Pulm emergencies - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, 2023 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies

Generally speaking, a patient with a TIA history who presents with a new stroke, likely has which kind of stroke? A. thrombotic B. there is equal likelihood for any stroke type C. hemorrhagic D. hypoperfusion E. embolic - correct answer The answer is A. TIAs are associated with increased risk for thrombotic strokes, the result of ulceration of cerebral artery plaque. Patients with TIA have a 5 to 6% percent chance per year of having a stroke. Antiplatelet ther...

SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, 2023 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies Exam

SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2023 CV, trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies Exam Parents bring in their 13 year old girl two hours after she ingested a large amount of Acetaminophen in suicide attempt. She tearfully refuses to drink the activated charcoal. Which of the following is TRUE regarding your ability to administer the charcoal? 1. A court injunction is needed to force her to drink the charcoal 2. A nasogastr...

Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2017 CV, 2017 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies A 5 year old child was eating an almond when he experienced sudden, intermittent bouts of choking and wheezing. Assuming this child aspirated an almond, which of the following is most likely to be seen on chest X-ray? Answers: 1.A. Atelectasis of the affected lung 2.B. Diaphragmatic flattening of the non-affected lung 3.C. Foreign body in the shape of an ...

A patient with which of the following conditions classically presents with conjunctival injection (a "red" eye)? Answers: al retinal artery occlusion al retinal vein occlusion al detachment violet keratitis ous hemorrhage - correct answer UV Keratitis What corneal pathology is predicted in a patient with a foreign body lodged in the conjunctiva of the upper eyelid? Answers: hing abrasions with terminal bulbs al ulcer directly opposite the ...

All of the following are common non-infectious causes of fever EXCEPT: Answers: 1.Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 2.Trauma 3.CVA 4.Thyroid storm 5.Pulmonary embolism - correct answer trauma Which of the following statements regarding fever and WBC is TRUE? Answers: 1.Elevated WBC indicates serious bacterial infection. 2.WBC is sensitive for serious bacterial infection. 3.WBC is specific for serious bacterial infection. 4.WBC is a poor d...

You are treating an 80 you male in whom you suspect a lower GI bleed. Which of these following statements is TRUE regarding the guaiac test? A. A false positive may be caused by ingestion of magnesium-containing antacids B. A false negative may be caused by the presence of chlorophyll C. A false positive may be caused by the presence of methylene blue D. A false negative may be caused by the presence of bromide preparations - correct answer The answer is C. Red ...

Headache and Neurologic, SAEM Peds, SAEM - Procedures, Psych Emergencies, Derm, SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2017 CV, 2017 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies/ 389 Qs with Ans & Definitions.

SAEM Tox, Infxn, Optho, Foreign Bodies, SAEM AMS, 2017 CV, 2017 trauma, SAEM MISC, SAEM - Shock and Sepsis, Environment and Endocrine, Pulm Emergencies