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1
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Glucosuria is ____ in pregnancy

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Glucosuria is normal in pregnancy

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High levels of HbA2 + hypochromic anemia suggests _____

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High levels of HbA2 + hypochromic anemia suggests Thalassemia

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Mathe test:

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Mathe test: kidney not moving in inspiration in a perinephric abscess.

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Adjunctive Tx in resistant depression?

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Lithium, 2nd gen antipsychotics, and triiodothyronine are adjunctive Tx in resistant depression.

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Screening for ASx bacteuria is done in ____

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Screening for ASx bacteuria is done in pregnant, renal transplant, and immunocompromised patients.

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Immunization against HBV:

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Immunization against HBV: Anti-HBs (+), all the rest are negative

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Breast milk is deficient in _____

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Breast milk is deficient in vitamin D

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Freckling in the axila =

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Freckling in the axila = neurofibromatosis type 1

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9
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Hakim triad:

  • Neurocognitive disorder
  • Urinary incontinence
  • abnormal gait
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Normal-pressure hydrocephalus

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10
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Management for chronic insomnia.

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Cognitive behavioural stress management is the best management for chronic insomnia.

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MTDZ and ceftriaxone are ______ in breastfeeding women

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MTDZ and ceftriaxone are contraindicated in breastfeeding women

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12
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HLA-B27 –> PAIR

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HLA-B27 –> PAIR Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosis spondylitis, IBD, Reactive arthritis

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Eczema + malabsorption syndrome =

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Eczema + malabsorption syndrome = Celiac disease (dx IgA transglutaminase)

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PPIs impair the absorption of ____

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PPIs impair the absorption of Ca++

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15
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Neonate HR < 60 =

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Neonate HR < 60 = compressions

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16
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Amenorrhea + hypergonadotropism + hypoestrogenism =

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Amenorrhea + hypergonadotropism + hypoestrogenism = Premature ovarian failue

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17
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Differecnes between Oppositional defiant disorder and Conduct disorder

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Oppositional defiant disorder fight authority DO NOT hurt peers. Conduct disorder fight authority AND hurt peers

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18
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If ischemic stoke while on ASA–> Tx with _____

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If stoke while on ASA–> Add dipyridamole to ASA

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Corticoid regimes that are more likely to suppress the axis?

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Late night doses of corticoid are more likely to suppress the axis

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Memory loss, changes in personality, changes in behaviour, aggression –>

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Memory loss, changes in personality, changes in behaviour, aggression –> encephalitis

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Nebulized ipratropium may cause blurred vision

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Nebulized ipratropium may cause blurred vision

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22
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Alarm signs in irritable bowel is iron deficiency anemia

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Alarm signs in irritable bowel is iron deficiency anemia

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23
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Medicine wheel:

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Medicine wheel: mental, emotional, physical, spiritual

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24
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Most common inherited cause of intellectual disability in males. Long forehead, large ears, long face.

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Fragile x

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Topiramate –> Increase risk of ____

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Topiramate –> Increase risk of kidney stones

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______ doses of corticoids increase the risk of suppressed adrenal secretion

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Late evening doses of corticoids increase the risk of suppressed adrenal secretion

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GERD should be managed more aggressively in males because an increased incidence of Barret’s

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GERD should be managed more aggressively in males because an increased incidence of Barret’s

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____ levels should be normalized before hyperaldo investigations to avoid false-negative results.

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K+ levels should be normalized before hyperaldo investigations to avoid false-negative results.

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29
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Mitral stenosis is a well-known cause of hemopthysis

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Mitral stenosis is a well-known cause of hemopthysis

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30
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Management of 2nd or 3rd metatarsal fractures

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2nd or 3rd metatarsal fractures are managed with ice, acetaminophen and resting.

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31
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Instrumental activities of daily living

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Instrumental activities of daily living are not necessary for fundamental living but allow independence. E.g., taking meds, shopping groceries, driving.

