Surgery Flashcards
type of pain experiences with pancreatic cancer?
epigastric abdominal pain that is insidious. gnawing, and worse at night
Young male (20s) without trauma has pneumothorax?
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Varicocele-signs? Diagnostic method?
soft mass that worsens with standing and Valsalva maneuvers, but decreases when supine, does not transilluminated Diagnostic- US
Risk factors for acute mesenteric ischemia?
Atherosclerosis Embolic source hypercoagulable disorders
What are the signs of arterial occlusion?
Pain, pallor, paresthesias, pulselessness, and coolness to the touch
Mediastinal mass with nomral b-HCG and AFP?
Thymomas
diaphoretic
Sweating heavily
How can you minimize the risk of infection from a PICC?
Remove it as soon as treatment/use is complete
How does mesenteric ischemia present?
sudden periumbilical abdominal pain out of proportion to examination findings
Signs of esophageal stricture?
Dysphagia, no abdominal succussion splash
blunt thoracic trauma, respiratory distress despite bilateral chest tubes
Flail chest, demonstrate tachypnea, shallow breaths
Signs of gallstone ileus
stuttering episodes of nausea and vomiting, pneumobilia, hyperactive bowel sounds, dilated loops of bowels
Morton neuroma
inflammation of the common digital nerve in the third space
Syndrome associated with arterial occlusion at the bifurcation of the aorta?
Leriche Syndrome
Cause of pretibial edema?I
Increased pulmonary vascular resistance
Elevated serum b-HCG with normal AFP?
seminoma
Trochanteric bursitis- definition? Signs?
definition- inglammation of the curse surrounding the insertion of the gluteus medius onto the femur’s trochanter signs- hip pain when pressure is applied and with external or resisted abduction
How does an anterior should dislocation occur?
forceful abduction and external rotation a the glenohumeral joint; risks damage to the axillary nerve
Back pain in woman who recently has breast cancer?
Metastatic spread, diagnose with MRI
borborygmi
a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines
pneumomediastinum and pleural effusions-cause?
esophageal rupture
blunt abdominal trauma, hypotension, right chest/abdominal wall injury, and free intraperitoneal fluid
Hepatic laceration
Pulmonary contusion-CXR results
patchy irregular alveolar infiltrate
What treatments should be provided for a through-and-through extremity gunshot wound?
Tetanus prophylaxis
Uropelvic junction obstruction signs
Intense pain when large diuresis occurs (beer drinking)
Signs of primary adrenal insufficiency?
hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
“tip of the finger remains flexed when the rest of the fingers are extended
Malley
migratory RLQ pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, leukocytosis
acute appendicitis
Cause of blood in rectum from child?
Merkel’s diverticulum, workup with technetium scan
Initial management of non-displaced scaphoid bone fracture?
Wrist immobilization for 6-10weeks, with x-rays in7-10 days
Signs of Zollinger-Ellison disease
Refractory to other treatments, multiple ulcers
Amblyopia
vision impairment resulting from interference with the processing of images by the brain during the firs t6-7 years of life
Why a newborn does not urinate during the first day after birth?
posterior urethral valves
How does venous insufficiency present?
worsens throughout the day and resolves overnight when the patient is recumbent
What should be the first step in the treatment of a woman with breast cancer?
Resect the mass, then treat with chemo/rad
Sites for ischemic colitis? Imaging signs? How to confirm?
Splenic flexure, rectosigmoid junction CT scan may show thickened bowel wall Confirm with colonoscopy
Varicocele treatment?
NSAIDS or surgical correction
Physical signs of pulmonary contusions?
tachycardia, hypoxia, tachypenea
How to treat acalculous cholecystitis acutely? Definitively?
Acutely- percutaneous cholecystostomy and antibiotics Definitively- cholecystectomy with drainage of associated abscessess
If a patient is stable, which test is most sensitive for blood?
CT
C6 radiculopathy
(one of the most common), causes pain and/or weakness along the length of the arm, including the biceps (the muscles in front of the upper arms), wrists, and the thumb and index finger.
epigastroc pain/tenderness and weight loss with nonspecific systemic symptoms with significant smoking history
pancreatic adenocarcinoma
What should be the first step in management of an unknown mass on an HIV patient?
Biopsy
C8 radiculopathy
causes pain from the neck to the hand. Patients may experience weakness in hand grip, and pain and numbness can radiate along the inner side of the arm, ring, and little fingers.
Femoral nerve innervation
hip joint and skin of the anterior and medial thigh and leg
First step in the workup for pancreatic cancer?
