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Which is compatible with brain death?
What are the brain death criteria?
Is it possible to see spontaneous limb movements in people with brain death?
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Saw palmetto is an alternative medicine most commonly used to treat?
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Ginseng, garlic, ginkgo biloba, and saw palmetto all have the risk of the side effect of ___________.
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What is a buzzword for the 'non-ejection click'?
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What is the typical sound of mitral valve prolapse?
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In botulism, are sensations intact?
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In botulism, are reflexes often diminished or absent?
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What is the best advice for a mother whose child has night terrors after a move?
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Do sleep terrors occur during REM sleep?
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Describe the epidemiology and symptoms of sleep terrors.
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Are you allowed to accept travel compensation from pharmaceuticals?
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What is the next best step for a patient with potential hepatitis C?
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Are patients with proven Hep C via RNA in the blood candidates for antiviral treatment?
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Which has vaginal pH > 4.5: trichomonas or gardnerella?
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Describe the appearance of trichomonas versus gardenerella.
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What is the best way to prophylax against fat embolism in the setting of a fracture?
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What is the classic triad of fat embolism?
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Rx for + tuberculin skin test with - CXR
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Study Notes
Brain Death Criteria
- Compatible with brain death: irreversible absence of cerebral and brain stem reflexes.
- Absence of respiratory drive must last for 8 minutes to confirm brain death.
- Neuro exam must show absence of reflexes: pupillary, corneal, oculocephalic, oculovestibular, sucking, swallowing, and extensor posturing.
- Confounding factors like drug intoxication or electrolyte disturbances must be ruled out.
- Brain imaging should reveal a devastating cause.
Brain Death Sensations and Reflexes
- Patients with brain death may still exhibit spontaneous limb movements.
- Sensations remain intact as botulism inhibits acetylcholine release, preserving sensory pathways.
- Reflexes may be diminished or absent in cases of botulism.
Sleep Terrors and Nightmares
- Night terrors generally affect children aged 4-12 and are self-limiting.
- Symptoms include abrupt awakening, screaming, frightened expression, and inability to recall the event.
- Most children will resolve their night terrors over 1-2 years, particularly as they adjust to new environments.
Alternative Medicines
- Saw palmetto is primarily used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), though evidence of its effectiveness is lacking.
- Ginseng, garlic, ginkgo biloba, and saw palmetto are associated with an increased risk of bleeding.
Cardiac Murmurs
- A "non-ejection click" is characteristic of mitral valve prolapse.
- The sound typically includes a non-ejection click followed by a systolic murmur indicating mitral regurgitation.
- Click timing is influenced by left ventricular end-diastolic volume, potentially disappearing if volume increases.
Hepatitis and Liver Health
- For a case of hepatitis with positive antibodies but unclear active infection, further investigation is required.
- Additional scenarios can include a previous hepatitis C infection that cleared spontaneously or a false positive result.
- Definitive diagnosis of active hepatitis C requires HCV RNA testing.
Tuberculosis Prophylaxis
- Treatment options for a positive tuberculin skin test with negative chest X-ray include:
- Isoniazid monotherapy for 9 months.
- Rifampin for 4 months.
- Isoniazid and rifapentine weekly for 3 months.
Fat Embolism
- The best prophylaxis against fat embolism after a fracture involves early immobilization and operative correction.
- The classic triad of fat embolism symptoms includes respiratory insufficiency, neurologic impairment, and petechial rash.
Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Acceptable to receive travel compensation and honorarium from pharmaceuticals.
- Receiving pre-made slides for presentations is not acceptable.
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