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what test is used to rule out urethral injury
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retrograde cystourethrogram
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lipid-lowering agent:
SE = facial flushing |
niacin
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lipid-lowering agent:
SE = elevated LFT's, myositis |
statins
fibrates |
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lipid-lowering agent:
SE = GI discomfort, bad taste |
bile acid sequestrants
(e.g. cholestyramine) |
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lipid-lowering agent:
best effect on HDL |
niacin
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lipid-lowering agent:
best effect on TG's |
fibrates
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lipid-lowering agent:
best effect on LDL/cholesterol |
statins
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lipid-lowering agent:
binds C. Diff toxin |
cholestyramine
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which types of thalassemias are most commonly a/w pts of Mediterranean & AA/Asian descent
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MEDITERRANEAN: B-Thal
AA/ASIAN: a-Thal |
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What complication occurs in 10% of pts with sideroblastic anemia
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myelodysplastic syndrome (aka "refractory anemia) --> acute leukemia
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Besides Staph Aureus, which organism may be responsible for osteomyelitis in a sickle cell pt
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salmonella
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Which vaccines are particularly important in children with sickle cell disease
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S. Pneumo
HiB N. Meningiditis Influenza Hep B |
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What medication is used in the long-term management of sickle cell anemia
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Hydroxyurea
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