Toxicology
Cardiology
Pulmonology
100
Topical medication used for the treatment of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome
What is capsacian cream?
100
In acute inferior STEMI, ST elevations in leads II, III, and aVF should prompt evaluation for this potentially life-threatening complication.
What is right ventricular infarction?
100
In a patient with suspected tension pneumothorax causing hemodynamic instability, this is the immediate life-saving intervention.
What is needle decompression?
200
At how many hours after ingestion should we check acetaminophen levels?
What is 4 hours?
200
This is the first-line medication for stable wide-complex tachycardia of uncertain origin in the emergency department.
What is amiodarone?
200
This is the preferred initial mode of ventilatory support in acute COPD exacerbation with hypercapnic respiratory failure in a cooperative patient.
What is BiPAP (noninvasive positive pressure ventilation)?
300
A farmer presents to the emergency department with miotic pupils, which medication should be included in his care?
Pralidoxime
300
On the monitor, you note a repeating trend of six P waves, five of which are followed by a narrow QRS complex and one of which is not followed by a QRS complex. The PR interval during this trend progressively increases. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is type I second-degree atrioventricular block? (Wenkebach)
300
In status asthmaticus not responding to initial bronchodilators and steroids, this IV medication is commonly used for its bronchodilatory effects.
What is magnesium sulfate?
400
After salicylate overdose, seizure is an indication for what emergent treatment?
What is hemodialysis
400
This EKG finding—characterized by upsloping ST depression and tall, symmetric T waves in the precordial leads—is considered a STEMI equivalent.
What is de Winter’s T-wave pattern?
400
What ultrasound finding on M-mode is indicative of pneumothorax?
What is barcode sign?
500
What is the most SPECIFIC electrocardiogram finding associated with digoxin toxicity?
What is bidirectional ventricular tachycardia?
500
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in care?
What is urgent cardiac catheterization?
500
This scoring system is commonly used to assess severity and guide treatment decisions in pulmonary embolism.
What is the PESI score (Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index)?