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100

This blood component transfusion is associated with the highest risk of bacterial contamination.  

What are platelets?

100

Pyloric muscle thickness exceeding this thickness raises concern for pyloric stenosis.  

What is 3 mm?

100

Occurring secondary to hypocalcemia this sign refers to the facial muscle spasm that occurs when gently tapping an individual's cheek.

What is the Chvostek sign?

100

This pediatric finding often colloquially called pigeon chest is first treated with orthotic bracing before considering surgical reconstruction.

What is pectus carinatum?

100

This surgical protocol involves creating of a diverting loop ileostomy and colonic lavage to treat severe C diff infections.

What is the Pittsburg Protocol?

200

For patients with von Willibrand disease treatment with this synthetic hormone (also used to treat central DI) is recommended for individuals undergoing minor surgical procedures.

What is desmopressin or DDAVP?

200

In thoracic ultrasound of a pneumothorax, the interface between healthy lung and pneumothorax is known as this.  

What is the lung point?

200

This condition, which may occur after the initiation of chemotherapy, presents with hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperuricemia.

What is tumor lysis syndrome?

200

Named after a popular 1930s cartoon character, this deformity results from a ruptured biceps tendon.

What is Popeye deformity?

200

This bilobar endocrine gland can be found in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. 

What is the pituitary? 

300

A high LY30 on TEG indicative of hyperfibrinolysis can be treated with this synthetic lysine analog.

What is transexamic or aminocapric acid?

300

This eponymous ultrasound finding with akinesis of of the right ventricular free wall with preserve apical contractility is highly sensitive for a pulmonary embolism.

What is a McConnell sign?

300

Characterized by hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis and acute kidney injury this syndrome can be caused by excessive antacid intake.

What is Milk-alkali syndrome?

300

This common causes of a midline neck mass occurs secondary to the embryologic descent of the thyroid through the neck.

What is a thyroglossal duct cyst?

300

This medication commonly used in obstetrics is a synthetic version of a hormone produced by the hypothalamus.

What is pitocin? 

400

This test can be used to measure the amount of fetal hemoglobin transferred from a fetus to a mother’s bloodstream following trauma.  

What is a Kleihauer—Betke test?

400

A target sign consisting of concentric alternating echogenic and hyperechoic bands on ultrasound are indicative of this gi pathology.  

What is intestinal intussusception?

400

When working up patients for hypercalcemia it is important to check urine calcium excretion to rule out this genetic disorder.  

What is familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia?

400

This syndrome is characterized by unilateral agenesis of the pectoralis and chest wall muscles and ipsilateral finger abnormalities.

What is Poland’s syndrome?

400

The term given to the incisional finding seen below.



What is spitting suture?

500

Rhogam is given to Rh negative pregnant women following trauma and delivery to prevent this fetal condition.

What is erythroblastosis fetalis or hemolytic disease of the newborn?

500

This physics principle describes the conversion of kinetic energy to electric energy such as that which occurs in the ultrasound transducer.  

 What is the piezoelectric effect?

500

Rapid correction of chronic hyponatremia should be avoided to prevent this neurologic condition involving the pons.  

What is central pontine myelinolysis syndrome?

500

This upper extremity finding is secondary to prolonged compression or injury of the median nerve at the elbow.

What is the hand of benediction?

500

This avascular tissue layer relies upon diffusion of substances from underlying connective tissue for nourishment.

What is epithelium?