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Duke PA Surgery II Study Guide

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list the three most common post-MI complications   VSD, Acute mitral insufficiency, LV aneurysm  
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list the criteria for CABG   left main disease >50%, three vessel coronary disease, failed medical management, failed angioplasty, decreased LV function, complicated disease, diabetes mellitus  
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what is the patency of the radial artery when used as a conduit for CABG   84% five years  
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which conduit is most commonly used in CABG   greater saphenous  
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list the classic triad of symptoms associated with aortic stenosis   angina, syncope, CHF  
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indications for aortic valve replacement   dyspnea on exertion, decreased LV function, pressure gradient >50 mmHg by cath  
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shat are two important late symptomatic findings in aortic insufficiency   water hammer pulse (bounding), widened pulse pressure  
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mitral stenosis   opening snap, apical crescendo diastolic rumble  
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best for diagnosing aortic dissection   TEE  
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percentage of benign cardiac tumors   75%  
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diagnosis of cardiac tumor   echo  
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diagnosis of pericarditis   echo  
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percentage of babies born with heart defect   1%  
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most common congenital heart malformation   bicuspid aortic valve  
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second most common congenital heart malformation   atrial septal defect  
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interpretation of blood flow in a doppler ultrasound   BART-blue away, red toward  
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name the two anatomic r to l intracardiac/great vessel shunts in utero   foramen ovale, ductus arteriosus  
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location of the ductus arteriosus   small projection connecting the pulmonary artery to the aorta, bypassing the pumonary circulation  
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location of the ductus venosus   shunt from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the liver  
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major signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease   cyanosis, dyspnea/tachypnea, syncope, failure to thrive, edema/ascites  
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lab finding consistent with cyanosis   low oxygen sat, elevated hem  
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initial imaging modality of choice in suspected congenital heart disease   echo  
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eisenmenger's syndrome   phenomenon occuring with long standing L to R shunts in which increasing pulmonary arterial pressures and flow rate result in shunt reversal to R to L  
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location of ASD   hole between the right and left atria  
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three types of ASD   sinus venosus, ostium secundum, ostium primum  
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most commonly diagnosed congenital cardiac defect   VSD  
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location of VSD   hole between the right and left ventricles  
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finding in a patent ductus arteriosus   continuous precordial murmur (machinery)  
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most common of the mixed shunts   transposition of the great arteries  
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anatomical outcome in transposition of the great arteries   two separate closed systems  
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the two anatomical abnormalities that must be present in order for a patient to survive transposition of the great arteries   ASD, PDA  
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components of truncus arteriosus   single trunk from the heart, VSD  
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tetrology of fallot   pulmonary stenosis, VSD, overriding aorta)shigt to right ventrical), RV hypertrophy  
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anatomical abnormality that must be present for survival in tetrology of fallot   patent ductus arteriosus  
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anatomical abnormality in tricuspid atresia   hypoplasia of the R ventricle  
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what is fiven to patients in order to maintain a PDA   prostaglandins  
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most common congenital obstructing lesion   pulmonary stenosis  
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prominent physical findings in coarctation of the aorta   differential bp and pulses, greater in upper extremities than lower  
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anatomical cause of coarctation of the aorta   complication due to closure of the ductus arteriosus  
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most rare congenital heart disease   mitral valve disease  
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ABI in normal patients   <1  
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ABI in patients with intermittent claudication   0.5-0.7  
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ABI in patients with rest pain   <0.3  
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treatment for lower extremity rest pain   arteriography, bypass surgery  
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indications for surgical intervention in PVD   tissue loss, rest pain, lifestyle limiting claudication  
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leading cause of postoperative mortality   MI  
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risk of stroke in patients with carotid stenosis depends on   degree of stenosis, and presence of symptoms  
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what seemingly related symptoms are not associated with carotid disease   diplopia, syncope, paresthesias  
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which vessels are associated with the symptoms of diplopia, syncope, and paresthesias   vertebrobasilar arteries  
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physical exam finding is consistent with carotid vascular disease   carotid bruit  
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gold standard for defining anatomy of carotid artery disease   doppler US  
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gold standard for defining anatomy of carotid lesions   arteriography  
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cause of amaurosis fugax   embolization of the retinal artery, resulting in a transient monocular blindness  
