Key Terms

Question 1

What plan should be incorporated for a pt who has just completed a round of oral steroids to treat an exacerbation of asthma?

Answer 1

Glucocorticoid supplementation before surgery (pre-op)

Question 2

If bilateral RLN interruption occurs during thyroidectomy, what are the most intermediate and long term outcomes for the pt?

Answer 2

interruption = cut

intermediate cadaveric position

Question 3

If bilateral RLN injury occurs during thyroidectomy, what are the most probable outcomes for the pt?

Answer 3

injury =

adduction of vocal cords –> loss of airway

Question 4

Which type of policy covers an injury that occurred during the policy period by the claim is filed after policy conclusion?

Answer 4

tail coverage

Question 5

What does the falciform ligament divide?

Answer 5

L and R lobes

Question 6

The liver has a dual blood supply. Name those blood supplies and the % of oxygen utilized by the liver that comes from each?

Answer 6

Portal vein 50% of utilization
Hepatic artery 50% also

Portal vein provides 75% of the blood flow

Question 7

What pharmacologic treatment is best for severe hypotension associated with carcinoid syndrome?

Answer 7

vasopressin b/c bradykinins produce vasodilation

Question 8

What clinical findings will provide early recognition of TURP syndrome in a pt receiving GA?

Answer 8

cardiovascular changes

Question 9

A 24 yo pt with ESRD was hemodialyzed day prior to renal transplant. What would be the best IV fluid management during the CRT surgery?

Answer 9

volume loading