Medical Emergency Scenarios Quiz

<p>Gently sweep away the powder. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stool culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Duodenal perforation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perform a kidney ultrasound. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diagnostic laparoscopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Review details of the previous vaccine administration and the reaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Premature benign pubarche. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colon cancer screening (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stage IV. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hepatic failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tanner stage II. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bartholin cyst (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electrolyte imbalances and acute kidney injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgical exploration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refer to an infectious disease consultant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lisinopril (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 units of oxytocin in 500 mL of D5W intravenously (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>BPS 8/10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4-8 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9-12 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A medical condition that occurs when cancer cells break down quickly, releasing large amounts of waste products into the bloodstream, potentially causing kidney failure, heart problems, and other complications.

A condition where the body produces too much of a hormone called testosterone, leading to early puberty in boys.

A system used to assess and track the physical development of a child, specifically focusing on the growth of sexual characteristics during puberty.

A type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, often starting in the lymph nodes.

A type of antibiotic used to treat certain infections, including those caused by bacteria.

A type of medical test used to visualize the kidneys and surrounding structures.

A medical procedure used to remove dead or damaged tissue from a wound.

The process of removing dust or powder from the surface of a material.

Derealization is the feeling of being detached from one's surroundings. It's like the world feels unreal or strange, as if everything is happening in a dream.

A Bartholin cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the Bartholin glands located on either side of the vaginal opening. It's usually a harmless swelling.

The most appropriate treatment for urge incontinence in a menopausal woman, with spontaneous bladder contractions, is anticholinergics. They help relax the bladder muscles, reducing urge incontinence.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a serious condition that affects the kidneys. It can be caused by a bacterial infection (commonly E. coli) and leads to low platelets, blood in the urine, and kidney damage.

Duodenal perforation is a serious condition where a hole forms in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It often causes severe abdominal pain radiating to the back.

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. This can cause pelvic pain, especially around the time of menstruation.

A diagnostic laparoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis. In this procedure, a small telescope is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen to visually inspect the pelvic organs.

Colon cancer screening is recommended for heavy smokers, especially after the age of 65. Screening helps detect early cancer when it's more treatable.

The most appropriate immediate step in managing a 44-year-old female with abdominal guarding, rigidity, and generalized tenderness, presenting to the emergency room with hypotension (60/40 mmHg) after a vehicular accident.

In a 9-month-old child who has not received any vaccinations, the recommended course of action is to consult an infectious disease specialist for personalized advice and a vaccination catch-up plan.

Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its potential for causing fetal harm, including renal anomalies and oligohydramnios.

Intravenous oxytocin administered in a 500 ml solution of D5W is the most recommended medical therapy for postpartum hemorrhage in a patient with a lax uterus, ruling out other causes like lacerations or retained products of conception.

A Biophysical Profile (BPS) of 8/10 is considered the most reassuring score, indicating a favorable fetal status, as opposed to lower scores like 6/10 or 9/10, or a perfect 12/10 which doesn't hold any more significance.

Antibiotics are the most appropriate initial step in managing a 55-year-old male presenting with progressive abdominal pain, vomiting, and ascites, particularly in the context of known liver cirrhosis and elevated white blood cell count suggestive of peritonitis.

Monochorionic Diamniotic twins occur when the fertilized egg splits between 4-8 days after ovulation, resulting in a single placenta but separate amniotic sacs.