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Deck 2 Flashcards

1
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signs of acute aortic dissection

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back pain, hypertension, variation in bp of arms

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2
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how to dx aortic dissection

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CT angio or TEE

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complications post nissen

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dysphagia, gas-bloat syndrome, gastropareisis

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management of traumatic avulsion of a tooth

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rinse socket with saline and reimplant and splint tooth

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5
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opioid induced constipation treatment

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osmotic and stimulant laxatives

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6
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when can you refer for bariatric surgery

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BMI >40, BMI >35 with comorbid conditions, >30 with T2DM resistant to treatment

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signs of femoral artery aneurysm

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pulsatile mass worse when walking, below inguinal canal in the groin,

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breast cancer in males signs

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nipple inversion, unilateral, firm, nontender

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9
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ascitic fluid amylase and protein levels and SAAG

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low total protein, normal amylase, high SAAG

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10
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best way to dx peripheral arterial disease

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ankle-brachial index

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imaging findings of a splenic abscess

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fluid collection and mass

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12
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light criteria exudative effusion (pleural)

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protein pleural/serum >0.5 // LDH pleural/serum >0.6

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13
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treatment of hiradentitis suppurativa

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prolonged antibiotic therapy

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14
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treatment of acute close angle glaucoma (drugs)

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topical: timolol, pilocarpine, apraclonidine // systemic: acetazolamide

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15
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management of acute pancreatitis due to gallstones (no cholangitis)

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lap chole post resolution (elective)

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16
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management of acute pancreatitis due to gallstones (with cholangitis)

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urgent ERCP to remove stones

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appearance of a renal cyst on CT

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light no septations, simple wall, homogenous, absence of contrast on CT, asymptomatic

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18
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best way to measure pulmonary morbidity post lung resection

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FEV1

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presentation of SBO

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typmpany on exam, distended abdomen, bilious emesis, hyperactive bowel sounds

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20
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which benzo cannot be used if the pt has poor liver function

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chlordiazepoxide, diazepam

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21
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what is the criteria for foot imaging in ulcers

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> 2cm, longstanding >1week, deep (exposed bone)

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22
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what runs behind the knee that can be affected during posterior knee dislocation

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popliteal artery do ankle brachial index

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23
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management of pericardial effusion (malignant)

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pericardiocentesis and pericardial window

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24
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what does the galactomannan assay test for

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aspergillus

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25
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sunburst appearance on xray dx

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osteosarc

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26
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where do GIST tumors come from (cells)

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cells of cajal)

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27
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signs of ischemic bowel post AAA surgery

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bloody diarrhea, fever, leukocytosis

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28
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rocking or clicking with movement after thoracic surgery

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sternal dehiscence

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29
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treatment for sternal dehiscence

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surgical exploration and fixation

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30
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why do you add bicarb to lidocaine

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decrease pain with injection

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31
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blunt abdominal trauma with free air retroperitoneam organ damage

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duodenum or ascending/descending colon

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32
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blunt abdominal truama with free fluid inretroperitoneam organ damage

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pancreas or kidney

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33
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copper deficiency signs

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brittle hair, neurologic dysfunction, skin depigmentation, osteoporosis

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34
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signs of gallstone ileus

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dilated loops of bowel, hyperactive bowel sounds, air in the biliary tree

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35
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otalgia with a normal ear exam

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likely is referred pain from a oropharygeal tumor

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36
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best test for dx gastric cancer

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EGD

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37
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xray findings stress fracture

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hairline lucency or periosteal thickening

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38
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management of stress fracture

A

rest and analgesia

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39
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what do you do after placing a central venous catheter

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CXR to check for placement

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40
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eggshell calcifications cyst structure of liver

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hyatid cyst from echinococcous infection from dogs

41
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when not to do enteral feedings

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NPO, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction

42
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lateral vertical motion (abduction) difficulty injury

A

rotator cuff (SITS)

43
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coffee bean sign on xray

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cecal or sigmoid volvulus

44
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signs of septal hematoma

A

soft fluctuant swelling

45
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management of septal hematoma

A

incision and drainage

46
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immediate management of an external hemorrhoid

A

hemorrhoidectomy

47
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most common complications of lap appy

A

infection - intraabdominal abcess

48
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why do you need to correct a varicocele

A

because it decreases fertility

49
Q

thyroid hormone effect on SVR

A

decreases it because it has a dilatatory effect

50
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steps for variceal bleeding

