High Yield Surgery Flashcards

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Absolute CI to surgery?

Poor nutrition CI to surgery?

Severe liver failure criteria as CI to surgery?

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Diabetic coma and DKA

Albumin <3, transferrin <200, weight loss <20%

Bili >2, PT >16, NH3 > 150 or encephalopathy

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Goldmans index:

  • If CHF, what should you check?
  • If MI within 6 mo, what should you check?
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CHF: check EF, if <35, no surgery

MI: EKG –> stress test –> cardiac cath –> revasc.

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type of vent used in ARDS or CHF and why?

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PEEP –> pressure given at the end of cycle to keep alveoli open

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best test to evaluate management of a patient on a vent?

What do you do if PaO2 is low? High?

What do you do if PaCO2 is low (pH is high)? PaCO2 is high (pH is low)?

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Get an ABG

PaO2 is low=Increase FiO2

PaO2 is high=Decrease FiO2

PaCO2 is low (pH high)=Decrease rate or TV

PaCO2 is high (pH is low)=increase rate or TV

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causes of non-gap acidosis?

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diarrhea
diuretics
RTAs

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tx for hyponatremia? what If hypovolemic?

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Tx-Fluid restriction and diuretics

If hypovolemic-Norma saline

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Tx for hypernatremia? What would you worry about?

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Tx-Replace w/D5W or hypotonic fluid

Worry about cerebral edema

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Numbness, + Chvostek or Trousseaeu sign, prolonged QT interval?

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Hypocalcemia

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Bones, stones, groans, psycho moans. Shortened QT interval?

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Hypercalcemia

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Paralysis, ileum, ST depression, U waves? Tx?

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Hypokalemia

Give K+, max 40 mEq/hr

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Peaked T waves, prolonged PR and QRS, sine waves? Tx?

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Hyperkalemia

Give CaGluconate –> then insulin plus glucose –> then Kayexalate, albuterol and NaHCO3

Last resort=dialysis

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Formula for Maintenance IVFs and fluids to use?

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Use D5 1/2 NS + 20 KCl (if peeing)

1st 10 kg=100 ml/kg/day
Next 10 kg=50 ml/kg/day
Above 20=20 ml/kg/day

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tx for circumferential burns?

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consider echarotomy

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pt with confusion, HA, cherry red skin? Best test? Tx?

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CO poisoning

Best test=Check carboxyHb (pulse ox=worthless)

Tx=100% O2 (hyperbaric if CO-Hb is increased significantly)

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clotting, edema, HTN, and foamy pee?

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nephrotic syndrome

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clotting in a post op pt, low platelets? Tx how?

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HIT (if hearing within 5-14 days)

Tx with leparudin or argatroban

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bleeding and an isolated decrease in platelets?

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ITP

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bleeding with normal platelets but increased bleeding time and PTT?

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vWD

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Bleeding, low plts, increased PT/PTT/BT, low fibrinogen, high D-dimer, and schistocytes?

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DIC

Caused by GN sepsis, carcinomatosis, OB stuff

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Parkland formula for burn fluid replacement? fluid type?

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Kg x %BSA x 3-4

LR or NS

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Name the topical solution for burn tx:

  • Doesnt penetrate eschar and can cause leukopenia?
  • Pentetrates eschar but hurts like hell?
  • Doesnt penetrate eschar and causes hypoK and hypoNa?
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Silver sulfadiazine

Mafenide

Silver nitrate

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best 1st step in an electrical burn? if abnormal?

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EKG

48 hrs of telemetry (also if LOC)

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in a burn pt, if affected extremity is extremely tender, numb, white, cold with barely dopplerable pulses? tx?

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compartment syndrome –> 5 Ps or compartment pressure >30 mm Hg

Tx=Fasciotomy

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Name some scenarios that require intubation in a trauma pt?

