General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 191: In the management of non-shockable rhythms (PEA/Asystole), what should be done as soon as possible?

Answer: High-quality CPR and early administration of Adrenaline (1mg IV/IO) as soon as possible.

Extra: For non-shockable rhythms (PEA/Asystole), adrenaline should be given as soon as venous/intraosseous access is obtained. For shockable rhythms (VF/pVT), it is administered after the 3rd shock.

Flashcard 192: Tonsillitis typically affects ages _____ Infectious mononucleosis typically affects ages 15-25 years

Answer: 5-15 years

Flashcard 193: Bacterial tonsillitis is caused by _____

Answer: group A Streptococcus (GAS)

Flashcard 194: _____ is the inflammation of the palatine tonsils

Answer: Tonsillitis

Flashcard 195: Tonsillitis is most commonly _____

Answer: ~80% viral (e..g adenovirus, rhinovirus, influenza, coronavirus)

Flashcard 196: In ALS what should be given to patients who are in VF/pulseless VT after 3 shocks have been administered?

Answer: Amiodarone 300 mg (and Epinephrine 1 mg)

Extra: In the Advanced Life Support (ALS) algorithm for shockable rhythms (VF/pVT): 1. Give the 1st dose of Epinephrine (1 mg) after the 3rd shock. 2. Give the 1st dose of Amiodarone (300 mg) after the 3rd shock. 3. Subsequent doses: Epinephrine every 3-5 minutes; Amiodarone 150 mg after the 5th shock.

Flashcard 197: _____ tonsillitis presents with gradual-onset sore throat and coryzal symptoms

Answer: Viral

Flashcard 198: Singular brain metastasis management = _____ Multiple brain metastases management = SRS if limited or WBRT if widespread

Answer: surgical or SRS

Flashcard 199: What is the hormonal therapy for Oestrogen Receptor +ve breast cancer in post-menopausal women?

Answer: • Anastrozole [Aromatase Inhibitor]

Flashcard 200: What is the most appropriate course of action for patients with suspected orbital cellulitis?

Answer: • Admission to hospital for IV Abx