04 JUL - 2024

Question 1

prednisone equivalent for 20 mg hydrocortisone

Answer 1

5 mg prednisone

Question 2

first line antibiotic for vancomycin resistent MRSA infection

Answer 2

linezolid

Question 3

when does colonoscopy screening take place for Lynch syndrome patients?

Answer 3

age 20-25 or 2-5 years before earliest known case of cancer, whichever comes first

Question 4

treatment of a pyogenic liver abscess?

Answer 4

• broad spectrum abx
• source control (perc drainage)

Question 5

treatment of amebic liver abscess?

Answer 5

flagyl (aspiration only indicated without a clinical response after 5-7 days or for very large abscesses)

Question 6

treatment of echinococcal cysts?

Answer 6

open surgical drainage (vs PAIR procedure)

Question 7

the best first line test for pheochromocytoma is:

Answer 7

plasma metanephrines (followed by confirmatory 24 hr urine catecholamines / metanephrines)

Question 8

marjolin ulcers should be excised with at least a ___ mm margin

Answer 8

10 mm (1 cm)

Question 9

why is NO contraindicated as an induction agent for patients with SBO?

Answer 9

has the propensity to increase closed air spaces and distension