Anemia of chronic dz - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

52 yo man - 6 hrs after onset of severe, epigastric abd pain > began at cocktail party > was there for 4 hrs - 3 martinis, lot of food PMHx: HLD (statin) 100.4F 104/min 150/92 mmHg PE: diffuse tenderness over upper quadrants BL - esp epigastrium; no guarding/rebound labs: WBC WNL, BR 3 (direct 2.4), alk phos 210, AST 325, ALT 360, amylase 1200, lipase 600 most likely cause of symptoms? - ANSWER-common bile duct obstruction choledocholithiasis = stone in CBD lipase high so th...

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...

Peds NBME Form 4 - Questions and Answers 13 yo boy no hx of serious illness past 2 yrs - brown urine when he has a cold; no dysuria or urinary urgency/incontinence CMP: inc BUN; Cr and C3 WNL UA: blood 4+, protein 3+ most likely dx? IgA nephropathy classic: "cola-colored urine" along w/ cold recurrent painless gross hematuria + URI 4 yo boy - fatigue, dec appetite, and 2.3 kg weight loss over past 2 months P: 80/min when supine; 105/min when standing BP: 85/60 mmHg when supine; 75/45 mmHg wh...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Topics 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) -memo...

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...

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) ...

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) ...

AHN 577 - Final Test Study Guide Anemia - Ans:-Reduction in one or more major RBC measurements or RBC count Male: Hgb < 13.5 or Hct <41% Female: Hgb < 12 or Hct <36% Pernicious Anemia - Ans:-Caused by lack of intrinsic factors (IF) produced by parietal cells of the gastric mucosa; prevent Vit B12 absorption and causes Vit B12 deficiency Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia - Ans:-Deficient in hydrochloric acid or pancreatic enzymes causing inability to metabolize Vit B12 Folic Acid ...

NAVLE STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024. Xylitol toxicity - answer - rapid release of insulin = monitor for HYPOGLYCEMIA - high ALT = SAME, ursodiol, N-acetylcysteine, milk thistle Bleach toxicity - answer - dilute stomach w/ MILK - DO NOT induce emesis - GI protectants Black widow spiders - answer - latrodectus mactans, L. Hesperus - ACh is the toxin that binds to Ca channels = ascending motor paralysis and destruction of peripheral nerves - signs = recumbent, vocalizing, pai...

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) ...