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Triad of Ileus in SFA

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  1. Dilated small bowel loops (>3 cm dismeter)
  2. Air-fluid levels seen on upright film
  3. Paucity or absence of air in colon
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Difference between bowel obstruction vs paralytic ileus

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Bowel obstruction has paucity of gas beyond the site of obstruction, ileus has gas in the rectum (presacral gas)

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Helatocellular adenoma

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Hormone-induced liver tumor, solid & encapsulated usually in women of child bearing age.
Cause: oral contraceptives, androgen steroid therapy
=can cause life threatening hemorrhage & malignant transformatiom

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Scoring for acute pancreatitis

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  1. BISAP: (BUN >25 mg/dl, impaired mental stat, SIRS, >60 y/o, Pleural eff) ➡️ 1 pt each & for first 24 hrs
  2. Ranson’s: severity scoring (11 parameters - 5 upon admission & 6 for next 48 hrs)
  3. APACHE II: patients in ICU
  4. Harmless acute pancreatitis score: w/in 30 mins of admission (no rebound tenderness/guarding, N hct, N serum crea)
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TRIAD for Acute Cholangitis

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Charcot’s triad: RUQ pain, fever, jaundice

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Pentad for Acute Cholangitis

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Reynold’s pentad: RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, hypotension, altered mental status

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Initial surgical treatment & TOC for acute colangitis

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ERCP with stenting but if patient is unstable to do ERCP, we can opt for percutsneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage

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What nerve is associated with the parasympathetic system?

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vagus nerve

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What does melena indicate?

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upper gastrointestinal bleeding

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Which intercostal nerve is involved in a subcostal incision?

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7th intercostal nerve

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What condition is characterized by the presence of gallstones?

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cholelithiasis

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What is the primary cardiac pacemaker?

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right atrium

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Where is the mitral valve located?

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at the apex

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Where is the apex beat palpated?

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5th left intercostal space midclavicular line

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In a hysterectomy, where is the ureter located in relation to the uterine vessels?

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inferior to uterine vessels

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In a pelvic CT scan, where is the uterus located?

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posterior to the bladder and anterior to the rectum

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What muscle is affected if a person is unable to wink?

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orbicularis oculi

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What three structures are located in the right lower quadrant?

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*Camper’s Fascia
*External oblique muscle
*Internal oblique muscle

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What arteries branch off the external iliac artery?

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*Femoral artery
*Popliteal artery

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Which nerve roots are associated with the long extensor of the big toe?

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L5, S1

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Which muscle is primarily responsible for chewing?

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buccinator

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What layer of deep cervical fascia is associated with the thyroid during deglutition?

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pretracheal layer

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Where is the airway located in relation to the thyroid cartilage?

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just below the thyroid cartilage

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What anatomical landmark corresponds to the sternal angle of Louis?

