Missed questions

Question 1

_____ is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction associated with herpes simplex virus, Mycoplasma pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, and certain medications (e.g., sulfonamides, phenytoin).

It may also be idiopathic. Erythema multiforme is characterized by cutaneous lesions on the extensor surfaces, palms, soles, or mucous membranes (e.g., mouth, eyes, genitals).

The lesions are raised, blanching, and target-shaped with three concentric zones of color change.

Answer 1

Erythema Multiform

Question 2

The most common movement disorder is

Answer 2

Essential Tremor

Question 3

What is the most common isolated focal dystonia?

Answer 3

Cervical dystonia. (Torticollis)

Question 4

Osteopenia vs osteoporosis on Dexa scan T score

Answer 4

Osteopenia = -1 to -2.5
Osteoporosis = > -2.5

Question 5

What dietary supplement acts like a low-intensity statin?

Answer 5

Red Yeast Rice

Question 6

What are common side effects of topiramate?

Answer 6

Paresthesia’s, anomia, weight loss, anorexia, metabolic acidosis, and nephrolithiasis.

Question 7

Is bupropion contraindicated in seizure disorders?

Answer 7

Unfortunately, bupropion lowers the seizure threshold and so is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures.

Question 8

When do nicotine withdrawal symptoms peak?

Answer 8

3 days (72 hours)

Question 9

What medication improves intermittent claudication in patients with peripheral artery disease?

Answer 9

Cilostazol. (Pletal)

Question 10

What is the endoscopic treatment of bleeding esophageal varices?

Answer 10

Ligation (banding) of the varices.

Question 11

What gastrointestinal disorder is autoimmune pancreatitis commonly associated with?

Answer 11

Celiac Disease

Question 12

What is Cosyntropin stimulation test for?

Answer 12

Primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison disease, is an endocrine disorder characterized by dysfunction of the adrenal cortices resulting in a chronic deficiency of cortisol. The most common cause of Addison disease is autoimmune dysfunction.

Question 13

Which androgen is androstenedione converted into?

Answer 13

Testosterone

Question 14

Which treatment is most effective for preventing recurrence of the patient’s cirrhosis?

Answer 14

Rifaximn

Question 15

Which grade of hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by asterixis?

Answer 15

Grade 2

Question 16

Decreased tactile fremitus is heard for patients with

Answer 16

pleural effusion, pneumothorax, or obstructive lung disease

Question 17

Positive egophony is heard in patients with

Answer 17

Consolidation

Pneumonia

Question 18

What physical exam findings are consistent with a pleural effusion?

Answer 18

Dullness to percussion, decreased tactile fremitus, and decreased breath sounds.

Question 19

Prussian blue is used for diagnosing what?

Answer 19

Hereditary hemochromatosis

Question 20

What condition is often associated with placenta previa, particularly with the increasing number of cesarean deliveries, and should be excluded?

Answer 20

Placenta accreta spectrum

Question 21

What is the preferred imaging study for appendicitis in pregnant women?

Answer 21

MRI of abdomen and pelvis