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1 Lifts head, Equal movements in all extremities 2 none to speak of 3 Regards another's face • Human eyes are bright and shiny, so newborns should track caregivers' eyes 4 Cry: communication tool for hunger, pain, attention, cold • High-pitched cry can indicate neurologic disorder 5 Moro...

Anemia= 1. RBC count 2. Hemoglobin 3. Hematocrit - Reduction in one or more RBC measurement? less than 80 between 80-96 greater than 96 - size of the RBC MCV Microcytic? normocytic? macrocytic? too pale just right

Neurotransmitters (NTs)= MAO system Norepinephrine Serotonin and GABA (aahhh) Dopamine Others - what controls mood? Neurotransmitters: • Serotonin (5-HT), GABA, norepinephrine, dopamine NTs: help communication between neurons in the synaptic cleft Transporters: help neurotransmitters move a...

Idiopathic facial nerve palsy • Acute, spontaneous, unilateral facial paralysis • ??? Reactivation of herpes simplex virus - BELL'S PALSY Mild traumatic brain injury (GCS ≥13) • Physical rest 24-48 hours with gradual return to activities • Cognitive rest: minimize cognitive activitie...

Osteoarthritis - Pain: exacerbated by activity; relieved by rest; sometimes occurring at night • AM stiffness resolving in ≤60 minutes • Tenderness to palpation of involved joints • Crepitus (audible) •Joint effusion may be present • Osteophytes palpable bony enlargements • Joi...

Gram positive organisms - Streptococcus spp. (loves mucus membranes, lungs, dental, group B ) Staphylococcus spp. (skin bug, MRSA) Enterococcus (UTI) C. Diff all others are gram negative

greater than or equal to 140/90 with CKD and DM less than 60 Greater than or equal to 150/90 and greater than 60 130-139 mm Hg or 80-89 mm Hg ≥140 mm Hg or ≥90 mm Hg - When to start BP TX according to JNC 8? Stage 1 ? Stage 2? -50% reduction: atorvastatin 40, 8 -50% reduction

1) Abscess = furuncle = boil: 2)Bulla or blister: 3) Macule: 4) Nodule: 5) Papule: 6) Plaque: 7) Vesicle: 8) Wheal (hive): - 1. deep infection of hair follicles 2. fluid-filled or pus-filled >0.5 cm 3. flat change in skin with a color change (brown, blue, red, or hypopigmented) 4. solid...

1. Metofrmin 2. Glimepiride (Amaryl), glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase) 3. Repaglinide (Prandin), nateglinide (Starlix) 4. Alogliptin (Nesina), linagliptin (Tradjenta), saxagliptin (Onglyza), sitagliptin (Januvia) 5. Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), liraglutide (Victoza), dulagl...

S. saprophyticus: Proteus: Klebsiella: Intercourse, inadequate hydration Voiding infrequently (every 2-3 hours = normal): - most common bacteria in women who have STI? if have stone what bacteria it causes? If have catheter in place what bacteria it causes? What pathogenisis of UTI? • Scre...

Nutritional Supplementation (ensure) in underweight patients - low BMI is associated with worse outcome for COPD patients so consider? H. influenza (gram negative) and streptococcus pneumoiae (gram positive) - When treating COPD patients pick an antibiotic that has coverage against both? SABA or...

Initiate thiazide- type diuretic or ACEI or ARB or CCB alone or in combination - No diabetes or CKD. greater than 60 years. BP less than 150/90 (non-black) A. Maximize first medication before adding second or B. Add second medication before reaching maximum dose of first medication or C. Start w...

carbamide peroxide - most common Debrox (ear wax removal) herpes keratosis - acute onset, photophobia, blurred vision refer to ophthalmologist stat corneal abrasion and keratitis - Use fluorescein strips to check for? Impetigo - Honey-crusted lesions. fragile bullae pruritic measles - koplick'...

Pre pregnancy: 0.4 mg (400 mcg) • Pregnancy confirmed: 1 mg (1,000 mcg) - cdc folic acid • Ginger, saltines, ginger ale • Avoid ondansetron (Zofran), a 5-HT3 antagonist • Diclegis (FDA indication): first-line option Doxylamine succinate 10 mg (antihistamine) Pyridoxine 10 mg (B6) Sig: 2...