Question 1
A patient presents with sudden severe 'tearing' back pain, pulsatile abdominal mass, and hypotension. What is the immediate priority?
Correct Answer:
Emergent vascular surgery consultation and operative repair
Question 2
A patient with known cirrhosis presents with confusion and asterixis. Ammonia level is elevated. What is the first-line treatment for hepatic encephalopathy?
Correct Answer:
Lactulose and rifaximin
Question 3
A patient presents with midepigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and elevated lipase 3× the upper limit of normal. What is the cornerstone of initial management?
Correct Answer:
IV fluid resuscitation and NPO
Question 4
A patient with ulcerative colitis presents with >10 bloody stools per day, fever, tachycardia, and Hgb of 8. What is the first management step in the ED?
Correct Answer:
IV corticosteroids and GI consultation
Question 5
A patient with history of alcohol use presents with hematemesis. EGD shows actively bleeding esophageal varices. Which medication should be administered immediately?
Correct Answer:
Octreotide IV infusion
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