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15 Cards in this Set
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Dx, Rx and MCC:
otoscopy of a child presenting with acute onset of ear pain reveals large reddish vesicles on the TM |
bullous myringitis
mycoplasma macrolides |
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Rx
burn px with cherry red flushed skin, O2 sat is normal but carboxyhemogllobin is elevated |
100% O2
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Rx
patient with aldosterone deficiency |
fudracortisone
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EKG finding that is suggestive of myocardial ischemia during exercise
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ST depression
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if angina or ischemia occurs during a stress test, what test should follow
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coronary angiography
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how do statins reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction
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lower LDL
decrease inflammation antioxidant stabalize plaques |
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lipid lowering agent:
SE flushing |
niacin
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lipid lowering agent:
SE elevated LFT and myositis |
statins and fibrates
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lipid lowering agent:
SE of GI discomfort |
choles
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lipid lowering agent:
best for HDL |
niacin
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lipid lowering agent:
best for TGs |
fibrates
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lipid lowering agent:
best for LDL/cholesterol |
statins
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lipid lowering agent:
binds to c diff |
cholestyramine
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LDL recommendations for px based on their CAD risk factors
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LDL < 100 if current CAD, DM or PVD
LDL < 130 if they have 2 CAD risks LDL < 160 if no risk factors |
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what are risks for CAD
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tabacco use
HTN or currently on a antihypertensive HDL < 40 family history of CAD -males < 55 -females < 65 age -males > 45 -females > 55 |
