SURGICAL STUFF
What is the most common electrolyte disturbance seen in the immediate postoperative period that can result in symptoms such as muscle weakness, arrhythmias, and ileus?
What is hypokalemia?
This procedure involves inserting a tube through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain a patent airway and is a critical step in securing the airway during general anesthesia or in emergency situations
What is endotracheal intubation
What is the preferred agent for hypertriglyceridemia in a patient with a history of pancreatitis?
What is a Fibrate
Which famous Renaissance artist is known for creating detailed anatomical sketches, including studies of the human brain and nervous system, that significantly contributed to the early understanding of neurology?
Who is Leonardo da Vinci
Who are the chiefs? (name both)
Who are Akash & Kevyn
In a patient with atrial fibrillation requiring perioperative anticoagulation, what is the preferred bridging strategy when temporarily holding warfarin before surgery?
What is bridging with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)?
This depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent is often used for rapid sequence intubation, but can cause hyperkalemia in patients with certain conditions like burns or neuromuscular disorders
What is succinylcholine
Which diuretic is preferred for symptomatic relief in heart failure with edema?
What is Furosemide
Which rare neurological disorder is characterized by the inability to recognize familiar faces, even one's own, despite having normal vision and memory?
HINT: Made famous by a book called The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks.
What is Prosopagnosia
Name all your the resident's in your class.
Good Job!!! (unless you all failed, then boooo)
Which complication should be closely monitored in a patient with cirrhosis undergoing surgery and what's the cause of it?
What is perioperative bleeding due to impaired clotting factors?
What is the mechanism of action of dexmedetomidine (aka Precedex)
alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
Which vasopressor is preferred in septic shock?
What is Norepinephrine
The characteristic MRI finding in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is b/l hyperintensities in what structure ?
What are the basal ganglia
What annual pass does Dr. Hwang hold? (Be specific: place and level)
What is the Disney Inspire Pass.
What is the first-line medical management for patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease to improve claudication symptoms and reduce cardiovascular events?
What is antiplatelet therapy (aspirin or clopidogrel) and a statin?
This life-threatening complication, often triggered by volatile anesthetics or succinylcholine, presents with hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, and a rapid increase in CO2 levels
What is malignant hyperthermia
What medication is the antidote given for ethylene glycol toxicity?
What is Fomepizole
Which autoimmune/paraneoplastic condition is characterized by memory loss, seizures, and psychiatric disturbances and is most strongly associated with anti-Hu antibodies?
What is Limbic encephalitis
What are the names of Dr. Kubomoto's and Jacob's infants.
Who are Morgan and Noelle.
In the context of preoperative evaluation, what risk stratification tool is commonly used to assess perioperative cardiac risk for non-cardiac surgery, specifically focusing on functional capacity and active cardiac conditions?
What is the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI)?
This vasopressor, often used to counteract hypotension during anesthesia, works by increasing both cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance, primarily through its indirect stimulation of adrenergic receptors
What is ephedrine
Which medication is used to treat lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
What is Amiloride
Which extremely rare disease is characterized by the clinical triad of encephalopathy, visual disturbances (2/2 branch retinal artery occlusions), and hearing loss?
What is Susac Syndrome
What medical specialty did Dr. Alina Popa originally train in?
What is Neurology.