LONG EXAM 2 Puberty, Amenorrhea, Menopause, Preoperative Evaluation, Postoperative Management,CIN,VIN Flashcards
What is the potential effect of Ma Huang when given with halothane?
Bleeding
Myocardial ischemia
Hypotension
Ventricular arrhythmias
Ventricular arrhythmias
Which BMI of a patient gives clear evidence of malnutrition?
24
22
20
18
18
Which one is a correct recommendation for prophylaxis against Bacterial endocarditis?
Amoxicillin 1g IV
Azithromycin 500mg PO
Clindamycin 300 mg IV
Cefazolin 2g PO
Azithromycin 500mg PO
This is a non-operative post-hysterectomy infection:
Phlebitis
Abscess
Cellulitis
Myonecrosis
Phlebitis
Incidence of wound infection could be decreased by:
Decreasing operative time as much as possible
Patient must shower before surgery
Shaving of the wound site
Proper surgical technique should be done
Decreasing operative time as much as possible
What is the most common cause of colonic obstruction in postoperative gynecologic surgery patients?
Ileus secondary of electrolyte imbalance
Advanced ovarian carcinoma
Postoperative adhesion
Bowel ischemia and perforation
Advanced ovarian carcinoma
Which statement is true regarding low molecular weight heparin:
Half-life is 2 hours
Has less effect on partial thromboplastin time
Eliminated by the liver
Has less anti-Xa and more antithrombin activity
Has less effect on partial thromboplastin time
What is the recommended management of postoperative DVT with a Caprini Risk Score of 2?
Graded compression stocking
Early ambulation
Pneumatic compression
Low dose heparin
Graded compression stocking
What is the standard technique in the diagnosis of DVT?
Doppler ultrasound B-mode duplex
Magnetic resonance venography
Venography
Computed tomography scanning
Venography
Which one is the recommended treatment of Pulmonary embolism?
Rivaroxaban 20 mg BID
Apixaban 25 mg OD
Dagibatran 150 mg BID
Edoxaban 600 mg once daily
Dagibatran 150 mg BID
The current criteria for diagnosis of diabetes include
Weight loss even with increase appetite
Random blood glucose of >250 mg/dL
Fasting glucose < 126 mg/dL
Hemoglobin A1c >6.0%
Weight loss even with increase appetite
The preoperative goal is by avoiding ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia which includes:
One-third of usual daily dose of NPH insulin is given prior to surgery
Short-acting insulin without oral intake should be given
Infusion of 5% dextrose should be restricted while on insulin
Additional regular insulin can be administered one day prior to surgery
One-third of usual daily dose of NPH insulin is given prior to surgery
A euthyroid state should be maintained for how many months before elective surgery?
2 months
3 months
4 months
5 months
3 months
Which statement is true regarding management of hypothyroidism
T4 can be given by the intramuscular or intravenous route after 5 days
Starting dose of thyroxin is 1.6 ug/kg for thyroid hormone replacement
Thyroxin dosage of 0.025 mg OD every 4-6 weeks for elderly patients
T4 therapy can be held for 5 to 7 days once with bowel movement
Starting dose of thyroxin is 1.6 ug/kg for thyroid hormone replacement
Which is an intermediate clinical predictor of increased perioperative cardiovascular risk?
Prior ischemic cardiac disease
Decompensated congestive heart failure
Advanced age
Uncontrolled systemic hypertension
Prior ischemic cardiac disease
This method may be used to overcome the limitations of exercise stress testing?
Dobutamine stress echocardiography
Exercise stress testing
Dipyridamole-thallium scanning
Angiography
Dipyridamole-thallium scanning
What is the treatment for congestive heart failure with the presence of cardiogenic asthma?
Furosemide
Morphine sulfate
Oxygen
Aminophylline
Aminophylline
Which one is a sign or symptoms of aortic stenosis?
Diastolic murmur at the apex
Suffused face and lips
Decreased systolic blood pressure
Chest radiography with left atrial dilatation
Decreased systolic blood pressure
Treatment for bradycardia that is less than 45 beats per minute is
Propranolol
Atropine
Epinephrine
Digoxin
Atropine
Which one is true regarding predictor of postoperative pulmonary complications?
FEV1 = >1L
PaCO2 = >50 mmHg
PaO2 = < 60 mmHg
Maximal breathing capacity = 50% predicted
PaO2 = < 60 mmHg