A

place 2 large bore IVs –> IV octreotide, fluids and ABX –>

51
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age of women that get femoral hernia

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older women

52
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where are femoral hernias palpated

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medial to the femoral artery and are nonpulsatile and tympanic

53
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management of a zenker diverticulum

A

cricopharyngeal myotomy

54
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where are thymomas in the mediastinum

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they are in the anterior portion

55
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where are bronchogenic cysts in the mediastinum

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they are in the middle

56
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changes in the kidney during metabolic alkalosis

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increased H reabsorbtion, decreased Na excretion, decreased Cl excretion

57
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avascular necrosis of the femur head Xray

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no changes seen

58
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penile pain, curvature and plaques

A

peyronie disease

59
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empyema on xray

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opaque, NOOOO air fluid level

60
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signs of orbital compartment syndrome

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periorbital swelling, hard eyelid, proptosis, limited EOM, diplopia, vision loss

61
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management of orbital compartment syndrome

A

emergent orbital decompression

62
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management of oral leukoplakia

A

biopsy and then smoking cessation +/- removal of lesion

63
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what can happen long term with epiphysis fractures

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limb length discrepancy

64
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biggest risk factor for AAA

A

smoking > HTN/atherosclerosis or CAD

65
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irregular exophytic growths on the vocal cords dx

A

papillomas from HPV

66
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etiology of severe bradycardia and AV block after inserting laproatomy ports

A

peritoneal stretch receptors trigger vagal response

67
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type of dressing to switch to after a wet-dry dressing

A

nonadherent moisture retaining dressing

68
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what helps decrease patients risk of developing infection after burns

A

early debridement and grafting

69
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causes of secondary varicocele

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extrinsic compression panpiniform plexus supply by mass, venous thrombus

70
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location of secondary varicocele

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right sided

71
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signs of GVHD

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maculopapular rash, profuse watery diarrhea, liver inflammation

72
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what is the hypermetobolic response to burns

A

increase in inflammatory markers causes increase in glucagon, epiniephrine (fever tachhy), increased basal metabolic rate

73
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signs of gastric cancer

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iron deficiency anemia, weight loss, abdominal pain, vomiting

74
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what is acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

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this is where you have electrolyte abnormalities or severe infection and your colon sort of shuts off and distends

75
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causes of delayed emergence from anesthesia

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preop drugs or long procedures, metabolic disorders, neurologic disorder

76
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severe eccymosis and bleeding after gastric bypass etiology

A

vit c deficiency

77
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do patients with mechanical valves need ABX prior to endocsopy

A

nope

78
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signs of pyoderma gangrenosom

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small papule or pustule –> rapidly progressive painful ulcer

79
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who gets pyoderma gangrenosum

A

people with IBD, RA, malignancies

80
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joint pop with Xray findings for low lying patella

A

quad tendon rupture

81
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risk factors for dupuytren contracture

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males >50yo, tobacco use, DM

82
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what lab tests help evaluate CKD fractures

A

PTH

83
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what is the dx for a patient with multiple renal infarcts

A

polyarteritis nodosa

84
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risk factors for avascular necrosis of the femoral head

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femoral head fracture, excessive alcohol use, glucocorticoid use, sickle cell, SLE

85
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multiple bloody paracentesis dx

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malignancy

86
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new pulmonary infiltrates and increased secretions for a vent patient dx

A

ventilator acquired pneumonia

87
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where does the patella dislocate to

A

dislocates lateral

88
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characteristics of benign oral lesions

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symmetrical (on both sides), normal overlying oral mucosa, lack of destruction of normal tissues

89
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management of mandibular tori

A

reassurance

90
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surveilance of medullary thyroid cancer labs

A

calcitonin

91
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clinical signs of bladder cancer

A

hematuria, hydronephrosis, voiding sx

92
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lab findings in refeeding syndrome

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hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesia, hypokalemia

93
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clinical signs of refeeding syndrome

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muscle weakness, arrythmias, change in mental status, CHF

94
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ABX for burn infection

A

piperacillin/carbapenam WITH vanc

95
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do you do a colonoscopy on a pt with diverticulitis or active infection in colon

A

no bc it increases chances of perf

96
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suprapubic tenderness/lower abdominal tenderness and delierium post surgery

A

acute urinary retention

97
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cause of a hydrocele

A

persistent patent processus vaginalis

98
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etiology of testicular torsion

A

twisting of the spermatic cord

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