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Question 1

Abnormal dilation of the abdominal aorta, usually in areas of severe atherosclerosis
This condition is usually asymptomatic.

Answer 1

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Question 2

What are some risk factors for AAA?

Answer 2

-Smoking
-Being male
-Hypertension
-Atherosclerosis
-Past systemic infection
-Age
-Marfan Syndrome (Genetic disorder that can weaken the aorta)
-Genetic predisposition

Question 3

Surgical process that removes excess fat and skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a smoother abdominal profile

Answer 3

Abdominoplasty

Question 4

Term that means pertaining to the abdomen and perineum

Answer 4

Abdominoperineal

Question 5

Arteries that branch anterior of the abdominal aorta to supply the GI tract, pancreas, gallbladder
Celiac - foregut
Superior mesenteric - midgut
Inferior mesenteric - hindgut

Answer 5

Abdominal arteries

Question 6

Space between the pelvis and diaphragm

Answer 6

Abdominopelvic cavity

Question 7

Surgical procedure that transfers a full-thickness section of one lip of the mouth to the other using an arterial pedicle to ensure graft survival

Answer 7

Abbe-Estlander flap

Question 8

Opening of the inguinal canal in the abdomen where male spermatic passes or female round ligament pass

Answer 8

Abdominal inguinal canal

Question 9

Monoclonal antibody drug inhibiting aggregation of platelets used to prevent thrombosis in procedures like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Answer 9

Abciximab

Question 10

Abciximab contraindications? List 3.

Answer 10

• Recent active internal bleeding
• Gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding of clinical significance (past 6 weeks)
• History of cerebrovascular accident within two years, or CVA with significant neurological deficit
• Bleeding diathesis
• Administration of oral anticoagulants within a week unless prothrombin time is above or equal to 1.2 times control
• Thrombocytopenia
• Major surgery or trauma within 6 weeks
• Intercranial neoplasm, arteriovenous malformation, or aneurysm
• Severe uncontrolled hypertension
• Presumed or documented history of vasculitis
• Use of IV dextran before percutaneous coronary intervention or intent to use it during an intervention
• Known hypersensitivity (obviously) to this drug or murine proteins (abciximab is a human-murine -mab)

Question 11

Procedure for examining the contents of the peritoneum using an electrically illuminated tubular device passing through a trocar into the abdominal cavity

Answer 11

Abdominoscopy

Question 12

Acute/chronic, localized/diffuse pain of the abdominal cavity

Answer 12

Abdominal pain

Question 13

Pertaining to an inability to walk

Answer 13

Abatic

Question 14

What symptom might indicate increased intra-abdominal pressure in a post-operative patient?

Answer 14

Abdominal distension.

Question 15

Which symptom is commonly observed in patients with significant intra-abdominal pressure that affects respiratory function?

Answer 15

Shortness of breath.

Question 16

Application/sensation of force applied to the abdomen/surrounding structures

Answer 16

Abdominal pressure

Question 17

What is a common symptom of a ruptured aortic aneurysm?

Answer 17

Sudden and severe abdominal or back pain.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: One of the indications of a ruptured aortic aneurysm is __________ in blood pressure.

Answer 18

a sudden drop

Question 19

What are two additional GI-related symptoms that may accompany a ruptured aortic aneurysm?

Answer 19

Nausea and vomiting.

Question 20

Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured aortic aneurysm?

Answer 20

CT scan.