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Worksheets2020 JULY SUMMATIVE EXAMS
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 59mins
Vitamin K is needed in the synthesis of factor II, VII, IX, XI
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following procedure/s in the bile ducts under fluoroscopy and contrast is used to determine the site and cause of biliary obstruction and evaluate whether cholangiocarcinoma is surgically resectable?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Positron emission tomography scan
Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic acid scan (HIDA)
AST or aspartate aminotransferease elevations are not specific for hepatic disease. ALT is primarily localized to the liver
TRUE
FALSE
In blood testing and differential diagnosis of hepatic dysfunction, prothrombin time is ___ in late stage bilirubin dysfunction
Increased
Decreased
Concentrated
Normal
In grading of encephalopathy, patient has gross disorientation, drowsiness, possibly asterixis, inappropriate behavior
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
What is the main vitamin that the liver stores?
B12
B6
C
A
How much does the liver weigh?
1.5kg
2.2kg
3kg
4.5kg
The liver receives approximately ___ of the cardiac output via a dual supply.
40%
35%
25%
50%
Which of the following liver zones has oxygen poor blood?
ZONE 4
ZONE 3
ZONE 2
ZONE 1
In the diagnostic criteria for hepatopulmonary syndrome- very severe, the partial pressure of oxygen must be:
<20 mmhg
<30 mmhg
<40mmhg
<50mmhg
The following are precipitating factors in hepatic encephalopathy except:
Hypovolemia
Hypokalemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Anesthesia for Ophthalmologic surgery presents many unique challenges which includes the following EXCEPT:
Muscle relaxation and analgesia
Safety and minimal bleeding
Control of IOP and occurence of OCR
Smooth emergence
where does the infra orbital nerve, artery, and vein exits:
Optic foramen
Superior orbital fissure
Sphenomaxillary fissure
Lacrimal floss
The uveal tract consist of:
Iris, choroid, pupils
Iris, choroid, ciliary body
Iris, globe, retina
Iris, choriocapillary, retina
Which statement is TRUE:
Aqueous humor flows from anterior chamber thru the papillary aperture into the posterior chamber
From the posterior chamber, aqueous humor bathes the avascular lens and once in the posterior chamber bathes the corneal endothelium
Obstruction of venous return at any point from the eye to the right side of the heart impedes aqueous drainage, elevating IOP
The osmotic pressure of aqueous humor, once at the posterior chamber, is much less than that of plasma
Factors that increase IOP in elderly EXCEPT:
Decrease scleral compliance
Hardening of crystalline ions
Enlargement of crystalline lens
Liquefaction of vitreous gel
Maintenance of IOP is determined by:
Rate of aqueous formation
Rate of aqueous outflow
Role of venous pressure and scleral rigidity
Intraocular lens
Mechanism behind occurrence of close-angle glaucoma
Peripheral iris moving into direct contact with the posterior corneal surface
Narrow angle between iris and posterior cornea
Decrease thickening of the peripheral iris
Swelling of crystalline lens
IOP elevating maneuvers:
Overhydration
Trendelenburg position
Constriction of patients neck
Hypocapnea
TRUE of infantile glaucoma:
Onset at 37 months
Presents with exophthalmos
Associated w/ obstructed aqueous outflow
Non-surgical eyed disease in the young
Disadvantage of acetazolamide in lowering IOP:
Ease of administration
Decrease in aqueous formation
Cardiac dysrythymia
Intravascular volume overload
The following are ideal irrigating solution for transurethral resection of the prostate
Isotonic
Non hemolytic
Electrically inert
Transparent
All of the above
Advantage of Subarachnoid block for TURP
Patients remains awake
Recognition of early sign and symptoms of TURP syndrome
Avoid Incomplete block of sacral nerves
All of the above
Anesthetic Considerations for TURP
Target level : T10 block
RASAB
Lithotomy position with slight Tredelenburg tilt
All of the above
None of the above
The following are factors affecting absorption of irrigating solution
Height of irrigating solution above the surgical table
Amount of Distension of the bladder
Extent of opened venous sinuses
Length of surgical resection time
All of the above
The following are guidelines to minimize fluid absorption
Limit resection time to less 1 hour
Suspend the irrigating fluid bag not > 30 cm above the OR table at the beginning and 15 cm above in final stage
Avoid hypotonic IVF
Use of IV vasopressors in treating RA induced hypotension
All of the above
Intra op considerations for patient undergo Prostatectomy
Anticipate possible injuries to major blood vessels, hemorrhage
Epidural/ Spinal anesthesia, GA, CSE + GA
Exaggerated Lithotomy position
Venous air embolism risk
All of the above
Laparoscopic and Robotic prostatectomy anesthetic consideration
GETA
Standard monitor, adequate IV acess
Adequate depth of neuromuscular blockade
All of the above
Shock wave Lithotripsy
most common to perform for urolithiasis
for intranephric stone of small to moderate size, proximal ureteral stones
less invasive
Risk for dysrhythmias
All of the above
Absolute contraindication for shock wave lithotripsy
Bleeding disorder or anticoagulation
Untreated UTI
Morbid obesity
Pacemaker, ICD, neurostimulation implant
Pathophysiology of bone implantation syndrome is...
