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16 Cards in this Set
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what two meds can be used to prophylax against meningococcal meningitis
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rifampin
ciprofloxacin |
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what two meds can be used to treat chronic HTN and prevent recurrent migraines
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CCB
B- |
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how does MG Rx work
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AChE inhibitor
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cause of syncope:
while shaving |
carotid sinus
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cause of syncope:
while singing |
vasovagal
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cause of syncope:
positive tilt test |
orthostatic
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cause of syncope:
prolonged loss of consciousness |
cerebrovascular
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cause of syncope:
preceded by palpitations |
cardiogenic
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cause of syncope:
type 1 diabetes interrupted while eating |
hyperglycemia
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what is the MCC of syncope
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vasovagal
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how can you confirm vasovagal syncope
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tilt test
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what constitutes to a positive tilt test
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standing causes an increase >20 BPM and drop >20 SP or >10 DP
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what should you first think of in a px who presents to ER with loss of consciousness
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glucose
thiamine naloxone |
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in an intact brainstem, ice water should cause eyes to
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move to same side
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what are the elbows doing in decorticate posturing
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sides flexed
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what should be done before giving px glucose who loss consciousness
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thiamine
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