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  • Unconscious
  • GCS < 8
  • Stung by bee, develops stridor, tripod posturing
  • Stabbed in neck, GCS=15, expanding mass in lateral neck
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Airway for guy stabbed in neck, crackly sounds w/palpating anterior neck tissues?
fiberoptic bronchoscope
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Airway for guy with huge facial trauma, blood obscures oral and nasal airway, and GCS of 7?
cricothyroidotomy
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a pt has inward movement of the right ribcage on inspiration? Tx?
Flail chest = >3 consecutive rib fx Tx=O2 and pain control
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pt has confusion, petechial rash in chest, axilla, and neck, and acute SOB? When do you suspect this?
Fat embolism After long bone fx (i.e., femur)
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a pt dies suddenly after a 3rd yr med student removes a central line? when else can you suspect this dx?
air embolism lung trauma, vent use, during heart vessel surgery
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muffled heart sounds, JVD, electrical alternans, pulsus paradoxus? Confirmatory test? Tx?
Pericardial tamponade FAST scan Needle decompression, pericardial window or median sternotomy
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Decreased breath sounds on one side, tracheal deviation away from collapsed lung? Next best step?
tension pneumothorax needle decompression followed by chest tube
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hypotensive, tachycardic, diaphoretic, cool and clammy extremities. Type of shock and tx?
Hypovolemic Crystalloid resuscitation
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AMS, hypotensive, warm, dry extremities (early), later hypotensive, tachycardia, cool and clammy. Type of shock and tx?
Vasogenic Fluid resuscitation and tx offending org
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Hypotensive, bradycardic, warm, dry extremities, absent reflexes and flaccid tone. Type of shock and tx?
Neurogenic If adrenal insuff, tx with dexamethasone and taper over several weeks
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Hypotensive, tachycardic, JVD, decreased heart sounds, normal breath sounds, pulsus paradoxus. Type of shock and tx?
Cardiocompressive (tamponade) Tx is pericardiocentesis
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SOB, clammy extremities, rales b/l, S3, pleural effusion decreased breath sounds, ascites, peripheral edema. Type of shock and tx?
Cardiogenic Give diuretics up front, tx the HR to 60-100, then address rhythm. Give vasopressor support if necessary
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Penetrating trauma to the following zones dx and/or tx: Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
Zone 1=Aortography and triple endoscopy Zone 2=2D doppler +/- exploratory surgery Zone 3=Aortography
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Next best step in GSW to abdomen?
ex-lap + tetanus ppx
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next best step if stab wound to abdomen, pt unstable, with rebound tenderness and rigidity, or w/evisceration?
ex-lap + tetanus ppx
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next best step in abd stab wound but pt is stable?
FAST exam. DPL if FAST is equivocal Ex-lap if either are positive
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next best step in blunt abd trauma pt with hypotension/tachycardia?
ex-lap
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next best step if you see air under the diaphragm in a chest/abd X-ray?
directly go to ex-lap
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next best step if blunt abd trauma and unstable?
ex-lap
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next best step if blunt abd trauma and stable?
abdominal CT
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blunt abd trauma, lower rib fx plus bleeding into abdomen?
spleen or liver laceration
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blunt abd trauma, lower rib fx plus hematuria?
kidney laceration
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blunt abd trauma, kehr sign and viscera in thorax on cxr?
diaphragm rupture
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blunt abd trauma and handle bar sign?
pancreatic rupture
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blunt abd trauma, stable with epigastric pain. Next best test? what if retroperitoneal fluid is found?
abdominal CT consider duodenal rupture
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pelvic trauma, hypotensive, tachycardia. Next best step?
FAST and DPL to r/o bleeding in abd cavity
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blood at urethral meatus and high riding prostate. next best test?
Retrograde urethrogram. Consider pelvic fx w/urethral or bladder injury If retrograde urethrogram is normal, do a retrograde cystogram to evaluate bladder
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tx for exztraperitoneal extravastation from bladder rupture? What about intraperitoneal?
extra=Bed rest + foley intra=Ex-lap and surgical repair