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32
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Preeclampsia vs gestational HTN

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  • HTN after 20 weeks of gestation + poteinuria = preeclampsia
  • HTN after 20 weeks of gestation - proteinuria = gestational HTN
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33
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Erythema nodosum + cough + travelling to wooded area =

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Erithema nodosum + cough + traveling to wooded area = histoplasmosis

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34
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30% of turner syndrome patients have hypothyroidism.

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30% of turner syndrome patients have hypothyroidism.

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35
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura treatment of choice is ____. Frist sign of improvement is ______

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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura treatment of choice plasma exchange. Frist sign of improvement is improvement of neuro sx.

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36
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Achilles tendon rupture –> tx with ______

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Achilles tendon rupture –> tx with immobilization x 2 weeks, walking boot and physio

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37
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Multiple sclerosis –> detrusor hyperactivity

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Multiple sclerosis –> detrusor hyperactivity

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38
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_______ are first line tx in asthma

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Corticosteroids are first line tx in asthma

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39
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LSIL vs ASCUS

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LSIL –> Colpo or repeat in 6 months ASCUS –> HPV-DNA or repeat in 6 months

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40
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Urethral syndrome

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Urethral syndrome: dysuria + pyuria + negative culture. Tx: doxycycline, azithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin

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41
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Quaternary prevention:

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Quaternary prevention: action taken to protect patients from medical interventions that can cause more harm than good. E.g., prevent overmedication and iatrogenic harm

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42
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Spherocytosis is treated with _____

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Spherocytosis is treated with splenectomy

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43
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Avoid antibiotics in E.Choli diarrhea because of risk of release of shiga toxin

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Avoid antibiotics in E.Choli diarrhea because of risk of release of shiga toxin

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Eisenmerger syndrome has the highest mortality rates for pregnant women.

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Eisenmerger syndrome has the highest mortality rates for pregnant women.

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45
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Neonate should gain ____ grams per day

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Neonate should gain 20-30 grams per day

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46
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Estrogen-progesterone challenge not resulting in bleeding =

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Estrogen-progesterone challenge not resulting in bleeding = asherman

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47
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Pain in the scrotum that is relieved with elevation =

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Pain in the scrotum that is relieved with elevation = epididymitis

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48
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College teenager with pneumonia =

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College teenager with pneumonia = mycoplasma

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49
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Allopurinol vs Probenecid

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Allopurinol for overproducers. Probenecid is for undersecretors.

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50
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Prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy

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Hydration + HCO3 prevent contrast-induced nephropathy

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51
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Pruritus when taking a shower with hot water =

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Pruritus when taking a shower with hot water = Polycythemia vera

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52
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Niacin increases _____

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Niacin increases glucose

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53
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Young + hypertension + enlarged kidneys + family hx of early-onset hypertension =

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Young + hypertension + enlarged kidneys + family hx of early-onset hypertension = polycystic kidney disease

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54
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Velvelt hyperpigmentation =

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Velvelt hyperpigmentation = acanthosis nigricans

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55
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Clostridioides difficile =

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Clostridioides difficile = clostridium difficile

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56
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“Frozen shoulder” =

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“Frozen shoulder” = adhesive capsulitis

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57
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Stoll culture confirms the Dx of botulism

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Stoll culture confirms the Dx of botulism

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58
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Maternal Varicella IgG protects the baby

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Maternal Varicella IgG protects the baby

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59
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Azathriopine’s side effect is decrease of ___

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Azathriopine’s side effect is decrease of WBC

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____ is the most specific test to diagnose multiple myeloma

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Bone marrow Bx is the most specific test to diagnose multiple myeloma

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Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs secondary to lung diseases like ___

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Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs secondary to lung diseases like COPD, asthma, sarcoidosis, TBC, cystic fibrosis

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PID + sepsis/acute abdomen = Tx?

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PID + sepsis/acute abdomen = surgery

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63
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Risk factors of transient tachypnea of the newborn.

