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Definition



Beta cells of the islets of Langerhans



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What causes an apical diastolic What heart sounds is the bell of the
murmur? stethoscope used for?




What cells of the pancreas What phase of the cardiac cycle is
produce insulin? S1 associated with?


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Term

,What 3 signs make up Cushing's triad (in the setting of cerebral
herniation)?
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Exercise induced dyspnea, chest
pain, and syncope
280-295 mOsm/kg
Palpitations

Serum sodium, glucose, and BUN
(This is typically an inherited
condition.)




Fixed rate AV sequential pacer
Compression of the pons and
Dual chambers paced, no chambers upper medulla -->
sensed Bradycardia
Systolic HTN
Indications: consistently slow atrial Wide pulse pressure (> 40)
and ventricular rate


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Definition



Fix the underlying problem (i.e. sepsis, trauma, obstetric
complications)
Replace clotting factors (platelet & cryoprecipitate transfusion) to
mitigate bleeding



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, What does the pacemaker setting S/S of cardiac tamponade
AOO mean & what are its
indications?

S/S of tacrolimus toxicity DIC treatment principles


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Definition



Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Impotence



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What are common adverse
What are signs of transplant
effects of BB that improve with
rejection?
time?




What are the 3 key parameters that What are signs of a hemolytic
assess end organ perfusion? transfusion reaction?


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Term



What are adverse effects of dexamethasone?



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Quinidine
Sotalol
Amiodarone
Haldol
Seroquel

Hypomagnesemia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia




Hyperglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalemia
Myopathy --> proximal muscle weakness




Diastole (--> closure of aortic and pulmonic valves as ventricles relax)




Hyperglycemia
Ketonemia
Hyerkalemia (due to intracellular shifting from metabolic acidosis)

Hyponatremia (Na-K pump: K leaves the cell to enter the blood stream, Na
enters the cell & leaves circulation)
Hypophosphatemia


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