillin to + moms during LnD
symptoms of Basilar artery stroke
think pontine ischemia = AMS ( disruption of RAS); contralateral full body weakness, dec sensation, vertigo, vision abn, Coma
BP goals and Meds in ischemic, intracerebral hemorrhage and SAH
-ischemic: do not lower unless 220/120 or if giving thrombolytic ( 185/110) ; use labetalol and nicardipine
-intracerebral: sys< 150, use labetalol
- SAH: systolic < 150; labetalol and nimodipine
signs of TCA overdose
cardiac: long QT; if > 100 ms, use Na Bicarb
if seizures --> use benzo
becks triad
-hypotension, distant heard sounds; JVD
Lab finding for hashimoto
- ↑ TSH, ↓ T4
3 reasons for involuntary hospitalizations
- pt is harm to self
- pt is harm to others
- pt is gravely disabled ( catatonic state, etc)
Charcots triad for gall bladder disease
-RUQ pain, jaundice, fever
- seen in ascending cholangitis
treatment for ITP in kids
- may resolve spontaneously
- IV steroids or IG
Elderly male complains of bony pain + hat no longer fits
-Pagets Disease
- ↑ ALk Phos;
txt: Bisphosphonates
cause of secondary ammenorrhea w/ normal prolactin + no response to estrogen-progesteron challenge + hx of D&C
Asherman Syndrome
MC pathogen causing croup
parainfluenza
cresent shape ( concave) hyperdensity on CT that doesnt cross midline
subdural hematome
causes of transudative pleural effusion
CHF, liver/kidney disease
immunodeficiency + doughy skin
Job Syndrome ( hyper IgE synd)
txt for opiod OD
naltrexone/naloxone
most serious s/e of clozapine
Agranulocytosis
5 criteria for metabolic syndrome
- ab obesity
- htn
-insulin resistance
- low HDL
-high TG
sentinal loop on abdominal xray
acute pancreatitis
other meds used to txt ADHD in kids who fail to respond to stimulants or Atomoxetine
- TCA ( imipramine, desipramine)
- Buproprion
- A2 agonists
meds for tourettes syndrome
anti-Da agents :
fluphenazine ( typical high potent AP) , pimozide ( high potenct AP) , tetrabenzazine
MOA metformin
-↓ hepatic gluconeogenesis
- ↑ insulin activity
S/E MEtformin
- lactic acidosis
- GI
MOA and S/E sulfonylureas ( tolbutamide, glyburide, glipizide)
stimulate insulin release from pancreas ( if pt is on insulin they dont need to be on this drug)
S/E: hypoglycemia
Thiazolidinediones ( glitoazones) MOA and S/E
↓ hepatic gluconeo
↑ tissue uptake of insulin

s/e: wt gain;fluid retention ; inc LDL; liver toxicity

CI in patients with heart failure
Alpha glucosidae inhibitors ( acarbose) MOA and S/E
↓ GI absorption

s/e: diarrhea, flatulence, GI
Meglitinides ( repaglinide, nateglinide) MOA and S/E
stimulate insulin release

