Pregunta 1
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Which of the following systemic changes does diabetes cause?
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Delayed gastric emptying
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Altered airway anatomy
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Autonomic changes (such as decreased HR variability)
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Increased risk of wound infection
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Increased risk of nerve injury
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Development of hypothyroidism
Pregunta 2
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Insulin therapy is 1 of the 6 predicators for a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) on the RCRI scale
Pregunta 3
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Diabetic patients should take their prescribed sulfonyurea on the morning of surgery
Pregunta 4
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When should an diabetic patient hold their prescribed metformin preoperatively?
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If they are completing a bowel prep before surgery
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If they have renal impairment
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If the fasting period is brief
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Both A & B
Pregunta 5
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Preoperatively, diabetic patients should take their long acting insulin and hold their short acting insulin
Pregunta 6
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Which of the following is important consideration for patients with hyperthyroidism who report dysphagia and dyspnea when lying flat?
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Ensure patient takes morning dose of thyroxine on the morning of surgery
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Be prepared to administer glucocorticoids intraoperatively
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Have a dose of magnesium drawn up in case the patient goes into Torsades
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Do NOT administer a paralytic to these patients
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All of the above
Pregunta 7
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Your patient has Hashimoto thyroiditis. During your preop assessment, you notice they are bradycardic. What should you do?
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Obtain labs (TSH & T4 levels) and proceed with surgery if they are normal
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Order a transesophogeal echocardiogram (TEE)
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Reschedule the surgery and refer them to their endocrinologist
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Proceed with surgery as this is a normal finding of Hashimotos
Pregunta 8
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If your preoperative patient took glucocorticoids within the last _________, you should complete a thorough assessment (what steroid they took, for how long, if they tapered, etc) due to concern for development of adrenal insufficiency
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2 weeks
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1 month
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3 months
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1 year
Pregunta 9
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20 mg prednisone per day is considered high dose glucocorticoids
Pregunta 10
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Your patient has adrenal insufficiency and develops severe hypotension immediately after induction. What should you do?
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Administer stress dose steroids
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Administer fluid boluses
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Start vasopressors immediately
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There is not a need to do anything as the hypotension will likely self resolve within minutes
Pregunta 11
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What are symptoms of adrenal insufficiency?
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Fatigue
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Myalgias & arthralgias
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Nausea/vomiting & loss of appetite
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CNS stimulation & anxiety
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Weight gain
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Development of goiter
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Hypotension refractory to vasopressor therapy & fluid
Pregunta 12
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In a patient with acromegaly, what assessment finding would indicate compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve?
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Severe hypertension
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Presence of a "buffalo hump"
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Voice hoarseness and stridor
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Narrowing of the subglottic opening
Pregunta 13
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If a patient has a carcinoid tumor and develops carcinoid syndrome, what are their symptoms and where does the tumor drain?
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Symptoms are flushing, diarrhea, tachycardia, and bronchospasm. The tumor drains into portal circulation
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Symptoms are flushing, diarrhea, tachycardia, and bronchospasm. The tumor does NOT drain into portal circulation
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Symptoms are cold intolerance, constipation, and bradycardia. The tumor drains into portal circulation
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Symptoms are cold intolerance, constipation, and bradycardia. The tumor does NOT drain into portal circulation
Pregunta 14
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What are the three symptoms of a pheochromocytoma?
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Headache
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Hypoglycemia
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Presence of a goiter
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Diaphoresis
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Bradycardia
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Tachycardia
Pregunta 15
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Which of the following is an appropriate consideration for a patient with a pheochromocytoma?
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Prepare to discharge patient home several hours after surgery
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Ensure patient is appropriately alpha blocked (with phenoxybenzamine) prior to operating
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Instruct patient to hold morning meds the day of surgery
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Continue octreotide drip throughout entire surgery
Pregunta 16
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Your patient is confused, lethargic, and is having seizures. They are euvolemic and do not appear fluid overloaded, but their urine is concentrated. What do you suspect?
Pregunta 17
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At what rate should you correct hyponatremia?
Pregunta 18
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Hypoparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia
Pregunta 19
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Intraoperatively, your patient's labs come back showing a calcium of 3.5 mg/dL. Which is the most important consideration?
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You will monitor the ECG closely for ST segment changes, T wave abnormalities, or a shortened QT interval
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You will aggressively treat the hypertension that is likely to ensue
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You will correct the calcium slowly to prevent neurological damage
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You will not plan on extubating this patient due to risk of laryngospasm
Pregunta 20
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Your patient has a BMI of 37. What is their BMI classification?
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Normal
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Overweight
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Obese
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Severely obese
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Morbidly obese
Pregunta 21
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What is the single biggest indicator of a difficult airway?
Pregunta 22
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For which condition would you want your patient on an octreotide drip going into surgery?
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Acromegaly
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Carcinoid tumor
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Pheochromocytoma
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Adrenal insufficiency
Pregunta 23
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Your patient has a(n) __________ diagnosis. Prior to surgery, you must ensure they have a recent echocardiogram (within one year) to evaluate their ejection fraction due to risk of left ventricular hypertrophy.
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Pheochromocytoma
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Adrenal insufficiency
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Acromegaly
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Cushing Syndrome