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Maternal diabetes, maternal asthma, smoking, prematurity are risk factors of transient tachypnea of the newborn.

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64
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Treatment of epiglotitis

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Ceftriaxone is the treatment of epiglotitis

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65
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Tx of choise on back pain if NSAIDs don’t work

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Cyclobenzaprina: Tx of choise on back pain if NSAIDs don’t work

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66
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Phase with highest drug failure rate?

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Phase 2: Highest drug failure rate

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67
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Most common cause of lateral knee pain in athletes?

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Most common cause of lateral knee pain in athletes is iliotibial band syndrome. Noble test (+)

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68
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Verapamil may cause hyperprolactinemia

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Verapamil may cause hyperprolactinemia

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69
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Megacolon in a patient with ulcerative colitis = tx?

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Megacolon in a patient with ulcerative colitis = urgent surgery!

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70
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Baby HR < 60 –> next step?

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Baby HR < 60 –> compressions

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71
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_____ better than SSRIs in severe personality disorders

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Lithium better than SSRIs in severe personality disorders

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72
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Take bilateral x-ray of clavicles when suspecting fracture

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Take bilateral x-ray of clavicles when suspecting fracture

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73
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_______ are tx of choice in fistulizing Chron’s

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Anti-TNF (e.g., infliximab) are tx of choice in fistulizing Chron’s

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74
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History of heart-lung transplantation + SOB, wheezing, crackles =

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History of heart-lung transplantation + SOB, wheezing, crackles = Bronchiolitis obliterans

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75
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____ meniscus tears are more common than ____

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Medial meniscus tears are more common than lateral

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76
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3-16 week-old baby with conjunctivitis and respiratory symptoms =

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3-16 week-old baby with conjunctivitis and respiratory symptoms = Chlamydia

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77
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empiric tx for bacterial infection in neonates?

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Ampi+Genta are empiric tx for bacterial infection in neonates.

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78
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SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine) are a good 2nd choice for depression

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SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine) are a good 2nd choice for depression

79
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Fixed splitting of S2 is Dx of _____

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Fixed splitting of S2 is Dx of atrial septal defect

80
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AAA < 5.5 are only treated conservatively.

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AAA < 5.5 are only treated conservatively.

81
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Levodopa/carvidopa dose is _____

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Levodopa/carvidopa dose is 1 tab (25/100mg) TID

82
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The immediate cause of death on a certificate:

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The immediate cause of death on a certificate: Injury or complication directly producing death.

83
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Anion gap =

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Anion gap = Na - (Cl + HCO3)

84
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Omeprazole side effects:

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Omeprazole side effects: decreased vit B12 absorption, increased risk of C dif colitis, increased risk of pneumonia, atrophic gastritis, exacerbation of lupus

85
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Brain tumor most common found in ventricular system =

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Brain tumor most common found in ventricular system = ependymoma

86
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______ has emerged as the tx of choice for social anxiety disorder

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Paroxetina has emerged as the tx of choice for social anxiety disorder

87
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Fothergill sign =

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Fothergill sign = when an abdominal mass does not pass midline nor changes its shape with valsalva = rectus sheath hematoma

88
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Antifreeze = ethylene glycol poisoning

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Antifreeze = ethylene glycol poisoning

89
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Antifreeze/Ethylene glycol poisoning. Acid-base abnormality

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Anion gap metabolic acidosis

90
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Normal anion gap =

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Normal anion gap = 8-15

91
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Most common cause of jaundice in pregnancy?

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Viral hepatitis

92
Q

Glasgow coma scale

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Eye 4 Verbal 5 Movement 6

93
Q

Lung tumor + PTH + keratine pearls =

94
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Medication that increases risk for Achilles tendon rupture

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Fluoroquinolones

95
Q

“Snowman in storm” on CxR =

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Total anomalous venous return

96
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HTN in pregnancy. Tx?

