ABFAS FFA practice. Test Questions with correct answers

A patient presents 10 days status post a one stage fourth brachymetatarsia lengthening. The radiographic findings show boneresorption at the graft site. Based on the radiographic findings, what should the next step be? A. take the patient back to the OR and replace graft. B. place a bone stimulator at the site of the graft. C. place the patient on anti-osteoporotic medications. D. continue with the current course of post-operative care. - Correct Answer- Two months status post plantar fibroma excision, the incision is healed but the three medial digits begin to hyperextend at the metatarsophalangeal joints. A possible cause would be the severance of which structure? - Correct Answer-medial plantar nerve In which scenario should the patient's surgical intervention be canceled? a. MI in the past 6 months b. Glucose of 100 c. Female with HCG positive d. - Correct Answer-Female with positive HCG A patient with a history of true penicillin allergy is scheduled for a total joint implant. Antibiotic prophylaxis would best be served with which of the following medications?