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What 2 vaccines are contraindicated in pregnancy -
ANSWER-Varicella and
MMR
INR for a patient receiving warfarin is 5.0. Provider adjusts the
dose to decrease
the INR. When should the provider expect the INR to decrease
following the
change in dose? - ANSWER-48
hours
A patient taking Xarelto following a PE arrives to the ED after a
MVA and suspected TBI. To avoid internal hemorrhage, which
drug would reverse the effects of Xarelto? - ANSWER-Andexxa
Which med may hide sx of hypoglycemia in a patient
with type 1 DM -
,ANSWER-Beta
blockers
What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER-Affects the
pancreas causing secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWER-An extra X
chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like
qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER-females. missing or
deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction,
hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders,
visual spatial and attentional problems
What does it mean if the TSH levels are ABOVE normal? -
ANSWER-- thyroid is underactive
- hypothyroidism
What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and
presents with thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)? - ANSWER-
Hashimoto thyroiditis
,What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and
presents with thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (TSH)
antibodies? - ANSWER-Graves disease
Where can RET oncogene be found and what does it mean? -
ANSWER-- Located on chromosome 10
- Seen on all cells in the body in patients with the hereditary
forms of Medullary carcinoma of thyroid (MTC)
Which medication is given to a patient experiencing rigors
during a immunoglobulin M (IgM) infusion? - ANSWER-Demerol
(meperidine)
Which immunoglobin is associated with Celiac disease? -
ANSWER-IgA
What glands are affected by Sjograns syndrome? - ANSWER-
Tear and saliva glands
Anti-platelet drug info - ANSWER-Clopidogrel (Plavix);
ADRs: bruising,
bleeding, rash, flulike sx; caution: if taking
coumadin or ASA
What lab test would we recommend for thyroid? - ANSWER-
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)
, symptoms of hypothyroidism - ANSWER-Bradycardia; cold
intolerance; lethargy; memory loss; dry skin; brittle dry hair;
decreased appetite; weight gain; constipation; increased serum
lipids; decreased libido; erectile dysfunction
What if a newborn has hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-Requires
replacement within a few days and last for 3 years to prevent
mental development changes and dwarfism.
What is Hashimoto's disease? - ANSWER-An autoimmune
cause of hypothyroid. Symptoms include weight gain and
fatigue.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) - ANSWER-
Tachyarrhythmias, anxiety, insomnia, rapid flow/speech, hot
GRAVES DISEASE
how to treat grave's disease? - ANSWER-Remove or destroy
thyroid tissue or suppress with drug (methimazole or
propylthiouracil)
Treat with Iodine-131
Beta blockers also used to suppress release of thyroid
hormones and reduce HR.