Exam (elaborations)
surgery paea questions Questions & answers
- Course
- Study guid
- Institution
- Study Guid
surgery paea questions Questions & answers
[Show more]
Content preview
surgery paea questionsPyloric stenosis
SX= non bilious projectile vomiting in a newborn
Dx =US
tx =? - CORRECT ANSWER-Myotomy = tx
Pt who got elective endoscopy after GERD dx. Wakes up w/ pain and HoTN.
What other PE sign would be seen? - CORRECT ANSWER-SubQ emphysema
Man w/ newly diagnosed UC. When should he get his first colonoscopy? = -
CORRECT ANSWER-8yrs post diagnosis
When should a healthy person get their 1st colonoscopy = - CORRECT
ANSWER-50yo
Patient with mass in neck and reed sternberg cells. Dx? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hodgkin's lymphoma (Tx = CHOP)
Smoker had 1cm mass in lung on CXR. What is the next step? - CORRECT
ANSWER-CT
Tall thin man with scapular pain and different BPs in each arm. What is this? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Aortic dissection
Guy with PAD has bilateral calf pain and ABI of 0.8 (normal around 1.0). Next
step? - CORRECT ANSWER-monitored exercise
Patient has epigastric postprandial pain 2-3 hrs. Dx? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Chronic mesenteric ischemia
Patient has epigastric postprandial pain 2-3 hrs, what is the diagnostic test - -
CORRECT ANSWER-answer is CTA
Drug to give after carotid endarterectomy? - CORRECT ANSWER-CCB
,Vaccine to give post splenectomy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pneumococcal
POD 5 fever, cough, tachycardia, rales on auscultation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-pneumonia
Patient on Warfarin what is increased? - CORRECT ANSWER-PT
Post gastrectomy patient has tachycardia, diaphoresis, anxiety, diarrhea after
eating sugary foods. Dx? - CORRECT ANSWER-Early dumping syndrome
Chronic etOH patient has new onset epigastric pain, palpable mass. Vitals
normal. Dx? - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic pancreatitis
Patient with exercise induced asthma what is recommended for periop tx? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Beta agonist ((?) incentive spirometer (other: preop deep
breathing exercises, preop IV steroids))
Old man presenting with constipation, obstipation, etc (LBO sx). Initial study? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Colonoscopy (abd XR, decompression weren't options)
Patient has halitosis, regurgitation of food. Diagnostic test? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Barium swallow
Pt had portacaval shunting now has neuro sx. What happened? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hepatic encephalopathy
Person w/ fistulas, aphthous ulcers. Dx = - CORRECT ANSWER-Crohn's
Dude with history of hemorrhagic stroke has a PE. Treat with an... - CORRECT
ANSWER-IVC filter
Woman w/ thickened skin, dimpling of hair follicles, skin changes. Type of breast
problem? = - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammatory carcinoma
30 yo woman with urinary retention, increase urgency/frequency. Noted detrusor
muscle dysfunction. Dx? = - CORRECT ANSWER-MS
, 60 yo woman w/ controlled HTN and DM comes in w/ recurrent DVTs. On
Warfarin and HCTZ. She isn't symptomatic however. INR was 2.5 (or 2.9). What
should you do to treat her = - CORRECT ANSWER-IVC filter
Pt w/ claudication in butt, hips and impotence. Where is the arterial insufficiency
most likely located? = - CORRECT ANSWER-aortoiliac (SFA, Iliacs were other
options)
Pt s/p resection from gastric carcinoma. Now having paresthesias and decreased
vibratory sense. Dx? = - CORRECT ANSWER-Pernicious anemia
Parapalegic pt who is beginning to get decubitus ulcer. What should you do? = -
CORRECT ANSWER-Alleviate pressure points
See the apple core lesion on the barium. Dx? = - CORRECT ANSWER-Colon CA
Pt who is on meslamine and keeps getting increasing sx of moderate Crohn's.
Next move? = - CORRECT ANSWER-Prednisone (steroids)
Pt on warfarin and the INR was 9. What should you tx them w/ if there's no active
bleeding? = - CORRECT ANSWER-PO Vit K
Recognize Trousseau's sign. Also where is trousseau's sign seen? = -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hypocalcemia
Pt comes in w/ symptomatic hypercalcemia. What are these symptoms likey? = -
CORRECT ANSWER-fatigue/weakness (stones we're an option)
When would you do a parathyroidectomy on a pt = - CORRECT ANSWER-Hip fx
from osteopenia??
Tx for testicular CA = - CORRECT ANSWER-SURGERY oophorectomy
Recognize thyrotoxicosis! It's tx? = - CORRECT ANSWER-IV PTU
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EXAMQA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$13.69. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79976 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now