Chronic dz Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

Decreased TIBC, Increased Ferritin, normocytic CORRECT ANSWER Anemia of chronic dz Increased TIBC and decreased Ferritin, MCV less than 80 CORRECT ANSWER IDA Hypersegmented neutrophils CORRECT ANSWER Megaloblastic anemia (B12, folate deficiency) Increased MMA, increased homocysteine, MCV over 115, neuro symptoms CORRECT ANSWER B12 defiency PPIs, metformin, vegan, pernicious anemia are causes of CORRECT ANSWER B12 defiency Pregnancy, B12, folate, hypothyroidism, alcoholism all caus...

What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal. 2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance, etc.). 3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent) What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER 30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate exercise. ...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

NR601 Final Exam Questions and Answers Rated A You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized C A You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stre...

25 yo F at 27 weeks w/ severe contractions x6 hours, vaginal spotting, contractions every 2-3 mins w/ FHR 130 and no decels, cervic 1-2 cm and 70% effaced, GBS is positive. next step? - IM beclamethasone THEN later can give penicillin man w/ 15 yr hx of difficult relaxing hands after tightly gripping objects or shaking hands, difficulty releasing after gripping w/ hands. dx? - myotonic muscular dystrophy pt unable to see out of R eye since awakening 2 hrs ago. visual acuity 20/200 in R eye ...

25 yo F at 27 weeks w/ severe contractions x6 hours, vaginal spotting, contractions every 2-3 mins w/ FHR 130 and no decels, cervic 1-2 cm and 70% effaced, GBS is positive. next step? IM beclamethasone THEN later can give penicillin man w/ 15 yr hx of difficult relaxing hands after tightly gripping objects or shaking hands, difficulty releasing after gripping w/ hands. dx? myotonic muscular dystrophy pt unable to see out of R eye since awakening 2 hrs ago. visual acuity 20/200 in R e...

25 yo F at 27 weeks w/ severe contractions x6 hours, vaginal spotting, contractions every 2-3 mins w/ FHR 130 and no decels, cervic 1-2 cm and 70% effaced, GBS is positive. next step? - IM beclamethasone THEN later can give penicillin man w/ 15 yr hx of difficult relaxing hands after tightly gripping objects or shaking hands, difficulty releasing after gripping w/ hands. dx? - myotonic muscular dystrophy pt unable to see out of R eye since awakening 2 hrs ago. visual acuity 20/200 in R eye ...

PAEA Internal Medicine Inpatient EOR Topics VERIFIED 100% SOLUTION what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? -MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: CAD & HTN -R sided: L sided HF & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in ...

What cause of anemia has normal or near-normal Hgb levels? Why? correct answers Acute blood loss// not yet responded to volume loss by shifting fluid into vessels Diverticultis dx how? See what? Tx how? correct answers CT// diverticula and fat stranding// clear liquids and Abx therapy In patient with appendicitis, first step in treatment? Then what? correct answers Preop broad spectrum Abx// Lap appy Key sx of bladder cancer? Key dx step? correct answers Painless hematuria// Cysto...