CT of the abdomen
Signs of cardiac temponade?
hypotension (unresponsive to IV fluids), tachycardia, and elevated jugular venous pressure after blunt thoracic trauma
How to treat acute rejection?
Tacrolimus or Mycophenolate mofetil with/without steroids
Signs of arterial thrombosis
Slow, progressive narrowing of the vascular lumen Pulses are diminished bilaterally (normally)
Signs of PE?
pleuritic (sudden onset), sob, diaphoretic, tachycardic, distended veins in neck and face
Long-term growth (> 6 months) on glans penis with negative VDRL test?
Penis cancer
In patients with variceal bleeding, what should be the main goal?
Fluid resuscitation
Use of NSAIDS with episodic postprandial epigastric pain?
Perforated peptic ulcer
When do you give tetanus immune globulin?
severe or dirty wound with unsure vaccination history
What does A sengstaken-Blakemore tube do?
Balloon tamponade of variceal bleeding if endoscopy is unavailable
How do you test an animal for rabies?
Kill the animal and scan its brain
How can heart failure develop from an aneurysm?
Lead to the development of a fistula
How do you treat testicular cancer?
platinum-based therapies
Gallbladder distension and wall thickening, presence of pericholecystic fluid, without gallstones
acalculous cholecystitis
When can early excision and grafting be used?
Small (
acute epididymitis- treatment
Abx and sonogram to rule out torsion
What is the postoperative cause of fever 1-4 weeks post surgery?
Other organisms (nor GAS, C. perfringens), C difficile, drug fever, PE/DVT
Signs of rotator cuff impingement
pain with abduction, external rotation subacromial tenderness normal range of motion with positive impingement tests (Neer, Hawkins)
Where do you biopsy a basal cell carcinoma?
Edge of the lesion
Diffusely enlarged thyroid gland with neck swelling and no symptoms of decreased thyroid?
Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto disease)
Contraindication to organ donation?
Positive HIV status
Tetanus prophylaxis in a clean or minor wound?
Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine only if
Signs of adrenal insufficiency?
hypoension/shock weakness nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever
Organism most likely responsible for infection from intravascular devices?
Coagulase negative s. epi
how to diagnose meniscal tears?
MRI
Clinical signs of acute mesenteric ischemia?
Rapid onset of periumbilical pain Pain out of proportion to examination findings hematochezia
What is a major complication risk from AAA repair?
MI
C5 radiculopathy
can cause pain and/or weakness in the shoulders and upper arms. Especially may cause discomfort around the shoulder blades. It rarely causes numbness or tingling.
How to treat rib fractures in the elderly?
Local nerve block and epidural catheter
Symptoms in arterial embolism?
sudden and severe, with diminished pulses in the affected limb, but normal in the unaffected
Important steps in the preoperative management of a patient taking Warfarin?
Check INR, reverse with fresh, frozen plasma
Effects of uncal herniation?
- Ipsilateral hemiparesis 2. parasympathetic loss (mydriasis (early) ptosis, 3. Contralateral homonymous hemianopdia 4. altered level of consciousness
Signs of urethral injury?
blood at the urethral meatus, inability to void, high-riding prostate on DRE
Double bubble with normal gas
Malrotation
1 week post- otitis media infection: projectile vomiting, seizures, blurred vision, severe headache
Brain abscess
How is duodenal hematoma treated?
NG suction and parenteral nutrition
Trashing around with sudden pain?
Stone stuck in ureter
What is required when starting Warfarin?
Heparin bridge- warfarin activates proteins C and S causing a transient prothrombotic state
Tetanus prophylaxis in a dirty or severe wound?
Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine only if booster > 5 years ago If unsure, tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine plus tetanus immune globulin
Mediastinal mass with elevated AFP and b-HCG?
mixed cell germ tumor
In a patient with weakness and decreased pain in both legs, what type of injury is suspected? Action?
Lower spinal cord injury, insert urinary catheter to assess for urinary retention and prevent bladder injury
What is the postoperative cause of fever 1-7 days after surgery?
Nosocomial infections, Group A streptcoccus, or C. perfringens
Osgood-Schkatter disease
Painful lump below the kneecap in children during puberty, can cause a limp
Signs of retroperitoneal abscesses?
fever, child, and deep abdominal pain may initially be missed by a CT scan
How do you manage sigmoid volvulus?