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how do you manage the following fx's: - Depressed skull fx - Severely displaced or angulated fx - Open fx (bone sticking out of skin) - Femoral neck or intertrochanteric fx
Go to the OR
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Shoulder pain s/p seizure or electrical shock?
post shoulder dislocation
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arm outwardly rotated and numbness over deltoid?
ant should d/l
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old lady FOOSH, distal radius displaced?
Colles fx
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Punched a wall?
metacarpal neck fx (Boxers fx)
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Where is the clavicle most commonly broken? how to tx?
between middle and distal 1/3 figure of 8 device
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fever post-op day 1, MC cause, low five (<101) and nonproductive cough? How to dx and tx?
atelectasis Dx with CXR-b/l lower lobe fluffy infiltrates Tx with mobilization and incentive spirometry
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fever post-op day 1, high fever (>101), very ill appearing?
nec fasc
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pattern of spread of nec fasc in a pt post-op day 1? Common bugs? Tx?
SubQ along Scarpas fascia GABHS or C perfringens IV PCN, go to OR and debride skin until it bleeds
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fever post-op day 1, high fever (>104), muscle rigidity? what is it caused by? genetic defect? tx?
Malignant hyperthermia Succinylcholine or Halothane Ryanodine receptor gene defect Dantrolene Na (blocks RYR and decreases IC Ca)
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fever POD 3-5, productive cough, diaphoresis, lobe infiltrate? tx?
pneumonia check sputum sample for culture, cover with moxi to cover S pneumonia in mean time
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fever POD 3-5, dysuria, frequency, urgency, pt has a foley? Next best test? Tx?
UTI UA (nitrite and LE) and culture Change foley and tx with wide-spec abx until culture returns
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Fever POD 7, pain and tenderness at IV site? tx?
Central line infx Blood cx from the line. Pull it. Abx to cover staph
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Fever POD 7, pain at incision site, edema, induration? Tx?
Cellulitis Blood cx and start abx
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Fever POD 7, pain at incision site, induration with drainage? tx?
Simple wound info Open wound and repack. No abx necessary
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Fever POD 7, pain with salmon colored fluid from incision? Tx?
Dehiscence surgical emergency! Go to OR, IV abx, primary closure of fascia
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Unexplained fever POD 7? Dx? Tx?
Abdominal abscess CT w/oral, IV, and rectal contrast to find it. Diagnostic lap Drain it! Percutaneously, IR-guided, or surgically
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SubQ destruction into the muscle. What ulcer stage?
3 4=involvement of joint or bone 1=skin intact but red. blanches with pressure 2=blister or break in the dermis
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How to tx stage 1-2 ulcers?
get special mattress, barrier protection
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how to tx stage 3-4 ulcers?
get flap reconstruction surgery
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RA, TB, and malignant or PE cause what type of pleural effusion?
transudative
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transudative pleural effusion and low pleural glucose?
RA
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transudative pleural effusion and high lymphocytes?
TB
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translative pleural effusion and bloody?
malignant or PE
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What is Light's criteria?
Translative pleural effusion if: - LDH <200 - LDH eff/serum < 0.6 - Protein eff/serum < 0.5
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MC CA in non-smokers?
AdenoCA Occurs in scars of old pneumonia
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Where does lung CA MC metastasize?
bone, brain, liver, adrenals
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characteristic of effusion in pt with lung CA?
exudative with high hyaluronidase
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Pt with kidney stones, constipation and malaise, low PTH and central lung mass?
Squamous cell CA Paraneopastic syndrome 2/2 secretion of PTH-rP. Low PO4, High Ca
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Pt with weight loss, cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, repeated pneumonia. Has shoulder pain, ptosis, constricted pupil and facial edema?
Superior sulcus syndrome from Small Cell CA. A Central CA
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Pt with lung CA sx, ptosis that is better after 1 min of upward gaze?
Lambert eaton syndrome from Small Cell CA. Ab to pre-synaptic Ca channels
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Pt with lung CA sx, old smoker presenting with Na=125, moist mucous membranes, no JVD?
SIADH from small cell CA. Produces euvolemic hyponatremia Fluid restrict +/- 3% saline in <112