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2nd rib

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What artery supplies the apex of the heart?
anterior interventricular (descending) artery
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What structure is the ligamentum arteriosum derived from?
ductus arteriosus
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What is the opening between the right and left atria called?
foramen ovale
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What type of movement occurs at the knee joint?
flexion/extension
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What can cause gross hematuria?
tearing of the capsule, cortex, and the medulla
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At what vertebral level is the iliac crest located?
L4
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What anatomical landmark is used for pudendal block anesthesia via the transvaginal route?
ischial spine
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What is the standard anatomical position?
body standing erect, eyes looking forward, palms facing ventral, toes directed anteriorly
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What is referred to as the 'danger zone' of the scalp?
loose areolar tissue (4th layer)
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What are the components of a typical vertebra?
*Body *Vertebral foramen *Spine
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Where can pulsation be felt above the zygomatic arch?
superficial temporal artery
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What is the inner lining of the eyelid called?
palpebral conjunctiva
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Where does the drainage of most paranasal sinuses occur?
middle meatus
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What muscle is found in both the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck?
geniohyoid
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What are the sites of malignant growth in the esophagus?
anatomical constrictions
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Which artery supplies the right atrium?
right coronary artery
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What does a displaced apex beat indicate?
enlargement of the left ventricle
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Which surface of the heart is associated with the right ventricle?
sternocostal surface
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What defines the quadrants of the abdomen?
vertical and horizontal lines that pass through the umbilicus
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What artery is associated with the triangle of Calot?
cystic artery
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Where does the drainage of the common bile duct occur?
pars descendens (2nd part)
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What is the medial border of the pars descendens?
head of the pancreas
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What features characterize the large intestine?
*Taenia coli *Haustrations *Appendices epiploicae
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What connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach?
greater omentum
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What nerve is located medial to the psoas major?
obturator nerve
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During what weeks does organogenesis occur?
3 to 8 weeks
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What is the anterior covering of the pancreas?
peritoneum (retroperitoneal)
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What are hormones primarily associated with in the body?
veins
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What arteries supply the pancreas?
*Splenic artery *Gastroduodenal artery *Superior mesenteric artery
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What is thoracentesis?
Above the upper border of the rib mid axillary line
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What ribs does the costal margin extend from?
7th to the 10th ribs and ends of the cartilages of ribs 11 and 12
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What is attached laterally to rib 1?
Suprapleural membrane
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What surface of the lungs contains the hilus?
Mediastinal surface
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What ligaments are involved in oophorectomy secondary to hysterectomy?
Suspensory ligaments
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What is the endometrial cycle known as?
Menstruation
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What surrounds the protruding cervix in the vagina?
Fornix
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What muscle is associated with dribbling of urine?
Levator ani muscle
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What ligament is associated with the uterus?
Transverse cervical ligament
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What structure is the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis associated with?
Superficial inguinal ring
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What type of hernia is associated with the scrotum?
Indirect inguinal hernia
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What is an alternate pathway of blood flow called?
Collateral circulation
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Where is the thickest skin located?
Posterior surface of the neck and scalp
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What condition involves drooping or sagging of the shoulder?
Trapezius
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What is ectopic pancreatic tissue known as?
Merkel's diverticulum
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What is the hepatic triad associated with?
Hepatoduodenal ligament
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What do the ejaculatory ducts connect to?
Median lobe of the prostate gland
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What forms the floor of the pelvic cavity?
Pelvic diaphragm
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What structures are associated with Alcock's canal?
Internal pudendal vessels and pudendal nerve
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What is plantar flexion associated with?
Calcaneal tendon
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What muscle is responsible for leg extension?
Quadriceps femoris
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What structures are medial to lateral in the femoral triangle?
Femoral vein, femoral artery, femoral nerve
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What term describes a drowsy state?
Lethargic
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What does bright red color in sputum indicate?
Hemoptysis
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What is hematemesis characterized by?
Admixed with food, acidic, associated with retching
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What does dyspnea refer to?
Difficulty of breathing
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What does stridor indicate?
Obstruction of the airway
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What signs are positive in peritonitis or appendicitis?
(+) Obturator sign and (+) iliopsoas sign
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What wave represents atrial depolarization?
P wave
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What is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
SA node
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What conditions are associated with tachycardia?
Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, palpitation
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What describes an irregularly irregular rhythm?
Atrial fibrillation
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What phase of the heart cycle is represented by S3?
Rapid filling phase
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What type of joint is the knee joint?
Hinge joint
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What type of joint is the intervertebral joint?
Gliding joint
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What sign indicates knee effusion?
(+) Ballottement
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What does a floating mass refer to in a medical context?
Ballottement
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Name examples of primary skin lesions
* Macule * Patch * Papule * Plaque * Nodule * Pustule * Vesicle * Bulla
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Name examples of secondary skin lesions
* Scale * Keloid * Fissure * Erosion * Excoriation
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What condition is characterized by skin lesions in cloth-covered areas?
Contact dermatitis
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What is the average oral temperature in Celsius?
37C
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What best reflects the body's temperature?
Tympanic membrane
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What describes disorganized breathing with varying depths?
Ataxic
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What are discrete discontinuous sounds heard during inspiration called?
Crackles

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