Random Questions #2

Question 1

Does total lung capacity go up or down in COPD?

Answer 1

It goes up

Question 2

A positive Apley indicates what diagnosis?

Answer 2

Meniscal tear

Question 3

What is the first step in treating atopic dermatitis?

Answer 3

Behavioral modifications - reduce bathing, only use soap on face and genitals, use natural breathable fabrics

Question 4

Name one abortive drug for migraines

Answer 4

Triptans (sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), ergotamine

Question 5

What is the most common microcytic anemia?

Answer 5

Iron deficiency anemia

Question 6

A biphasic P wave should make you think of what diagnosis?

Answer 6

Left atrial enlargement

Question 7

A cervical biopsy comes back as CIN1. What is the next step?

Answer 7

Repeat pap smear in 6 months and repeat colposcopy in 12 months

Question 8

What is an uncommon but dangerous side effect when using an ACEi?

Answer 8

Angioedema

Question 9

A patient’s mother has recommended that he see you. He lives on his own and is a computer programmer. He works from home. He has no friends and seldoms leaves the house. She is concerned that he expresses no interest in meeting people and seems perfectly happy to be home alone all the time. What diagnosis should you be thinking of?

Answer 9

Schizoid personality disorder

Question 10

What is the medical term for tennis elbow?

Answer 10

Lateral epichondylitis

Question 11

What terms will likely be included in a description of a patient with pheochromocytoma?

Answer 11

Thin, diaphoretic, tachycardic, agitated

Question 12

List three medications that may cause lupus

Answer 12

Procainamide, isoniazid, and quinidine

Question 13

List three medications that may cause lupus

Answer 13

Procainamide, isoniazid, and quinidine

Question 14

A patient exhibits all the characteristics of asntisocial personality disorder, but he is only 14 years old. What diagnosis should you be thinking of?

Answer 14

Conduct disorder

Question 15

What is the first line IV inotropic agent when dealing with cardiogenic shock?

Answer 15

Dopamine

Question 16

How long should pressure be applied to treat epistaxis?

Answer 16

15 minutes

Question 17

What is the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of bile duct stones?

Answer 17

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)

Question 18

What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 18

H. pylori

Question 19

A child persists with painful ulcers in his mouth. On exam, you find more of the same type of ulcers on his feet and hands. What virus is most likely causing these symptoms?

Answer 19

Coxsackie virus

Question 20

What medication is used to increase surfactant levels and help with lung maturity if you are worried about pre-term labor?

Answer 20

Betamethasone

Question 21

List three medications which may be used for pharmacological stress test.

Answer 21

Adenosine, dobutamine, dipyridamole, and persantine

Question 22

What is Trousseau’s sign?

Answer 22

Inflate BP cuff and hold for 3 minutes. Patient with low calcium will get carpal tunnel symptoms.

Question 23

What is Trousseau’s sign?

Answer 23

Inflate BP cuff and hold for 3 minutes. Patient with low calcium will get carpal tunnel symptoms.