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Pt with lung CA sx, CXR showing peripheral cavitation and CT showing distant mets?
Large cell CA
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tx for ARDS?
Mechanical ventilation with PEEP
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SEM, cresc/decresc, louder with squatting, softer w/ valsalva
AS
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SEM, louder with valsalva, softer with squatting or handgrip
HOCM
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Late systolic murmur with click, louder with valsalva and handgrip, softer with squatting
MV prolapse
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Holosystolic murmur radiates to axilla with left atrial enlargement
mitral regurgitation
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Holosystolic murmur with late diastolic rumble in kiddos
VSD
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continuous machine-like murmur
PDA
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wide, fixed, and split S2
ASD
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Rumbling diastolic murmur with an opening snap, left atrial enlargement, and A fib
Mitral stenosis
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blowing disastolic murmur with widened pulse pressure and eponym parade
aortic regurgitation
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Bad breath and snacks in the AM? Tx? True or false diverticulum?
Zenkers diverticulum Surgery False
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Dysphagia to liquids and solids, birds beak appearance? Tx?
Achalasia Tx with CCB, nitrates, botox, or Heller myotomy
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Dysphagia worse with hot and cold liquids plus chest pain that feels like MI w/ nighttime regurg? Tx?
Diffuse esophageal spasm Tx with CCB or nitrates
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Epigastric pain worse after eating or when laying down, cough, wheeze, hoarseness? Most sensitive test? What if danger signs? Tx? Indications for surgery?
GERD Most sensitive test=24 hr pH monitoring. Danger signs=Endoscopy Tx=Behavior modification 1st, then antacids, H2 block, PPI Surgery=bleeding stricture, Barretts, incompetent LES, max dose PPI w/ still sx, or no want meds
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If hematemesis (blood occurs after vomiting, w/ subQ emphysema), can see pleural effusion with increased amylase? Next best test? Tx?
Boerhaave's --> esoph rupture CXR, Gastrograffin esophagram. NO ENDOSCOPY Tx with surgical repair if full thickness
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If gross hematemesis unprovoked in a cirrhotic w/portal HTN?
gastric varices
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what if ruptured gastric varices and in hypovolemic shock? Tx of choice?
do ABCs, NG lavage, medical tx with octreotide or SS. Balloon tamponade only if you need to stabilize for transport Endoscopic sclerotherapy or banding
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How to tx asymptomatic gastric varices?
B blockers
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Best 1st test if suspecting esophageal carcinoma?
barium swallow, then endoscopy with biopsy, then staging CT
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Work up for MEG pain worse with eating (gastric ulcer)?
Double-contrast barium swallow - punched out lesion with regular margins EGD with bx can tell H pylori, malignant/b9
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Surgery for gastric ulcer if?
lesion persists after 12 wks of tx
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MEG pain better with eating? Biggest association? Dx? Tx?
Duodenal ulcer 95% assoc with H pylori Dx with blood, stool, or breath test for H pylori but Endoscopy with biopsy (CLO test) is BEST b/c it can also exclude CA Tx is PPI, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin for 2 weeks. Breath or stool test can be test of cure
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What to suspect if MEG pain/ulcers don't resolve? Best test? Tx? What else to look for?
ZE syndrome Secretin stim test (find inappropriately high gastrin) surgical resection of pancreatic/duodenal tumor Look for pituitary and parathyroid problems
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Pt has bilious vomiting and post-prandial pain. Recently lost 200 lbs on "Biggest loser"? Pathophys? Tx?
SMA syndrome 3rd part of duodenum compressed by AA and SMA Restore weight/nutrition. Can do Roux-en-Y
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large, nontender GB, itching and jaundice, migratory thrombophlebitis should suspect what?
Pancreatic adenoCA
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Tx pancreatic adenoCA with Whipple if?
no mets outside abdomen, no extension into SMA or portal vein, no liver mets, no peritoneal mets
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sweaty, tremors, hunger, seizures, blood glucose <45, and sxs resolve with glucose administration? What will labs show?
insulinoma increased insulin, C peptide, and pro-insulin
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hyperglycemia, diarrhea, weight loss, and necrolytic migratory erythema?
glucagonoma
