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79 Cards in this Set
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AST/ALT
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8-20
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BUN
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6-20
increased in dehydration |
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WBC
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5,000-10,000
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ESR
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<15-20
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Specific Gravity of Urine
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1.010-1.030
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Platelets
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150,000-400,000
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Hematocrit
(men) |
42-50%
increased in dehydration |
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Hematocrit
(women) |
40-48%
increased in dehydration |
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Hgb
(men) |
13-18
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Hgb
(women) |
12-15
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Digoxin
(loading dose) |
0.5-1.0mg in 24h
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Digoxin
(maint. dose) |
0.125-0.5 IV or PO
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Digoxin
(therapeutic level) |
0.5-2.0
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PTT
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24-45 sec
Hep Therapy: 1.5-2x normal |
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MAOIs
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Nardil, Parnate, Marplan
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What is given for hypertensive crisis with MAOIs?
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Procardia
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RBCs
(men) |
4.3-5.9 million
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RBCs
(female) |
3.5-5.5
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PT
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11-15 sec
Coumadin Therapy: 1.5-2.5x normal |
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CVP
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3-12 cm
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Aspirin toxicity treated by?
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Vit K, IV Sodium Bicarb
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Hyperparathyroid state can cause ______ a symptom of which is _________?
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renal stones, hematuria
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AIDS pts have a CD4/ TC level below_________
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200
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Overdose of Tylenol can cause _______
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Liver damage
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Aminoglycosides can cause damage to -
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8th cranial nerve (hearing)
Kidneys (nephrotoxic) |
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Normal Lead Level
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<9
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Causes of hypokalemia
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- TPN
-corticosteroids (Cushing's) -Diarrhea, Vomiting -Diuretics |
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Beta blockers are contraindicated in pt's with
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COPD, asthma
(cause bronchoconstriction) Coreg, Corgard, Inderal |
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Candidiasis treated with?
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Ketoconazole
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PVCs treated with
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Lidocaine, Pronestyl
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KVO rate
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20 ml/hr
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Tricyclic side effects
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sore throat, fever, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea
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Cerebellum
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balance
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Temporal
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hearing
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Parietal
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sensation
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Occipital
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vision
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Frontal Lobe
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Personality, intellect
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Cranial Nerve IX
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glossopharyngeal (taste)
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Pituitary gland secretes
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ADH
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Hypokalemia symptoms
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Muscle weakness, lethargy, anorexia, NV, parathesias, dysrhythmias
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Hyperkalemia symptoms
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Peaked T wave, cardiac arrest, muscle weakness, paralysis, nausea, diarrhea
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Causes of Hyperkalemia
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renal failure, overuse of supplements, crushing injuries
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Muscular weakness produced by repeated movements that disappear after rest. Dysphagia, respiratory distress, ptosis, diplopia
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Myasthenia Gravis
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Myasthenia Crisis
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Sudden inability to swallow, speak, or maintain a patent airway
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Myxedema
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Hypothyroidism
Tx: Synthroid, Cytomel |
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Grave's disease
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Hyperthyroidism
Tx: Tapazole, SSKI, irradiation |
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Electromyography
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Technique for evaluating and recording the activation signal of muscles. May be IM or surface electrodes.
Dx: neuropathies and myopathies |
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Buerger's Disease or Raynaud's Disease
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Arterial Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Bell's Palsy considerations
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Facial Paralysis, Cranial Nerve XII
Prevent corneal abrasions |
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Addisonian Crisis
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NV, Abd pain, Fever, hypoglycemia and dehydration, BP falls leading to shock and coma
Give IV D5NS and steroids |
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Addison's Disease
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Adrenal Disorder (hypo)
Hypoglycemia, hyponatremia fatigue, weakness, "eternal tan", decreased resistance to stress, weight loss, pathological fractures |
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Adrenal hormones
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Mineralocorticoids (Na reabsorption, K and H secretion)
Glucocorticoids (Prednisone, etc) Androgens |
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Cushing's Syndrome
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Adrenal disorder (Hyper)
Purple skin striations, hirsutism, blood sugar imbalance, compromised immune function, GI bleeding poss. |
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1 grain = ___mg
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60
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L/S ratio (mature lungs)
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3 or greater
2-3 borderline |
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Lispro Insulin
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Rapid
Peak: 1 hr |
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Regular Insulin
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Short
Peak: 2-3 hr |
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NPH or Lente
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Intermediate
Peak: 6-12 hr |
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Ultralente
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Long Acting
Peak: 12-16 hr |
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Lantus Insulin
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Very Long
Continuous Acting Peak: NONE |
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Albumin
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3.5-5.5
Best indicator of nutritional status |
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Pancreatitis drug of choice
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Demerol
NO Morphine (causes spasms in Sphincter of Oddi) |
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Parkland Formula
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Fluid replacement after burns
TBSA burned(%) x Wt (kg) x 4mL 1/2 in first 8 hours |
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Shift to the left
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Indicates bacterial infection
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Verapamil is used to treat what?
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SVT, check heart rate before giving
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Foods cross-reactive with latex
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apricots, cherries, grapes, kiwis, passion fruit, bananas, avocados, chestnuts, tomatoes, and peaches
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Effects of aminophylline
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nervousness, nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, seizures
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HbA1c
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4.5-7.6% of total hemoglobin
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Ototoxic drugs
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loop diuretics (Lasix), NSAIDs (Indocin), cisplatin (Platinol-AQ)
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Shock vital signs
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Decreased BP, increased pulse
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Most reliable signs of infection in elderly
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tachycardia, tachypnea, and confusion
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Maneuver used for symptoms of SVT
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Vagal/ Valsalva
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Elevated serum antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer indicates what?
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glomerulonephritis
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IV KCl should infuse no faster than ___ mEq/hr
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20
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Creatinine
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0.5-1.5
elevated levels indicate renal failure |
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most common cause of SIADH
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cancer, esp. lung cancer
other causes include various pulmonary and CNS disorders |
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Cranial Nerve pneumonics
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Oh Oh Oh To Touch and Feel a girls vagina arouses him
some say marry money but my brother says big breasts mean more |
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Therapeutic Lithium level
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0.5-1.2
Toxic effects occur above 1.5 mEq/L |
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given for diabetes insipidus
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Desmopressin DDAVP (Vasopressin)
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