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Labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine

97
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Henosh-Scholein purpura aka ___

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Henosh-Scholein purpura aka IgA vasculitis

98
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Doxycycline is contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd trimester

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Doxycycline is contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd trimester

99
Q

Coag test in Von Willebrand

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PT normal, PTT ↑/normal, BT ↑

100
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Hematuria + hemoptisis =

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Good-Pasteur syndrome (Dx. anti glomerular Antibodies)

101
Q

HyperCa++, Renal failure, Anemia, Bone pain, multiple infections.

Dx and test?

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Multiple myeloma; Test: Bone marrow Bx

102
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Pneumonia + hypoNa + BCYE culture =

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Legionella

103
Q

Asbolute contraindication of OCPs

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Migraine with aura

104
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Liver anzimes in ETOH abuse

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↑ALT, ↑↑AST (2 x ALT)

105
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Primary amenorrhea + anosmia + normal anatomy =

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Kallman syndrom (hypothalamic deficiency) Tx: GnRH

106
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Kawasaki AKA ________

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Kawasaki AKA necrotizing angiitis

107
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Hypocalcemia on ECG

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prolonged QT

108
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Hypercalcemia on ECG

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shortened QT

109
Q

Irregularly enhancing mass on CT of brain =

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glioblastoma multiforme

110
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Ring-enhancing session on CT of brain =

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brain abscess

111
Q

Primary syphilis is dx with _____

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Primary syphilis is dx with dark field microscopy

112
Q

Right-lower abdominal pail + hyperCa =

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ureterolithiasis

113
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__________ are associated with higher than expected BNP levels

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Female sex, old age, CKD, cirrhosis, hyperthyroidism, sepsis, HTN are associated with higher than expected BNP levels

114
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Most concerning Clonazepine side effect

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Agranulocytosis

115
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Renal U/S is recommended in children with UTI when

116
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African woman + cough + rales

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Sarcoidosis

117
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Skin manifestations of sarcoidosis

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Skin papules

Erythema nodosum

Lupus pernio

118
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Initial treatment of osteoarthritis

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Initial treatment of osteoarthritis are oral NSAIDs (if renal function allows) and topical NSAIDs

119
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The most common infection transmitted from person to person in wrestlers is _____

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The most common infection transmitted from person to person in wrestlers is herpes gladiatorum

120
Q

Dx of Meckel’s diverticulum

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Technetium 99 radionucleotide scan

121
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____ and ____ deficiency should be investigated in celic disease

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Iron and vit D deficiency should be investigated in celic disease

122
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Fever headache, sore throat, tonsillar swelling, adenopathies, splenomegaly

Dx? Diagnostic test?

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Mononucleosis

Test: heterophile antibody

123
Q

Body surface area calculation for burns

124
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Parkland formula

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[Kg x BSA burned (2nd or 3rd degree) x 4] cc of LR

50-50 8-16

  • Give 50 % in 8 hrs
  • Give 50% in the next 16 hrs
125
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A

Osborn J wave

Associated with hypothermia

126
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Centor criteria

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Centor criteria:

  • no Cough +1
  • Exudates +1
  • Nodes +1
  • Temperature +1
  • Age <14 -1; >14 +1

Interpretation:

  • < 1: nothing it’s viral
  • 2-3: rapid strep test
  • > 4: treat with Ab
127
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Screening of vit D deficiency.

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The inactive form (25-hydroxy vit D) rather than the active form (1,25-hydroxy vit D) is used for screening of Vit D deficiency.

128
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Antidote for beta-clocker toxicity

129
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Result of a brain Bx in Alzheimer:

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  • Neurofibrillary tangles
  • Amyloid plaques
  • Tau proteins
130
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When to intubate a patient with asthma exacerbation?

