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write down normal labs when you see them because they wont be listed again for similar
questions
know significance of abnormal labs and what to do for follow up
how to transport a tooth (there may be one dental injury question) cold milk or normal
saline
sensitivity vs specificity Sensitivity is ability of a test to detect a person who has the disease.
Specificity is detect person who is healthy or doesnt have the disease
cauda equina syndrome Acute onset urinary retention or overflow incontinence
anaphylaxis a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and
without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.
angioedema ACEI C/I
The nurse observes that after administration of a drug that the patient has developed swollen
eyelids, lips, and mouth. what kind of drug reaction is this?
meningococcal meningitis PATHOGEN: Neisseria meningitidi
Inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord that can be highly
contagious; isolate pt for 24 h after starting antibiotics
initial test usually the cheap one
first line vs second line antibiotics
, know alternatives to penicillin if they have an allergy if they have a gram positive infxn then
poss alternatives are macrolides or clindamycin
macrolide reaction is often adverse and not true reaction switch from erythromycin to
azithromycin for example
if a patient fails to respond to initial meds what do you do next
systemic lupus erythematosus "Butterfly" facial rash and Raynaud phenomenon in a young
female
A patient comes to the office with a arthritis, Alopecia, Raynaud's phenomenon,
photosensitivity, oral ulcers, pericarditis, and thrombocytopenia purpura.
an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk. also
attacks the connective tissue in other body systems, especially in the joints.
avoid or minimize sunlight exposure
Polymyalgic rheumatica Inflammatory disorder = muscle pain and stiffness in shoulder, neck,
upper arm, hips
First line treatment of PMR includes long term low dose steroids. Pain, stiffness on shoulders,
and hips. Patients are also at higher risk for temporal arteritis.
temporal arteritis form of vasculitis that can cause headaches, visual impairment, jaw pain,
and other symptom
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write down normal labs when you see them because they wont be listed again for similar
questions
know significance of abnormal labs and what to do for follow up
how to transport a tooth (there may be one dental injury question) cold milk or normal
saline
sensitivity vs specificity Sensitivity is ability of a test to detect a person who has the disease.
Specificity is detect person who is healthy or doesnt have the disease
cauda equina syndrome Acute onset urinary retention or overflow incontinence
anaphylaxis a severe response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and
without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.
angioedema ACEI C/I
The nurse observes that after administration of a drug that the patient has developed swollen
eyelids, lips, and mouth. what kind of drug reaction is this?
meningococcal meningitis PATHOGEN: Neisseria meningitidi
Inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord that can be highly
contagious; isolate pt for 24 h after starting antibiotics
initial test usually the cheap one
first line vs second line antibiotics
, know alternatives to penicillin if they have an allergy if they have a gram positive infxn then
poss alternatives are macrolides or clindamycin
macrolide reaction is often adverse and not true reaction switch from erythromycin to
azithromycin for example
if a patient fails to respond to initial meds what do you do next
systemic lupus erythematosus "Butterfly" facial rash and Raynaud phenomenon in a young
female
A patient comes to the office with a arthritis, Alopecia, Raynaud's phenomenon,
photosensitivity, oral ulcers, pericarditis, and thrombocytopenia purpura.
an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk. also
attacks the connective tissue in other body systems, especially in the joints.
avoid or minimize sunlight exposure
Polymyalgic rheumatica Inflammatory disorder = muscle pain and stiffness in shoulder, neck,
upper arm, hips
First line treatment of PMR includes long term low dose steroids. Pain, stiffness on shoulders,
and hips. Patients are also at higher risk for temporal arteritis.
temporal arteritis form of vasculitis that can cause headaches, visual impairment, jaw pain,
and other symptom
