NBME Step 2 CK Form 8 a)breathing into a paper bag b)sublingual digoxin c)nebulized albuterol d) iv lorazepam e) iv methylprednisolone (NBME Answers)

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Retired NBME Step 2 CK Form 8 Answers

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a 15-year-old boy is brought to emergency ...
a)breathing into a paper bag b)sublingual digoxin c)nebulized albuterol d) iv lorazepam e) iv methylprednisolone 🔍 / 📺 / 🌳 / 📖
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Answer: breathing into a paper bag

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hyperventilation = ↓ CO2 → vasoconstriction of cerebral vessels → dizziness/lightheaded.
↑ pH = ↓ calcium levels = tetany/perioral tingling/paresthesias.
Breathing into a paper bag reverses the symptoms because recycled air has a higher concentration of carbon dioxide than normal air.

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namesthegame22 Worth noting: new Uworld Qs say Hyperventilation syndrome tx = 1st line: Reassurance and breathing training -Teach abdominal diaphragmatic breathing 2nd line: Low dose lorazepam ((Do not attempt paper bag breathing)) -- however this was NOT the official answer on this NBME Q +1

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