Pestana's Questions Flashcards
Air Embolism
Intubated and on Respirator
Air in Subclavian vein (Supravicular node biopsy, central venous line placement, CVP line disconnected)
Fat Embolism
Petechial Rash in Axilla and neck Fever Tachycardia low Platelet Count Star field pattern on brain
Jersey Finger
Flexed finger is extended
Mallet Finger
Forcefully Flexed
Marjolin Ulcer
Squamous Cell carcinoma after chronic leg ulcer, many years of healing and breakdown such as 3rd degree burns
Ammonium Intoxication
Coma in cirrhotic patient with bleeding esophageal varices.
Metabolic Alkalosis
(Vomiting)
pH>7.4 Bicarb >25
KCl to correct problem
Metabolic Acidosis
pH<7.4 Bicarb <25
Replace bicarb, lactate or acetate
Replace K+ as part of therapy
Longstanding GERD
GI Study and biopsy
Rectal Bleeding
NG:
Green Bile - Stomach to ligament of treitz
Clear: - Nose to Pyloris
Acute Edematous Pancreatitis
Alcoholic or patient with gallstones
Pain after heavy meal, radiates to back
Elevated Serum amylase or lipase
Fibroadenoma
Firm rubbery mass that moves easily with palpation
Primary Hyperaldosterone
Adenoma or hyperplasia
Hypokalemia and Hypertension
Aldosterone levels high, renin levels low.
Response to postural changes = Hyperplasia
Lack of response = Adenoma
Meconium Ileus
Cystic Fibrosis
Bilious VOmiting, Dilated loops of small bowel
Gastrografin enema diagnostic and therapeutic
Vascular Ring
Congenital Anomaly in which trachea and esophagus are encircled by abnormal blood vessels
Fogerty Catheter
Removes Emboli
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Waxy Raised Lesion - Excise
Ulcer - Biopsy at edge
Upper part of face LIP
Does not metastasize
Requires 1mm Margin
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Metastasize to lymph nodes
Surgical Margins 0.5-2cm
Radiation therapy
Melanoma
ABCDE
Right Colon Cancer
Bleeds
Left Colon Cancer
Obstructs
Amblyopia
Vision impairment resulting from interference with processing images
Strabismus
Correct to prevent amblyopia
Correct with glasses if later in infancy
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Connection between Hyoid Bone and Tongue
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Mucosae
Old men who smoke and drink and have rotten teeth
Metastatic node in neck
Dx: Triple endoscopy looking for primary tumors (Panendoscopy)
Sx: Persistent Hoarseness, Painless ulcer in floor of mouth, unilateral earache
Facial nerve injury
Swelling will resolve spontaneously
Rheumatic Fever
Dyspnea, Orthopnea, low pitched rumbling diastolic apical heart murmur
Dissecting aneurysm of the thoracic aorta
Tearing chest pain radiates to the back
MRI Angiogram
CT Angiogram
Transesophageal Echo
Brachial Cleft Cyst
Anterior edge of sternomastoid muscle
Little opening with blind tract in skin
Acoustic Neuroma
Sensory hearing loss in one ear but not the other
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tx with Anticonvulsants (carbamazapine) or Radiofrequency ablation