s/e: hypoglycemia
exanataide
GLP 1
prolongs incretin secretion; delays gastric emptying
- s/e: acute pancreatitis;
sitagliptin ( januvia)
inhibitor of DPP IV which affects GLP
prolongs incretin secretion, which decreases glucagon secretion and increases insulin secretion; delay gatric emptying
txt for diabetic gastroparesis
erythromycin
metclopramide
cisapride
which med should you never take with cisapride due to risk of cardiac arrythmia
macrolide abx
txt for DKA
IV fluids
IV insulin
replace K, Ca, Mag, Phos
IV glucose
somogyi vs damn phenomenon
- both cause HIGH morning glucose levels
- somogyi: evening NPH dose is too high --> glucose levels drop low --> stress hormone ( catecholamines ) released --> cause glucose to be rly high
-dawn: didnt take enough NPH --> result in high glucose levels
txt for thyroid storm
- BB ( IV propanolol, esmolol)
- Thionamide ( PTU, methimazole)
- Iodine ( block conversion and release of T3 and T4)
which lab abnormalities necessitate TFT to r/o thyroid disease?
-hyperlipidemia
- unexplained hyper Na
- inc serum CPK
thryoid abnormalities during pregnancy
increas TBG --> inc total T4, but free T4 does not change
txt for peripheral neuropathy due to Db
gabapentin
pregabalin
duloxetine
txt for diabetic retinopathy
laser photocoagulation
complications from electrical burns
cardiac dysarrthymias
compartment syndrome,
rhabdomyolysis
neurologic disturbances
unique management in patients with electrical burns
Aggressive IV fluids ( prevent myoglobinuria)
Parkland Formula
IV fluid resuscutation needed
-(4) (kg) ( %W body surface area burned)
- 1/2 given initial 8 hrs; other 1/2 given over following 16 hrs
txt for heat stroke
cool via evaporation
IV bolus fluid
2nd degree burns
pain, erythema, blisters ( non blanching)
3rd degree burn
white or chared, non blanching
Heat stroke
confusion, blurry vision, NO or litle sweating!!!
- elevated body temp
- inc WBC, BUN, crt
txt for black widow bite
-tetanoid toxoid prophylaxis
-if necrotic ctr: Corticosteroids
- if ulceration : wound care ,dressings
- if signs of infection: erythromycin PO
- dapsone ( due to leukocyte inhibitory properties)
txt if systemic sym from black widow spider bite ( muscle spasms, abd stiffness, AMS, autonomic instab)
Ca Gluconate
Benzos
Steroids
Antivenom ( w/in 30 min of bite)
acetaminophen OD
N acetylcysteine
Anticholingergics ( atropine) OD
Dry mouth, urinary retention, wide QRS,
Physostigine
BBlockers OD
- bradycardiea, hypotension, hypoglycemia, pul edema
- Atropine m IV fluid,
- if BP and HR unresponsive: Glucagon, CaCl, insulin + glucose, Norepinephrine
CCB
glucagon, Ca, insulin, dextrose
Cyanide
" almond scented breath
- delayed onset parkinsonism
- txt: thiosulfate, hydroxycobalmin, nitrate
digoxin
bradycardia, hyperkalemia, vision changes ( yellow vision)
- Dig FAB fragments, activated charcoal
Heparin
Protamine sulfate
Methanol
Fomipizole, Ethanol
Opiods
Naltrexone
Salicylates ( Asprin)
" tinnitus, resp alkalosis --> then mixed resp alkalosis and metabolic acidosis with inc anion gap_
txt: charcoal, dialysis, NaBicar
sulfonylurea OD
octreotide, dextrose
Warfarin
Vit K, FFP
TCA
Na Bicarb ( if QRS > 100ms); diazepam ( if seizures)
Caustics
copious irrigation ( dont induce emesis, or attempt to neutralize) charcoal
organophosphates
atropine, pralidoxime
Fe
Deferoxamine
Lead
EDTA, dimercaprol, succimer
Mercury
DiMERcaprol
Arsenic
dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
OD Copper
Penicillamine
TPA OD
aminocaproic acid
txt for pulseless electrical activity ( PEA)
epinephrine, atropine
pulseless --> Epi and Atropine
txt for SVT
1. vagal maneuvers --> adenosine --> ventricular rate control ( Dig, CCB, BB)
initial txt for new onset A Fib
Rate control ( BB, dig, CCB, diltiazem)
- anticoagulate with heparin
txt for stable asymptomatic SVT
amiadarone, lidocaine, procainamide
txt for VFib
360 J --> 2 in CPR ---> 360 J --> 2 min CPR --> epi --> 360 --> Epi + amiodarone or lidocaine ( antiarrythmics)
cauese of PEA
6 H: hypovolemia, hypoxia, H ions ( acidosis), hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypohermia, hypoglycemia
4T: tension pneumo, thrombosis, tablet ( drugs); tamponade
theophylline OD
( common in COPDS)
- seizures, hypotention, cardiac tachyarrythmias
txt for crohns disease
5 ASA
azathiprine
anti TNF
steroid
HLA B27 diseases
PAIR
psoriatic arthritis
anklyosing spondylitis
IBD
reiters syndrome
ASCA freq +
Crohns
pANCA freq +
U/C
curative txt for UC
colectomy is curative
significantly inc risk for Colon cancer
U/C
CT with air in bowel wall and bowel wall thickening
ischemic colitis
diagnostic study of choice for appendicitis
CT scan!
most common benign small bowel tumor
leimyoma
most common malignant small bowel tumor
adenocarcinoma
1 SD, 2 SD , 3SD
68%, 95%; 99.7 %
txt for appendicitis:
NPO, IVF
pain control ( morphine , meperidine)
ABx: abicillin. sulbactam
if abscess --> percutaneous drainage
CI interval range, z values
90% CI: z= 1.6
95% CI z= 1.9
99% CI z= 2.5
diabetic gastroparesis txt
cisapride
erythrmycin
metclopramide
most common disease causing hypercoagulation
Factor V lieden
most common inherited bleeding disorder
vWF disease
abciximab, tirofiban, epitifibatide
gpIIbIIIa inhibi;

- use in unstable angina, NSTEMI, post coronaryvessel intervention
clopidogrel, ticlopidine
ADP blockers;
aggrinox
inhibit adenosine, ; use if pt had recent stroke while on Aspirin!
enopxaparin
moa: binds factor Xa

- lmwh
lepirudin, argatroban
direct thrombin inhibitors
- use if pt had HIT ( also fondaparinux)
moa heparin
inhibit antithrombin III
moa WArfarin
inhibits vit K dep factors ( 2,7,9,10), c and s
most common causes of DIC
STOP Makin New Thrombi
sepsis, trauma, ob comp, pancreatitis, malignancies, transfusions
what meds can you give to a pregnent woman w/ cystitis
amox, 1/2st gen cephalosporin; nitrofurantoin
common sources of mets to the brain
lung> breast> skin> renal> GI
atrohpy of mamillary bodies
wernikes
characteristics that favor lung carcinoma
age> 45, smoker, new lesion, bigger lesion than previous, no calcifications, irreg calcifications; > 2 cm
heavy bleeding during and between period
meno-metero-ragia
8:14 translocation
burkitts
14:18 translocation
follicular small cell
translocation 9:22
CML
ass with EBV
burkitt lymphoma
reed sternberg cells, cervical lad, night sweats
hodgkins lym
translocation 14:18
folllicular small cell
translocation 8:14
burkitt
most common lymphoma in US
diffuse large cell ( non hodgkins lymph)
starry sky pattern ( due to phagocytosis of apoptotic tumor cells)
burkitt
high hct, hb, pruritis, pain in hands and feet,
polycythemia vera
hair like projection on smear, hms
hairy cell
antiviral : megaloblastic anemia, bone marrow suppression
zidovudine