13. Answer
Before surgery, a patient at elevated risk for
major adverse cardiac events can proceed to
surgery without further testing if they can
demonstrate the ability to do what physical
activities? Name 2.
Pre-Op Evaluation – Dr. Longo
14. Walking 4 mph on flat ground (15 min/mile)
Walking up a flight of stairs
Walking up a hill
Heavy cleaning
15. Answer
Current guidelines for the treatment of acute
pancreatitis state that enteral nutrition
should be started within what time period in
acute pancreatitis?
Acute Pancreatitis – Dr. Kozarek
16. Within 48 hours of presentation
This is based on a systemic review of 11 trials
which showed early refeeding (< 48 hours)
compared to delayed feeding had no increase
in adverse events.
Link here.
17. Answer
What are the diagnostic criteria for COPD
using spirometry?
PFTs – Dr. Horan
19. Answer
On a CXR ordered to check placement of a
nasogastric tube placed for decompression,
where should the NG tip and side port be
anatomically located?
Lines, Tubes, and CXR – Dr. Smith
20. Both the tip and side port should be located
below the GE juntion
21. Answer
An 18 year old patient diagnosed with HIV
should be vaccinated for Pneumococcal
pneumonia on what timeline and with which
Pneumococcal vaccine?
HIV – Dr. Malhotra
22. Any HIV infected person older than 2 years old
should be vaccinated against Pneumococcus.
PCV-13 first
PPSV-23 at least 8 weeks later
PPSV-23 booster 5 years after initial dose
UpToDate Reference
23. Answer
Iron is absorbed in the [Blank], so patients
with celiac dx, inflammatory bowel dx or
surgical resection can experience iron
malabsorption.
37. Answer
Starting your visit
Make the list
Plan the visit
Restate the agenda
Concluding the visit – plan for next visit
These are all apsects of what?
47. Answer
56M w/ CHF p/w cardiogenic shock (dyspnea,
confusion, elevated CVP, low SBP and e/o end
organ dysfunction [AKI]). In addition to
diuresis, what is an appropriate medication to
start?