10 Questions
What is the first management step for an Aortic Dissection?
B-blockers to control HR
Which of the following is used to reverse the effect of Warfarin?
Prothrombin complex concentrate and vit K
What is the treatment for MDMA Toxicity?
Dantrolene
What is a common procedure for confirming NGT Position?
Measuring NG aspirate pH
What is the immediate cause listed as in a Death Certificate?
1a
What syndrome is characterized by decreased levels of phosphate, magnesium, and potassium and occurs within 4 days of starting feeding?
Refeeding Syndrome
What is a must in the case of a Silent Chest?
Intubation
What is the typical response in the ICU for asthma if it fails to respond to steroids?
ICU Admission
What electrolyte abnormalities are common following massive transfusion?
Decreased calcium and magnesium, increased potassium
In the case of an Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage, when is it necessary to rapidly control blood pressure?
When presented within 6 hours of onset and BP Systolic is between 150-220
Test your knowledge on important considerations when confirming the position of a nasogastric tube (NGT). Learn about the measurement of NG aspirate pH and the limitations of using a chest X-ray (CXR). Explore the risks of misinterpretation and radiation exposure associated with CXR. Discover the potential consequences of NGT placement, including refeeding syndrome, tumor lysis syndrome, and acute intracerebral hemorrhage.
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