Week 4 Flashcards
1
Q
monitor what serum levels following neoplasm of parafollicular thyroid cells?
A
calcitonin
2
Q
dx of GI perforation is done w/ ___
A
CXR + abd XR
3
Q
nontender, solitary cervical node is concerning for what neoplasm in a pt w/ + smoking hx?
A
squamous cell carcinoma
4
Q
pt w/ RA getting intubated is at risk for ___
A
atlantoaxial subluxation
5
Q
suprasternal crepitus following vomiting
A
esophageal perforation (boerhaave syndrome)
6
Q
any pt w/ significant sternal wound drainage should be evaluated w/ ___?
A
chest + sternal imaging
7
Q
succinylcholine should be avoided in pts w/ skeletal muscle trauma, burn, stroke due to life-threatening ___
A
hyperkalemia
8
Q
screening for pts w/ cirrhosis
A
abdominal US
9
Q
___ promotes gallstone formation in pts on TPN
A
biliary stasis (no CCK release)
