PE lite

Question 1

initial management of bowel obstruction?

Answer 1

NG tube for decompression

Question 2

Canadian medical regulatory authorities review complaints against physicians. Which one of the following is the main reason for performing this role?

Answer 2

to protect and maintain public trust in the profession

Question 3

which antibodies should you test for when suspecting primary biliary cholangitis?

Answer 3

antimitochondrial antibodies

Question 4

how much folic acid should a pregnant woman on carbemazapine take?

Answer 4

1mg

Question 5

which noninvasive test can determine fetal RHD status?

Answer 5

cell free DNA

Question 6

what is pelvic congestion syndrome?

Answer 6

chronic pelvic pain caused by venous insufficiency in the pelvis

Question 7

cotard delusion =

Answer 7

my body part is dead or dying

Question 8

capgras syndrome =

Answer 8

belief that someone has been replaced by an imposter

Question 9

what is normal central venous pressure?

Answer 9

8-12 mmHg

Question 10

how to react to a temper tantrum?

Answer 10

avoid responding to the behaviour (dont give positive feedback like attention)

Question 11

normal QT interval?

Answer 11

less than 440

Question 12

normal QRS?

Answer 12

80-100

Question 13

should you treat bacteremia wiht oral antibiotics?

Answer 13

no - IV

Question 14

can physicians decline a patient based on their medical conditions?

Answer 14

no

Question 15

A childs teacher thinks the kid has ADHD, but the child doesnt show ADHD behaviours at home. Next step?

Answer 15

Refer for psychoeducational testing (could be learning disorder present)

Question 16

does isolated pubic hair growth suggest precocious puberty?

Answer 16

no - needs to be other signs, just monitor

Question 17

best management of severe carotid stenosis?

Answer 17

medical management (carotid endarterectomy no longer the best way to go)

Question 18

best way to diagnose prostate cancer when there is a nodule?

Answer 18

transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy

Question 19

What imaging is indicated for a suspected sarcoma?

Answer 19

MRI - ultrasound not detailed enoguh, biopsy can spread it

Question 20

how long do men and women need to wait after going to a zika-affected country to conceive?

Answer 20

men - 3 months

women - 2 months

Question 21

morning stifness <30 min =

Answer 21

osteoarthritis

Question 22

first line therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding?

Answer 22

OCPs

Question 23

does acute labrynthitis cause hearning loss?

Answer 23

no

Question 24

how to calculate serum osmolality?

Answer 24

(2 x serum sodium) + (glucose) + (urea)

Question 25

mono may cause mild inflammation of which organ?

Answer 25

the liver