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Peak expiratory flow (PEF) < 25%

PaCO2 > 42 mmHg

Altered mental status

131
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Tetanus immunization and wound management

132
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Tx of chlamydia urethritis

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Single dose of azitromycin treats chlamydia urethritis

133
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Most common long-term complication of bacterial meningitis is

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Hearing loss

134
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Displacement of tricuspid leaflets towards the apex resulting in enlarged right ventricle =

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Ebstein’s abnormality

135
Q

Courvoisier sign =

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palpable gallbladder in a jaundiced patient (shows obstruction of the biliary tree generally due to reasons other than gallstones

136
Q

Kariotype in turner =

137
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Large and coarse popcorn calcifications of mammography =

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Fibroadenoma (benign)

138
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Most varicoceles are ____-sided

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Most varicoceles are left-sided

139
Q

Tension headache may be associated with insomnia

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Tension headache may be associated with insomnia

140
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Overweight + fatigue + abnormal uterine bleeding –> Consider hypothiroidism as part of diferential

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Overweight + fatigue + abnormal uterine bleeding –> Consider hypothiroidism as part of diferential

141
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Cushing’s workup

142
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Colon and breast screening guidelines

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Colon

  • Start: 50 yrs or 10 yrs before the Dx of a primary relative
  • Stop: 75 yrs
  • How: Flex sigmoidoscopy / 10 yrs; Or Fecal occult blood test / 2 yrs

Breast

  • Start: 50 yrs
  • Stop: 75 yrs
  • How: Mamography / 2 yrs
143
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Difference between schizophrenia, schizophreniform, brief psychotic episode, schizoid personality disorder, and schizoaffective

144
Q

Late complication of epidural hematoma

A

Dural arteriovenous fistula

145
Q

Lymphoma staging

146
Q

Hydralazine is contraindicated in aortic dissection

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Hydralazine is contraindicated in aortic dissection

147
Q

Air Conduction > Bone Conduction

Webber lateralizes to the right

Dx?

A

Sensorial hearing loss of left ear

148
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Bone Conduction > Air Conduction

Webber lateralizes to the right

Dx?

A

Conductive hearing loss of right ear

149
Q

Investigation for Meckel diverticulum

A

Scintigraphy with Technetium 99 radionucleotide scan

150
Q

Animal bite treatment

A

Amoxa/clavulanato

Doxycycline (if PNC allergy)

151
Q

HTN treatmen in postpartum

A

Nifedipine or labetalol

152
Q

Dark urine after trauma, infraction or muscle disease.

Dx?

A

Myoglobinuria

153
Q

Relationship between HbA1C and average blood glucose

A

Average blood glucose (mmol/L) = (1.6 x HbA1C) - 2.6

154
Q

Organisms that causes hand, foot, mouth disease.

A

Coxsackie A

155
Q

Loss of voice but whisper is maintained

A

Conversion aphonia

156
Q

Sclerodermal renal crisis is associated with

A

Glucocorticoid use

157
Q

HiB vaccine is recommented for

A

All children at age of 2 months

158
Q

Most common cause of infective diarrhea

A

Campylobacter jejuni

159
Q

Suspicion of epiglottitis in a patient without the typical symptoms. Next step?

A

xR of neck

160
Q

First-line Tx in female pattern baldness

A

Topical minoxidil.

Second line: finasteride

161
Q

Prevention of Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

A
  • Back to sleep (lay infant on their back on a firm mattress)
    • Turn head to each side each night to prevent flatten occiput
  • Front play (supervised play)
  • Don’t share bed
  • Smoking cessation
  • Avoid overheating and overdressing
162
Q

Best tests to diagnose a breast mass

A

Core needle Bx or FNA

163
Q

Uncorrected coagulopathy is an absolute contraindication for laparoscopy

A

Uncorrected coagulopathy is an absolute contraindication for laparoscopy

164
Q

Dx tests in Zollinger-Ellinson (gastrinoma)

A
  • Gastrin level > 1600 (normal < 250)
    • Between 250 and 1600 Secretin stimulation test
  • To localize the tumor: Somatostatin receptor Scintigraphy (SRS)
165
Q

NNT calculation

A

1/ absolute risk reduction (ARR)

