EOC End of Curriculum Exam Prep Questions and Correct Answers

EOC End of Curriculum Exam Prep Questions and Correct Answers abnormal laboratory tests with ______________ include -- increased LFT, NH4+ -- decreased Glucose - ANSWER Reye syndrome tx- Treatment is aimed at reducing intracranial pressure and supportive care. SE- cerebral edema and fulminant heptitis mechanical mitral valve replacement on warfarin presents to the office for routine management of his anticoagulant medication. What is the target international normalized ratio range for this patient? - ANSWER INR 2.5 to 3.5 (mechanical valve) INR 2.0 to 3.0 (organic valve) LBP worse with walking, radiating to both legs, + paresthesia, +weakness + worse pain with spine extension - ANSWER Spinal Stenosis - LBP worse with extension better with forward flexion/bending patho: degeneration of intervertebral disc, decrease in height with bulging into the spinal canal dx- MRI Tx- PT and surgery Decreased light touch and vibration sensation*** - ANSWER nerve compression neuropathy IVDU (heroin use), conjunctival hemorrhages, small red macular lesions on B/L palms and soles, new murmur on left sternal border - ANSWER infective endocarditis dx based on: -Two Major (+blood cx, +echo, +valve regurg) -one major - three minor - 5 minor (F, IVDU,