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1
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what is a latent error?

A

a condition of the system which is removed from the adverse event, ie system defect, may not be evident until a series of events creates the perfect storm.

2
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name that ulcer: cameron

A

ulcer associated w hiatal hernia found on lesser curvature and caused by mechanical trauma, peptic injury, ischemia

3
Q

name that ulcer: curling

A

associated with severe burn injuries

4
Q

name that ulcer: cushing

A

assoc w elevated ICPs (intracranial hemorrhage)

5
Q

name that ulcer: marjolin

A

occur w development of squamous cell carcinoma in a chronic wound

6
Q

name that ulcer: marginal

A

occurs at the GJ in pts who undergo gastric bypass surgery

7
Q

which two nondepolarizing paralytic agents are eliminated by liver and kidney? (thus adjust in renal and live pts)

A

vecuronium and pancuronium

8
Q

which two nondpolarizing paralytic agents are eliminated by ester hydrolysis and Hoffman elimination?

A

cisatracurium and atracurium

9
Q

diffuse st elevations?

A

post-pericardiotomy syndrome

10
Q

treatment of post pericardiotomy syndrome?

A

NSAIDS

11
Q

Name the vitamin deficiency: cardiomyopathy, growth retardation, pain

A

selenium

12
Q

Name the vitamin deficiency: neutropenia, pigmentation changes, arrhythmias

A

copper

13
Q

Name the vitamin deficiency: glossitis, anemia, brittle nails, cardiomegaly

A

iron

14
Q

Name the vitamin deficiency: nausea, weakness, altered mentation

A

magnesium

15
Q

Name the vitamin deficiency: poor wound healing, testicular atrophy, diarrhea and dermatitis

A

zinc

16
Q

what type of renal failure uniquely is parenchymal but presents with FeNa <1%?

A

contrast induced nephropathy

17
Q

Functions of IL1

A

acts on hypothalamus and causes fever

18
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Function of IL2

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promotes T lymphocyte proliferation and immunoglobulin production

19
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Function of IL4

A

stimulates T cell differentiation and B cell activation

20
Q

which cytokine is associated with cachexia

A

TNF alpha

21
Q

energy source of brain/CNS normal and during starvation

A

normal: glucose
starvation: ketones

22
Q

how does vitamin C help in synthesis of type 3 collagen?

A

its a cofactor in the hydroxylation of lysine and proline