Chief Medical Officer/Head Medical Services Interview Questions and Answers

Organophosphorus poisoning requires immediate emergency management to prevent fatal outcomes.

• Remove the patient from the source of poisoning and decontaminate the skin and clothing

• Administer atropine to counteract muscarinic effects

• Administer pralidoxime to reactivate acetylcholinesterase

• Provide supportive care including airway management and ventilation

• Monitor for complications such as seizures and cardiac arrest

• Consult with a poison control center or medical toxicologist fo...read more

Myocardial Infarction is a medical condition where the blood flow to the heart is blocked, leading to damage of heart muscles.

• Also known as a heart attack

• Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating

• Can be caused by atherosclerosis, blood clots, or coronary artery spasms

• Treatment includes medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery

Acute pancreatitis is treated with pain management, IV fluids, and nutritional support.

• Pain management with analgesics

• IV fluids to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance

• Nutritional support with enteral feeding or parenteral nutrition

• Treatment of underlying causes such as gallstones or alcohol abuse

• Possible use of antibiotics in severe cases

• Surgery may be necessary in some cases

PSVT is a type of arrhythmia that starts and stops suddenly, while AF is a sustained arrhythmia that can last for days or weeks.

• PSVT stands for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and is characterized by sudden onset and termination of rapid heart rate

• AF stands for atrial fibrillation and is a sustained arrhythmia that can last for days or weeks

• PSVT is usually benign and self-limited, while AF can lead to serious complications such as stroke

• PSVT is often triggered by stre...read more