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treatment for a 75% symptomatic carotid stenosis   carotid endarterectomy  
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at what size is AAA repair indicated   >5cm in diameter  
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ABCDE's of the primary survey for trauma   airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure  
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key components of airway assessment   assess airway and pt's ability to protect airway, use chin lift or jaw thrust, keep low threshold for intubation  
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key components of breathing assessment   evaluate breath sounds/percussion, administer supplemental oxygen, treat pneumothorax/hemothorax, flail ches  
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key components of circulation assessment   control hemorrhage, obtain large bore IV access, administer fluids as needed  
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key components of disability assessment   evaluate level of consciousness/pupils/ability to move extremities, determine coma score  
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key components of exposure assessment   remove all clothing, treat/prevent hypothermia  
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a GCS of >13 correlates with what   mild brain injury  
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a GCS of 9-12 correlates with what   moderate brain injury  
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a GCS of <8 correlates with what   severe brain injury  
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which GCS indicates the need for intubation   <8  
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general rule for the secondary survey   a finger or tube in every orifice  
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what does ample stand for   Allergies, Meds, PMH, Last meal, events related to injury  
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what two tubes should be placed in every trauma patient   foley, NG tube  
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radiographic components of the trauma triple   C-spine, portable chest xray, pelvic xray  
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seat belt sign   fracture of the L2 vertebrae, resulting in injury to the duodenum  
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most important lab test that should be ordered in a trauma patient   type and screen  
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during physical exam of a trauma patient, what must be maintained   midline immobilization  
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definition of concussion   temporary deficit without CT findings  
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definition of contusion   focal brain bruise  
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which intracranial injury is associated with lucid interval   epidural hemorrhage  
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signs of tension pneumo   trachial deviation, increased JVD, decreased breath sounds, tympany to percussion, hypotension  
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what is the treatment for tension pneumo   immediate needle decompression, chest tube placement  
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what is the treatment for an open pneumo   sterile, one way flutter valve dressing  
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in patients with hemothorax what is the indication for thoracotomy in the OR   >1500 ml blood upon chest tube placement or continuous output of >200 ml/hr  
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what is Beck's triad   muffled heart sounds, JVD, hypotension  
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treatment for cardiac tamponade   immediate pericardiocentesis or sternotomy in OR  
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definition of flail chest   two or more fractures in three consecutive ribs with paradoxical inspiration  
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what is diagnostic peritoneal lavage   aspiration of fluid from the peritoneal cavity to assess for intra abdominal hemorrhage  
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results of a positive DPL   aspiration of gross blood, >100,000 rbc/ml on laboratory exam of lavage fluid  
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advantage that abdominal CT has over DPL   ability to evaluate retroperitoneum  
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diagnostic technique indicated for penetrating trauma or for the unstable patient with obvious evidence of abdominal injury   exploratory laparotomy  
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upon arrival how should unstable patients with pelvic fractures be treated   emergent external fixation, pelvic angiography with embolization if bleeding continues  
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device commonly used to stabilize pelvic fractures   military anti shoch trousers MAST  
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treatment for femoral head fracture   early traction and ORIF  
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three reasons to intubate a trauma patient   impaired level of consciousness, mechanically compromised airway, inadequate ventilation (flail chest)  
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two of the earliest signs of hypovolemic shock   decreased pulse pressure, orthostatic hypotension  
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phases of wound healing   hemostasis, inflamation and recruitment, fibroblast proliferation and granulation, wound remodeling and contraction  
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inflammatory cells that migrate to the site of a wound   neutrophils and macrophages  
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how soon does migration of inflammatory cells occur after an injury   minutes to 24 hours  
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how soon does reepithelialization occur after an injury   24-48 hours  
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how soon does collagen deposition occur after an injury   7-14 days  
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how soon does increased tensile strenght occur after an injury   6 months  
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what is a clean wound   incision through prepped skin without violation of GI, GU or repiratory tracts  
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what is a clean contaminated wound   incision through prepped skin and into GI GU or respiratory tracts that have also been prepped  
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what is a contaminated wound   GI, GU or respiratory tract surgery with active infection somewhere else in the body  
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what is an infected wound   existing infection at the site of operation  
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treatment for abscess   incision and drainage  
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wound closure by primary intention   immediate approximation of skin edges  
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wound closure by delayed primary (tertiary) intention   leaving a contaminated wound open for 2-5 days to allow for reduced bacterial counts, then close primarily  
