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A. Blumberg sign
B. Psoas sign
C. Obturator sign
D. Raynaud sign
E. Rovsing sign
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A. It should not delay the act of intubation when adequate oxygenation cannot be achieved due lack of patient cooperation
B. The aim is to replace all the nitrogen in the lungs with oxygen and to increase the arterial pressure of Oxygen before the apnoeic period.
C. Tools to improve preoxygenation in every patient include increasing tidal volume and respiratory rate.
D. If performed properly preoxygenation can prevent the development of respiratory acidosis during the apnoeic period.
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A. Start CPR
B. IV Magnesium sulphate stat
C. Defibrillate patient with monophasic defibrillator 200J with sedation
D. Defibrillate patient with biphasic defibrillator 200J without sedation
E. Synchronize cardiovert patient 120J
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A. Epidural hematomas are very common in the elderly age population.
B. Cerebral atrophy in the elderly population provides protection against subdural hematomas.
C. Increased elasticity of their lungs, allows elderly patients to recover from thoracic trauma more quickly than younger patients.
D. The most common cervical spine fracture in this age group is a wedge fracture of the sixth cervical vertebra.
E. Despite lack of cervical spine tenderness, imaging of his cervical spine is warranted.
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A. Meningoencephalitis
B. SAH
C. Normal pressure hydrocephalus
D. Epidural hematoma
E. Subdural hematoma
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A. Thrombotic stroke
B. Conversion disorder
C. Migraine with focal neurologic deficit
D. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
E. Todd paralysis
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A. Perform synchronized cardioversion at 100 J.
B. Immediately defibrillate at 200 J.
C. Confirm the rhythm in two leads, begin CPR, then defibrillate at 200 J.
D. Confirm the rhythm in two leads, begin CPR, then administer amiodarone.
E. Confirm the rhythm in two leads, begin CPR, then administer epinephrine and atropine.
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A. Administer a dose of IV antibiotics and obtain a soft-tissue radiograph of the neck.
B. Administer a dose of IV antibiotics then perform an incision and drainage at the bedside.
C. Begin steroids to decrease inflammation and obtain an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) consult.
D. Discharge the patient with oral antibiotics and ENT follow-up.
E. Secure his airway, start IV antibiotics, and obtain an ENT consult.
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A. Hypokalaemia
B. Hyperkalaemia
C. Hypocalcaemia
D. Hypercalcemia
E. Hyponatremia
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A. Peak expiratory flow
B. Chest radiograph
C. β-Natriuretic peptide level
D. Rectal temperature
E. ABG
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A. Sympathomimetic syndrome
B. Anticholinergic syndrome
C. Cholinergic syndrome
D. Opioid syndrome
E. Ethanol syndrome
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A. Normal sinus rhythm
B. First-degree AV block
C. Second-degree Mobitz I (Wenckebach) AV block
D. Second-degree Mobitz II AV block
E. Third-degree AV block
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A. Set the appropriate energy level
B. Position conductor pads or paddles on patient
C. Charge the defibrillator
D. Turn on the synchronization mode
E. Administer 25μg of fentanyl IV
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A. Prepare for emergent orotracheal intubation.
B. Begin aggressive fluid resuscitation and administer morphine for pain.
C. Apply a tourniquet just above his left foot and begin fluid resuscitation.
D. Apply pressure to the laceration, splint the left foot, and order a radiograph.
E. Administer packed RBCs and bring him to the CT scanner for a pan-scan.
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A. Variant angina
B. Stable angina
C. Unstable angina
D. Non–ST-elevation MI
E. ST-elevation MI
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A. Cholangitis
B. Urolithiasis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Biliary colic
E. Peptic ulcer disease
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A. Epidural hematoma
B. Subdural hematoma
C. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
D. Intracerebral hematoma
E. Cerebral contusion
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A. A neck stab wound patient with an expanding hematoma and a saturation of 100% on a nasal cannula, asked to breathe for 3 minutes after adding an NRM
B. A 30-year-old presenting with SAH and decreasing levels of consciousness with a saturation of 98% on room air asked to take 8 deep breaths in room air
C. An agitated asthmatic patient with an oxygen saturation of 85% despite attempts at nasal cannula and NRM complicated by the patient’s lack of compliance
D. A COPD patient with worsening clinical presentation and unresponsive to bronchodilators with a saturation of 75% in whom good face seal cannot be achieved with PP masks.
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A. Patient flat on the gurney at chest level of intubating clinician with head in sniffing position
B. Patient in Trendelenberg position with inline neck airway manoeuvres
C. Head elevated using a 10cm cushion placed under the occiput with neck slightly flexed.
D. Patient in reverse Trendelenberg with neck in neutral position.
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Thrombolytic is the next choice of management if patient has persistent chest pain more than 12hours from the onset
PCI and thrombolytic are equally effective within first 3 hours of chest pain onset
Any patient whom failed thrombolytic therapy should be consider for Primary PCI
PCI has no contraindication or limitation
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A. Order a CT scan to evaluate his aorta.
B. Call the angiography suite and have them prepare the room for the patient.
C. Order a portable abdominal radiograph.
D. Call surgery and have them prepare the operating room (OR) for an exploratory laparotomy.
E. Call the cardiac catheterization laboratory to prepare for stent insertion.
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A. Vague or inconsistent stories regarding the mechanism of traumatic injury.
B. Delays in presentation.
C. Injuries inconsistent with the developmental age of the child.
D. Bruising in toddlers and young school-aged children around the shins.
E. All of the above are concerning for non-accidental trauma
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Medical Team, Police and other rescue team will be in the Yellow zone area
Search and Rescue Team will be in the Red zone area and under the control of the Medical Commander
Medical Incident Commander will take lead at the Red zone area
Ambulatory victims will be tagged yellow and send to the hospital via
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Synchronize cardioversion must be avoided as this is stable tachycardia
Calcium Channel blocker is the preferred drug if the patient has bronchial asthma
Patient must be explained the adverse or side effect of the drug given prior to the drug administration
Carotid bruit must be excluded prior to valsalva maneuver especially in elderly patient
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A. Discharge the patient with follow-up in 24 hours
B. Perform needle decompression in the second intercostal space, midclavicular line
C. Insert a 20F chest tube into right hemithorax
D. Observe for another 6 hours
E. Admit for pleurodesis
A. Start heparin therapy prior to diagnostic study
B. Administer thrombolytics
C. Order a ventilation-perfusion scan
D. Order a CT angiogram
E. Order a D-dimer
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Get large IV cannula and start Noradrenaline infusion
Get consent for thrombolytic drugs to look for any contraindication
Refer cardiology department which is 250km away from your hospital for coronary angiogram
Insert large IV Cannula and run 250ml of normal saline 0.9%
Serve ticagrelor 180mg stat and give IVI metalase
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Anterior fat pad sign is always pathological
Posterior fat sign is absent in normal patient
Posterior fat pad sign is always pathological
Sailor sign will present if the posterior fat pad sign abnormal
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Fluid resuscitation is needed to keep patient well hydrated after having significant losses.
Potassium should be corrected and monitored once patient started on insulin
ECG and other investigation must be done to look for any other causes for DKA
Insulin must be started as soon as possible once the diagnosis is made
Dextrose 5% must be added in the fluid management if the glucose level less than 15g/dl to avoid hypoglycaemia
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