Pneumonia Overview and Treatment Quiz
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What is a common symptom associated with post-operative urinary tract infection?

  • Cough
  • Pain
  • Tachycardia
  • Dysuria (correct)

    • Which diagnostic test is commonly used for Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis in post-operative patients?

  • Venous duplex (correct)
  • Urinalysis
  • Chest X-ray
  • VQ scan

    • What is a key management approach for wound infection in post-operative patients?

  • Azithromycin plus ceftriaxone
  • Local wound care (correct)
  • Nitrofurantoin
  • Incentive spirometry

    • Which symptom is indicative of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) in post-operative patients?

    <p>Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common treatment for pneumonia in the outpatient setting as per the text?

    <p>Amoxicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is useful in the diagnosis of urinary tract infection post-operatively?

    <p>Urine culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical feature associated with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is recommended treatment for Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Administer Dantrolene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of post-operative fever within the first 2 days?

    <p>Cellulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal temperature range in the postoperative state?

    <p>36.1°C - 37.2°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the '5 W's of Post-Operative Fever' that typically manifests on Post-Operative Day 5-7?

    <p>Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Masseter Muscle Rigidity' is a clinical feature associated with which condition?

    <p>Malignant Hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common trigger for malignant hyperthermia in the literature?

    <p>Desflurane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a proposed mechanism of malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Increased CO2 production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame within which malignant hyperthermia typically presents after exposure to a triggering agent?

    <p>Within 30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anesthetic agents has NOT been found to cause malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Nitrous oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of malignant hyperthermia on ATP levels in skeletal muscle?

    <p>Depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle relaxant is commonly associated with triggering malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Succinylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed mechanism of malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Release of Ca+2 from skeletal muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum leads to increased muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for malignant hyperthermia according to the text?

    <p>Enflurane exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used as a treatment for malignant hyperthermia?

    <p>Dantrolene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with malignant hyperthermia and involves the leakage of myoglobin?

    <p>Rhabdomyolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Necrotizing Fasciitis' is a condition that may be confused with which of the following according to the text?

    <p>Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for malignant hyperthermia as per the text?

    <p>Nitroglycerin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a proposed mechanism of Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Enhanced activation of acetylcholine receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory test is commonly used for diagnosing rhabdomyolysis in patients with suspected Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Blood and urine for myoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk factor for developing Malignant Hyperthermia following anesthesia exposure?

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is a characteristic early sign of Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum cumulative dose of dantrolene recommended in the treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>10 mg/kg total</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a proposed mechanism of Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Overproduction of ATP in skeletal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is a recognized risk factor for Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is the antidote of choice for Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Dantrolene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with Necrotizing Fasciitis?

    <p>Severe headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a proposed risk factor for developing Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Personal or family history of the condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Malignant Hyperthermia, what does the term 'masseter muscle rigidity' refer to?

    <p>&quot;Lockjaw&quot; observed in patients with the condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing Gangrene?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following anesthetics is typically considered safer in the context of Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Rocuronium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential etiology of Atelectasis in post-operative patients?

    <p>Pleural effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recognized risk factor for developing Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common etiology of Post-Operative Fever within the first 2 days?

    <p>Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Masseter Muscle Rigidity' is a clinical feature associated with which of the following conditions?

    <p>Malignant Hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anesthetic agent has NOT been found to cause Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Nitrous oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Succinylcholine exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Safer Anesthetics?

    <p>Reduced risk of complications during surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recognized risk factor for Malignant Hyperthermia as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Exposure to halogenated anesthetic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has been suggested as an etiology for Malignant Hyperthermia?

    <p>Release of Ca+2 from skeletal muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly describes a common symptom related to gangrene?

    <p>Leakage of K+ and myoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical feature associated with Post-Operative Fever within the first 2 days?

    <p>Pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is NOT commonly used as a treatment for Post-Operative Fever?

    <p>Digitalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recognized risk factor for developing Gangrene post-operatively?

    <p>Unexplained elevation of expired carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a proposed risk factor for developing Atelectasis following anesthesia exposure?

    <p>Increase minute ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Masseter Muscle Rigidity' is a clinical feature associated with which condition mentioned in the text?

    <p>Local anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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