Acute Care — Flashcards

What is the next step in management for a patient with a cat bite after thorough wound cleaning? _____

Treatment for tick paraylsis? _____

_____ disease prevention = Screen to prevent progression of disease (mammogram, pap smear) Primary disease prevention = Prevent onset of disease (vaccination) Tertiary disease prevention = Treat to prevent complications of disease (chemotherapy)

Solitary brain metastasis = _____ Multiple brain metastases = _____

Hint: radiation/surgery

What is management of suspected elder abuse? _____

What is the next step in management of lymphoma after a pt has been diagnosed via excisional biopsy? _____

Surgical abortion should be accompanied with _____ to prevent infection

The biggest problem with mini-pills is that they require _____

The NEXUS criteria provide indications for _____ - Neurologic deficit - Spinal tenderness - Altered mental status - Intoxication - Distracting injury

What is the initial management for all patients with acute asthma exacerbations? _____