EM Quiz 20

Which of the following are indications for urgent laparotomy? (Select all that apply) 

Adrenaline-resistant anaphylaxis is occasionally seen in patients. Which of the following statements are true about the optimal treatment of this?

An elderly gentleman is brought into the ED by his daughter. She says he has been confused for 3 days since starting a new drug. His five medications are listed below.

Which one is most likely to be the new drug?

Which of the following interventions has been shown to reduce mortality for patients with pneumonia if administered within 8 hours of the patient’s arrival at hospital?

Medical treatment of endocarditis involves use of antibiotics.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

An 18-month-old boy is brought in by mother complaining of 2 days of bloody diapers and inconsolable crying, often tucking his knees. On examination, his HR is 170, CRT 4s and appears pale, therefore showing clinical signs of shock.

What is the 1st fluid bolus you would use to resuscitate this patient?

Which of the following radiological investigations is considered the most helpful in assisting the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis?

 Indications for LVAD therapy in the NHS are:

(select all that apply)

Which one of the following correctly describes the components of Virchow’s triad?

Suprapubic catheters offer the following evidence based advantages.

Select one or more options from the list below.