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Malabsorption, steatorrhea, ect from exocrine pancreas malfx?
somatostatinoma
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watery diarrhea, hypoK, dehydration, and flushing? Tx?
VIPoma (looks like a carcinoid) Octreotide can help sxs
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Res for cholangiocarcinoma?
PSC (UC) Liver flukes thorotrast exposure Tx with surgery +/- radiation
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AST=2x ALT is ___ AST > ALT (high 1000's) is __ AST and ALT high s/p hemorrhage, surgery, or sepsis is ___
alcoholic hepatitis (reversible) viral hepatitis Shock liver
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RFs for HCC? Dx with what? Tx?
Chronic Hep B > Hep C Cirrhosis for any reason Aflatoxin CCl4 Dx with high AFP (in 70%), CT/MRI Tx: can surgically remove solitary mass, use rads or cryoablation for palliation of multiple
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RUQ pain, profuse sweating and rigors, palpable liver? Tx?
entamoeba histolytica Tx with MTZ. DONT DRAIN!
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Pt from Mexico has RUQ and large liver cysts found on U/S has what? Mode of transmission? Labs? Tx?
Echinococcus Hydatid cyst parasite from dog feces Eosinophilia + Casoni skin test Albendazole and surgery to remove entire cyst, rupture ---> anaphylaxis
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Isolated thrombocytopenia (bleeding gums, petechiae, nosebleeds), decreased plt count, incr megakaryocytic in marrow, no splenomegaly?
ITP Tx with steroids 1st. If relapse --> splenectomy
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Hemolytic anemia (jaundice, incr indir bili, LDH, der haptoglobin, elev retic count) + round RBCs on smear and + osmotic fragility test and prone to gallstones?
Hereditary spherocytosis Tx with splenectomy
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Aside from the diarrhea and wheezing, what else to look out for in carcinoid syndrome?
diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia
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If carcinoid is >2 cm at base of appendix or w/ + nodes....next best step? Otherwise?
Hemicolectomy Otherwise, appendectomy is good enough
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1st test in a SBO? Tx?
1st test=upright CXR to look for free air. CT can show point of obstruction Tx with IVF, NG tube Surgery if peritoneal signs, incr WBC, no improvement within 48 hrs
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If a pt has ogilvies syndrome, >10 cm colonic distention, what should you do?
need decompression with NG tube and neostigmine (watch for bradycardia) or colonoscopies decompression
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where do you see indirect inguinal hernias?
through inguinal ring, lateral to epigastric vessels in spermatic cord R>L More often congenital --> patent processus vaginalis
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where do you see direct inguinal hernias?
through Hasselbecks triangle, medial to epigastric vessels More often acquired weakness
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Which IBD involves terminal ileum? Which IBD is continuous involving rectum?
Crohns. Mimics appendicitis. Fe deficiency UC. Rarely ill backwash but never higher
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Which IBD increases risk for PSC? Which IBD is fistulae more likely?
UC. PSC leads to higher risk of cholangiocarcinoma Crohns. Give MTZ
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Which IBD do you see granulomas on bx? Which IBD is transmural inflammatory?
Crohns for both
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Which IBD is cured by colectomy? Which IBD do smokers have lower risk?
Both UC UC needs colonoscopy 8-10 yrs after dx Smokers have higher risk for crohns
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Which IBD has highest risk of colon CA? Which IBD assoc with p-ANCA?
Both UC
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What is tx to maintain remission of IBD? What is tx to induce remission of IBD?
ASA, Sulfasalazine to maintain remission Corticosteroids to induce remission
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What should you give to a crohns pt for any ulcer or abscess? What about severe dz?
Give MTZ for ulcer or abscess Azathioprine, 6MP, and MTX for severe dz
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What is best way to evaluate for abscess in diverticulitis?
CT=best imaging | NO BARIUM ENEMA!
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Tx for diverticulitis?
NPO NG suction IVF Broad spec abs and pain control Do colonoscopy 4-6 wks later
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when is surgery indicated in diverticulitis?
multiple episodes, age <50. Elective is better than emergency (can do primary anastomosis)
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in colorectal CA, which sided bleeds and which side obstructs?
right=bleeds | left=obstructs
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who gets screened for AAA?
men 65-75 who have ever smoked. do abdominal US
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Tx for AAA <5 cm and asx?
monitor growth every 3-12 mos
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surgery indicated for AAA when?
