TRUELEARN 03 JAN 2019

Question 1

splenic abscesses are most often caused by what process?

Answer 1

hematogenous spread from another active infection in the body (endocarditis, osteomyelitis)

Question 2

what are the treatment options for splenic abscesses?

Answer 2

• always immediate drainage
• unilocular: CT guided drainage
• complex / multiloculated: splenectomy

Question 3

when is total parotidectomy indicated?

Answer 3

for any tumor that lies in the deep lobe

Question 4

an FEV1 of approximately _____ cc from the contralateral lung is required to proceed with pneumonectomy

Answer 4

800 cc

Question 5

alveoli production begins at age ___ and continues until approximately age ___

Answer 5

• 7 months

- 10

Question 6

what is the treatment for cecal volvulus?

Answer 6

ileocolic resection and primary anastomosis

Question 7

cholecystokinin is produced by what cells?

Answer 7

I cells of the duodenum and jejunum

Question 8

what are the borders for where to open the pancreatic duct during a puestow procedure?

Answer 8

• anteriorly along its length
• medially to GDA
• laterally to tail beyond all pancreatic duct strictures

Question 9

how are contained anastomotic leaks without abscess treated?

Answer 9

antibiotics alone

Question 10

glycogen stores are depleted after ___ hours of starvation

Answer 10

48