NBME Form 11
exercise intolerance, increased core
Heat exhaustion body temperatures, and the absence of
neurologic disturbances
is characterized by hyperthermia, AMS
or neurologic deficits, and variable phys-
Heat stroke
ical signs and symptoms depending on
severity
Stimulus induced or spontaneous my-
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
oclonus is specific for?
What is the first line treatment for narrow
AV nodal blockage with adenosine
complex SVT?
temporal relationship, strength of associ-
ation, dose-response relationship, Con-
Bradford Hill Criteria for Causality sistency, biological plossibility, Consider-
ation of alternate explanations, experi-
ment, Specificity, coherence
BCG effects wanes 5 years after vacci-
BCG and PPD test
nation
Thoracentesis: frank pus or cloudy fluid
in pleural space. Pleural fluid: leukocyto-
sis, pH <7.20, glucose <60 mg/dL, high
LDH, elevated protein, maybe infectious
Diagnosis of empyema
organisms.
Recommendation of treatment is with
chest tube placement
ergonomic changes to relieve the pres-
What is the initial management of mild
sure ( Ex. Wrist pad for keyboard) or
carpal tunnel syndrome?
splinting
What are the risk factors for in-hospital
Advanced age and obstructive shock
mortality in a patient with a PE?
measurement of serum renin and aldos-
terone, serum and urine metanephrin-
phrines, and renal US with doppler to
assess the patency of the renal arteries
, NBME Form 11
Pediatric Hypertension
What is a distinguishing feature of opioid
Miosis
intoxication?
central line associated blood stream in-
fection workup includes drawing blood
CLABSI
from the CVC and another place while
starting IV antibiotics
used to study social phenomena or how
individuals perceive their disease, barri-
Qualitative study
ers to pursuing treatment and social stig-
ma surrounding their disease
MEN age 35
WOMEN age 45
When to start screening with serum lipid
You can start earlier if there is increased
levels?
risk factors for CVD including HTN, Type
2 DM and a family history
bilious vomiting, abdominal distention,
and pain
Midgut volvulus presentation in an infant
Diagnosis is confirmed via an upper GI
series
NSAIDS
Physical therapy
Treatment of OA of the knee
Corticosteroids if conservative manage-
ment fails
What is the next step in management to
Daily antibiotic prophylatic to help pre-
help prevent morbitity and mortality in a
vent infections and complications
patient with VUR?
Serum sickness
exercise intolerance, increased core
Heat exhaustion body temperatures, and the absence of
neurologic disturbances
is characterized by hyperthermia, AMS
or neurologic deficits, and variable phys-
Heat stroke
ical signs and symptoms depending on
severity
Stimulus induced or spontaneous my-
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
oclonus is specific for?
What is the first line treatment for narrow
AV nodal blockage with adenosine
complex SVT?
temporal relationship, strength of associ-
ation, dose-response relationship, Con-
Bradford Hill Criteria for Causality sistency, biological plossibility, Consider-
ation of alternate explanations, experi-
ment, Specificity, coherence
BCG effects wanes 5 years after vacci-
BCG and PPD test
nation
Thoracentesis: frank pus or cloudy fluid
in pleural space. Pleural fluid: leukocyto-
sis, pH <7.20, glucose <60 mg/dL, high
LDH, elevated protein, maybe infectious
Diagnosis of empyema
organisms.
Recommendation of treatment is with
chest tube placement
ergonomic changes to relieve the pres-
What is the initial management of mild
sure ( Ex. Wrist pad for keyboard) or
carpal tunnel syndrome?
splinting
What are the risk factors for in-hospital
Advanced age and obstructive shock
mortality in a patient with a PE?
measurement of serum renin and aldos-
terone, serum and urine metanephrin-
phrines, and renal US with doppler to
assess the patency of the renal arteries
, NBME Form 11
Pediatric Hypertension
What is a distinguishing feature of opioid
Miosis
intoxication?
central line associated blood stream in-
fection workup includes drawing blood
CLABSI
from the CVC and another place while
starting IV antibiotics
used to study social phenomena or how
individuals perceive their disease, barri-
Qualitative study
ers to pursuing treatment and social stig-
ma surrounding their disease
MEN age 35
WOMEN age 45
When to start screening with serum lipid
You can start earlier if there is increased
levels?
risk factors for CVD including HTN, Type
2 DM and a family history
bilious vomiting, abdominal distention,
and pain
Midgut volvulus presentation in an infant
Diagnosis is confirmed via an upper GI
series
NSAIDS
Physical therapy
Treatment of OA of the knee
Corticosteroids if conservative manage-
ment fails
What is the next step in management to
Daily antibiotic prophylatic to help pre-
help prevent morbitity and mortality in a
vent infections and complications
patient with VUR?
Serum sickness