> 5 cm, growing <4 mm/yr
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#1 cause of death from post-op complications of AAA repair? Other complications?
MI=#1 cause of death Bloody diarrhea-Ischemic colitis Weakness, decreased pain w/ preserved vibr, prop=ASA syndrome 1-2 yrs later if have brisk GI bleeding=Aortoenteric fistula
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Pt has acute abd pain w/ A fib, sub therapeutic on warfarin or pt s/p high dose vasoconstrictors (shock, bypass). Dx? Workup? Tx?
Acute mesenteric ischemia=Surgical emergency Work up is angiography (aorta and SMA/IMA) Tx is embolectomy. If thrombus, or aortomesenteri bypass
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__ is a slow progressing stenosis (req stenosis of 2.5 vessels --> Celiac, SMA, IMA). Pt has severe MEG pain after eating, food fear and weight loss (pain out of proportion to exam). How to dx? How to tx?
Chronic mesenteric ischemia Dx with duplex or angiography Tx w/ aortomesenteric bypass or trans aortic mesenteric endarterectomy
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Best test for claudication? Normal=? Claudication & ulcers=? Limb ischemia=? Gangrene=?
ABI Normal > 1 Claudication and ulcers= 0.4-0.8, use med mgmt Limb ischemia= 0.2-0.4, surgery indicated Gangrene= <0.2, may require amputation
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how to dx DVT? Tx? Complications?
Dx with duplex US and also check for PE Tx w/ heparin then overlap with warfarin for 5 days, then continue warfarin for 3-6 mos Complications- Post-phlebotic syndrome= chronic valvular incompetence, cyanosis, and edema
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Right heart strain on EKG, sinus tach, decr vascular markings of lungs on CXR, wedge infarct, ABG with low CO2 and O2 indicates what?
PE
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If suspect PE, what should you do?
give heparin 1st Then work up w/ V/Q scan then spiral CT Pulm angiography is gold standard
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When to use IVC filter in pt with PE?
contraindications to chronic coagulation
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you check the TSH in a pt with a thyroid nodule and it is low. Next best step?
Do RAIU to find "hot nodule". Excise or radioactive I-131
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You check the TSH in a pt with a thyroid nodule and it is normal. Next best step?
FNA
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You check the TSH in a pt with a thyroid nodule and it is normal, and FNA is b9. Next best step? What if it is malignant? what if indeterminate?
b9=leave it alone malignant=surgically excise and check pathology indeterminate=re-biopsy or check RAIU
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What to do if you have cold thyroid nodule?
surgically excise and check pathology
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This thyroid CA is MC type, spreads via lymph, psammoma bodies
Papillary
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This thyroid CA spreads via blood, must surgically excise the whole thyroid
follicular
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this thyroid CA assoc with MENII (look for pheo, hyperCa). Amyloid/Calci.
medullary
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This thyroid CA has 80% mortality within 1st year
Anaplastic
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fibrocystic change --> cysts that are painful and change with menses. Fluid is typically green or straw colored. Ways to tx or prevent?
restrict caffeine Vitamin E Supportive bra
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Tx for DCIS?
either excision with clear margins OR Simple mastectomy if multiple lesions (no node sampling) plus adjuvant RT
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if a pt has infiltrating ductal/lobular carcinoma and is small and away from the nipple....tx?
lumpectomy with axillary node sampling. Adjuvant RT. Chemo if node + Tamoxifen or Raloxifen if ER+
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Dx and tx of BCC of skin?
Shave or punch bx then surgical removal (Mohs)
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Precursor lesion for SCC? How to tx?
Actinic keratosis Excisional bx at edge of lesion, then wide local excision
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which melanoma has best prognosis/most common? Poor prognosis?
Superficial spreading=Best/MC Nodular=Poor
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Melanoma of palms, soles, mucous membranes in darker complected races?
Acrolintiginous
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Melanoma of head and neck that has good prognosis?
Lentigo maligna
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Dx of melanoma? Tx of melanoma if: <1 mm thick __ 1-4 mm thick __ >4 mm thick__
Dx with full thickness bx b/c depth is #1 prog 1 cm margin if <1 mm thick 2 cm margin if 1-4 mm thick 3 cm margin if >3 mm thick
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midline neck mass that moves with the tongue? tx?
thyroglossal duct cyst surgical removal
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neck mass anterior to SCM?
brachial cleft cyst
