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Does having a 1st deg relative w prostate cancer inc the risk? - Answer-Yes (2X the risk) 2nd deg relative: 1:7 What is the half life of PSA? - Answer-2.2 days What determines the range of normal PSA? - Answer-Age (inc w age) What med can dec PSA? - Answer-5-Alpha reductase inibitors How do you tx HSP? - Answer-GCCs, but no specific tx is available Analgesics Bed rest Monitor bp Are febrile seizures genetic? - Answer-Yes What is the incidence of febrile seizures, and how many people have another convulsion? - AnswerIncidence: 5% 30% have another seizure 2% get epilepsy How do you tx febrile seizures? - Answer-Acetaminophen For 2min seizure: rectal diazepam or midazolam For >10min: IV diazepamWhat is the max dose of acetaminophen/d in kids? In adults? - Answer-Kids: 90mg/kg/d (15mg/kg/dose) Adults: 4g/d How do you tx acetaminophen toxicity? - Answer-Charcoal within 1st 60 min Test acetaminophen level at 4h --> if needed then, give NAC (should be given within 10 hours) Also give NAC if amount is unknown but significant if only came in at like 10-12hrs post How long is the average length of depressive episodes? How many episodes on average do people get a year? - Answer-Length: 6 months 5-6/year What are the indications for long term tx of depression? - Answer-2 depressive episodes in 5 years 3 prior episodes Severe psychotic depression Serious suicide attempt What are causes of mitral stenosis? - Answer-RF Congenital SLE RA Carcinoid What are side effects of TCAs? - Answer-Blurred vision Dry mouth Orthostatic hypoT Seizures + tremorsWeight gain