UWORLD 12/15/14

Question 1

WHat is the Tx of choice for keloids?

Answer 1

intralesional glucocorticoids

Question 2

If a pregnant woman at 16-20 wks has an elevated serum AFP, what is the next step?

Answer 2

US

Question 3

Serum levels of _______ or _______ can be used to monitor disease activity in SLE pts.

Answer 3

complement; anti-dsDNA

Question 4

Diagnose DM2 in symptomatic pts if HbA1c ≥ ____.

Answer 4

6.5

Question 5

Diagnose DM2 in symptomatic pts if fasting blood glucose ≥ ____.

Answer 5

125

Question 6

Diagnose DM2 in symptomatic pts if glucose after gtt ≥ ____.

Answer 6

200

Question 7

Diagnose DM2 in symptomatic pts if random glucose ≥ ____.

Answer 7

200

Question 8

For every 1 g/dL decrease of albumin below 4, add ___ g/dL to the Ca++.

Answer 8

0.8

Question 9

Steatorrhea and abd pain for months in an alcoholic.

Answer 9

chronic pancreatitis

Question 10

Best test for suspected chronic pancreatitis

Answer 10

CT

Question 11

First-line Tx for Sx of chronic pancreatitis

Answer 11

small, low-fat meals

Question 12

What is the most common cause of CHF?

Answer 12

ischemic heart dz

Question 13

What is the first thing you need to look for in new cases of CHF of unknown etiology?

Answer 13

ischemic heart dz

Question 14

What is the Tx of choice for latent INH-resistant TB in adults?

Answer 14

rifampin x 4 months

Question 15

What is the Tx of choice for latent INH-resistant TB in kids?

Answer 15

rifampin x 6 months