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Exam-ABSITE REVIEW|205 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat treatment is required for patients with inflammatory breast cancer? Correct Answer-
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
(eg, trastuzumab for HER2+, or anthracycline and taxane)
Modified radical mastectomy (includes ALND)
Adjuvent chemoXRT (may include hormone therapy if appropriate)
Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) Correct Answer-The lowest concentration at
which 50% of patients show no response to noxious stimuli.
Low minimum alveolar concentration is associated with _____ lipid solubility, _____ potency
and _____ induction time. Correct Answer-HIGH lipid solubility, HIGH potency and SLOW
induction time.
At which diameter would one consider percutaneous drainage of an appendiceal abscess in
the absence of hemodynamic instability? Correct Answer-3 cm
, Exam-ABSITE REVIEW|205 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Otherwise, bowel rest, IV fluids and IV antibiotics (eg, cefuroxime and metronidazole). In
cases of hemodynamic instability, sepsis or treatment failure, proceed with surgical
exploration
What is the function of the gastric chief cells? Correct Answer-Secrete pepsinogen,
converted to pepsin in an acidic environment.
What is the maximum pressure for air-contrast enema in the management of
intussusception? Correct Answer-120 mmHg
What is the maximum column height for barium enema in the management of
intussusception? Correct Answer-1 meter
Heller Myotomy incision for treatment of achalasia extends from ___ cm above the GEJ and
__ below. Correct Answer-6 cm up into the esophagus and and 2 cm into the stomach.
Also, need an Nissen fundoplication.
, Exam-ABSITE REVIEW|205 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Heller myotomy superior to balloon dilation. Balloon dilation successful in 80% of cases but
has high rate of recurrent disease.
The splenic artery is located ____ to the pancreas whereas the splenic vein is located ____ to
the pancreas. Correct Answer-Splenic artery is superior and the splenic vein is posterior to
or within the pancreas.
What is the most common somatic mutation associated with malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer-BRAF
V600E mutation => dysregulated growth of melanocytes
What is the target depth for all melanoma resections? Correct Answer-Resect down to the
muscle fascia
Typically, SLNB is recommended along with surgical resection of melanomas >1 mm deep.
What are indications to do SLNB at lesser depths. Correct Answer-0.8-1 mm thick with
ulcerations, high mitotic index, lymphovascular invasion.
, Exam-ABSITE REVIEW|205 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the most common form of ectopic tissue found in a Meckel's diverticulum? Correct
Answer-Pancreatic.
Gastric, more likely to be symptomatic.
What feature would favor segmental bowel resection vs. diverticulectomy in the management
of Meckel's diverticulum? (4) Correct Answer-Diverticular neck > 2 cm
Luminal narrowing of involved bowel
Presence of unhealthy tissue or inflammation,
Palpable abnormality
What is the feared complication of Swan-Ganz Catheter use? Correct Answer-Pulmonary
artery injury
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