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PAEA EOC Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers Latest Versions
2025 Top Rated A+
what is the best imaging for suspected ludwig's angina or other
deep neck space infections? - ANSWER-CT is the imaging
modality of choice
Where does Ludwig angina infection most commonly arise
from? - ANSWER-an infected second or third mandibular molar
tooth
infection moves to the sublingual and submaxillary space
bilaterally
aggressive, rapidly spreading cellulitis, WITHOUT
lymphadenopathy
,Pt in ED is unresponsive and noted to be in ventricular
fibrillation on the monitor. What interventions should be
initiated? - ANSWER-intervention: unsynchronized
cardioversion, start CPR
Pt is newly diagnosed with WPW. What is the intervention for
the following:
-stable (wide complex) tachycardia
-unstable
-definitive - ANSWER--stable: 1st line procainamide.
Amiodarone
-unstable: synchronized cardioversion
-definitive: radio frequency catheter ablation
criteria and therapeutics for hypertensive emergency? -
ANSWER-SBP > 180 and/or DBP >120 WITH EVIDENCE OF
END ORGAN DAMAGE
sodium nitroprusside
what are some topical agents that can be used for painful
external hemorrhoids? - ANSWER-topical vasoactive agents:
nitroglycerin (helpful for thrombosed), phenylephrine (aka prep
H, relief for acute sx)
,11 | P a g e
topical corticosteroids for short term analgesic/inflammation
relief - hydrocortisone (Anusol)
local topical anesthetics for pain/pruritus (benzocaine,
dibucaine)
zinc oxide paste
how would you treat symptomatic internal hemorrhoids? -
ANSWER-rubber band ligation (cannot use on external
hemorrhoids, extremely painful)
sclerotherapy (phenol 5%)
conservative treatment options for hemorrhoids - ANSWER-diet
(increased insoluble fiber intake, drink more water)
regular exercise
avoid straining
Sitz baths
stool softeners (docusate)
, 12 | P a g e
what vessel is most commonly involved in acute mesenteric
ischemia? - ANSWER-SMA (superior mesenteric a.)
Pt with a hx of HTN and PAD presents with acute abdominal
pain out of proportion to PE with N/V. Pt denies bloody BMs.
EKG shows atrial fibrillation. Your suspicions are confirmed
with CT angiography. Dx? - ANSWER-acute mesenteric
ischemia
how would you manage a pt with acute mesenteric ischemia? -
ANSWER-NPO
fluid therapy
avoid vasopressors
anticoagulation (LMWH)
endovascular intervention vs. surgery
what imaging is used to establish the dx of esophageal rupture
(borhaave syndrome)? - ANSWER-contrast esophagram or
computed tomography (CT) scan
PAEA EOC Practice Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers Latest Versions
2025 Top Rated A+
what is the best imaging for suspected ludwig's angina or other
deep neck space infections? - ANSWER-CT is the imaging
modality of choice
Where does Ludwig angina infection most commonly arise
from? - ANSWER-an infected second or third mandibular molar
tooth
infection moves to the sublingual and submaxillary space
bilaterally
aggressive, rapidly spreading cellulitis, WITHOUT
lymphadenopathy
,Pt in ED is unresponsive and noted to be in ventricular
fibrillation on the monitor. What interventions should be
initiated? - ANSWER-intervention: unsynchronized
cardioversion, start CPR
Pt is newly diagnosed with WPW. What is the intervention for
the following:
-stable (wide complex) tachycardia
-unstable
-definitive - ANSWER--stable: 1st line procainamide.
Amiodarone
-unstable: synchronized cardioversion
-definitive: radio frequency catheter ablation
criteria and therapeutics for hypertensive emergency? -
ANSWER-SBP > 180 and/or DBP >120 WITH EVIDENCE OF
END ORGAN DAMAGE
sodium nitroprusside
what are some topical agents that can be used for painful
external hemorrhoids? - ANSWER-topical vasoactive agents:
nitroglycerin (helpful for thrombosed), phenylephrine (aka prep
H, relief for acute sx)
,11 | P a g e
topical corticosteroids for short term analgesic/inflammation
relief - hydrocortisone (Anusol)
local topical anesthetics for pain/pruritus (benzocaine,
dibucaine)
zinc oxide paste
how would you treat symptomatic internal hemorrhoids? -
ANSWER-rubber band ligation (cannot use on external
hemorrhoids, extremely painful)
sclerotherapy (phenol 5%)
conservative treatment options for hemorrhoids - ANSWER-diet
(increased insoluble fiber intake, drink more water)
regular exercise
avoid straining
Sitz baths
stool softeners (docusate)
, 12 | P a g e
what vessel is most commonly involved in acute mesenteric
ischemia? - ANSWER-SMA (superior mesenteric a.)
Pt with a hx of HTN and PAD presents with acute abdominal
pain out of proportion to PE with N/V. Pt denies bloody BMs.
EKG shows atrial fibrillation. Your suspicions are confirmed
with CT angiography. Dx? - ANSWER-acute mesenteric
ischemia
how would you manage a pt with acute mesenteric ischemia? -
ANSWER-NPO
fluid therapy
avoid vasopressors
anticoagulation (LMWH)
endovascular intervention vs. surgery
what imaging is used to establish the dx of esophageal rupture
(borhaave syndrome)? - ANSWER-contrast esophagram or
computed tomography (CT) scan
