SAEM Exam 2024 with 100% correct answers

preferred method of eval for renal calculi - correct answer helical CT--95% sensitive and specific management of diverticulitis vs diverticulosis - correct answer -osis = no acute findings of inflammation (bloody stool, fevers). Don't need abx. Treat -itis with bowel rest, analgesics, and abx. Should admit older patients for care because they have a higher risk of rupture. Cecal volvulus risk factors - correct answer 25-35 years old, prior surgery, marathon running (!), pregnancy Abx for liver abscess - correct answer gent, metro, and amp Dangerous sequelae of esophageal foreign body - correct answer erosion, perforation, mediastinitis, esophagus-trachea or esophagus-vasculature fistula formation, stricture formation, diverticula formation, tracheal compression. Treatment of acute dystonia - correct answer 1-2mg IM or IV benztropine + 25-50mg benadryl bad sequelae of physical restraints - correct answer bruises, abrasions, pressure sores, rhabdo,