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ABSITE EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A
Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) - -answer--Can be increased by lowering ICP and avoiding
hypotension
Submucosa - -answer--The layer of the intestine that imparts the greatest tensile strength and
greatest suture-holding capacity
Major cause of impaired wound healing - -answer--Local tissue infection
Trousseau sign - -answer--Trousseau sign is a spasm resulting from pressure applied to the
nerves and vessels of the upper extremity, as when obtaining a blood pressure.
Chvostek sign - -answer--Chvostek sign is a spasm resulting from tapping over the facial nerve.
Effective osmotic pressure - -answer--The effective osmotic pressure between the plasma and
interstitial fluid compartments is primarily controlled by protein.
Hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis - -answer--The metabolic derangement most
commonly seen in patients with profuse vomiting is hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic
alkalosis.
Gastric fluid loss - -answer--Vomiting with a closed pylorus results only in the loss of gastric
fluid, which is high in chloride and hydrogen.
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Urinary bicarbonate level - -answer--Initially the urinary bicarbonate level is high in
compensation for the alkalosis.
Hydrogen ion reabsorption - -answer--Hydrogen ion reabsorption also ensues with an
accompanied potassium ion excretion.
Topnotch Medical Board Preparation - -answer--The handouts, videos and other review
materials provided are protected by RA 8293, the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Confidentiality of materials - -answer--The handouts/review materials must be treated with
utmost confidentiality.
Legal action for violation - -answer--Any violation and or infringement shall be subject to legal
action and prosecution to the full extent guaranteed by law.
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months based on the current trends and feedback.
Congestive heart failure - -answer--Severe hypocalcemia can lead to heart failure.
Cardiac contractility - -answer--This is due to decreased cardiac contractility.
Serum bicarbonate - -answer--Helps determine whether the acidosis is due to increased acid
generation or loss of bicarbonate.
Metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap - -answer--What is the best test to order in a
patient showing clinical signs of metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap?
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Daily maintenance fluid calculation - -answer--The formula to calculate daily maintenance fluid
is 100 mL/kg/day for the first 10 kg + 50 mL/kg/day for the second 10 kg + 20 mL/kg/day for
every kg after the first 20 kg.
Validity of handouts - -answer--This handout is only valid for the 2025 batch and will be
rendered obsolete for the next batch.
QR code scanning on iPhone - -answer--To scan QR codes on iPhone, launch the Camera app,
point it at the QR code, and tap the notification banner to browse the website.
QR code scanning on Android - -answer--To scan QR codes on Android, install a QR code reader
from the Play Store or launch a QR code app, point it at the QR code, and tap to browse the
website.
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines - -answer--RA 8293 is otherwise known as the
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Obsolete materials - -answer--This handout will be rendered obsolete for the next batch since
we update our handouts regularly.
Handout distribution restrictions - -answer--No part of the handout may be reproduced, shared,
sold, or distributed without written consent.
Person responsible for handouts - -answer--It is the responsibility of the person whose name
appears on the handout to ensure it is not photocopied or shared.
Glutamine - -answer--Comprises 2/3 of the free intracellular amino acid pool.
ABSITE EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A
Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) - -answer--Can be increased by lowering ICP and avoiding
hypotension
Submucosa - -answer--The layer of the intestine that imparts the greatest tensile strength and
greatest suture-holding capacity
Major cause of impaired wound healing - -answer--Local tissue infection
Trousseau sign - -answer--Trousseau sign is a spasm resulting from pressure applied to the
nerves and vessels of the upper extremity, as when obtaining a blood pressure.
Chvostek sign - -answer--Chvostek sign is a spasm resulting from tapping over the facial nerve.
Effective osmotic pressure - -answer--The effective osmotic pressure between the plasma and
interstitial fluid compartments is primarily controlled by protein.
Hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis - -answer--The metabolic derangement most
commonly seen in patients with profuse vomiting is hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic
alkalosis.
Gastric fluid loss - -answer--Vomiting with a closed pylorus results only in the loss of gastric
fluid, which is high in chloride and hydrogen.
,2
Urinary bicarbonate level - -answer--Initially the urinary bicarbonate level is high in
compensation for the alkalosis.
Hydrogen ion reabsorption - -answer--Hydrogen ion reabsorption also ensues with an
accompanied potassium ion excretion.
Topnotch Medical Board Preparation - -answer--The handouts, videos and other review
materials provided are protected by RA 8293, the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Confidentiality of materials - -answer--The handouts/review materials must be treated with
utmost confidentiality.
Legal action for violation - -answer--Any violation and or infringement shall be subject to legal
action and prosecution to the full extent guaranteed by law.
Update frequency of materials - -answer--Topnotch review materials are updated every six
months based on the current trends and feedback.
Congestive heart failure - -answer--Severe hypocalcemia can lead to heart failure.
Cardiac contractility - -answer--This is due to decreased cardiac contractility.
Serum bicarbonate - -answer--Helps determine whether the acidosis is due to increased acid
generation or loss of bicarbonate.
Metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap - -answer--What is the best test to order in a
patient showing clinical signs of metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap?
, 3
Daily maintenance fluid calculation - -answer--The formula to calculate daily maintenance fluid
is 100 mL/kg/day for the first 10 kg + 50 mL/kg/day for the second 10 kg + 20 mL/kg/day for
every kg after the first 20 kg.
Validity of handouts - -answer--This handout is only valid for the 2025 batch and will be
rendered obsolete for the next batch.
QR code scanning on iPhone - -answer--To scan QR codes on iPhone, launch the Camera app,
point it at the QR code, and tap the notification banner to browse the website.
QR code scanning on Android - -answer--To scan QR codes on Android, install a QR code reader
from the Play Store or launch a QR code app, point it at the QR code, and tap to browse the
website.
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines - -answer--RA 8293 is otherwise known as the
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Obsolete materials - -answer--This handout will be rendered obsolete for the next batch since
we update our handouts regularly.
Handout distribution restrictions - -answer--No part of the handout may be reproduced, shared,
sold, or distributed without written consent.
Person responsible for handouts - -answer--It is the responsibility of the person whose name
appears on the handout to ensure it is not photocopied or shared.
Glutamine - -answer--Comprises 2/3 of the free intracellular amino acid pool.
