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When is gastric lavage contraindicated? - correct answer hydrocarbon and caustic ingestion due to high risk of aspiration w/ hydrocarbons and further injury w/ caustic ingestions 23 y/o F dropped off to ED by boyfriend after unknown OD. Her pupils are very large and she is sweating profusely. Respiratory rate, BP, and HR are elevated. What agent most likely caused her sx? - correct answer cocaine sympathomimetic How can you differentiate OD...

SAEM- Poisoning Quiz with complete solutions | Latest 2023/2024 Parents bring in their 13 year old girl two hours after she ingested a large amount of Acetaminophen in suicide attempt. She tearfully refuses to drink the activated charcoal. Which of the following is TRUE regarding your ability to administer the charcoal? A. You must get parental permission prior to treating her B. A court injunction is needed to force her to drink the charcoal C. A nasogastric tube may be placed to facilit...

EM SAEM Exam Questions and Answers Obturator sign - Answer ️️ -Pain with flexion and internal rotation of hip Psoas sign - Answer ️️ -Pain with extension of hip What does pain onset prior to nausea and vomiting suggest? - Answer ️️ -Surgical etiology (ie small bowel obstruction) CT findings in diverticulitis - Answer ️️ -Wall thickening and stranding Cholelithiasis vs. cholecystits - Answer ️️ -no fever or Murphy's sign with cholelithiasis Risk factors for cecal volvu...

SAEM Practice Exam Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Scored A+. Management of Large Subungual Hematoma - Correct Answer- Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal - Correct Answer- Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess - Correct Answer- Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst - Correct Answer- Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening ...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

SAEM Practice Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 | Scored A+. Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal - Correct Answer- Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess - Correct Answer- Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst - Correct Answer- Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening - Correct Answer- Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects - Correct Answer- Ket...

SAEM Exam Practice Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Rated A+. Clostridium perfringens - Answer-Gas gangrene Late onset non-bloody diarrhea (from spores in dirt) Yersinia enterocolitica - Answer-Usually transmitted from pet feces (e.g., puppies), contaminated milk, or pork. Outbreaks are common in day-care centers. Sx can mimic Crohn's or appendicitis - bloody diarrhea, vomiting, cramping RLQ Campylobacter jejuni - Answer-#1 cause of watery or bloody diarrhea in US Usually f...

EM SAEM Exam Questions and Answers Obturator sign - Answer ️️ -Pain with flexion and internal rotation of hip Psoas sign - Answer ️️ -Pain with extension of hip What does pain onset prior to nausea and vomiting suggest? - Answer ️️ -Surgical etiology (ie small bowel obstruction) CT findings in diverticulitis - Answer ️️ -Wall thickening and stranding Cholelithiasis vs. cholecystits - Answer ️️ -no fever or Murphy's sign with cholelithiasis Risk factors for cecal volvu...

SAEM 91-120 Questions and Answers Toxicological screening is indicated in which patient with suicidal ideation? A. Patient who ingested unknown amount ibuprofen 48 hours earlier B. Patient who threatens to cut both wrists with a knife C. Patient who takes lithium for bipolar affective disorder D. Patient who ingested a "bottle" of tylenol ANSWER D. Patient who ingested a "bottle" of tylenol The answer is D. Routine toxicological screening is unnecessary in the evaluation of sui...