The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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An 88 years old male presents with back pain, nocturia, frequency and oliguria. On examination, he appears pale and dehydrated. There is tenderness on palpation of the suprapubic region and dullness on percussion over the same area. An ABG was performed: pH7.32, pO2 12.4, pCO2 4.5, HCO3 21, Na 145, K 7.2, Glucose 5.6 An ECG shows tall tented T waves. Which one of the following medication must be prescribed and given to this patient immediately?

Please select one of the following:

Intravenous fluids
10ml of 10% calcium gluconate intravenously
Salbutamol nebulisers 10mg
10 units of actrapid in 50ml 50% dextrose intravenously
Furosemide 40mg intravenously

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.