23 FEB 2017 2043 SURG

Question 1

when should anticoagulation and/or cardioversion be used for post op Afib?

Answer 1

Afib lasting over 24 hours after CABG

Question 2

what is the treatment for acute adrenal insufficiency?

Answer 2

• hydrocortisone or dexamethasone

- high flow IV fluids

Question 3

what are the two treatment options for small bowel obstruction?

Answer 3

• bowel rest, NG tube suction, IV fluids
• surgical exploration when there are signs of complications (changing pain, fever, hemodynamic instability, guarding, leukocytosis, metabolic acidosis)

Question 4

the femoral nerve provides cutaneous innervation to the anterior thigh and medial leg via the _____________ branch

Answer 4

saphenous