17. Answer
Which DOAC has clinical trials that support a
decrease in both stroke and all-cause
mortality compared to warfarin?
Dr. Woo – Anticoagulation
25. Answer
Conditions in environment in which people
are born, live, learn, work, play and worship
that can impact their health, quality of life,
and outcomes.
28. Ottawa knee rules:
Age ≥55 years
Isolated tenderness of patella (with no other bony tenderness of the knee)
Tenderness at the head of the fibula
Inability to flex the knee to 90 degrees
Inability to bear weight both immediately and in the emergency department for four steps, regardless
of limp (ie., unable to transfer weight onto each lower limb two times)
32. IUD of any type.
Implanon
Progesterone-only pill
Depo-Provera
Barrier methods (other options better!)
33. Answer
A patient presents with AKI, fever, rash, and
eosinophilia. What is the treatment?
What is the treatment if the first line
treatment doesn’t work?
Dr. Aldana – AKI
34. The diagnosis is AIN.
To treat, remove the offending drug or treat
the underlying cause.
If not improving, consider treatment with
steroids.
35. Answer
What are 2 essential diagnostic tests to
perform on patients presenting with
syncope?
Dr. Philander – Syncope
36. EKG – assess for bradycardia, AV block, SVT
Orthostatic vital signs
Consider TTE if concern for structural heart
disease, Holter if concern for arrhythmia,
review medication list
45. Answer
A patient with lupus presents with joint pain,
rash, and mild leukopenia.
What dose of prednisone would be
appropriate to treat this patient?
Lupus Diagnosis and Treatment
46. These symptoms are consistent with a mild
flare of lupus. A dose of prednisone
20-40 mg/day would be appropriate.
47. Answer
What are the two most common causes of
primary adrenal failure?
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
48. Autoimmune adrenalitis 70-80% of cases
(most patients have a history of other
autoimmune disease)
Tuberculosis 7-20% of cases
49. Answer
You suspect a patient has adrenal
insufficiency. Their 8 AM basal cortisol level is
8. What is the next step in diagnosis?
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
50. If 8 AM cortisol is 5-12, perform ACTH
(cosyntropin) stimulation testing.
A normal response results in a peak serum
cortisol level > 20.
A suppressed response is consistent with
adrenal insufficiency.
51. Answer
What two non-steroid medications are
generally used for the treatment of lupus
nephritis?
Lupus Management