5/7/13

Question 1

_______ is a mechanically-induced degenerative neuropathy commonly seen in runners that presents with pain between the third and fourth toes reproducible with palpation on PE.

Answer 1

Morton neuroma

Question 2

What are 2 potential complications of untreated pancreatic injuries?

Answer 2

retroperitoneal abscess, pseudocyst

Question 3

If a pt develops a whistling noise following a rhinoplasty, what should you suspect?

Answer 3

septal perforation

Question 4

What is usually the cause of a septal perforation following a rhinoplasty?

Answer 4

septal hematoma

Question 5

What is the conservative Tx of a Morton neuroma?

Answer 5

bilateral shoe inserts

Question 6

What 3 encapsulated organisms must all splenectomy pts be vaccinated against?

Answer 6

S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, and H. influenzae

Question 7

If a pt w/ a burn to an extremity has edema, constriction of vascular supply, and an eschar, but escharotomy does not relieve the other Sx, what should be done next?

Answer 7

fasciotomy

Question 8

What is the primary goal in the mgmt of rib fracture?

Answer 8

appropriate analgesia for prevention of atelectasis and pneumonia

Question 9

In syringomyelia, what deficits, aside from weakness, will be found in a cape-like distribution?

Answer 9

pain and temp.

Question 10

What are the 2 top causes of syringomyelia?

Answer 10

Arnold-Chiari malformations and prior spinal cord injuries (SCIs)

Question 11

Tenderness in the anatomic snuffbox is a very sensitive marker for _______.

Answer 11

scaphoid fracture

Question 12

What is te tx for non-displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone?

Answer 12

wrist immobilization

Question 13

What is the first physiological changes in hemorrhage?

Answer 13

tachycardia

Question 14

What is the diagnostic study of choice in suspected esophageal perforation?>

Answer 14

Gastrografin-contrast esophagography