Cement interdigitates with bone- Systemic adsorption of residual MMA
Hardening of cement and expansion against prosthesis- Vasoconstriction
Intramedullary Hypotension( < 500 mmHg)
Embolization of fat, bone marrow, cement and air into venous channels- Platelet aggregation, microthrombus formation
Clinical presentation includes …. EXCEPT
Decreased end tidal CO2
Hypoxia
Hypotension
Left ventricular failure and cardiac arrest.
Treatment Strategies would include all EXCEPT:
Increasing FiO2 prior to cementing
Monitoring and maintaining hydration
Low pressure lavage of femoral shaft to remove debris
Creating a vent hole in the distal femur.
RISK FACTORS for bone implantation syndrome
ASA II to III
Instrumented femoral canal
Mixing cement in atmosphere rather than vacuum
Venting of the femoral shaft.
Grade for Patient who has a vital sign of Spo2 < 88%, BP of >40% or unexpected Loss of Consciousness is..
1
2
3
4
Pneumatic tourniquet
Prolonged inflation (>30mins) leads to nerve injuries
Proper inflation of 100mmhg above DBP
Prolonged inflation ( >1 hour) leads to rhabdomyolysis
Prolonged inflation of (> 2 hours) leads to transient muscle dysfunction.
Pneumatic tourniquet INFLATION
Parasympampathetic stimulation: marked HTN, tachycardia, diaphoresis
Venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism
Transient muscle dysfunction--à rhabdomyolysis
Elliminate intraoperative bleeding.
Pneumatic Tourniquet DEFLATION
Decreases the tourniquet pain experienced
Transient respiratory acidosis
Core temperature increases
Increased blood level of: PaCO2, Sodium and chloride
Prevention of Pneumatic tourniquet complications… EXCEPT
Narrow, high pressure cuff
Limit the time to 2 hours
Set maximum pressure: ARM 50-75 mmHg above systolic. Leg 75-100 mmHg above systolic.
Adequate padding underneath.
Fat Embolism Syndrome: A well known complication of skeletal trauma and surgery involving the FEMORAL MEDULLARY CANAL.
FES>2-22%, all long bone fracture
Mortality rate 50%
Presents within 24 hours post op following fracture of the long bone
triad of DYSPNEA, CONFUSION, PETECHIAE
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF FAT EMBOLISM SYNDROME:
Fat globule released from disruption of fat cells in fractured bone- degeneration of free fatty acids
Enters circulation through tears in medullary vessels. Toxic effects on veno-alveolar membrane
Embolization of right heart and pulmonary capillaries- Release of vasoactive amines and PG’s
Development of ARDS, disruption of cerebral venous membrane---Cerebral edema
Clinical Manifestation of FAT Embolism syndrome:
Thrombocystosis, Prololonged PTT
Mild Hypoxia ( 20% ARDS)
Persistent HTN
Petechiae
GURD’s diagnosis of FES…
Major features ( at least One) Minor features ( at least four)+ HIGH ESR
Major features ( at least Two) Minor features ( at least three)+ ANEMIA
Major features ( at least Three) Minor features ( at least two)+ fat microglobinuria
Major features ( at least Four) Minor features ( at least one)+ thrombocytopenia
Schonfield Index for FES…
A score of > 6 is required
Petechial rash, Diffuse alveolar infiltrates, confusion, HR> 150
Petechial rash, Hypoxemia PaO2< 70 mmhg, FiO2 100%
Petechial rash, RR 20, confusion, Temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.
