COMSAE 115 Test Questions with Verified
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58-yo smoker + persistent focal RUL consolidation despite antibiotics = concern for an
underlying obstructing lung lesion/malignancy.
Best next step?
CT chest
look for:
- Lung mass
- Endobronchial obstruction
- Post obstructive pneumonia
- Lymphadenopathy
→ then bronchoscopy/biopsy if indicated.
67-yo M receives 14 units PRBCs + 4 units FFP
Massive transfusion complications:
Dilutional Coagulopathy
Hypocalcemia → citrate binds Ca²⁺
Hyperkalemia
Hypothermia
Acid-base abnormalities
OMM contraindication in acute decompensated heart failure:
Sx: JVD, Pulmonary rales, S₃, Peripheral edema, Weight gain, EF 30%
Correct Answers
58-yo smoker + persistent focal RUL consolidation despite antibiotics = concern for an
underlying obstructing lung lesion/malignancy.
Best next step?
CT chest
look for:
- Lung mass
- Endobronchial obstruction
- Post obstructive pneumonia
- Lymphadenopathy
→ then bronchoscopy/biopsy if indicated.
67-yo M receives 14 units PRBCs + 4 units FFP
Massive transfusion complications:
Dilutional Coagulopathy
Hypocalcemia → citrate binds Ca²⁺
Hyperkalemia
Hypothermia
Acid-base abnormalities
OMM contraindication in acute decompensated heart failure:
Sx: JVD, Pulmonary rales, S₃, Peripheral edema, Weight gain, EF 30%