Medical FISDAP Review Exam
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26 y/o; has hives, SOB, wheezing during a transfusion. What do you do? -
ANSWER-Stop the transfer
Older PT is unresponsive; family members say he has been sick for several days
and LOC has been declining. BP@60/30, HR@136, Resp@24, BG@780. Skin pale,
cool, and dry. History of type 2 diabetes. Suspect? - ANSWER-HHNS
28 y/o PT vomiting bright red blood. What do you do? - ANSWER-Position of comfort
Antiemetics
73 y/o with chest tightness after cleaning carpet. SOB not relieved with x3 doses
meter dose inhaler. HR@104, Resp@22. What do you do? - ANSWER-Administer
Duoneb
Help them with use
Elderly female PT with acute onset of diplopia, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing,
and unilateral facial droop. Suspect? - ANSWER-Ischemic stroke
Which statement is true about suicide - ANSWER-Strong relationship between
suicide and substance abuse
PT seizes continuously for > 5 minutes. Suspect? - ANSWER-Status epilepticus
Elderly diabetic with right lower right leg amputation. Unresponsive, skin is dry and
hot, and red streaks up leg. BP@80/40, HR@130, Resp@24, BG@360. Suspect? -
ANSWER-Sepsis
50 y/o male PT with fatigue, poor appetite, jaundice, and ascites. PT is known heroin
user. Suspect? - ANSWER-Hepatitis C
Law enforcement call for assessment for intoxicated PT. Conscious and alert. Skin
cool and moist. HR@124, Resp@22, BG@58. Suspect? - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
Male PT with diarrhea, nausea, diffuse abdominal pain for 48 hours. Suspect? -
ANSWER-Gastroenteritis
44 y/o PT is agitated and confused after 3 minutes seizure. Skin pale, cool, and
moist. BG@156. Most likely cause of current state? - ANSWER-Postictal State
42 y/o PT has weakness, nausea, fever, muscle aches, and pallor. BP@84/50,
HR@94, Resp@25. Suspect? - ANSWER-Sepsis
, Why is the immediate transport of a sickle cell PT important? - ANSWER-Situation
may require blood transfusion
Life threatening emergency ~ Ricky anser
What buffer is used to maintain acid/base symmetry in blood - ANSWER-
Bicarbonate
Guy found lying on side of home. Lethargic, pale, cool and dry. Wife says he is an
alcoholic. PT vomiting coffee-ground emesis. BP@66/42, HR@130. What should
you administer? - ANSWER-Give fluids ASAP 20ml per KG
What is the pathophysiology of sickle cell PTs that causes joint and abdominal pain -
ANSWER-Shape of sickle cells lodge themselves in arterioles/venules, cause
vascular occlusions that lead to ischemic tissues and cause pain
32 y/o male PT experiencing abdominal pain after 60ft ascent from a dive. Anxious,
pain severe and diffuse. Hernia diagnosis a few weeks ago, abdomen distended -
ANSWER-Rapid transport to facility with hyperbaric chamber
PT has night sweats, weight loss, and SOB. Palpation reveals nodules in axillary
region, no sputum present. Suspect? - ANSWER-Lymphoma / night sweats and
weight loss
TB ~ Ricky answer
Male PT exposed to beta radiation. Which statement is true - ANSWER-PT poses
radiation exposure risk/Wear respirator
Very little risk/ radiation is communicable ~ Ricky
Why is a PT with Hepatitis C more susceptible to drug toxicity - ANSWER-Liver can't
detoxify
Male PT presenting fatigue, poor appetite, and ascites noted in physical assessment.
Suspect? - ANSWER-Liver disease
Female Pt missed renal dialysis treatment. Fatigued, can't take care of herself.
BP@170/90, HR@160. Suspect? - ANSWER-Volume overload
How do you treat PT with gastroenteritis? - ANSWER-Assess dehydration and
rehydrate
Female PT experiencing sharp extremity pain, weakness, burning sensation legs,
and difficulty walking and loss of coordination. Her meds: Lantus (Insulin),
Simvastatin (cholesterol), hydrochlorothiazide (hypertension). Suspect? - ANSWER-
Peripheral neuropathy
35 y/o PT has a stroke. He is athletic. Suspect? - ANSWER-Neoplastic (Tumor)