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wound closure by secondary intention   leaving a wound oopen to allow for healing by reepithelialization and contraction  
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how should wounds at high risk for infection be closed   by secondary intention  
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how long should an operative dressing be left in place   48 hours  
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traditional dressing for open contaminated wound   wet to dry  
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best dressing for open contaminated wound   wound VAC  
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factors that reduce wound healing   infection, malnutrition, increased age, ischemia, smoking, diabetes, steroids, radiation and chemo  
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highest rates of esophageal cancers are found in   northern China and Japan  
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most common type of proximal esophageal tumor   squamous cell carcinoma  
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most common type of distal esophageal tumor   adenocarcinoma  
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which form of esophageal cancer is on the rise   adenocarcinoma  
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risk factors for esophageal cancer   barret's, reflux, iron def anemia, poor nutrition, family history, heavy smoking, heavy alcohol  
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most common presenting signs in esophageal cancer   dysphagia, wt loss, pain  
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etiology of esophageal cancer   dysplasia of the squamous epithelium  
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imaging modality that is the gold standard for evaluation of esophageal tumor stage   esophageal ultrasound  
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treatment that offers the best chance for survival in absence of metastases with esophageal cancer   surgical resection of involved esophagus, proximal stomach and regional lymph nodes and anastomosis  
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best methods of palliation in the absence of metastases with esophageal cancer   stent, photodynamic therapy, gastrostomy feeding tube  
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most common post operative complication following esophageal resection   pneumonia  
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lung cancer is the most common cause of death by malignancy in which population   men  
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in which population is there an increasing incidence in lung cancer   young, white, non-smoking females  
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what is the most common cause of death in lung cancer   distant metastases  
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what lung tumor is the most common   non-small cell  
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of the non-small cell lung cancers which are the most common centrally   squamous cell carcinoma  
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of the non-small cell lung cancers which are the most common peripherally   adenocarcinoma  
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what constitutes stage IV lung cancer   and degree of metastasis  
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which stages of lung cancer are resectable   stages I-IIIa  
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initial imaging modality for suspicion of lung cancer   chest x-ray  
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a __ lesion on chest x-ray is considered malignant until proven otherwise   non-calcified  
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imaging used to evaluate for mets   pet, brain ct, mr  
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imaging modality considered the standard of care in proper staging of lung tumors   bronchoscopy  
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gold standard for lymph node evaluation with lung cancer   cervical mediastinoscopy  
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general management for traumatic wounds   irrigation, bleeding control, close vs don't close  
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treatment for clean wounds less than 6-8 hours old   primary closure, dry dressing 2-3 days, suture removal in 3-10 days  
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treatment for dirty wounds or wounds older than 8 hours   healing by secondary intention, dressing change after 1-3 days, antibiotics in presence of cellulitis or lymphadenopathy, delayed primary closure with steri-strips in 3-5 days after granulation tissue has formed  
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treatment of puncture wounds   pack with clean gauze to allow for bottom to top healing  
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purpose of wet to dry dressing   facilitates mechanical debridement of the wound (does not prevent bacterial colonization)  
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three indications for primary closure   wound <6-8 hours old, edges come together without tension, clean wound  
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common local anesthesia used in office or clinic   topical or subcutaneous infiltration at wound site  
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common method for field block anesthesia   infiltration circumferentially around the wound  
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common method for peripheral nerve block   injection of local anesthetics adjacent to the appropriate peripheral nerve  
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effects of epinephrine when used as an anesthetic additive   causes vasoconstriction, decreases rate of systemic vascular absorption  
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effects of sodium bicarbonate when used as an anesthetic additive   neutralizes the pH of anesthetic, decreasing pain secondary to injection  
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most commonly used lidocaine dosages   1% solution, 0.5 cc/kg of body weight, common dose, 35ml of 1% in 70kg pt  
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areas where epi should never be used in conjunction with lidocaine   distal appendages: ears, fingers, nose, toes, hose  
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type of anesthesia most useful for procedures on digits   peripheral nerve block, injected on both sides of the metacarpo-phalangeal joint  
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first sign of lidocaine tox   tinnitus  
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ultimate sign of lidocaine tox   seizure  
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characteristics of a tetanus prone wound   >6 hours old, stellate or avulsion, depth >1cm, missile/crush/burn/frostbite, devitalized tissue, contaminated with dirt or saliva  
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tetanus prophalaxis for a tetanus prone wound, last booster >5 years ago   tetanus toxoid alone  