Sigmoidoscopy-guided placement of a rectal tube
What can cause narrowing of the biliary ducts?
cancer (specifically pancreatic), strictures (trauma)
Classic association with pancreatic cancer? Name?
migratory thrombophlebitis Trousseau sign
How to treat a pancreatic abscess
Immediate placement of a percutaneous drainage catheter, culture of the drained fluid and surgical debridement
Intervention for UPJ stones larger than 7mm
extraperitoneal shock-wave lithotripsy
How are intertrochaneric fractures treated?
ORIF with anticoagulation
Standard bolus for burns
1000mL/hr 30-120mL/hr
Signs of elevated intracranial pressure?
HTN, bradycardia, respiratory depression (Cushing’s reflex)
What is the postoperative cause of fever 0-2 hours after surgery?
Prior trauma/infection, blood products, malignant hyperthermia
How does pneumonia that is developing into septic shock present? Treatment?
acidosis, low urine output, hypotension, tachypnea, fever Tx- IV normal saline
Acute edematous pancreatitis
Alcoholics of gallstones Pain after large meal or EtOH _> constant, radiates to back-> nausea, vomiting, retching
Sudden testicular pain, pyuria, fever
acute epididymitis
Patient response to atelectasis?
Hyperventilation -> respo. alkalosis, decreased pCO2
When do patients show signs of pulmonary contusions?
Approx. 4 hours post-injury when hypoxia, respiratory distress, pulmonary edema set in
Signs of compartment syndrome?
- Pain out of proportion to injury 2. Pain increasing on passive stretch 3. rapidly increasing & tense swelling 4. paresthesia (early)
Leriche syndrome
bilateral hip, thigh, buttock claudication impotence symmetric atrophy of the bilateral extremities due to ischemia
soft mass that worsens with standing and Valsalva maneuvers, but decreases when supine; does not transilluminate
varicocele
Should volume support or patient transport during traumas come first?
Urban areas with close trauma center - transport All other areas- resuscitate
Child class factors to deny surgery
albumin below 2, INR 2 x normal, ascites
Signs of diaphragmatic hernia?
blunt abdominal trauma with mild respiratory distress and abnormal xray **smaller hernias present with nausea/vomiting and are delayed
Square root sign
Chronic constrictive pericarditis
How do you counteract the effects of propofol?
Dopamine
Preferred anticoagulant in end-stage renal failure patients?
Warfarin
When should you suspect diaphragmatic rupture?
History of blunt trauma/MVA, abnormal CXR, left lower lung opacity, elevated hemidiaphragm, and mediastinal deviation
C7 radiculopathy
(the most common) causes pain and/or weakness from the neck to the hand and can include the triceps (the muscles on the back of the upper arms) and the middle finge
Signs of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture?
severe back pain, syncope, profound hypotension
How to diagnose bladder trauam?
Retrograde cystogram with post-void films
Treatment for impotence-first line?
Sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil
How do you obtain samples from a breast?
US guided imaging
acute abdominal pain followed by lower GI bleeding after an episode of hypotension?
Ischemic colitis
How to treat lumbar disk herniation?
MRI of L4-S1, pain control with nerve blocks
Child with current-jelly stools?
Intussusception
Workup for squamous cell carcinoma of the mucosa?
Panendoscopy
How to treat perforated peptic ulcers?
NG suction, bowel rest, intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, IV PPI
bilateral pulmonary infiltrates with low PO2
ARDS, PEEP
How do you store an amputated limb?
Place in saline moistened gauze and then in a plastic bag on ice…bring it wherever the patient goes.
How does cervical impingement present?
pain and paresthesias of the neck and arm along with upper extremity weakness
What type of catheter is used for embolectomy of an atrial clot from a. fib?
Fogarty
Cause of infertility from varicocele?
Increased scrotal temperature
What is mandatory for all abdominal bullet wounds?
Ex Lap
Complications from cardiac catheterization
pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistular formation, arterial dissection, acute thrombosis
Written description of C- Diff infection?
Patchy, white mucosa on colonoscopy
pneumothorax despite chest tube, pneumomediastinum subcutaneous emphysema
tracheobronchial perforation (right bronchus is most common
Where are squamous cell carcinoma found?
Lower lip and below on face
When should you considerd surgical interventions for anal fissures?
When medical management has failed
Hoe do you treat anal fissures?
topical anesthetics, vasodilators (nifedipine) Sitz baths stool softeners high-fiber diet & adequate fluid intake
How do patients with duodenal hematomas present? Etiology?
epigastric pain and vomiting d/t blood collection between the submucosal and muscular layers of the duodenum
How to treat intussusception?
Control enema
What someone falls from a height, what X-rays should be ordered?
C-spine
Holosystolic murmur heart of the left sternal border?
