EMERGENCY MEDICINE EOR EXAM 2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH 100% QUALIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+..

EMERGENCY MEDICINE EOR EXAM 2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH 100% QUALIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY HIGHLIGHTED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.. ___is infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Empiric antibiotic therapy should be directed against staph and strep organisms. Dicloxacillin, augmentin, first generation cephalosporin - ANSWERCellulitis ____is infection of the dermis with lymphatic involvement. More superficial that cellulitis; typically more raised and demarcated. Possible red, painful streaks of lymphangitis. Tx: Pen V, Amox, Azith, Clarith - ANSWERErysipelas - St. Anthony's fire ____or "honey colored crust" are contagious, superficial skin infections caused by Staph Aureus. Tx: Mupirocin ointment or Bactroban cream. Severe infection, use dicloxacillin. Keep clean. - ANSWER- Impetigo ___ulcers usually have punched out appearance on lateral foot. No hair. ____ulcers usually have edema, contact dermatitis, and irregularly shaped sores. - ANSWER- Arterial; Venous Viral Exanthems ___presents with cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, Koplik's spots, and a macular rash w head to toe progression. ___presents w strawberry tongue and sandpaper rash. Chest, arm pits, behind ears, and groin. ___presents with maculopapular rash that spreads from face, "3-day measles" - dangerous during pregnancy. - ANSWER- 1st disease - measles 2nd disease - scarlet fever 3rd disease - german measles; rubella Viral Exanthems 4th disease or Filatove Dukes disease is not considered a separate disease anymore. Thought to be a milder, variant form of scarlet fever. ___presents w flu-like illness and later lacey rash on arms & legs, "slapped cheeks". ___presents with high fever then defervescence then maculopapular rash; HHV6 - ANSWER- 5th disease or erythema infectiosum; 6th disease or roseola What is the criteria for diagnosing DKA? Glucose, HCO3, pH, Sodium, Potassium - ANSWER- Glucose 250; HCO315; pH7.2; sodium low; potassium may show as normal or slightly elevated but total body potassium is usually depleted by renal losses Thyroid storm is a rare life-threatening complication of thyrotoxicosis/hyperthyroidism characterized by fever, tachycardia, and dysfunction of the CNS, cardiovascular, or GI systems. What is used to treat thyroid storm? - ANSWER- supportive care; PTU (prophythiouracil); potassium iodine, sodium iodine, or Lugol solution; beta-blockade for peripheral effects; dexamethasone to prevent peripheral conversion of T4 to T3 Patients with long standing hypothyroidism may develop this. Myxedema coma is a syndrome of hypothermia, AMS, respiratory insufficiency, and myxedema. ____is a nonpitting, dry, waxy swelling of the skin caused by deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis. What is the cornerstone of treatment? - ANSWER- Myxedema; IV levothyroxine, supportive care, and hydrocortisone to avoid adrenal insufficiency