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tetanus prophalaxis fora tetanus prone wound, never immunized previously or unknown   tetanus toxoid plus tetanus immune globulin at separate site  
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tetanus prophalaxis for a non-tetanus prone wound, last booster >10 years ago   tetanus toxoid alone  
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infection of hair follicle cuased by obstruction   furuncle  
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infection of the terminal phalanx or pulp of the finger   felon  
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infection involving the subepithelial folds of tissue around the nailbed   paronychia  
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technique for fusiform excision   length to width ratio of 3:1 with corner angles at approximately 30 degrees  
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most common benign epithelial skin tumor   seborrheic keratosis  
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most common type of skin cancer   basal cell carcinoma  
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characteristic appearance of a basal cell carcinoma   pearly lesion  
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treatment for all pigmented lesion   punch biopsy or excision biopsy  
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5 conctraindications for laparoscopic surgery   ongoing intra-abdominal sepsis, bowel obstruction, morbid obesity, pregnancy, cardiopulmonary compromise  
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7 operations that can be performes using laparoscopic technique   evaluate ab trauma, stage intra-ab cancers, biopsy, gastric bypass, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy  
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mos common complication of laparoscopic surgery   bleeding, infection, bowel obstruction  
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advantages of minimally invasive surgery   reduced post-op pain, reduced hospital stay, quicker return to normal, improved cosmesis, reduced wound complications associated with large scar  
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disadvantages of minimally invasive surgery   expensive equipment, need for additional training, loss of tactile sensation, loss of 3D vision, general anesthesia necessary  
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4 procedures that can be performed thoracopically   lung biopsy, wedge resection, pericardial window, pleurodesis in pneumothorax  
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pre-operative testing necessary in a patient <50 y/o prior to orthopedic surgery   none  
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pre-operative testing necessary in a patient 50-75 y/o prior to orthopedic surgery   EKG  
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pre-operative testing necessary in a patient >75 y/o prior to orthopedic surgery   EKG and H/H  
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guidlines for pre-operative antibiotics   cefazolin 1gm IV on call to OR given 1 hour prior to OR  
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two methods utilized in prophylaxis of postoperative DVT   TED hose, LMWH/coumadin  
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metabolic abnormality associated with post-operative infection   perioperative hyperglycemia  
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what intervention helps to reduce the risk of perioperative hyperglycemia   intraoperative insulin  
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diagnosis given to patients who present with a traumatic knee effusion, until proven otherwise   ACL tear  
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possible graft choices in an ACL repair   bone-patellar tendon-bone, hamstring autograft, cadaver allograft  
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best non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis   wt loss  
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most common cause of shoulder pain   impingement  
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initial treatment for rotator cuff tendonitis   physical therapy and NSAIDS  
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comorbid illness that predisposes to adhesive capsulitis   diabetes  
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single most sensitive and specific physical exam finding in rotator cuff tears   weakness with resisted external rotation and or abduction  
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indications for rotator cuff repair   <60 yo, or 60-70 yo with favorable medical history and comorbities  
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shoulder dislocation that is the most common   anterior  
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two fractures associated with the shoulder   Bankart, Hillsach  
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test that should be ordered to rule out DVT in the case of shoulder pain   doppler ultrasound  
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initial test to be ordered to evaluate post-operative pain   x-ray to evaluate for hardware failure  
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indications for intubation   inability to oxygenate patient (SpO2,90%), inability to ventilate patient (resp acidosis), patient unable to protect airway  
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most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient   tongue  
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three maneuvers to temporarily relieve airway obstruction   chin lift/jaw thrust, oral airway in an unconscious patient, nasopharyngeal airway  
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five signs of airway compromise   agitation, tachypnea, increased resp effort, stridor, hoarseness  
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proper oxygenation of a patient prior to intubation   100% oxygen via mask for 5 min  
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which endotacheal tube should be used in patients <8 years old   uncuffed to avoid tearing of airway due to overinflation  
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size of ET tube used for most women   7-8 mm  
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size of ET tube used for most men   7.5-9 mm  
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size of ET tube used for most pediatrics   diameter of patients little finger  
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how should the laryngoscope blade be inserted   on the right side of the mouth and used to sweep the tongue to the left  
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three benefits of applying cricoid pressure   prevents aspiration of gastric contents, prevents intubation into the esophagus, aids in visualization of the cords  
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five methods used to confirm tube placement   condensation in the ET tube, auscultate both lung bases, observe chest movement and symmetry, attach end-tidal CO2 analyzer to ET tube, check stat chest x-ray (tube should be 4-5 cm above the carina)  
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which method of ET tube confirmation is most accurate   end-tidal CO2 detection  
