The standard management of a confirmed case of acute testicular torsion is:
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exploration with detorsion and orchiopexy of the affected testis
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exploration with detorsion and bilateral orchiopexy
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manual detorsion and strict follow up.
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warm foments and antibiotics for 5 days.
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warm foments and antibiotics for 2 days then surgical exploration
Bladder stones have been associated with the following, except:
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squamous carcinoma of the urothelium
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non-absorbable sutures in the bladder
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obstructive large prostate hypertrophy
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urgency and frequency
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hypospadias
A fit young woman of 28 years with acute loin pain. She's vitally stable. emergency IVU shows a right moderate hydronephrosis with obstruction of the right ureter caused by an 8-mm stone impacted in the right lower ureter. The imme-diate treatment will be
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midstream urine sample, antibiotics and observe for 48 hours before any further intervention
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immediate percutaneous nephrostomy
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cystoscopy and the passage of a ureteric catheter to relieve the obstruction
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ureteroscopy with endoscopic removal of stone
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analgesia and a forced diuresis
Spina bifida includes all of the following EXCEPT
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Meningocele
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Meningomyelocele
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Tethered cord
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Oxycephaly
Unequal pupils is a sign of
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Fracture base of skull
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Uncal herniation
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Intracerebral hemorrhage
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Concussion stage in extradural hematoma
Management of a comatosed patient with head injury begins with
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The cardiovascular system
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Pupillary reflexes
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Establishment of an airway
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Computed tomography (CT) of the brain
The most appropriate treatment of large (more than 2cm) brain abscess is
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Systemic antibiotic administration
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Injection of antibiotics into the abscess
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Aspiration and drainage of the abscess plus systemic antibiotic administration
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Marsupialization of the abscess
Regarding pleural effusion all of the following are true EXCEPT:
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can be tapped to make a diagnosis
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can be detected radiographically when 100ml of fluid is present
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is most commonly caused by congestive cardiac failure
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will not produce mediastinal shift even if severe
Cardiac contusions caused by blunt chest trauma:
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Are fairly easy to diagnose
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Occur in up to 60% to 80% of patients with major blunt thoracic trauma
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Do not usually cause right ventricular dysfunction
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Demonstrate arrhythmia as the most common complication
Which of the following steps is not part of the primary survey in a trauma patient?
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Insuring adequate ventilatory support
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Measurement of blood pressure and pulse
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Neurologic evaluation with the Glasgow Coma Scale
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Examination of the cervical spine
Immediate life-threatening injuries that preclade air exchange which can be treated in the field include all of the following except?
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Tension pneumothorax
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Massive open chest wounds
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Sucking chest wounds
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Tracheal disruption
Where are the arterial baroreceptors located?
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Carotid sinus and aortic arch
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Carotid sinus only
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Superior vena cava
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None of the above
Inhalation anesthesia induces:
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Airway dilatation.
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Airway constriction.
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Decrease sputum production.
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None of the above
Preload is defined as:
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End diastolic pressure.
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End systolic pressure.
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End diastolic volume.
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End systolic volume