Diagnosis of FES under GA…. EXCEPT
Decline in end tidal volume
Left sided heart strain on ECG
Ischemic appearing ST segment changes on ECG
Rise in pulmonary pressures.
One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality after major orthopedic surgeries?
Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome
DVT and Thromboembolism
Fat embolism syndrome
Prolonged pneumatic tourniquet compression
Virchow’s triad includes… EXCEPT
Pulmonary hypetension
Endothelial damage
Hypercoagulable state
Venous stasis
Risk factors for DVT/ THROMBOEMBOLISM…. EXCEPT
Immobilization> 2 hours
Obesity
Lower extremity fracture
Procedure > 30 mins
Prevention for DVT includes… except
High dose heparin
Warfarin
Intermittent pneumatic compression
TED stockings.
Treatment for DVT…
Arterial thrombi-à Fibrin thrombi---à Thrombolytics
Severe, possible fatal PE----àThrombolytics
Warfarin: blocks Vitamin K dependent factors III,VI,IX, XI
LMWH activates thrombin and Factor Xa through an antithrombin dependent mechanism
Neuroaxial Anesthesia and Antithrombotics
WARFARIN, Stop 5-7 days prior to neuroaxial block, confirm Normal INR before needle insertion.
Aspirin stop for 5 – 7 days
Clopidogral Stop for 7 days. If Neuroaxial is considered between 5-7 days, restoration of platelet function must be confirmed.
Ticlopidine Stop for 7-10 days prior to Neuroaxial block.
Neuroaxial anesthesia and heparins
LMWH, Preoperatively wait 10-12 hours after prophylactic dose, < 12 hours after treatment dose.
LMWH, Postoperatively: catheter removal at least 2 hours prior to initiation of twice daily dosing regiments.
LMWH SQ, 10,000 units per day or less. Check platelet count if > 4days on heparin.
LMWH IV stopped 12 hours prior to cathether removal. Wait for one hour after neuroaxial block or catheter removal before administration of drug.
A 46-year-old man with postnecrotic cirrhosis due to hepatitis B is experiencing jaundice, poorly controlled ascites, markedly decreased serum albumin levels, mental status changes, and hyperreflexia. Medical management of these complications of end-stage liver disease has failed and he is now a candidate for liver transplantation. Major anesthetic considerations include which of the following?
Respiratory acidosis
Decreased levels of circulating catecholamines
Increased renal perfusion
Correction of precipitating causes of encephalopathy preoperatively.
A 60-year-old woman had a kidney transplant 3 years ago. Recently she has been experiencing an increase in anginal symptoms, pain in her legs when she walks, and worsening hypertension. Which immunosuppressive agent is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
Azathioprine
Prednisolone
Cyclosporine
Rapamycin
An 18-year-old woman underwent liver transplantation 1 year ago due to fulminant hepatic failure secondary to an acetaminophen overdose. In recent weeks, her skin has developed a yellowish discoloration and laboratory results show a marked decline in renal function. Rejection of the transplanted liver is best diagnosed by
Partial thromboplastin time
Serum bilirubin
Aminotransferase activity
Liver Biopsy
A 20-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis suffers from polycythemia, diabetes, and marked pulmonary hypertension and is severely cyanotic. Due to her terminal illness, she is a candidate for heart–lung transplantation. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was uneventful, but postoperatively the patient experiences post bypass bleeding secondary to anticoagulant use prior to surgery, depressed synthetic liver function, and CPB trauma. Given the risk of bleeding secondary to CPB trauma, what are the indications for CPB for transplant surgery?
En bloc double lung transplant
Heart transplant
Single lung transplant refractory to one-lung ventilation
All of the above
The following statement regarding management of brain-dead donors are correct, EXCEPT
Physicians involved in the transplant recipient process should not be involved in declaration of brain death of a donor.
Potentially reversible causes of coma must be ruled out (hypothermia, hypotension, drugs, toxins) before declaration of brain death.