166
Q

Oral treatment for acne in a pregnant patient

A

Erythromycin or clindamycin

167
Q

Severly ill patient with RUQ pain, high LFTs, normal U/S

A

Acalculous cholecystitis

168
Q

Differentials of PCOS

A
  • Cushing
  • Adrenal hyperplasia
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Adrenal neoplasm
169
Q

History of trauma/sinusitis/surgery

+

Bulging eye, visual disturbance, pain on eye movement

A

Orbital cellulits

170
Q

Murmur characteristics that should tip you off for evaluation of structural heart condition

A
  • Increased intensity when standing
  • Holocystolic murmur
  • Grade 3 or +
  • Harsh quality
  • Abnormal S2
  • Maximal intensity in upper left sternal border
  • Diastolic murmur
  • Systolic click
171
Q

Treatment of choice for fistulizing Chron’s

A

Anti-TNF (e.g., Infliximab)

172
Q

Carbon monoxide toxicity tx

A

100% O2, Hyperbaric oxygen, obtain COHb

173
Q

Tx of ADHD

A

Methylphenidate, anphethamine crystals

174
Q

Constipation, weight loss, low pback pain, anemia, elevated ESR

A

Multiple myeloma

175
Q

Hypoglycemia + Low Peptide C

A

Factitious

176
Q

Pancreatic cancer classified as resectable on CT. Contraindicated test

A

Percutaneous aspiration Bx (risk of spreading cancer)

177
Q

Pancreatic cancer classified as unresectable on CT. Next step

A

Percutaneous aspiration Bx (to directly confirm it is unresectable)

178
Q

PID tx

A

Ceftraixone + azithromicin for patient and partner

179
Q

Macular lesions, pale but not white, well defined but the edge is a little indistinct, rounded-oval,

A

Pityriasis alba (sub-acute form of dermatitis)

180
Q

Evaluation of hearing loss in children according to age

A
  • < 6 months: auditory brainstem response, tympanometry, evoked potentials
  • 6 months–2.5 yrs: behaviour audiometry
  • 2.5–5 yrs: play audiometry
  • > 3 yrs: pure tone aidiometry
181
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Rapid initial growth, then stabilization, then resolution. Presents in sun-exposed area, solitary lesion, dome-shaped, 1-2 cm, with central keratinous plug

A

Keratocanthoma

182
Q

Abnormal uterine bleeding

+

U/S: globally enlarged uterus, with areas of decreased echogenicity, cystic spaces in myometrium

A

Adenomyosis

183
Q

Delusion seen in schizophrenic patients when they believe a person has been replaced by a double

A

Capgras symdrome

184
Q

Lofgren syndrome

A

Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy

Erythema nodosum

Arthralgia

185
Q

Cough

Plentiful, copious, foul-smelling sputum

cRx with peribronchial thickening

A

Bronchiectasis

Dx with High-res CT

186
Q

Old patient, constipation, weight loss, bone pain, anemia, high ESR

A

Multiple myeloma

187
Q

HIV+ patient with diarrhea. Next step?

A

Acid-fast stain of the stool to Dx cryptosporidium

188
Q

HIV opportunistic infection prophylaxis

189
Q

Patient with nephrotic syndrom who presents vomiting, flank pain, hematuria, worsening of hematuria, high LDH.

DX?

A

Renal vein trombosis

190
Q

Most common microorganism causing otitis

A

Streptococcus penumoniae

191
Q

Windlass test positive

A

Plantar fascitis

192
Q

Tx of clostridoisdes difficile:

A

Stop antibioticas + oral vanco or oral fidaxomicin

193
Q

Estimated date of term delivery by Naegele’s formula:

A

LMP + 7 days - 3 months

194
Q

Natalizumab (tx for MS and Chron’s) may have leukoencephalopathy (cognitive impairment, behavioural changes, motor/visual disorders)

A

Natalizumab (tx for MS and Chron’s) may have leukoencephalopathy (cognitive impairment, behavioural changes, motor/visual disorders)

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