OMSA STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 NEWEST A+ SCORE SOLUTION
What are the symptoms of insulin shock?
-anxious
-mentally cloudy
-tachycardia
-coolness of skin
-diaphoretic
-may loose consciousness with seizure
What is treatment for insulin shock?
Administration of intravenous glucose solution
What are corticosteroids used for?
Suppressing inflammation
Give an example of anabolic steroids
Testosterone
Steroids naturally produced by the body
Cortisol
,Where is cortisol produced?
Adrenal gland
Describe the adrenal gland and location in the body
A pyramid shaped gland that sits on top of the kidney
What classifies a disease as, "auto-immune?"
The bodies immune system attacks healthy cells
What is the result of long time steroid use?
The steroids suppress production and adrenal gland atrophies
(shrivels up) and cortisol cannot be produced
Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency
Hypoglycemia, dehydration, weight loss, disorientation, low bp
and cardiovascular collapse
How are the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency avoided in the
clinical room?
,Additional corticosteroids prior to he procedure
What is the rule of 2's?
If a patients has taken:
> 20 mg of hydrocortisone for more than
2 weeks in the last
2 years then
Double the dose before any surgery.
What is the function of the thyroid?
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
Under active; weight gain, dry skin, depression, lethargy, cold
intolerance and low bp
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Over active; hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, bulging eyes
and heat intolerance
What is a thyroid storm?
, Life threatening emergency due to too much thyroid hormone
Symptoms of a thyroid storm
Tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, fever, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, confusion and weakness
Products in the office that may contain latex (10)
Tourniquets
Rubber stopper in medication vials
Iv tubing
Anesthesia masks
Nasal hoods and airways
Ambu bags
Ekg straps and electrode pads
Adhesive tape
Bp cuffs
Elastic on surgical bonnets and shoe covers
What are the two biggest concerns with a patient in
anaphylactic shock?
Control of the airway and maintaining blood pressure
ANSWERS 2026 NEWEST A+ SCORE SOLUTION
What are the symptoms of insulin shock?
-anxious
-mentally cloudy
-tachycardia
-coolness of skin
-diaphoretic
-may loose consciousness with seizure
What is treatment for insulin shock?
Administration of intravenous glucose solution
What are corticosteroids used for?
Suppressing inflammation
Give an example of anabolic steroids
Testosterone
Steroids naturally produced by the body
Cortisol
,Where is cortisol produced?
Adrenal gland
Describe the adrenal gland and location in the body
A pyramid shaped gland that sits on top of the kidney
What classifies a disease as, "auto-immune?"
The bodies immune system attacks healthy cells
What is the result of long time steroid use?
The steroids suppress production and adrenal gland atrophies
(shrivels up) and cortisol cannot be produced
Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency
Hypoglycemia, dehydration, weight loss, disorientation, low bp
and cardiovascular collapse
How are the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency avoided in the
clinical room?
,Additional corticosteroids prior to he procedure
What is the rule of 2's?
If a patients has taken:
> 20 mg of hydrocortisone for more than
2 weeks in the last
2 years then
Double the dose before any surgery.
What is the function of the thyroid?
Produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
Under active; weight gain, dry skin, depression, lethargy, cold
intolerance and low bp
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Over active; hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, bulging eyes
and heat intolerance
What is a thyroid storm?
, Life threatening emergency due to too much thyroid hormone
Symptoms of a thyroid storm
Tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, fever, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, confusion and weakness
Products in the office that may contain latex (10)
Tourniquets
Rubber stopper in medication vials
Iv tubing
Anesthesia masks
Nasal hoods and airways
Ambu bags
Ekg straps and electrode pads
Adhesive tape
Bp cuffs
Elastic on surgical bonnets and shoe covers
What are the two biggest concerns with a patient in
anaphylactic shock?
Control of the airway and maintaining blood pressure