Brain-dead donors are responsive to sensory stimuli and have no brainstem reflexes, including ventilatory drive with apnea testing, but may have complex motor activity
Once pituitary failure ensues, hormone therapy may help stabilize donors hemodynamically and thereby extend the donor pool
UNOS Consensus Committee Criteria for Prediction of DCD Death within 60 Minutes of Withdrawal of Life-sustaining Treatment, Except:
Apnea
Dopamine ≤15mcg/kg/min (correct is ≥15mcg/kg/min)
Respiratory rate <8 or > 30 breaths/min
FiO2 ≥0.5 or SaO2≤92
The following statements are correct regarding live-donor open nephrectomy, EXCEPT
The donor/ patient is placed in a lateral decubitus position on a flexible OR table with a kidney rest
An incision is made from the rectus muscle, angling slightly caudal to cross into the flank just below the tip of the 12th rib
A clamp is placed across the renal artery at the aorta and the renal vein at the IVC.
It is important to keep the vascular volume expanded in these patients before kidney removal
A 46-year-old female undergoing liver transplant during anhepatic phase may experience the following problem/s:
Hemorrhage
Increasing coagulopathy and fibrinolysis
Increase renal function and hypothermia
A and B
The following are ideal deceased lung donor characteristics, EXCEPT
Age <55 years
ABO compatibility
minimal Pneumonitis on chest radiograph
Tobacco history <10 pack years
The reperfusion syndrome is characterized by:
Decrease HR and decrease BP
Severe coagulopathy
Decrease SVR in the face of acutely increasing RV filling pressures
All of the Above
True about acute post-tonsillectomy pulmonary edema:
A. Proposed mechanism is that during inspiration before adenotonsillectomy, the positive intrapleural pressure that is generated causes a decrease in venous return, diminishing pulmonary blood volume
B. Pleural pressure in the healthy child with airway obstruction ranges from -2.5 cm to -10 cm H2O during inspiration
C. Intrapleural pressure in the healthy child without airway obstruction can be as much as -30 cm H2O during inspiration
D. The rapid relief of airway obstruction results in decreased airway pressure, an increase in venous return, an increase in pulmonary hydrostatic pressure, hyperemia, and finally pulmonary edema
E. None of the above
The most common cause of stridor in infants:
A. Cysts
B. Tracheomalacia
C. Laryngomalacia
D. Choanal atresia
E. Croup
Patients with a history of head and neck cancer may have undergone prior chemotherapy, which can affect specific organ systems, or radiation, which can lead to one of the following, rendering direct laryngoscopy difficult:
A. Anatomic nasal obstruction reduce oropharyngeal cross-sectional area
B. Fibrosis and ankylosis in the temporomandibular joint
C. Anatomic imbalance between the upper airway soft tissue volume and craniofacial size
D. Pharyngeal dilator muscles do not contract maximally
E. All of the above
14. Systemic absorption of vasoconstrictive agents during functional endoscopic sinus surgery may cause
A. Hypertension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia
D. Arrythmias
E. All of the above
15. A Le Fort III fracture:
A. Passes above the floor of the nose but involves the lower third of the nasal septum
B. Crosses the medial wall of the orbit, including lacrimal bone
C. Passes through the base of the nose and the orbital plates
D. Is a horizontal fracture of maxilla
E. Always involves a fracture of the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.
16. Which statement/s about peritonsillar abscesses is/are TRUE?
A. They are located below the laryngeal inlet.
B. They usually interfere with ventilation by mask.
C. They usually impair vocal cord visualization.
D. They often require surgical intervention.
E. None of the above
17. According to most guidelines, which of the following patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy should be admitted for inpatient management EXCEPT:
A. A 10 year old child with Down syndrome
B. A healthy 1 year old child
C. A 7 year old child with peritonsillar abscess
D. A 15 year old patient with a mild upper respiratory infection
E. None of the above
18. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome may have the following EXCEPT:
A. Increased incidence of systemic and pulmonary hypertension.
B. Centrally mediated elevations in PCO₂.
C. Cardiac enlargement
D. Decreased myocardial sensitivity to hypoxia.
None of the above
19. A 11 year old obese girl has undergone tonsillectomy. Later that evening she is found pale and hypotensive. She is diagnosed with post tonsillectomy bleeding. She is very anxious. The preferred method of induction would be:
A. Inhalation induction with sevoflurane with head down tilt.
B. Rapid sequence induction with thiopentone and suxamethonium.
C. Rapid sequence induction with thiopentone and rocuronium.
D. Rapid sequence induction with propofol and rocuronium.
E. Inhalational induction with desflurane with a head down tilt.
Regarding the pain associated with tonsillectomy, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. It is usually less severe when intraoperative hemostasis is achieved with laser and electrocautery rather than with sharp surgical dissection and ligation of blood vessels.
