Podiatry and Medical - Set 2 - Question List

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256. Which of the following is an indication for surgical revascularization?
  1. Pain in both calves when walking that relieves with rest
  2. Necrotic fifth toe
  3. Presence of a localized focus of arterial
  4. Stenosis seen on angiogram
257. Regional anesthesia for toe and foot surgery uses which of the following plans?
  1. Ankle nerve block
  2. Spinal nerve block
  3. Local anesthesia
  4. Femoral nerve block
258. All of the following benefits are attributed to the use of regional anesthesia used prior to ankle and foot surgery except:
  1. Patients feel less drowsy
  2. Patients recover faster and start physical therapy sooner
  3. Patients have excellent pain control both during and after the surgery
  4. Patients are free of any gastrointestinal side effects
259. All of the following statements are true of Hungry bone syndrome except:
  1. It refers to hypocalcemia following surgical correction of hyperthyroidism
  2. Symptoms usually occur within 24-48 hours following parathyroidectomy
  3. Early symptoms include numbness and tingling in the perioral area, fingers, or toes
  4. Advanced symptoms include nervousness, anxiety, and increased neuromuscular transmission
260. Which of the following tests would be the most appropriate screening test to perform in osteoporosis?
  1. X-ray
  2. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
  3. Quantitative ultrasound
  4. Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (CT)

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