USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - Pre-op evaluation.
Pre-op evaluation.
drbipinsingh - 07-01-09 15:19
A 55-year-old woman undergoes preoperative evaluation before elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The medical history includes three pregnancies and full-term deliveries with no complications or health problems in the mother or the neonate. She also has an allergy to trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole. She has had no previous surgeries, problems with prolonged bleeding after tooth extractions, or episodes of epistaxis. Her last menstrual period was 18 months ago. She does not smoke and drinks 1 to 2 glasses of wine with dinner a few times weekly. The physical examination is normal.
Which of the following is the best approach to preoperative laboratory screening in this patient?
drbipinsingh - 07-01-09 15:19
A 55-year-old woman undergoes preoperative evaluation before elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The medical history includes three pregnancies and full-term deliveries with no complications or health problems in the mother or the neonate. She also has an allergy to trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole. She has had no previous surgeries, problems with prolonged bleeding after tooth extractions, or episodes of epistaxis. Her last menstrual period was 18 months ago. She does not smoke and drinks 1 to 2 glasses of wine with dinner a few times weekly. The physical examination is normal.
Which of the following is the best approach to preoperative laboratory screening in this patient?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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