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Potpourri
100
What is a contraindication for phenobarbital use in EtOH Withdrawal?
Pregnancy
History of hepatic encephalopathy or other liver impairment
Hypersensitivity or allergy
Porphyria
MR 11/24/2025
100
Left CXR: Day 1, Right CXR: Day 2, acute decompensation & new hypoxia.
What is the most likely etiology of the CXR findings on the right?
Aspiration Pneumonia
EDHM Grand Rounds 11/21/2025
100
True or false: Multi-drug combo regimens are more efficacious compared to increased dosage of single agent in the management of hypertension.
100
Name another North American country that celebrates Thanksgiving
Canada (in October)
100
What is the only FDA approved medication for use in the management of gastroparesis?
Metoclopramide
MIDGUT #3 11/3/25
200
Name three acute complications of cocaine use
Myocardial Infarction
CVA/Seizure
Aortic Rupture
AKI
Hyperthermia
Pulmonary toxicity
Rhabdomyolysis
MR 11/10/2025
200
What is the next best step in management for a patient with the following KUB:
Aggressive bowel management - PO/PR, manual disimpaction
200
How many muscles are involved in the coordination of swallowing?
30 muscles!
EDHM GR 11/21/25
200
Name an iconic float from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
200
What is the pattern of liver injury & what is the next best diagnostic step?
AST 53
ALT 64
ALP 204
Cholestatic -> Abdominal US
R factor 0.9 <2
Liver Tests 11/5/25
300
Name three primary headache disorders
Migraine
Tension
Cluster
Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias
MR 11/3/2025
300
Name this ECG pattern
Wellens Syndrome (Type A Pattern)
EDHM CVC Winners 11/14/2025
300
What is the mainstay therapy for immune-related adverse events (irAE) in patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI)?
Steroids
irAE with Dr. Nate Wilson 11/19/2025
300
Which state is the top pumpkin producer in the US?
Illinois
300
Name three serum tests of liver function
INR
Platelet count
Bilirubin
Albumin
400
How do you diagnose NPH?
Large volume lumbar puncture (30-40 cc) or lumbar drain placement and monitoring for improvement of symptoms.
MR 11/17/2025
400
Describe two etiologies which can lead to the following CT head findings:
Ventriculomegaly
MR 11/17/2025
400
Name three positive symptoms of schizophrenia
Hallucination
Delusion
Disorganized speech
Disorganized behavior
Catatonic behavior
Psychosis with Dr. Van Hale 11/13/2025
400
In what year did the original Broadway production of Wicked debut?
2003!
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400
What is the scoring tool which can be used for identifying low-risk penicillin allergies?
PEN-FAST
Antibiotic Awareness Week 11/20/2025
500
In the symptom triad of NPH, which symptom usually onsets first?
Gait impairment
MR 11/17/2025
500
Name one of the three parts that make up a whole grain
In refined grains - the bran and germ are removed.
Michael DeBakey SGR 11/10/25
500
Name three ways to reduce risk of non-ventilator hospital associated pneumonia?
Identify high risk patients
Routine oral care
Swallow rehab/training
HOB >30 degrees
Diet and medication modification
EDHM GR 11/21/2025
500
How many turkeys are consumed in the US for Thanksgiving annually?
46 million turkeys
Fun Bonus: What state produces the most turkeys?
500
What is the name of the new class of medications FDA approved for treatment of erosive esophagitis, h.pylori, and non-erosive reflux disease?
Potassium Competitive Acid Blockers (PCABs) - Vonoprazan.
Reversible inhibition of hydrogen potassium ATPase pump