Pulmonary regurgitation
How do you counteract a decrease in blood pressure after administration of propofol?
Administer dopamine
What are burns near the eyes covered with?
Triple abx ointment
Etiology of adrenal insufficiency?
adrenal hemorrhage/infarction acute illness/injury/surgery in patient with chronic adrenal insufficiency or long-term glucocorticoid use
Patient passing stone suddenly spikes a fever
ER immediately, nephrostomy tube placement
cardiac catheterization, anticoagulation, sudden hypotension, tachycardia, flat neck veins, back pain
retroperitoneal hematoma
Signs of meniscal tears?
pain, clicking, or catching
What is erythema nodosum?
Acute, nodular, erythematous eruption on the extensor aspects of the lower legs. Associated with hypersensitivity reactions
Chubby 13 year old boy limping, complaining of knee pain, sole of affected foot points towards the other one
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
arm held close to the body
Posterior shoulder dislocation, axillary/scapula xrays needed for diagnosis
Torus palatinus? Tx?
benign, bony growth located on the mid-line suture of the hard palate No treatment necessary unless systemic effects develop or it interferes with speech
How do you manage small pneumothorax? Large?
Small- supplemental O2 Large- Needle thoracostomy/chest tube
Signs of septal perforation?
whistling noise during respiration, caused by post-operative septal hematoma
Best management of acute appendicitis?
Laparoscopic appendectomy
Physical signs of a meniscal tear?
joint line tenderness, pain or catching in the provocative tests (Thessaly, McMurray
Initial management for perforated peptic ulcer
NG suction, bowel rest, intravenous fluids, broad spectrum Abx ad intravenous PPI
Knee to chest position in children?
Ependymoma
When are US and CT used in acute appendicitis?
when classic presentation/signs are not present
5 days after pancreatoduodenectomy , what type of feeding should be used?
Enteral tube feedings
Postoperative cholestasis-signs?
hypotension, blood loss into tissues, massive blood load (transfusion), decrease liver functionalty, decreased renal bilirubin excretion with normal ALT/AST
In an ejection, what should always be imaged?
C-spine (CT scan)
What is the cause of postoperative fever more than 1 months post-surgery
Viral infections, indolent organisms
Differential for anterior mediastinal mass?
- Thymoma 2. teratoma 3. thyroid neoplasm 4. Lymphoma
post-operative thoracic surgery, fever, tachycardia, chest pain, leukocytosis, and sternal wound drainage or purulent discharge?
Acute mediastinitis, TX- surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy
Signs of fat embolism?
severe respiratory distress, petechial rash, subconjuctival hemorrhage, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fever
Classic description of pain in pancreatic cancer?
Abdominal pain that is insidious, gnawing, and worse at night
Vascular rings
stridor, “crowing”, baby assumes hyperextended neck Bronchoscopy shows segmental compression of the trachea Tx- surgical division
Signs of SBO strangulation?
peritoneal signs (rigidity, rebound) signs of shock (fever, tachycardia, leukocytosis)
What is the first step in management of damage to the urethral meatus?
retrograde urethrogram
NSAID use with several-day history of epigastric pain followed by acute-onset sevfere constant pain?
perforated peptic ulcer
Signs of sepsis
worsening hyperglycemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, milk hypothermia, tachypnea, tachycardia
Most common organism causing lymphangitis?
Strep pyo (group A)
Small, raised, waxy lesion
Basal cell carcinoma
When should conservative management be used for menscal tear? Examples?
Short-term pain, elderly Example: rest, NSAIDs
Initial management of coughing with large amounts of blood (>600mL or 100mL/hour)?
Secure airway
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Blood flow is interrupted to the femoral head in children, can cause necrosis
Signs of deep vein thrombosis?
alf tenderness with pain worsened by passive stretching of the calf.
Cause of subcutaneous emphysema?
Tension pneumothorax
Signs of acute adrenal insufficiency?
Severe and often refractory hypotension, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever
Common cause of coma in a cirrhotic patient with bleeding varices?
Ammonium toxicities
What degree of angulation is unacceptable in children (compared to adults)
Larger amounts
Hemoptysis with upper lung lobe involvment? Initial step?
TB, Isolation
What should be done with all gunshot wounds to the abdomen?
Exploratory Laparotomy
Complications associated with supracondylar fracture of the humerus
Brachial artery injury Median nerve injury Cubitus varus deformity Compartment syndrome/Volkman ischemic contracture
Old man with blood on the outside of his stool?
Hemorrhoids
First step in workup for a palpable breast mass?
US guided core biopsy