Calcium
What happens to the Ionized Calcium Levels in an Acidosis?
Increase!
True or false:
You can have a normal SpO2 with severe carbon monoxide poisoning.
True!
Which class of medication is first line for SBP prophylaxis?
Fluoroquinolone
MRSA is associated with positivity of which of the following resistance genes:
- CTXM
- MecA
- VanA/VanB
- VIM
- MecA
What are the two organs where Vitamin D Hydroxylation takes place?
Liver, Kidneys
Alveolar Filling processes cause:
A) Decreased VQ Ratio
B) Increased VQ Ratio
A
What test should be done within 24 hours in someone presenting with new ascites since its been proven to decrease LOS, decrease complications of cirrhosis and decrease in hospital mortality
Diagnostic Paracentesis
True or False:
Primary Syphilis is traditionally associated with systemic/constitutional symptoms
False
Why is it that use of Calcitonin is not effective after 2-3 Days?
Tachyphylaxis
In order to diagnose Hypoventilation, what value MUST be elevated?
- PaCO2
A Barium Esophagram (Swallow) is used to evaluate:
A) Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
B) Esophageal Dysphagia
B
Which of the following two Enterococcus species ahs been shown to have more resistance to Vancomycin
A) Faecium
B) Faecalis
A) Faecium
In an individual with Primary Hyperparathyroidism, but otherwise healthy, what would you expect of the following labs ?? (Higher vs. Lower)
- Calcidiol
- Calcitriol
- Phosphate
- Calcidiol -> LOWER
- Calcitriol -> HIGHER
- Phosphate -> LOWER
Which Group of Pulmonary Hypertension is Portopulmonary Hypertension classified under?
Group 1: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
What is the standard dosing for Albumin administration when using it for the treatment of SBP?
Need concentration, standard total dose (not daily frequency), and days of treatment
25%
1.5 g/kg on day 1; 1 g/kg on Day 3
Which cause of general ulcerating lesions is classified by a painless ulcer that heals spontaneously that is then followed by tender lymphadenopathy?
Chlamydia trachomatis (lymphogranuloma venereum)
What class of medication is Teriparatide?
PTH Analogue
What is the classic triad for diagnosis of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome?
Need All three
- Liver Disease with Portal Hypertension
- Evidence of Intrapulmonary Vascular Dilatations or Shunting (usually via contrast enhanced ECHO)
- Decreased Oxygenation (A-a gradient greater than or equal to 15; PaO2 < equal to 80 mmHg on RA)
To prevent Postparacentesis Circulatory Dysfunction after a Large Volume Paracentesis, ___ to ___ g of albumin per liter should be administered
6- 8 g/L of Ascites removed
Which of the following organisms are associated with Painful Ulcers AND Painful Lymphadenopathy. Need ALL!
- Haemophilus Ducreyi
- Klebsiella Granulomatis
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Chlamydia Trachomatis
- Treponema Pallidum
- MonkeyPox
- H. Ducreyi
- HSV
- Monkey Pox