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Question 1

What is an anastomotic leak associated with?

Answer 1

Surgery of the intestines with symptoms of pain and fever

Indicates possible complications post-surgery.

Question 2

What are the symptoms of acute diverticulitis?

Answer 2

Left lower quadrant pain, fever, altered bowel movements

Common presentation for diverticulitis.

Question 3

How does the oral dose compare to the subcutaneous dose of morphine?

Answer 3

1 oral dose = 1/2 subcutaneous dose

Question 4

What antibiotic is recommended for UTI in the first trimester of pregnancy?

Answer 4

Cefalexin

Question 5

Which antibiotic should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Answer 5

Trimethoprim

Question 6

What is the treatment for cervicitis in pregnancy?

Answer 6

Azithromycin

Question 7

What is the risk associated with DVT after a C-section?

Answer 7

High risk

Question 8

What is the best antihypertensive for pregnancy?

Answer 8

Labetalol

Question 9

What should be administered to a dying patient needing help with breathing secretion?

Answer 9

Antimuscarinics (hyoscine)

Question 10

What is the main distinguishing feature of Crohn’s disease on biopsy?

Answer 10

Granulomas

Question 11

What part of the gastrointestinal tract does Ulcerative Colitis affect?

Answer 11

Only the rectum

Question 12

What does X-ray show in Ulcerative Colitis?

Answer 12

Loss of haustral markings

Question 13

What appearance does Crohn’s disease have on X-ray?

Answer 13

Cobblestone appearance

Question 14

What condition is characterized by excessive gastrin production?

Answer 14

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Question 15

What bacterium is commonly associated with traveler’s diarrhea?

Answer 15

E. coli

Question 16

What is the treatment for high potassium levels?

Answer 16

Calcium gluconate

Question 17

What electrolyte imbalance can thiazides cause?

Answer 17

Hypokalemia

Question 18

What is the treatment for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)?

Answer 18

IV nimodipine

Question 19

What should be given to a stable patient with Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 19

Vitamin D

Question 20

What should be given to an unstable patient with Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 20

Calcium gluconate

Question 21

What is the treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?

Answer 21

Carbamazepine

Question 22

What characterizes Lewy body dementia?

Answer 22

Dementia with Parkinsonism, visual hallucinations, fluctuating cognitive abilities

Investigate with MRI of the head.

Question 23

What is the treatment for drug-induced parkinsonism?

Answer 23

Procyclidine

Question 24

What condition is associated with bladder problems and requires intermittent self-catheterization?

Answer 24

Spina bifida

Question 25

What is the treatment for spastic cerebral palsy?

Answer 25

Baclofen (GABA agonist)

Question 26

What genetic disorder is Haemophilia A?

Answer 26

X-linked recessive

Question 27

What is the recommended vitamin D supplement dosage for children 1+ years old?

Answer 27

400 IU/day

Question 28

What is the quick pain relief method for children?

Answer 28

Intranasal fentanyl

Question 29

What is a side effect of Amlodipine?

Answer 29

Leg and ankle edema

Question 30

What is the initial imaging for a ruptured abdominal aneurysm?

Answer 30

FAST ultrasound

Question 31

What is the treatment for morphine overdose?

Answer 31

Naloxone

Question 32

What are the signs of Amlodipine overdose?

Answer 32

Lethargy, long QRS, peaked T waves ## Footnote Treat with sodium bicarbonate and electrolyte balance.

Question 33

What is the initial treatment for cocaine overdose?

Answer 33

Benzodiazepines

Question 34

What score is used to assess eligibility for a DEXA scan after a fall?

Answer 34

FRAX score

Question 35

What is the management for kidney stones under 5mm?

Answer 35

Increase water intake

Question 36

What is the treatment for stones 5-10mm located distally?

Answer 36

Alpha-blockers

Question 37

What is the treatment for stones 5-10mm located proximally?

Answer 37

Shock-wave lithotripsy

Question 38

What procedure is used for stones 10-20mm?

Answer 38

Ureteroscopy

Question 39

What procedure is used for stones over 20mm?

Answer 39

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Question 40

What condition is associated with MSM and HIV?

Answer 40

Retinitis (cytomegalovirus)

Question 41

What condition is associated with diabetes and bronze skin?

Answer 41

Bronze diabetes

Question 42

What is the urine and plasma osmolarity in diabetes insipidus?

Answer 42

High plasma osmolarity, low urine osmolarity

Question 43

What are signs of metastatic bone cancer?

Answer 43

Weight loss, fatigue, increased alkaline phosphatase and serum calcium

Question 44

What symptoms are associated with renal cell carcinoma?

Answer 44

Hematuria, flank pain, abdominal mass

Question 45

What symptoms suggest pancreatic cancer?

Answer 45

Jaundice, weight loss, abdominal mass

Question 46

What should be suspected in a jaundiced patient over 40 years old?

Answer 46

Pancreatic cancer

Question 47

What screening is recommended for cystic fibrosis?

Answer 47

Screen babies and adults with bronchiectasis under 40 years old

Question 48

What antibodies are found in 95% of lupus cases?

Answer 48

Anti-histone antibodies

Question 49

What is the treatment for hiccups?

Answer 49

Metoclopramide, domperidone, nifedipine, chlorpromazine

Question 50

What rare side effect is associated with methotrexate?

Answer 50

Pulmonary fibrosis

Question 51

What should be checked in diabetes insipidus?

Answer 51

Urine osmolarity

Question 52

What is Buerger's disease also known as?

Answer 52

Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)

Question 53

What demographic is most affected by Buerger's disease?

Answer 53

Young smoking men