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after intubation, if breath sounds are heard on teh right but not on the left, what should be done   pull back on the ET tube and auscultate again  
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the early complications of intubation   aspirations, trauma, equipment failure, inability to intubate  
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the late complications of intubation   ventilator associated pneumonia, accidental extubation, vocal cord dysfunction or paralysis  
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the max amount of time that ventilations should be interrupted to perform intubation   30 sec  
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most important anatomical divider used in classification of intracranial tumors   tentorium  
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a tumor in the supratentorial region may result in which pathologic disorder   epilepsy  
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which cancers met to the brain the fastest   lung and renal  
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in which area of the brain do most met tumors arise   cerebrum 80%  
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five step algorithm for diagnosis and treatment of a patient with suspected brain tumor   MRI is study of choice for confirmation of brain tumor. Pan CT of chest/abd/pelvis to detect other tumors. Biopsy of distant tumor or resection of brain tumor to confirm pathology. Radiation/chemo for malignancy. Follow-up surveillance MRI, PET  
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medically intractable epilepsy   failure of two or more medications to prevent further seizures  
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indicate the success rate of temporal lobectomy for the treatment of epilepsy   85-90% remain seizure free for life  
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status epilepticus   ongoing seizure for 30 min or multiple seizure in succession without sensorium returning to normal between them  
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what is the fisher grade used for   classify appearance of sub arachnoid hemorrhage on scan  
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what is the Hunt Hess scale used for   classify severity of symptoms in sub arachnoid hemorrhage  
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components on Triple H therapy for subarachnoid hemorrhage   hypervolemia, heme dilution, hypertension  
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when can a burr-hole be done to treat subdural hemorrhage   2 weeks after injury  
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treatment for myelomeningocele   planned c section, emergen closure of defect withing 24 hours  
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tethered cord   abnormally low conus medullaris  
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major cause of increased demand for organs   hepatitis C  
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antigen presenting cell APC   a cell that displays foreign antigen complesed with MHC on its surface, which is then recognized by t-cell receptors on T cells  
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major histocompatibility complex MHC   genes expressed on the surface of cells in all jawed vertebrates and display fragments of foreign molecules to T cells  
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define cross match   a test for determining tissue compatibility between a transplant donor and the recipient before transplantation, in which the recipient's serum is tested for antibodies that may react with the lymphocytes or other cells of the donor  
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which cytokine is responsible for the majority of immune cell activation   interleukin 2 IL-2  
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immediate killing of a transplanted organ occuring in patients with preformed antibodies to the donor in the bloodstream   hyperacute rejection  
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rejection of the transplanted organ occuring between 5-90 days due to the infiltration of the recipient's immune system into the donor organ   acute rejection  
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chronic allograft vasculopathy due to development of atherosclerosis   chronic rejection  
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antilymphocyte antibodies used to prevent rejection during first few days after transplant   induction immunosuppression  
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maintenance immunosuppression   long term therapy with two or three drugs  
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treatment of acute rejection   steroids and antilymphocyte preparations given over period of several days  
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most important side effect of cyclosporine   nephrotoxicity  
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most important complication of immunosuppression   opportunistic infection  
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how are donor organs transported   hypothermic storage with UW solution  
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why is the left kidney preferred in renal transplant   the renal vein is longer on the left side  
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what lab value is used to evaluate success of liver transplant   PT/INR  
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what lab value is used to evaluat the success of pancreatic transplant   glucose  
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1-year survival rate following liver transplant   85%  
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1-year survival rate following heart transplant   80%  
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1-year survival rate following lung transplant   70%  
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what imaging modality is used to evaluate liver and kidney anastomoses post-operatively   ultrasound  
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what consideration must be made regarding pancreas transplant   risk of diabetic complications vs complications of lifelong immunosuppression therapy  
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what clinical sign is associated with acute heart transplant rejection   tachycardia  
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approach to the patient 3 hours post renal transplant who stops making urine   flush foley cath, assess fluid status(give 500cc crystalloid LR or NS), ultrasound to assess renal artery/vein patency, return to OR  
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why must you be overly concerned for infectious processes in patients s/p organ transplant   immunosuppression therapy results in a blunted inflammatory response and thus, the patient will no present with typical symptoms  
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fever threshold in immunocompetent   38.5 C  
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fever threshold in immunocompromised   38.0 C  
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what are patients s/p lung transplant at greatest risk for   infection secondary to aspiration  
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