A 28-year-old woman is diagnosed with tuberculosis during her pregnancy and given isoniazid as part of her medication. As a result of this treatment, the newborn develops a defect.
Which of the following defects is the most probable outcome due to the use of this medication during pregnancy?
A 45-year-old male patient comes in with loss of appetite, vomiting, fatigue, and disorientation. His blood tests show low sodium levels, and after further examination, he is diagnosed with drug-induced syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH).
Which of the following medications is most likely causing this presentation?
A 45-year-old man with a history of bipolar affective disorder presents having ingested an excessive amount of his lithium medication. You measure his lithium level.
At what level are toxic effects typically observed?
A child presents with blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and low sodium levels. They are taking carbamazepine for epilepsy. You suspect toxicity and send bloods for assessment.
What is the recommended therapeutic range for carbamazepine in children?
You assess a patient with nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and palpitations. She is on theophylline for the treatment of her COPD. You suspect toxicity and order blood tests for evaluation.
What is the target range for theophylline levels?
A 28-year-old woman is diagnosed with tuberculosis during her pregnancy and given anti-tuberculous medication. The mother experiences liver damage, and the newborn experiences seizures and neuropathy.
Which of the following drugs is the most probable cause of these abnormalities?
You are summoned to the resuscitation room to provide assistance in the management of a 48-year-old woman who was saved from a residential fire. The initial evaluation reveals signs and symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of cyanide poisoning. Which of the following antidotes would be suitable for administering to this patient?
A 45 year old male is brought to the emergency department after developing a rash shortly after receiving a flu vaccination at the local clinic. On arrival it is noted that the patient’s lips and throat have started to swell. You diagnose anaphylaxis and decide to administer epinephrine. What is the most suitable dosage?
A 28-year-old man is brought in by ambulance. He is unconscious and was discovered next to an empty container of antifreeze by his girlfriend.
What type of acid-base imbalance would you anticipate in a patient with ethylene glycol poisoning?
You observe that a patient’s temperature has risen to 41.5ºC after rapid sequence induction. You are worried that the patient might be experiencing malignant hyperthermia. What is typically the earliest and most frequent clinical manifestation of malignant hyperthermia?