NBME Review #2

Even if a trauma patient is unstable, you need to do _____ to find the source of bleeding urgently before ex-lap.

FAST exam

The GCS score for eyes is remembered with the mnemonic 'Four Eyes = , ___ = 3, ____ = 2, ____ = 1.'

Spontaneous, Talk, Pain, None

The GCS score motor mnemonic is 'Our Lazy Wife Fought Every Night.', where each component stands for _______

obeys, localizes, withdraws, flexion, extension, none.

The GCS score verbal mnemonic is 'Our Confused Inmate Is Not verbalizing.', where each component stands for ________

oriented, confused, inappropriate, incomprehensible, none.

__________ is the most susceptible to ischemia, followed by organs such as the heart and kidneys.

Nerve tissue

Asymptomatic and recurrent pneumothorax is significant in situations with __ differences, like flying or scuba diving.

pressure

Radical mastectomy removes not only the breast and lymph nodes but also the __.

chest muscles

The sequence for cancer management is ____ → ____ → ____.

Name, stage, treat

An MRI of the breast is done if biopsy results indicate the need for further evaluation of the tumor size, especially if the mammography and physical exam are

discordant

Cellulitis is characterized by __ and induration.

erythema

A furuncle is a tender, swollen nodule that can evolve from __, accompanied by localized erythema and purulent drainage.

folliculitis

A carbuncle is a collection of furuncles that forms a painful, interconnected __ usually with systemic symptoms.

abscess

Necrotizing soft tissue infection includes symptoms of erythema, induration, and __ out of proportion to physical exam.

pain

Fournier’s gangrene is a type of __ fasciitis of the perineum.

necrotizing

Complications of pancreatitis include pseudocyst formation, infection causing necrosis or __, and hemorrhage.

abscess

For mesenteric ischemia, systemic __ is indicated.

heparinization

Reflux is considered normal in infants less than __ months.

6

With gastrochisis, _______ occurs because exposed intestines are unable to function, leading to fluid loss.

dehydration

Omphalocele can lead to _______ due to its association with chromosomal abnormalities like trisomy 13 and 18.

cardiac defects

If testicular torsion occurs on one side, it is likely to occur on the __ side as well.

other

Raised red and purple nodules after a radical mastectomy indicate possible __.

lymphangiosarcoma