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neck mass that is spongy, diffuse and lateral to SCM?
cystic hygroma (turners, downs, klinefelters)
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most frequent oral cancer? who do you see it in? tx?
Squamous cell smokers and drinkers Tx with radiotherapy or radical dissection (jaw/neck)
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MC salivary gland tumor, usually on parotid?
pleomorphic adenoma
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papillary cyst adenoma lymphomatosum. Benign on parotid gland, can injury facial n. (look for palsy sxs)?
warthlins tumor
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baby is born w/ resp distress, scaphoid abdomen? Biggest concern? Best tx?
diaphragmatic hernia Pulm hypoplasia If dx prenatally, plan delivery at place with ECMO. Let lungs mature 3-4 days then do surgery
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baby is born with resp distress w/ excess drooling? Best dx test?
TE-fistula place feeding tube, take X-ray, see it coiled in thorax
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defect lateral (usually right) of midline, no sac? Assoc with other d/o's? complications?
Gastroschisis (will see high maternal AFP) Not usually assoc with other d/os may be athletic or necrotic requiring removal. Short gut syndrome
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Defect in the midline covered by sac?
omphalocele
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Defect in the midline, no bowel present? assoc with other d/o's? tx?
Umbilical hernia ASsoc with congenital hypothyroidism and big tongue repair not needed unless persists beyond age 2-3
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1 wk old baby with bilious vomiting, draws up his legs, has abd distention? pathophys?
malrotation and volvulus (Ladd's bands can kink the duodenum) Doesn't rotate 270 degrees ccw around SMA
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dx and tx of meconium ileus? gold standard dx of hirschsprungs?
gastrograffin enema bx showing no ganglia
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5 day old former 33 weaker develops bloody diarrhea? what do you see on X-ray? tx? RF's?
necrotizing enterocolitis Pneumocystis intestinalis NPO, TPN (if nec) , abc and resection of necrotic bowel Premature gut, introduction of feeds, formula
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2 mo old baby has colicky abd pain and currant jelly stool with sausage shaped mass in RUQ? Dx and tx?
Intussusception Barium enema for dx and tx
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medical tx for BPH?
tamsulosin or finasteride
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you feel nodules on DRE and have elevated/rising PSA levels. Next best step?
transracial US and bx. Bone scan looks for blastic lesions
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tx for prostate ca?
surgery radiation leuprolide or flutamide
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best test for a kidney stone? tx for <5 mm? Tx if >5 mm? Tx if >2 cm?
CT is best test <5 mm=hydrate and let pass > 5 mm=shock wave lithotripsy >2 cm=surgical removal
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acute pain and swelling with high riding testis? best test? tx?
Testicular torsion Do STAT doppler US --> no flow Surgically salvage if <6 hrs. Do orchiopexy to BOTH balls
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4-5 y/o with a painless limp?
leg-calve-perthes dz (avascular necrosis)
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12-13 yo kid with knee pain or sickle cell pt?
SCFE (avascular necrosis)
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Codmans triangle and sunburst appearance seen in distal femur, proximal tibia at metaphysis, around the knee?
osteosarcoma
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seen at diaphysis of long bones, night pain, fever, and elevated ESR. Lytic bone lesion, "onion skinning", neuroendocrine (small blue) tumor?
Ewing sarcoma
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hyperactute rejection occurs with vascular thrombosis within minutes and caused by __
preformed Abs
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Acute rejection is due to what cells?
T cells
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Tx for acute transplant rejection?
steroid bolus and anti lymphocyte agent (OKT3)
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Chronic rejection due to what cells? tx?
T cells Cant tx it. need re-transplantation
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Why give epi with lidocaine?
to prevent systemic absorption --> numb tongue, seizures, hypotension, bradycardia, arrythmias
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places to not give lidocaine with epi?
fingers nose penis toes
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caution using meperidine anesthetic in who?
pts with renal failure --> can lower seizure threshold
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who to not use succinylcholine?
not for burn or crush victim since it can cause hyperK and malignant hyperthermia
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this anesthetic can cause malignant hyperthermia and liver toxicity
halothane give dantrolene Na