Patient with history of metastatic cancer p/w AMS, generalized weakness, nausea, and this EKG. Dx and first tx?
Hypercalcemia. Fluids.
Pt p/w abd pain, joint pain, and palpable rash on BLE. Dx?
HSP (IgA vasculitis)
AAA +/- repair with GI bleed
Aortoenteric fistula
How many PMNs (neutrophils) in ascitic fluid is diagnostic of SBP?
> 250
Location of this foreign body? Treatment?
Esophagus. Call GI for endoscopic removal.
“En face” = esophagus; profile = trachea
Sodium/Potassium levels in adrenal crisis?
Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
Dx? Likely age of pt?
SCFE, young teen (13)
Myoclonus
Serotonin syndrome
Which treatment is associated with reduced mortality risk in cirrhotic patients with GI bleeds?
Ceftriaxone
Diagnosis? Biggest risk factor?
NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis). Prematurity.
First few days of life, abd bloating + abd wall erythema + bloody diarrhea, pneumatosis intestinalis
List the concentration and weight-based volume of dextrose repletion in a 5 month vs 5 year vs 50 year old.
Infants: 5 cc/kg of D10
Kids: 2 cc/kg of D25
Adults: 1 cc/kg of D50
1 = steeple sign = croup
2 = RPA
3= Thumbprint sign = epiglottitis
Bilious emesis in <1 year old
Midgut volvulus
List Charcot's triad. For which disease process is this triad common?
Fever, RUQ pain, jaundice. Cholangitis.
Add hypotension and AMS for Reynold's pentad = ascending cholangitis
Diagnosis and treatment?
Pneumomediastinum, CTS consult, broad-spectrum abx
Usually after forceful vomiting, mediastinal crunch (Hamman sign)
List the correct order of treatment for thyroid storm.
Propranolol, PTU/MMI, iodide, hydrocortisone
Name the 5 cyanotic congenital heart disorders.
Transposition, Tetraology, truncus, tricuspid atresia, total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Answer both:
Respiratory alkalosis + metabolic acidosis
Hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
Salicylate overdose
Pyloric stenosis
Which organ is most commonly injured with a GSW to the abdomen? KSW?
GSW = small bowel
KSW = liver
Name the diagnosis and treatment.
Sigmoid volvulus. Sigmoid decompression (call surgery or GI).
"Bent innertube" on AXR, old pt (NH/bedridden)
35 yo M with no PMH p/w 4-month h/o recurrent episodes of palpitations, HA, & diaphoresis. Episodes occur randomly, 4-5 times per week. HR will be in the 130’s and SBP > 170. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis will likely reveal a mass located where (be specific)? What is the classic treatment?
Adrenal medulla. Phentolamine.
Grandma's house + AMS + pinpoint pupils. Dx and tx?
Clonidine overdose. Narcan.
Diarrhea + seizures in peds patient
Shigella
Causes hyponatremia due to SIADH
Bloody diarrhea, RLQ pain, contact w/ farm animals
Yersinia
Dx and tx?
Intussusception, surgery consult + air enema