B. It is usually less severe than after adenoidectomy.
C. Its severity is often reduced when the peritonsillar space is infiltrated with local anesthetic.
D. Its occurrence may be reduced when the peritonsillar space is infiltrated with local anesthetic.
E. It is usually related to underlying infection.
1. True statements regarding hyperthyroidism include all except:
a. Results in increased oxygen consumption and heat production
b. Makes the use of anticholinergic premedication unwise
c. Plasma catecholamine levels are not elevated
d. Increased cardiac output slows induction
e. Results in increased MAC
1. In patients with hypothyroidism
a. Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) is unchanged
b. There may be low voltage in the ECG
c. The stress response may be blunted
d. Atrial fibrillation is a common finding
e. Along with hypothermia, MAC may be decreased
1. With regard to adrenocortical insufficiency,
a. Signs and symptoms include darkened pigmentation, hyperkalemia, and hemoconcentration
b. Aldosterone secretion is abnormal in secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
c. Patients manifest increased sensitivity to myocardial depressant drugs
d. Patients may manifest with muscle weakness, weight loss, and hypoglycemia
e. ACTH levels elevated only in primary adrenocortical insufficiency
True statement regarding perioperative steroid coverage:
a. Cardiovascular instability is a common problem in patients chronically on steroids who do not receive a stress dose in the preoperative or early intraoperative period
b. Patients who receive topical steroids need not be considered at risk for adrenal suppression since systemic absorption of steroids is minimal by this route
c. An appropriate recommendation for a patient chronically taking prednisone is for 500mg hydrocortisone to be given IM every 8 hours on the day of surgery for major operations
d. Hydrocortisone is slightly less potent than cortisol
With regard to patients with pheochromocytoma, all are true except:
a. The pheochromocytoma is under sympathetic nervous system control
b. Alpha blockade is the first line of treatment
c. Cardiomyopathy is secondary to catecholamine-induced myocardial necrosis
d. Pancuronium is a poor relaxant of choice because it is a sympathetic stimulator
e. Beta blockade may be necessary in patients with dysrhythmia
When one is anesthetizing patients with hyperthyroidism, all are true except:
a. Sympathomimetic drugs should generally be avoided
b. A thyroid storm may mimic malignant hyperthermia
c. Regional anesthesia should be avoided
d. Patients are often sensitive to muscle relaxants, with a prolonged response
e. Beta blockers are part of standard treatment regimens
Which of the following statements regarding hypoparathyroidism is false?
a. The cardiovascular manifestations are shortened QT interval and pericardial effusion
b. Neuronal irritability may cause seizures and muscle tetany.
c. Trousseau’s sign usually is positive, as well as Chvostek’s sign.
d. Acute hypoparathyroidism May manifest as stridor and/or apnea.
e. Skeletal muscle spasms reflect a reduced threshold of excitation.
Which of the following statements regarding insulin is true?
a. The normal adult pancreas produces 200-300 U of insulin per day
b. The half life of human insulin is 90 minutes
c. Hepatic dysfunction will increase circulating insulin levels
d. Vagal stimulation will decrease circulating insulin levels
e. Alpha-adrenergic stimulation will increase circulating insulin levels
Which of the following statements regarding patients with diabetic ketoacidosis is false?
a. Total body potassium level always will be low
b. The serum potassium level always will be low
c. With appropriate treatment, the serum potassium level will rise acutely
d. All patients with ketoacidosis, except those with acute renal failure, should be given intravenous potassium supplementation
e. With an acidotic patient, the serum potassium concentration may be normal or even slightly elevated.
The following statements regarding vasopressin is true
a. It promotes reabsorption of sodium from the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
b. Serum levels decrease with increasing osmolality
c. It functions to relax vascular smooth muscle
d. Has no place in the treatment of von Willebrand disease
e. Target sites may include the collecting tubules of the kidneys
